The Third Principle

Q. What means is there for thee to escape this damnable estate? A. Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, being made man, by His death upon the cross and by His righteousness hath perfectly alone by Himself accomplished all things that are needful for the salvation of mankind.Proof: 1. Christ Jesus the eternal Son of God “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14. 2. Being made man “For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.” – Heb. 2:16. 3. By His death upon the cross “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” – Isa. 53:5. 4. And by His righteousness “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” – Rom. 5:19; “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” – 2 Cor. 5:21. 5. Hath perfectly “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” – Heb. 7:25. 6. Alone by Himself “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” – Acts 4:12. 7. Accomplished all things needful for the salvation of mankind “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” – 1 John 2:2.