God acts in grace. It is the acceptable time―the day of salvation. He opens the door through the blood of Christ, and proclaims peace and a sure reception to all who come. The work is done; His character fully glorified, with regard to sin.... We needed a mediator, who, while maintaining the glory of God, should put us into such a position, that He could present us to God in righteousness, according to that glory. Christ gave Himself as a ransom. But He must be a man, in order to suffer for men, and to represent men; and this He was.