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How do we know that Jesus was truly forsaken on the cross?

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Jesus was forsaken on the cross as He bore the sins of His people, a unique separation from God due to the weight of sin.

The forsakenness of Christ on the cross is a central theme in the sermon, particularly as it relates to His cry of abandonment in Psalm 22. Unlike Uriah, who was forsaken due to another's sins, Jesus was forsaken because He became sin for us, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21. This moment of abandonment signifies the weight of the sins He bore, leading to a separation from the Father that He had never experienced before. The sermon explains that such forsakenness underscores the profound nature of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, as He bore the full penalty of sin to redeem His elect. This truth affirms the depth of His love and the gravity of the atonement He achieved.
Scripture References: Psalm 22:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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