How does God demonstrate His justice through the cross?
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God’s justice is evident in Christ's sacrifice, where He bore the penalty for our sins, satisfying His justice while extending mercy.
The cross of Christ is the epitome of God's justice and mercy. Jesus, being sinless, took upon Himself the sins of humanity, enduring the wrath of God that we deserved. Romans 8 describes this sacrifice as a reflection of God's unwavering justice, indicating that while God is loving and merciful, He is also just and holy. By Himself paying the penalty for sin, He satisfies the demands of justice while offering grace to those who believe. This dual aspect of God’s character reveals the profound nature of the Gospel, where justice is upheld, and yet mercy is granted through Christ’s redemptive work.
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