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Rh Rom. ix. 5. Of the Israelites "as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed forever."

"Why is it stated that He truly suffered, &c.?

Because some taught that He suffered only in appearance.

How do we know that they were deceivers?

Because we have the testimony of eye-witnesses to the reality of His sufferings, &c.

Who are they?

All the Apostles, (Acts ii. 14, 23,) and particularly St. Matthew, St. John, and St. Peter.

For what purpose did He suffer?

"To reconcile us to His Father."

How so?

By being "a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for actual sins of men."

What do you understand here by a sacrifice?

An offering made to God to remove His displeasure.

What is "original guilt?"

The guilt of the evil disposition with which we are all born.

What are "actual sins?"

The sins which we have done ourselves.

Prove that the death of our Lord was a sacrifice offered to the Father.

Eph. v. 2; Heb. ix. 12. "Christ loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice