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I. THE CHARACTER OF THE SAVIOUR'S MISSION.

1. It was one that involved Him in suffering.

2. It was one of innocent suffering.

3. It was one unconquered by suffering.

II. THE PURPOSE OF THE SAVIOUR'S MISSION.

1. We are away from God.

2. We can be restored to God.

(1)  In thought.

(2)  In will.

(3)  In resemblance.

(4)  In filial fellowship and friendship.

3. God Himself brings us back by Christ.

III. THE EXTENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE SAVIOR'S MISSION.

(U. R. Thomas.)

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KJV: For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

WEB: Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;