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How do we know that Christ's atonement is sufficient for salvation?

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Christ's atonement is sufficient as evidenced by His sacrifice on the cross, satisfying God's wrath and providing redemption for His elect (Isaiah 53:5).

The sufficiency of Christ's atonement is affirmed in Scripture through numerous references that illustrate its completeness and effectiveness. In Isaiah 53:5, we read that He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, indicating that His sacrifice fully addresses the sinfulness of humanity. Additionally, Hebrews 10:10 proclaims that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. This reflects that Christ's atonement was a singular, complete act that does not require repetition or supplementation by human efforts. The belief in His atonement's sufficiency is foundational to the Reformed faith, emphasizing that salvation is wholly a work of grace and not based on human merit.
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, Hebrews 10:10, John 19:30, Romans 5:8, Romans 3:26, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 2:2, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:12, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:23, Matthew 1:21, Romans 8:32, Hebrews 9:22, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 9:12, Romans 3:25, Romans 5:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 7:14, Isaiah 53:7, Ephesians 3:8, Romans 3:24-25, Galatians 2:21, Romans 3:20, Hebrews 2:14

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