For what purpose was Christ manifested?

Answer

"And ye know that He was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin. . . . He that commits sin
is of the devil; for the devil sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested,
that He might destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3: 5-8.

In receiving the Son what do we have in Him?
What loss do those sustain who do not accept Him?
In what condition is one whose sins are forgiven?
What was the result of this strife?
What has been one great characteristic of the Papacy?
When the church had received help from the state to this extent, what more did she demand?
Does God delight to afflict any?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle