The concept of penal substitution teaches that Jesus took on the punishment for our sins, as stated in Isaiah 53:5-6, resulting in the imputation of humanity's sins to Him. This sacrificial act was voluntary, with Jesus serving as both High Priest and sacrifice. His death allows believers to receive forgiveness, righteousness, and eternal life.
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The Gospel Explained
In order for us to be reconciled to God, we must simply trust in Jesus as our Savior (John 3:16; 20:30-31; Acts 4:12; 16:30-31). The gospel message is that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3-4). When we trust in Christ as our Savior, we are forgiven all our sins (Eph 1:7; Col 1:14), given eternal life (John 3:16; 10:27-28), and receive the righteousness of God as a free gift (Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9).