7. In what prophecy was the work of reconciliation foretold? “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and _to make reconciliation for iniquity_.” Dan. 9:24. 8. In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men? “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, _not imputing their trespasses unto them_.” 2 Cor. 5:19. 9. What rendered it possible for God to treat sinners thus? “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and _the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all_.” Isa. 53:6. 10. What was Christ made, to release men from sin? “For He hath made Him to be _sin_ for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Cor. 5:21. 11. How was He treated? “But He was _wounded_ for our transgressions, He was _bruised_ for our iniquities: the _chastisement_ of our peace was upon Him; and with His _stripes_ we are healed.” Isa. 53:5. 12. What did John declare concerning Him? “Behold the Lamb of God, _which taketh away_ [_beareth_, margin] _the sin of the world_.” John 1:29. 13. To what place did Christ carry these sins? “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body _on the tree_, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24. 14. What is the great purpose of Christ in His work of reconciliation? “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, _to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in His sight_.” Col. 1:21, 22. Acceptance With God [Illustration.] Noah’s Sacrifice. "He hath made us accepted in the Beloved." Eph. 1:6. 1. In whom has God made us accepted? “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings ... in Christ: according as He hath chosen us in Him ... to the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us _accepted in the Beloved_.” Eph. 1:3-6. 2. What great gift comes with our acceptance of Christ? “And this is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have _everlasting life_: and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40. See also John 17:2. 3. What is the first and primary evidence of our acceptance with God? “If we receive the witness of men, the _witness of God is greater_: for this is the witness of God _which He hath testified of His Son_.... And this is the record, _that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son_.” 1 John 5:9-11. NOTE.—The primary basis of all faith and acceptance is the word of God,—that which God Himself has _said_. To receive and believe this is the first essential to salvation,—the first evidence of acceptance.