"Christ - Our Substitute"

Redemption

The purchase of something back that had been lost. (The debt was fully paid)

1. The Love of God

John 3:16 KJV 1900

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 5:8 KJV 1900

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

2. The Mercy of God

Romans 3:9–10 KJV 1900

9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Romans 3:23 KJV 1900

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

3. The Perfection of Christ

Hebrews 4:14–15 KJV 1900

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

4. The Purpose of Christ

To became the perfect sacrifice for mankind

To free us from the law of sin and death

To restore us to fellowship with God

To restore us to fellowship with God