Summary
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. - Romans 3:25-26
Biblical Support
- Genesis 18:25
- Psalm 85:10
- Isaiah 30:18
- Isaiah 53:5–6
- Habakkuk 1:13
- Romans 1:17
- Romans 5:9
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- Hebrews 9:22
- 1 John 2:2
Explanation
God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, demonstrating both His justice and righteousness. At the cross, God’s forbearance passing over sin is justified. Through Jesus’ death, God satisfies justice for sin and extends grace to believers. The cross shows that He is both just in punishing sin and merciful in justifying those who trust in Christ.