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What does it mean to say Christ died for our sins?

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It means that Christ's death was a substitutionary sacrifice for the elect's sins.

When we proclaim that Christ died for our sins, we affirm that His death was both necessary and purposeful as a substitutionary atonement. He bore the penalty for the sins of His people, and, as Paul writes in Romans 5:8, God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. This implies that Christ’s death was not just a historical event but was specifically intended to satisfy divine justice for the sins of the elect, covering them with His righteousness. The gospel emphasizes this atonement as the only means by which sinners can be reconciled to God.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Romans 5:8, John 17:9

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The Gospel
Frank Tate · Sep 25, 2011
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