This opened the way for sinners to become reconciled to God, as Peter further stated: “Christ died once for all time concerning sins, a righteous person for unrighteous ones, that he might lead you to God. ” ​ — 1 Pet. 3: 18.
Nagu Peetrus hiljem ütleb, avas see patustele tee lepituseks Jumalaga: „On ju ka Kristus kord surnud pattude pärast, õige ülekohtuste eest, et ta meid juhiks Jumala juurde ”.