What does the Bible say about substitutionary atonement?
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The Bible teaches that substitutionary atonement involves the clean being offered in place of the unclean, exemplified by Christ, the Lamb of God, who died for sinners.
Substitutionary atonement is a core tenet of the Christian faith, illustrated vividly in Exodus 13:13, where a clean lamb is required to redeem an unclean ass. This principle highlights the Gospel's message of grace, showing how Christ, the sinless Lamb, was sacrificed for the unjust. The just for the unjust, as described in 1 Peter 3:18, reveals God's design where the Lamb of God takes the place of unworthy sinners, offering them acceptance before God. This substitution is integral to understanding our position before a holy God, emphasizing that, apart from Christ, we remain unclean and unacceptable due to our sinfulness.
Scripture References:
Exodus 13:13, 1 Peter 3:18, Genesis 22:1-14, Isaiah 53:5, John 10:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Genesis 3:15, Exodus 12:13, John 11:49-51, John 11:50, Romans 5:8, Romans 11:33, Genesis 4:25, Romans 4:7-8, Hebrews 9:11-28, John 11:51-52, Isaiah 53, Matthew 20:28, Psalm 22, Luke 23:18-25, Galatians 3:10-13, Romans 6:23, John 19:28-30, Matthew 27:26-31, Genesis 22, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:32
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