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How do we know that Jesus is our scapegoat?

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Jesus is identified as our scapegoat through prophecy and His sacrificial death, fulfilling the symbolism of the Old Testament.

The concept of Jesus as our scapegoat is grounded in the theological interpretation of biblical typology, particularly illustrated in Leviticus 16. Christ's role as our scapegoat is affirmed in the New Testament, especially when John the Baptist refers to Him as 'the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world' (John 1:29). This connection is further developed through the fulfillment of the sacrificial system where Jesus bears our sins, just as the scapegoat did by carrying them away into the wilderness. The doctrine of imputation highlights that our sins were laid upon Him, and through His sacrifice, He perfectly fulfills the type established by the scapegoat, removing the sins of those who believe in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Scripture References: John 1:29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Leviticus 16:22

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The Scapegoat
Don Fortner · Mar 31, 2019
The Scapegoat
Don Fortner · Apr 30, 2017
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