skyblue888 Posted July 7, 2010 Posted July 7, 2010 This question was asked on adventistonline.com An all-important aspect of this question, "Who can be saved?" should not be overlooked. We believe we have the answers and it may be that we can quote some passages of Scriptures to answer this question. I am sure that we could do the same one hundred years ago. And yet the Spirit of the Lord said, "There is not one in one hundred who understands for himself the Bible truth on this subject that is so necessary to our present and eternal welfare" 1 S.M.360. How many do you think understand this Bible truth today? And the reason given is that "When light begins to shine forth to make clear the plan of redemption to the people, the enemy works with all diligence that the light may be shut away from the hearts of men." Ibid, 360. We can expect things to be no different today as the enemy is more experienced and since he knows he only has but a short time, he is determined like a roaring lion now more than ever before to make sure that the light of precious truth may be shut away from the hearts of all men, especially Seventh-day Adventists. What is this Bible truth that is so necessary to our present and eternal welfare that the enemy is fighting against all the time? I believe this precious truth is expressed in the following words from the Spirit of the Lord: "Unless he makes it his lifebusiness to behold the uplited Saviour and to accept the merits which it is his privilege to claim, the sinner can no more be saved than Peter could walk upon the water unless he kept his eyes fixed steadily upon Jesus." Testimonies to Ministers, p.93. Looking unto Jesus, accepting His merits which it is our privilege to claim! This is the precious light of truth brothers and sisters, the Bible truth on this subject that is so necessary to our present and eternal welfare. But there will be those who will say that we already understand this and that we need to focus on more important things. But do not be deceived by these voices. It is the voice of the enemy who is doing his best to distract us from studying the meaning of these words. "Looking unto Jesus and trusting in His merits, we appropriate the blessings of light and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Testimonies, Vol.5, p.744. The one thing that is necessary is to have the grace of the Holy Spirit, to be surcharged with the Holy Spirit. Then the rest will take care of itself. The message of redemption is simple, just as simple as ABC but we do not understand it. This is what the Spirit of the Lord stated one hundred years ago. "How long will you hate and despise the messengers of God's righteousness. The Lord has given them His message. They bear the Word of the Lord: There is salvation for you(pardon and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit) but only through the merits of Jesus Christ. The grace of the Holy Spirit has been offered to you again and again." T.M.96,97. * parenthesis supplied This is how simple the message of redemption is. "The sinner must ever look toward Calvary and with the simple faith of a little child he must rest in the merits of Christ, accepting His righteousness and believing in His mercy." Evangelism, p.185. Daily resting in the merits of Christ and feeding upon the words of His mouth for He says, "All the words of My mouth are with righteousness." Prov.8:8/ "[color:#330033]The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness." Isaiah 45:23. sky Quote "The merits of His sacrifice are sufficient to present to the Father in our behalf." S.C.36.
pnattmbtc Posted July 8, 2010 Posted July 8, 2010 The clearest explanation I can think is here: Quote: How, then, are we to be saved? "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness," so the Son of man has been lifted up, and everyone who has been deceived and bitten by the serpent may look and live. "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29. The light shining from the cross reveals the love of God. His love is drawing us to Himself. If we do not resist this drawing, we shall be led to the foot of the cross in repentance for the sins that have crucified the Saviour. Then the Spirit of God through faith produces a new life in the soul. The thoughts and desires are brought into obedience to the will of Christ. The heart, the mind, are created anew in the image of Him who works in us to subdue all things to Himself. Then the law of God is written in the mind and heart, and we can say with Christ, "I delight to do Thy will, O my God." Ps. 40:8. (DA 175) I think anyone can understand this. Quote Christ exalted the character of God, attributing to him the praise, and giving to him the credit, of the whole purpose of his own mission on earth,--to set men right through the revelation of God.
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