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How do we know Christ's suffering is necessary for salvation?

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Christ's suffering and death were necessary to bear our sins and put away death, fulfilling God's plan of redemption.

The necessity of Christ's suffering for our salvation is founded in the biblical narrative of His life and death. Jesus came into a world plagued by sin and its consequences: pain, sorrow, and death. In Genesis, we see the effects of sin leading to grief, as demonstrated in Jacob's funeral. Christ, the 'man of sorrows,' willingly embraced suffering to bear our griefs and sorrows. This was not merely a tragic event but a divine appointment for redemption. The cross, where He endured hellish separation from the Father, was the only way to atone for sin. Therefore, His suffering assures us of God's love and the promise of eternal life for those who believe. He put away sin by His sacrifice, which fulfills the covenant of redemption established before the foundation of the world.
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:3-5, Romans 6:4

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Jacob's Funeral
Paul Mahan · Nov 8, 2015
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