How do we know Jesus is our substitute and hope for salvation?

The concept of substitutionary atonement is central to the teaching of scripture, particularly in the message of Zephaniah and the New Testament. Jesus is portrayed as the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sins of His people. By bearing the wrath of God on the cross, He fulfills the requirements for our justification and sanctification. The assurance we have in Christ's work is not based on our own merit but solely on His sacrifice and righteousness. Therefore, our hope rests entirely on what He has accomplished for us.