I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord; who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, secured and delivered me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil, not with silver and gold, but with His holy and precious blood, and with His innocent sufferings and death, in order that I might be His, live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, and lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. * * * * * The Second Article treats of Jesus Christ, THE SON OF GOD, and his work of REDEMPTION. Prompted by His infinite love, God pitied our lost race, and determined to save us by sending a Redeemer in the person of His only Son. [John 3:16+, I Tim. 1:15+] Throughout the centuries of Old Testament history He repeatedly gave the promise of redemption: In Eden, [Gen. 3:15] to the patriarchs, [Gen. 12:3, Gen. 26:4] to David, [II Sam. 7:12-13] and through the prophets. [Isa. 9:2-7, Mic. 5:2] In the fulness of time God seat His Son into the world. [Gal. 4:4] Article II. and its Explanation may be analyzed as follows:-- I. OUR LORD. 1. _His Names_: Jesus, Christ. 2. _His Person and Nature_: True God and True Man. 3. _His Life_: His Humiliation and His Exaltation. II. HIS WORK OF REDEMPTION. 1. _Whom He has redeemed._ 2. _From what He has redeemed me._ 3. _How He has redeemed me._ 4. _Why He has redeemed me._ OUR LORD. I. HIS NAMES. I BELIEVE THAT JESUS. This was our Lord's personal name, given to Him by the angel. [Matt. 1:21] It signified, "He shall save." CHRIST. This was His official name, corresponding with the Old Testament name "Messiah," [John 1:41] and signified "The Anointed One." God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit for the work of redemption, [Luke 4:18-21] to a threefold office:-- 1. As Prophet, to teach us God's will. [Acts 3:22] 2. As Priest, to atone for our sins, and to intercede for us. [Heb. 4:14] 3. As King, [Matt. 21:5, Rev. 17:14] to reign over us in the Kingdom of Power, of Grace, and of Glory. II. HIS PERSON AND NATURE. He is