This laid an obstacle in the way of a sinner’s restoration to the favour of God, that was insuperable, but to Christ, who by his death has satisfied the penal sanction of the law, and by his obedience magnified and made it honourable. So that “Mercy and Truth are met together, Righteousness and Peace have kissed each other,” in the gospel dispensation; Ps. lxxxv. 10. and God declares his righteousness, at the same time that he forgives our sins; and shews himself just, while he justifies sinners that believe in Jesus.

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