But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, attested by the Law and the Prophets. The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed. God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. (Romans 3:21-26)

Justified: sin erased AND righteousness added

Redeemed: from slavery AND for our Savior

Atonement (Mercy Seat): wrath satisfied and sin sent away

God’s anger towards my sin has been absorbed in Him.

Reflection Question: How does understanding that God’s anger has been satisfied in the work of Jesus both comfort and challenge you?