No four words are more expressive, or descriptive of what the good news of salvation for man consists of, or how it has been accomplished, than
“CHRIST DIED FOR US,” Romans 5:8.
The Son of the living God, the Lamb of God, the brightness of the Father’s Glory, the express image of His person, God manifest in the flesh, willingly took on Him the form of a servant to seek and save the lost.
“Died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6.
“Died for our sins.” 1 Corinthians 15:3.
“Died for us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:10.
“Being made a curse for us.” Galatians 3:13.
“The just for the unjust.” 1 Peter 3:18.
“His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree.” 1 Peter 2:24.
“Even sacrificed (or slain) for us.” 1. Cor. 5:7.
“Gave Himself for us.” Titus 2:14.
“The Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isa. 53:6. He laid down His life for us. By this means “obtained eternal redemption for us.” Heb 9:12.
So you see, or dear young reader, that the work of Christ is a work done in our place and stead; and, being God’s own work, must have been a complete and finished one, not left for man to add to or improve it, and surely it is enough for you, dear young friend.
ML 05/28/1939