In Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (chapter 15, verse 3), he says that "Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures." The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), paragraph 601 tells us that the Scriptures also "foretold this divine pan of salvation...[this] mystery of universal redemption...that would free [us] from the slavery of sin." So, you see, long before Jesus was born, the People of God knew that God had a plan to save them. They knew God was going to send someone. Jesus was the one whom God sent. Actually, the whole life of Jesus was an offering to God, the Father (CCC, 606). Jesus laid down his life for us because he loves us so, so much. What should our response be to this? Please write in a short answer. *