When Scripture states that Christ was made sin, it means He bore the sins of His people, though He Himself was sinless.
The declaration that Christ was made sin is profound and central to the doctrine of substitutionary atonement. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, 'For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.' This signifies that Christ took upon Himself the full weight of our sins, experiencing the punishment and separation from God that our transgressions warranted. He, being sinless, was able to stand as the perfect substitute for His elect, thus allowing them to be credited with His righteousness. This transaction underscores the grace of the gospel, whereby the just punishment for sin is met in Christ, enabling believers to stand justified before God.
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