原是为此 For this purpose...

The Lord Jesus came and was sent for this purpose... (3 times mentioned by Himself) 

1. To preach and to cast out demons 传道、赶鬼 (Mk 1:38-39), to give light into darkness

2. To preach the gospel and to heal the sick 传福音、医治疾病 (Lk 4:43, Mt 4:23), to give live to the dead

3. To give His life a ransom for many (Jn 12:27-28) 为人舍己, to glorify the Father and to show love to men

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