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Why is Christ's sacrifice necessary for our salvation?

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Christ's sacrifice is essential because only His perfect blood can atone for our sins.

The necessity of Christ's sacrifice is highlighted in 1 Peter 1:19, stating that we are redeemed not by perishable things but by the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. This underscores the Reformed belief that without the shedding of blood, there can be no forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22). Jesus' perfect and sinless sacrifice satisfied the demands of God's justice, which the blood of animals could never do, as mentioned during the sermon. Thus, His death was not merely an event but a fulfillment of God's eternal plan for salvation, providing believers the assurance of being washed clean and accepted before God.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:19, Hebrews 9:22

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Desde la eternidad
Elio Chay · Nov 30, 2016