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How do we know that Jesus is our perfect sacrifice?

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Jesus is the perfect sacrifice because He fulfills the requirements of the law and atones for our sins through His own blood.

The essence of Jesus as the perfect sacrifice is captured in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, particularly within the laws given in Leviticus. These sacrifices, including the sin and trespass offerings, were required for atonement and were designed to point to Christ. He fulfills and transcends these types by being the sinless Lamb of God, who willingly bears the sins of His people. The frequent biblical declaration that these final atonements are categorized as 'most holy' highlights their ultimate significance in God’s redemptive plan. Jesus, by His sacrificial death, satisfies divine justice and opens the way for sinners to be reconciled with God, thus validating His role as our substitute and perfect sacrificial Lamb.
Scripture References: Leviticus 6:8, Hebrews 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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It is Most Holy
Don Fortner · Aug 14, 2018
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