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How do we know the penal substitutionary atonement is true?

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The truth of penal substitutionary atonement is affirmed throughout Scripture regarding Christ's sacrifice for His elect.

The doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement asserts that Christ suffered the penalty for sin on behalf of His people, satisfying divine justice. Romans 3:23-26 emphasizes that all are under sin and that God’s righteousness is revealed through Christ, who died for the ungodly. In 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, the preaching of the cross is described as the power of God for salvation, a cornerstone of the faith. Furthermore, Isaiah 53:5 prophesied that the Messiah would be 'wounded for our transgressions,' affirming the necessity of substitution for our redemption. This truth is central to the gospel and is underscored by Paul’s teachings in both Galatians and Hebrews, where the emphasis is on the cross as the means of reconciliation.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23-26, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

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