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How do we know Christ's blood atones for sin?

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Christ's blood atones for sin because it fulfills God's requirement for a perfect sacrifice, as seen in Scripture.

The atoning power of Christ's blood is rooted in the doctrine of substitutionary atonement, where Jesus, being fully divine and fully human, becomes the perfect sacrifice for sin. According to Hebrews 9:26, 'now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.' This act accomplished what the sacrifices of animals could not—true redemption and reconciliation with God. Moreover, Romans 5:9 affirms that believers are justified by His blood, ensuring that all for whom Christ died are redeemed from their sins. Therefore, it is not merely the act of shedding blood that matters, but the divine nature and purpose behind Christ’s sacrifice that provides assurance of atonement.
Scripture References: Hebrews 9:26, Romans 5:9

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The Blood Maketh Atonement
Walter Pendleton · Feb 2, 2020
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