How do we know Jesus' death was for sinners?

The death of Christ is central to the Christian faith as it is the means by which God's justice is satisfied for the sins of His people. Isaiah 53 prophesies the suffering servant who would bear our iniquities and be bruised for our transgressions, indicating that the Messiah would take on the punishment rightfully due to sinners. This was fulfilled in Jesus' atoning work on the cross, where He bore the full weight of God’s wrath against sin. The New Testament reinforces this idea by stating that Christ became sin for us, ensuring that those for whom He died are redeemed from eternal condemnation. His death was not just an opportunity for sinners; it was an actual, redemptive act that accomplished salvation for those whom God has elected.