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How do we know atonement is necessary for salvation?

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Atonement is essential for salvation because God's justice requires that sin be punished, as highlighted in Exodus 34:7.

Atonement is a critical doctrine in Christianity because it addresses the penalty for sin. As indicated in Exodus 34:7, God maintains His justice and does not clear the guilty. This means that for sin to be forgiven, it must first be atoned for. Moses' prayer in Exodus 32 echoes this necessity; he expresses that without atonement, the people stand condemned. The only way for us to be pardoned is through a substitute that bears the punishment for our sin. In Christian theology, this is fulfilled in the work of Jesus Christ who made atonement on the cross, satisfying God's justice while extending mercy to those who believe.
Scripture References: Exodus 34:7, Romans 9:3

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