Lehi now explains how it is that the Holy Messiah effects the atonement (at least is general terms). Christ becomes a sacrifice for sin. This is specifically done to "answer the ends of the law." By this, Lehi means that the effects of the eternal law may be undone in the sacrifice of Christ. Where the law would condemn us without Christ, because of his sacrifice it can have no negative hold on us. Lehi then specifically reminds us that there is a qualification for the benefits of this redemption. We must participate, for it comes to "none else" save those who "have a broken heart and a contrite spirit."