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How do we know Christ is our altar?

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Christ is our altar as He fulfills the requirements of atonement and sacrifice, symbolized in the offerings of the Old Testament.

Christ serves as our altar, priest, and sacrifice, according to New Testament theology. In Ezra 3, the people set up an altar to offer burnt offerings, which symbolize the necessity of atonement for sin. This act foreshadows Jesus, who, as the ultimate sacrifice, fulfills God's law for atonement. In Romans 12:1, Paul encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, indicating that Christ is the means through which we approach God. By His willing obedience, He has become our altar, satisfying God's justice and enabling us to worship Him in spirit and truth. Therefore, understanding Christ as our altar underscores the significance of His atoning work and our need for continual reliance on Him.
Scripture References: Romans 12:1, Ezra 3:2, Hebrews 10:10, Exodus 27:1-8, Hebrews 13:10, John 14:6, Exodus 27:2, John 1:29, Hebrews 10:4-14, John 3:16, Hebrews 13:10-16

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Christ Our Altar
Todd Nibert · May 21, 2008
Christ Our Altar
Todd Nibert · May 21, 2008
Christ Our Altar
Don Fortner · Oct 29, 2002
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John Chapman · Mar 15, 2026
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