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How do we know Jesus was our Substitute?

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The Bible clearly states that Jesus was made sin for us, fulfilling the requirement for justice on our behalf.

The doctrine of substitutionary atonement is rooted in scriptural declarations that Jesus took upon Himself the sins of the world. 2 Corinthians 5:21 articulates this directly: 'For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.' This indicates that Christ, being innocent and perfect, fully identified with our sinful state, ensuring that His sacrifice satisfied God's justice. The entire narrative of Christ's suffering, including His scourging and humiliation, paints a vivid picture of His role as our Substitute. He bore our punishment, allowing us to escape the penalty we deserved, resulting in our justification before God.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:6

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