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How do we know Christ's suretyship is eternal?

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Christ's suretyship is eternal as it was established prior to his death and is evidenced by the justification of Old Testament saints.

The eternality of Christ's suretyship is a foundational principle in sovereign grace theology. It asserts that Christ engaged as the surety for the elect even before His death on the cross, committing Himself to bear their sins. This is particularly highlighted by the justification of Old Testament saints who existed before Christ's sacrifice but were nonetheless justified because their sins were imputed to Him in the eternal counsel of God. Thus, if the elect were not liable for wrath before Christ's crucifixion, it confirms that His role as surety encompasses all of God's elect from all time, as seen in Romans 4:3-5, which references Abraham being justified by faith before the law and Christ’s sacrifice.
Scripture References: Romans 4:3-5, Hebrews 7:22

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