We know it is true through the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the New Testament witness of the crucifixion, particularly in Psalm 22 and Matthew 27.
The truth of God forsaking Jesus is affirmed through Scripture, particularly in Psalm 22, which foreshadows the crucifixion, and Matthew 27:46, where Jesus explicitly quotes this Psalm. This moment was not merely a cry of despair but a profound fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Jesus, being both fully God and man, experienced this forsakenness as He bore the sins of His people, demonstrating the depth of His sacrifice and the necessity of divine justice. The witness of early believers affirmed this truth, cementing it as a foundational aspect of Christian theology.
Scripture References:
Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46, Romans 3:26
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