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How does Jesus' sacrifice satisfy God's justice?

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Jesus' sacrifice is the fulfillment of God's justice, allowing Him to be both just and the justifier of those who believe.

The atoning sacrifice of Christ is unique in that it satisfies the justice of God while granting mercy to sinners. In 1 Peter 3:18, it states that Christ suffered for sins, 'the just for the unjust,' which underscores the essential doctrine of substitutionary atonement. This means that Jesus, who was wholly innocent, bore the punishment due to our sin. The implication of this act is profound: because justice has been satisfied in Christ, God can justly forgive those for whom Christ died. His sacrifice made it possible for God to demonstrate mercy without compromising His justice, ensuring that sin does not go unpunished but instead was fully accounted for in Christ.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:18

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Majesty on Trial
Don Fortner · Apr 16, 2006
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