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What does the Bible say about the Messiah being cut off?

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Daniel 9:26 reveals that the Messiah shall be cut off, but not for himself, indicating His substitutionary atonement for sin.

Daniel 9:26 states, 'The Messiah shall be cut off, but not for himself.' This prophecy points to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who, though He was innocent, willingly took upon Himself the sins of the world. He did not die for His own sins, as He had none, but for the sins of His people. This act of substitutionary atonement is central to understanding the Gospel and the rescue from God's wrath. It emphasizes that our salvation was achieved not through our works, but by Christ's voluntary sacrifice.

Moreover, the concept of substitution highlights God's justice and mercy. As Spurgeon notes, despite our rebellion and offense against divine justice, Christ bore the penalty on our behalf. This is a profound truth that assures believers that their sins are fully dealt with through the redemptive work of Jesus. It is foundational for the Christian faith that our sins have been eternally atoned for, allowing us to stand justified before God through faith in His son.
Scripture References: Daniel 9:26, Isaiah 53:5

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Daniel 9:26
Charles Spurgeon · Jan 16, 2016
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