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What is the significance of the substitutionary atonement of Christ?

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Substitutionary atonement is significant as it fulfills both justice and mercy, allowing sinners to be justified before God.

The substitutionary atonement of Christ is of paramount importance because it encapsulates how God's justice and mercy work harmoniously in the salvation of sinners. As articulated in the sermon, 'God magnifies His law in justifying those who had broken it.' This means that through Christ's sacrifice, the law receives its due honor while sinners are granted forgiveness not based on their merit but solely on Christ's righteousness. This ensures that God remains just, while simultaneously being the justifier of those who believe, illustrating the profound love God has for sinners.
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