We must know Christ "for us" as our Substitute, before we can know Christ "in us" as our Strength, and before we can be with Him in the glory.
1. Christ is the God-appointed Substitute (Rom 5:8).
2. Christ is the God-approved Substitute (Eph 5:2).
3. Christ is the God-satisfying Substitute (2Cr 5:21; Gal 3:13).
4. Christ is the Protecting Substitute from Divine wrath (1Cr 5:7).
5. Christ, as our Substitute, places us in an unparalleled position (1Th 5:9-10).
6. As our Substitute, Christ has procured for us unlimited blessings (Rom 8:32).
7. Christ, in being our Substitute, had a practical end in view (Tts 2:14; 1Jo 3:16; 1Pe 2:20-21; 1Pe 4:1).
In all the above Scriptures the words "for us" will be found.