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How do we know substitution is true in Christianity?

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Substitution is affirmed in Scripture, emphasizing that Christ took the penalty for our sins so that we could be declared righteous.

The doctrine of substitution is central to the gospel, articulated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, which states that Christ was made sin for us, allowing us to become the righteousness of God in Him. Throughout Scripture, we see that Jesus represents His people before God, bearing their sins on the cross and suffering the punishment they deserve. This act of substitution fulfills God's justice while simultaneously displaying His mercy. The believer's assurance rests on the reality that Christ's sacrifice was sufficient to atone for our sins, providing a perfect righteousness that we could never achieve on our own. Hence, substitution is a foundational truth that underscores the hope of every believer in Christ's finished work.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 5:8

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