Jesus is known as our ransom because He willingly took upon Himself the punishment for our sins, fulfilling God's justice and reconciling us to Himself.
The concept of Jesus as our ransom is foundational to understanding the Gospel. In Job 33:24, God declares, 'I have found a ransom,' which points to Christ's sacrificial death as the ultimate payment for sin. In Mark 10:45, Jesus Himself states, 'For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.' This implies that Christ's atonement not only satisfies divine justice but also offers redemption to those He came to save. His resurrection assures us of the efficacy of this ransom, demonstrating that He has conquered sin and death on our behalf.
Scripture References:
Job 33:24, Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28, 1 Peter 1:18-19
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