Had silver and gold been sufficient to purchase the salvation of men, how easily might it have been accomplished by Him who says, "The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine." Haggai 2:8. But only by the precious blood of the Son of God could the transgressor be redeemed. The plan of salvation was laid in sacrifice. The apostle Paul wrote, "Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9. Christ gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity. And as the crowning blessing of salvation, "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23.

Hvis sølv eller guld havde været tilstrækkeligt til at købe menneskers frelse, hvor kunne det så let være sket ved ham, som siger: "Mit er sølvet og mit er guldet." Hagg. 2,8. Men kun ved Guds Søns dyrebare blod kunne overtræderen blive frelst. Frelsesplanen blev bygget på offer. Apostlen Paulus skrev: "I kender jo vor Herres Jesu Kristi nåde, at han for vor skyld blev fattig, da han var rig, for at I ved hans fattigdom skulle blive rige." 2 Kor 8,9. Kristus gav sig selv for os, for at han kunne frelse os fra al uretfærdighed. Og kronen på frelsens velsignelse er dette: "Guds nådegave er evigt liv i Kristus Jesus, vor Herre."