Christ is our substitute because He fulfilled the law and made a perfect sacrifice for sin, as depicted by Esther's selection as queen.
The concept of Christ as our substitute is crucial in Sovereign Grace Theology. The sermon highlights how Esther represents Christ, chosen to stand in for her people, similar to how Christ stands in for us. Romans 8 emphasizes that Jesus met the requirements of God's law by being without sin, thus qualifying as the only acceptable sacrifice. He was the only one who could bear the sins of many, making Him a perfect substitute. This theological truth is depicted in Esther's acceptance by the king, where only one was found pleasing. As Christ embodies that perfection, His substitutionary atonement is essential for our justification before God.
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