Why is Christ's role as our substitute important for Christians?
Answered in 1 source
Christ's substitutionary role is crucial as it provides believers with the righteousness necessary for salvation through His perfect obedience and sacrifice.
The importance of Christ's role as our substitute lies in the fact that He endured the weight of our sins and faced divine justice on our behalf. As presented in Isaiah 53 and echoed throughout Scripture, He was the fulfillment of the covenant promise made before creation - the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. His silence amidst accusation and oppression reflects not only His innocence but also His commitment to carry out the redemptive plan of God. For Christians, this means that our justification and acceptance before God are wholly dependent on the righteousness of Christ, not on our works or merits.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 53, John 1:29, Romans 10:4
Commentary