Christ's atoning work is affirmed through Scripture, particularly in the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the New Testament accounts of His crucifixion.
The truth of Christ's atoning work is anchored in the authority of Scripture, notably through prophecies such as Psalm 22 that vividly describe the suffering of the Messiah. In His cry of despair on the cross, Jesus fulfilled these prophecies, thereby identifying Himself as the true Messiah. Furthermore, the New Testament writings affirm that God delivered Christ up to the cross by His determinate counsel, which indicates divine purpose in His death. This work was crucial for redemption, demonstrating not just His obedience in dying but the necessity of His suffering as a means to propitiate God's wrath and reconcile sinners to Himself. Through this lens, we see that Christ’s sacrifice was preordained and serves as the foundation of our faith in His saving grace.
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