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What does the Bible say about Christ's atoning death?

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The Bible emphasizes that Christ's atoning death is central to salvation, as it fulfills the necessary sacrifice for sin.

The doctrine of Christ's atoning death is fundamental to Christian belief, as Jesus explicitly states the necessity of His suffering and death in Matthew 16:21. This pivotal moment highlights that Christ did not come to establish an earthly kingdom but to die as a sacrificial lamb for mankind's sins. His death is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 53, which foreshadowed the suffering Messiah. Ryle stresses that if we err on this teaching, we jeopardize our salvation, illustrating the critical importance of acknowledging Christ's sacrificial role.
Scripture References: Matthew 16:21, Isaiah 53, 1 Thessalonians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 9:22, Matthew 16:21-23

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Matthew 16:21-28
J.C. Ryle · Feb 8, 2016