How does Christ's atonement relate to our salvation?
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Christ's atonement is essential as it is the means by which salvation was purchased and secured for God's people.
Christ's atonement is the cornerstone of our salvation, as outlined in Acts 20:28, which states that God purchased the church with His own blood. This sacrificial act of Christ fulfills the justice of God and satisfies the requirements of the law, granting us redemption from sin. It is through this atonement that we are made righteous before God, enabling our salvation. The significance of Christ's atoning work is further highlighted in 1 Peter 1:18-19, which asserts that we are redeemed not with perishable things but with the precious blood of Christ. This emphasizes the depth of God's love and the seriousness of the atonement in the framework of sovereign grace.
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