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How do we know Christ is the precious substitute for sin?

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Christ is portrayed as the precious substitute who bears the sins of His people, fulfilling the judgment of God on their behalf.

In Isaiah 13:12, we find the declaration of a man being made 'more precious than fine gold.' This man is ultimately identified as Christ, who, as the only sinless substitute, took upon Himself the judgment that was due to sinners. Throughout Scripture, we see that the weight of sin and the accompanying punishment are laid on Christ so that His people would no longer bear them. His suffering on the cross was not an act of mere symbolism; it was the fulfillment of God's justice—He endured the torment and indignation of God against sin. Thus, we see that Christ is not just a man, but the precious substitute, making Him invaluable to believers as He secures their position before God.
Scripture References: Isaiah 13:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19, John 19:30

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