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What does the Bible say about the sweet savor of Christ?

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The Bible describes the sweet savor of Christ as a pleasing aroma to God, symbolizing acceptance and redemption through His sacrifice.

In Genesis 8:21, it is stated that the LORD smelled a sweet savor, indicating His pleasure and acceptance of Noah's offering. This imagery is powerful and extends to the New Testament, where Christ’s sacrifice serves as a sweet-smelling savor to God, exemplifying His satisfaction with the atonement made for sin. Through faith, believers can approach God, assured of their acceptance based on the merits of Christ’s blood. This theme echoes throughout Scripture, symbolizing God's delight in reconciliation and the grace bestowed upon sinners who trust in Jesus.

As believers reflect on this truth, they find encouragement in knowing that just like Noah’s offering was accepted, their faith in the righteousness of Christ secures their position before God. The sweet savor represents not only acceptance but also the profound mercy that flows from the cross, reaffirming the worthiness of Christ’s sacrifice in the eyes of the Father.

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The Sweet Savor
Henry Law · Jul 7, 2007
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