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What does the Bible say about Christ being our surety?

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The Bible describes Christ as our surety, a guarantor for His people who fulfills all the requirements of the law on their behalf.

In the context of Scripture, Christ is referred to as our surety, which means He acts as a guarantor for His people, ensuring their salvation. This is exemplified in the way Judah offers himself as a surety for Benjamin in Genesis 43, mirroring the ultimate sacrifice of Christ who stands in our place. He completely fulfills the law by living a sinless life and then takes on the punishment for our sins, thereby satisfying God's justice. As seen in Hebrews 7:22, Jesus is described as the surety of a better covenant, confirming that He secures the salvation of all whom the Father gave to Him, as highlighted in John 17, where Christ prays for those given to Him.
Scripture References: Genesis 43, John 17, Hebrews 7:22, Psalm 119:122, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 4:6

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The Surety
Paul Mahan · Jul 22, 2015
Christ our Surety
Jim Casey · Sep 4, 2011
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