0096. 93. Christ

93. Christ

Jesus as the Christ was the Messiah, the Sent One of God to do a work for us (see the 43 times in John’s Gospel He is spoken of as the One who was “sent,” and the purpose why He was sent—Joh_20:31). As the Christ He has—

1. “Died for us”—Rom_5:8.

2. He was raised for us—Rom_6:9.

3. He lives in us—Gal_2:20.

4. He has redeemed us—Gal_3:13.

5. He brings us near to God—Eph_2:13.

6. He strengthens us—Php_4:13.

7. He is the Object for our concentration in life—Php_1:21.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH