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How do we know Jesus' atonement is effective?

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The effectiveness of Jesus' atonement is affirmed by Scripture, which states He bore our sins and there's no condemnation for those who are in Him (Romans 8:1).

The doctrine of atonement asserts that Jesus Christ, by His death on the cross, effectively dealt with sin for believers. Scripture emphasizes that Christ was made sin for us, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, and His sacrificial death satisfied divine justice. The Bible also explains that by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5), which points to the implications of His suffering for our spiritual healing. Romans 8:1 declares, 'There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,' affirming that His atonement is fully sufficient to reconcile us with God, ensuring that those who trust in Him are saved and no longer under wrath.
Scripture References: Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:5, Hebrews 9:26, Psalm 103:12, 1 John 3:5, Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 1:47, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 4:25, Matthew 27:51

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