The Scriptures refer to Jesus as our surety, indicating He fulfilled the covenant obligations on our behalf.
Jesus is referred to as our surety in biblical theology because He not only took on our sins but also fulfilled the required obedience to God's law, ensuring the promises of salvation would be effective. In 1 Peter 3:18, it is said that He suffered the just for the unjust, thus bringing us to God. His role as our surety signifies that He stepped in our place, bearing the penalty of sin and offering His righteousness to us. This is seen clearly in His prayer during His agony, where He pleads with God on behalf of His people, identifying with them in their need for salvation. His redemptive work confirms His identity as the surety who guarantees our salvation because all the obligations were met in Him.
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