By submitting to death on the cross, Jesus takes onto himself the punishment for our sin and satisfies the demands of God's justice for us.
Other Key References:
• Isaiah 53:1-12,
• Leviticus 4:1-21 or 5:14-19,
• Genesis 22:1-19,
• 2 Corinthians 5:11-21,
• Romans 3:21-31 (key verses: 25-26),
• Romans 5:6-8,
• Hebrews 9:11-10:18,
• 1 Peter 2:11-25 (key verses: 22-25),
• 1 Peter 3:13-22 (key verse: 18)