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How do we know Christ is our surety?

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Scripture affirms that Christ is our surety in Hebrews 7:22, where He fulfills the role by providing a better testament through His perfect sacrifice.

We can be assured that Christ is our surety through the testimony of Scripture, particularly Hebrews 7:22, which declares, 'By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.' This verse illustrates that Jesus fulfilled the role of a surety in the new covenant, taking on our debts and providing a new way to God. His blood was the payment for our sins, a substitutionary atonement that satisfies divine justice. Furthermore, the historical record of His life, death, and resurrection demonstrates His capability to act as our surety. Unlike human agreements, which can often fail, Christ’s covenant is guaranteed by His eternal sacrifice, ensuring acceptance by God for all who believe.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:22, Matthew 26:28, 1 John 2:2, John 6:37, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:1, Isaiah 53, Romans 8:33-34, Genesis 43:8-9, Hebrews 7:25

Sermons (6)

Back to Egypt
Wayne Boyd · Nov 3, 2019
The Surety
Rick Warta · Jun 9, 2019
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