CHAPTER III 



THE CHRISTIAN ERA — THE RESTORATION FROM 



THE FALL 



The atonement sufficient to include the salvation of lower ani- 

 mals — All on an equality — The original purpose of the Creator 

 cannot be fulfilled until animals are restored to the condition they 

 enjoyed before the fall. 



The Christian era is the next important part of 

 Bible history which affects man and lower animals. 



Though man had fallen by his disobedience to 

 the Divine law, God, in His infinite love and 

 mercy, made a provision for his relief. A de- 

 liverer was promised who would conquer the 

 enemy, and so that which was lost in the fall should 

 be restored. 



Christ, according to Divine purpose, came in the 

 fulness of time to be the Saviour of the lost, and 

 by virtue of His suffering and death, all under 

 certain conditions are justified from the curse of 

 the law. 



" As in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be 

 made alive." According to the accepted doctrine 



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