What does the Bible say about substitution in the gospel?
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The Bible teaches that Christ is our willing substitute who took our place and satisfied God's justice through His sacrifice.
Substitution is at the very heart of the gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ willingly took the place of His sinful people, bearing the penalties that they deserved. This doctrine of substitution emphasizes that Jesus, being sinless, could bear the sins of His people and make satisfaction for God's justice. Mark 15 illustrates this profound truth as it shows the willingness of Christ to be bound and delivered for the purpose of fulfilling God's plan of salvation, highlighting that without substitution, there is no gospel.
Scripture References:
Mark 15:1-15, John 10:15-29, 2 Timothy 2:25, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Exodus 12:13
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