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How does Christ's atonement relate to our justification?

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Christ's atonement is the basis for our justification; His sacrifice satisfies God's justice and declares us righteous.

Justification is possible only because of Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross, where He bore our sins and fulfilled the righteous demands of God. In 2 Corinthians 5:21, we find that 'for our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.' This intricate relationship between atonement and justification affirms that we are made righteous not by our own efforts but through faith in Christ's completed work. Therefore, justification through faith is deeply rooted in the sufficiency of Christ's atonement, ensuring that believers stand before God as justified, not guilty.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13

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