Christ, however, had in fact allowed himself to be made sin for us and had taken the curse upon himself for us (Gal 3:13). He stands henceforth as an advocate for us in the presence of the Father (1 Jn 2:1). And he is the one who remains henceforth face to face with the Father: more than a prophet, more than a friend, he is the Son. He is able to see the face of God, and in his face the glory of God becomes visible to us (2 Cor 4: 6).
