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How do we know the atonement is true?

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The truth of the atonement is grounded in Scripture, where Christ's sacrifice is presented as the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrificial system (Hebrews 9:12).

The atonement is affirmed through its typological foreshadowing in the Old Testament, where sacrifices were made to atone for sin, culminating in the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:12 clarifies that Christ entered the Holy Place not with the blood of goats and calves but with His own blood, securing an eternal redemption. This not only demonstrates God's justice in punishing sin but also His love in providing a Savior (Romans 5:8). The historical reality of Christ's death, verified through the Gospels, coupled with the theological understanding of His role as our High Priest, provides the bedrock for our assurance in the truth of the atonement.
Scripture References: Hebrews 9:12, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:13, Colossians 1:20, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 9:12-14, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Leviticus 4, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:4-5, Daniel 9:24, Romans 3:26, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, John 1:29, Romans 3:25-26, Hebrews 9:26, Galatians 6:14, John 18:8, Romans 3:24-26

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