Christ is the source of every right impulse. He is the only one that can implant in the heart enmity against sin. Every desire for truth and purity, every conviction of our own sinfulness, is an evidence that His Spirit is moving upon our hearts. SC 26.3 Jesus has said, “I, if I be lifted upContinue reading “Steps to Christ: Repentance—Chapter 3, Part 2”
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Steps to Christ: Repentance—Chapter 3, Part 1
How shall a man be just with God? How shall the sinner be made righteous? It is only through Christ that we can be brought into harmony with God, with holiness; but how are we to come to Christ? Many are asking the same question as did the multitude on the Day of Pentecost, when,Continue reading “Steps to Christ: Repentance—Chapter 3, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: The Sinner’s Need of Christ—Chapter 2, Part 2
Many are the figures by which the Spirit of God has sought to illustrate this truth, and make it plain to souls that long to be freed from the burden of guilt. When, after his sin in deceiving Esau, Jacob fled from his father’s home, he was weighed down with a sense of guilt. Lonely andContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Sinner’s Need of Christ—Chapter 2, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: The Sinner’s Need of Christ—Chapter 2, Part 1
Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy. But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible forContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Sinner’s Need of Christ—Chapter 2, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2
Jesus said, “Therefore doth My Father love Me, because I lay down My life, that I might take it again.” John 10:17. That is, “My Father has so loved you that He even loves Me more for giving My life to redeem you. In becoming your Substitute and Surety, by surrendering My life, by taking yourContinue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1
Nature and revelation alike testify of God’s love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain,Continue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 5
In the City of God “there shall be no night.” None will need or desire repose. There will be no weariness in doing the will of God and offering praise to His name. We shall ever feel the freshness of the morning and shall ever be far from its close. “And they need no candle,Continue reading “The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 5”