God was to be manifest in Christ, "reconciling the world unto Himself." 2 Corinthians 5:19. Man had become so degraded by sin that it was impossible for him, in himself, to come into harmony with Him whose nature is purity and goodness. But Christ, after having redeemed man from the condemnation of the law, could impart divine power to unite with human effort. Thus by repentance toward God and faith in Christ the fallen children of Adam might once more become "sons of God." 1 John 3:2.

Gud skulle åbenbares i Kristus og i ham forlige verden med sig selv. 2. Kor. 5, 19. Mennesket var blevet så fornedret af synden, at det ikke i sig selv kunne komme i harmoni med ham, hvis natur er renhed og godhed. Men efter at Kristus havde forløst mennesket fra lovens fordømmelse, kunne han skænke guddommelig kraft, der skulle forenes med menneskelige anstrengelser. Således kunne Adams faldne børn ved omvendelse til Gud og tro på Kristus endnu en gang blive "Guds børn". 1. Joh. 3, 2.