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How do we know Christ's death was a substitution for us?

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Christ's death is a substitution for us as he willingly bore our sins, taking our place in death.

The concept of substitution in Christ's death is central to the Reformed faith, as highlighted in the sermon. Joseph of Arimathea's desire for Jesus to be buried in his own tomb symbolizes our reliance on Christ as our substitute. In Matthew 27:57-60, Joseph places Christ's body in a tomb he had prepared for himself, illustrating the profound theological truth that Jesus died in our place. According to 2 Corinthians 5:21, 'For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin,' showing that Christ bore the punishment meant for us. This exchange is fundamental to understanding salvation; our sins are imputed to Christ, and in return, His righteousness is credited to us, meeting the requirements of divine justice.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:57-60, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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