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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 77

VIII.—Of the Work of Christ

VIII.—Of the Work of Christ.

"We believe that the Mediator, the Lord Jesus Christ, being anointed with the Holy Spirit to proclaim and set up the Kingdom of God among men, did by His perfect life on earth, through words and deeds of grace, declare the Father, whose image He is; and did fully satisfy divine justice, ami obtain for us forgiveness of sins, reconciliation to God, and the gift of eternal life, through His obedience on our behalf to the law and will of His Father, even unto the death of the cross, wherein, bearing our sins, He offered him-self up a sacrifice without spot to God."

In the above Article on the Work of Christ the Assembly's Committee, as reported by convener, have struck out the words "did fully satisfy divine justice" and have inserted instead "did fully satisfy the demands of the Divine nature."

3. The following is the English Presbyterian Article:—