Scripture confirms that 'the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all' (Isaiah 53:6), illustrating Christ as our scapegoat.
The assertion that 'the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all' in Isaiah 53:6 highlights the substitutionary atonement of Christ. In Reformed theology, this concept is not merely a metaphor but a core doctrine illustrating how Jesus became the scapegoat for our sins. The weight of our iniquities was placed upon Him, and the consequences of our sins—His suffering and eventual death—were borne by Christ, thus satisfying divine justice and providing a way of reconciliation for humanity. This theme is mirrored in the New Testament where Peter reminds believers that they were once like sheep going astray but have now returned to the Shepherd of their souls (1 Peter 2:25).
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