How do we know the doctrine of penal substitution is true?
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The doctrine of penal substitution is affirmed through the scriptures that portray Christ suffering for our sins, a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments.
The doctrine of penal substitution holds that Christ took upon Himself the sins of His people, suffering the consequences that were due to us. This is vividly illustrated in Hebrews 13:12, where it is clear that Jesus endured suffering outside the camp to sanctify the elect. This doctrine mirrors the Old Testament sacrificial system, particularly in Leviticus 16, where the scapegoat symbolizes the removal of sin. Our understanding is further reinforced by 1 Corinthians 15:3, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament typology in Christ's sacrificial death, emphasizing that He bore our sins, which qualifies Him as our perfect substitute.
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