Jesus Christ is our substitute for sin as He bore the iniquities of His elect on the cross, satisfying divine justice.
The concept of substitution is central to understanding the atoning work of Jesus Christ. According to Isaiah 53, He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, illustrating the profound truth that He took our place to pay the penalty for our sins. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, with passages like 2 Corinthians 5:21 affirming that He who knew no sin was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. By His sacrificial death, He reconciled God's people to Himself, fulfilling both the demands of justice and the requirements for salvation.
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