Aaron Shust - It Is Finished Lyrics
Lyrics
Your ending was our beginning
Your last breath be came our first
Your suffering be came our healing
You were the way
When no way could be found
You were the way
When no way could be found
Every thing has been done
The cross is the proof we have won
For ever Your power over comes
Your life has defeated death
It is finished
Our future out hope is found in
The promise we're in your hands
Our rescue, you've paid our ransom
You were the way
When no way could be found
You were the way
When no way could be found
Every thing has been done
The cross is the proof we have won
For ever Your power over comes
Your life has defeated death
It is finished
All that you started, you have completed
All that you promised, you have fulfilled
All that you challenged, God you have conquered
As it is written; it is finished
All that you started, you have completed
All that you promised, you have fulfilled
All that you challenged, God you have conquered
As it is written; it is finished
Every thing has been done
The cross is the proof we have won
For ever Your power over comes
Your life has defeated death
It is finished
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It Is Finished
Meaning & Inspiration
On August 28, 2015, Aaron Shust released "It Is Finished" as part of his album *Doxology*, offering a profound musical declaration of the central truth of Christian faith. This powerful song centers entirely on the monumental declaration Jesus made from the cross, "It is finished," translating the Greek word *Tetelestai*—a term often used to signify a debt fully paid. Shust masterfully unpacks the liberating implications of this singular statement, guiding the contemplative heart through the depth of Christ's sacrifice and its eternal triumph.
The song immediately establishes a poignant contrast, stating, "Your ending was our beginning / Your last breath became our first." This lyrical juxtaposition points directly to the spiritual rebirth experienced by those who believe, where Christ's physical death ushers in new spiritual life for humanity (2 Corinthians 5:17). His agonizing suffering, far from being an end, became the very source of our healing, echoing the prophet Isaiah's words, "By His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). In moments of profound despair or when paths seem nonexistent, the song reminds us that "You were the way / When no way could be found," affirming Jesus' own claim to be the sole "way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).
The chorus serves as a triumphant proclamation: "Everything has been done / The cross is the proof we have won." This isn't a passive observation; it's an active declaration of victory. The work of salvation is not an ongoing struggle for believers but a completed act, sealed by the cross. Through Christ's sacrifice, sin's power is broken, and death's sting is removed, fulfilling the promise of God's enduring power to overcome all obstacles. This resonates deeply with the Apostle Paul's confident assertion in 1 Corinthians 15:57, "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The assurance that "Your life has defeated death" stands as a foundational truth, providing unwavering hope in the face of life's greatest fear.
Further amplifying this message, the second verse grounds our collective future and hope in God's unwavering promises. "Our future, our hope is found in / The promise we're in Your hands" draws comfort from the divine assurance that God holds our lives securely, a truth beautifully articulated in John 10:28-29, where Jesus states no one can snatch us out of His hand or His Father's hand. The lyrics powerfully remind us that "Our rescue, You've paid our ransom," highlighting the substitutionary atonement where Christ willingly offered Himself as the price for our freedom from sin's bondage (Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6). Again, the refrain of being "the way when no way could be found" underscores the exclusivity and sufficiency of Christ's intervention.
The bridge elevates the praise, transforming the song into a doxological anthem. "All that You started, You have completed / All that You promised, You have fulfilled / All that You challenged, God You have conquered." These lines declare God's perfect faithfulness and omnipotence. Every divine intention, every covenant, every spiritual battle has been perfectly executed and won through Christ. This speaks to God's character as one who finishes what He starts, as Philippians 1:6 promises, and fulfills every word He has spoken (Numbers 23:19). The resounding conclusion, "As it is written; it is finished," solidifies the message, weaving together prophecy and historical fulfillment into an undeniable truth that stands firm for all eternity. Aaron Shust’s "It Is Finished" thus serves as a timeless declaration of gospel truth, inspiring profound gratitude and unshakeable confidence in the finished work of Jesus Christ.