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How do we know that Christ's death is sufficient for our sins?

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The sufficiency of Christ's death is affirmed in Scripture, evidencing that He paid the penalty for our sins completely and fulfilled the law on our behalf.

The assurance of Christ's atoning work is found in passages like Isaiah 53:5, which states, 'He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.' This indicates that Jesus' suffering and death were specifically intended to address humanity's sin. Furthermore, Romans 8:3-4 clarifies that God sent His Son to condemn sin in the flesh, thereby fulfilling the righteous requirement of the law for those who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. This fulfillment assures believers that their debt is paid in full, and thus they are justified by faith in Him.
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:3-4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Romans 5:8-9, Romans 4:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 12:40

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