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What does it mean that Jesus is our substitute?

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Jesus as our substitute means He bore our sins and took the punishment we deserved, fulfilling God's justice (Isaiah 53:10).

The concept of substitution in the atonement of Christ is a vital truth in Reformed theology. Isaiah 53:10 states, 'Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief.' This reinforces that Jesus took upon Himself the sins of His people, satisfying divine justice through His sacrificial death. Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 5:21 clarifies that God made Christ to be sin for us, who knew no sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Thus, understanding Jesus as our substitute reveals the depth of God's love and the cost of our redemption, affirming that salvation is accomplished through Christ alone.
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:26, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, Judges 13, Romans 5:8

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