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How do we know Christ's death was effective for salvation?

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Christ's death was effective because it accomplished our justification and secured eternal redemption (Romans 5:9).

Our confidence in the effectiveness of Christ's death comes from the assurance found in Scripture. Romans 5:9 declares, 'Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.' This statement assures us that Christ's sacrifice has obtained a full atonement for sin. It emphasizes that His blood was not only a temporary covering but a full and final payment for sin, satisfying God's justice. Additionally, the consistent teaching of the New Testament is that Christ's death was intentional and effective, stating definitively that He came to redeem 'His people from their sins' (Matthew 1:21). This understanding aligns with the historic Reformed doctrine that emphasizes effectual atonement — that Christ died intentionally for those whom the Father had given Him, thereby securing their salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 5:9, Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 1:3

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