Why is it important that Christ died as our substitute?
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Christ's role as our substitute is vital because it ensures that justice is served while allowing believers to receive grace and forgiveness.
The concept of substitution is central to the Gospel. Christ died not just as a figurehead but as an actual substitute for His people, enduring the punishment they deserved (1 John 4:10). This substitutionary atonement means that when Christ took upon Himself the sins of His elect, He fully satisfied God's wrath against sin, allowing for complete forgiveness. By suffering in our place, He provided a way for believers to be counted righteous before God, highlighting the depths of God's love and mercy toward His people (Romans 5:8). Therefore, understanding Christ as our substitute enriches our appreciation of salvation and God’s grace.
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