Why is Christ's broken body significant for Christians?
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Christ's broken body is significant as it represents our redemption and the fulfillment of God's promise of salvation.
The significance of Christ's broken body lies in its representation of the atonement for sin. Isaiah 53 speaks of the suffering servant, whose wounds bring healing to His people. In the New Testament, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 11:24, Jesus explicitly states, 'This is my body, which is broken for you.' It illustrates that without Jesus’ sacrifice, we are lost in our sins. His body was broken so that we could receive spiritual nourishment, affirming that He is the Bread of Life (John 6:35). Therefore, the broken body of Christ is not only a historical event but is crucial for our spiritual sustenance and assurance of salvation.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 53, 1 Corinthians 11:24, John 6:35
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