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How do we know the atonement is essential for salvation?

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Atonement is essential for salvation as it fulfills God's justice and demonstrates His holiness, as shown in the sacrificial system outlined in Scripture.

Atonement is critical for salvation because it addresses the justice of God. The requirement of a sacrifice, such as the half shekel for the atonement of Israelites, demonstrates that God is sovereign and that His holiness necessitates the payment of a price for sin. This was a foreshadowing of Christ, who provided the ultimate atonement through His blood, as noted in 1 Peter 1:18-19. By dying on the cross, Jesus met the demands of divine justice and provided redemption to His people, demonstrating that God's righteousness cannot be compromised. Moreover, this underscores that without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22), establishing the necessity of Christ's atonement for our salvation.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:22

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The Atonement Money
Arthur W. Pink · Oct 11, 2011
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