How do we know the doctrine of substitutionary atonement is true?
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The doctrine of substitutionary atonement is affirmed in Scripture, particularly in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where it states that Jesus was made sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Substitutionary atonement is a foundational doctrine in Reformed theology and finds its basis in the imparted truth of Scripture. 2 Corinthians 5:21 explicitly states that 'He made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin.' This indicates that Jesus took upon Himself the sins of His people, serving as a substitute for humanity's sins. The implication is that through Christ's sacrifice, believers are granted righteousness, highlighting the depth of God's grace and justice at the Cross, and affirming that only through Christ can we be reconciled to God.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:21, John 18:8-9, Isaiah 53:5, Genesis 22, John 1:29, Hebrews 11:17-19, Hebrews 10:1-14, Isaiah 53:5-6, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 8:32, Hebrews 7:22, Isaiah 53, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Exodus 12, Hebrews 12:24, Romans 5:8-9, Isaiah 53:6, Matthew 20:28, John 10:11, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 9:28, Romans 5:6-8, Psalm 88, Romans 5:6, Mark 15:33-34, Hebrews 10:12, Romans 6:23, John 3:14-16, Galatians 2:16, Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 3:26, Romans 3, Mark 10:45, Isaiah 53:4-6, Matthew 26:39, Romans 3:24-26, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 3:25, Hebrews 9:26, Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 53:10, Romans 4:6, Hebrews 10:14, Zechariah 13:7, John 19:30
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