0218. 215. Christ, the Substitute

215. Christ, the Substitute

Luk_23:25

Barabbas was released because Christ took his place, and that by the wicked choice of the people, although behind the act of man we see the hand of God’s purpose. We all by our sin were parties to Christ’s crucifixion. His death was no accident, it was an accomplishment of Divine intent; therefore we find in the Holy Writ that He was the—

1. God-provided Substitute—Rom_5:8.

2. Sin-made Substitute—2Co_5:21.

3. Curse-bearing Substitute—Gal_3:13.

4. Life-sacrificed Substitute—1Co_5:7.

5. Grace-imparting Substitute—Rom_8:31-34.

6. Holy-inspiring Substitute—Tit_2:14; 1Jn_3:16.

7. Glory-securing Substitute—1Th_4:14.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH