S. The Atonement Of Christ

THE ATONEMENT OF CHRIST

1. What was Christ’s chief work as Saviour? Christ died and rose again for his people. 2 Corinthians 5:15; Romans 4:25.

2. Did Christ voluntarily allow himself to be slain? Yes, Christ laid down his life of himself. John 10:17; John 10:18.

3. Was this Christ’s design in coming into the world? Our Lord says that he came "to give his life a ransom for many." Mark 10:45.

4. For what purpose did the loving God give His only Son? God gave His only Son "that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16.

5. How could Christ’s dying give us life? Christ took our place and died like a sinner, that we might take his place and be righteous in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21.

6. Was it right that the just should die for the unjust? The Saviour was not compelled, but chose, to die for the benefit of others.

7. Is it right for God to pardon men because the Saviour died? God declares it to be right for Him to pardon men if they seek salvation only through Christ. Romans 3:26.

8. May a man go on in sin, and expect to be saved through Christ’s atoning death? No, we must live for Him who died for us. 2 Corinthians 5:15.

9. Is salvation offered to all men through the atonement of Christ? Yes, salvation is offered to all, and all are saved who really take Christ for their Saviour. Ezekiel 18:23; 2 Peter 3:9.

10. What is Christ now doing for men’s salvation? Christ is interceding for all those who trust in his atonement. Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:34