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How does Jesus' sacrifice fulfill the law?

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Jesus fulfills the law by living a sinless life and enduring the punishment for sin, thus satisfying God's justice and securing salvation for believers.

In Romans 8:3, it states that God sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to condemn sin in the flesh. Jesus Christ perfectly fulfilled the law by obeying its demands and subsequently suffering its penalty as a substitute for His people. He declared in Matthew 5:17 that He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. This means He not only adhered to the law's moral requirements but also die to satisfy the law's justice. Through His sacrifice, believers are no longer under condemnation, as Christ has secured their justification, underscoring the rich Reformed theological paradigm that centers on the penal substitutionary atonement of Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 8:3, Matthew 5:17

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Tom Harding · Feb 17, 2019