How do we know Jesus was our substitute at the cross?
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Scripture clearly states that Jesus took on the sins of His people, serving as their substitute and making satisfaction for their guilt.
The concept of substitution at the cross is fundamental to understanding the gospel. The Scripture affirms that Christ was made to bear our sins. In 2 Corinthians 5:21, it is declared that God made Christ to be sin for us, even though He knew no sin. This illustrates the imputation of sin upon Him and underscores the doctrine of substitutionary atonement—Christ took on the guilt and penalty originally due to humanity. As our substitute, He suffered the wrath of God, providing a way for believers to be deemed righteous before the Father. Jesus' crucifixion was not merely a historical event but a divine orchestration for the redemption of His people.
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