How do we know that Christ's sacrifice is pleasing to God?

The sacrificial death of Christ is pleasing to God because it satisfies His justice and fulfills the law on behalf of sinners. In Ephesians 5:2, it states that Christ gave Himself as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. This indicates that everything about Christ—His obedience, His sacrificial death, and His resurrection—pleased the Father immensely. The altar of incense supports this, as the blend of spices represents Christ’s complete obedience and His perfect fulfillment of God’s requirements. Therefore, God's acceptance of Christ's sacrifice establishes the basis for our salvation, as we are accepted not on our own merits but through Christ's completed work.