E. G. White References
Steps to Christ, p. 18
It is impossible for us, of ourselves, to escape
from the pit of sin in which we are sunken. Our
hearts are evil, and we cannot change them. “Who can
bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one.”
“The eternal mind is enmity against God: for it is
not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can
be.” Job 14:1. Romans 8:7. Education, culture, the
exercise of the will, human effort, all have their
proper sphere, but here they are powerless. They
may produce an outward correctness of behavior, but
they cannot change the heart; they cannot purify the
springs of life. There must be a power working
from within, a new life from above, before men can
be changed from sins to holiness. That power is
Christ. His grace alone can quicken the lifeless
faculties of the soul, and attract it to God, to
holiness.
1 Selected Messages, p. 389
The sinner can be justified only through faith in
the atonement made through God’s dear Son, who
became a sacrifice for the sins of the guilty world.
No one can be justified by any works of his own. He
can be delivered from the guilt of sin, from the
condemnation of the law, from the penalty of
transgression, only by virtue of the suffering,
death, and resurrection of Christ. Faith is the
only condition upon which justification can be
obtained, and faith includes not only belief but
trust.
Christ's Object Lessons, p. 271
To learn of Christ means to receive His grace,
which is His character. But those who do not
appreciate and utilize the precious opportunities
and sacred influences granted them on earth, are not
fitted to take part in the pure devotion of heaven.
Their characters are not molded according to the
divine similitude. By their own neglect they have
formed a chasm which nothing can bridge. Between
them and the righteous there is a great gulf fixed.
Christ Our Righteousness, p. 104
“What is justification by faith? It is the work of
God in laying the glory of man in the dust, and
doing for man that which it is not in his power
to do for himself. When men see their own
performance, they are prepared to be clothed with
the righteousness of Christ.” -- Review and
Herald, Sept. 16, 1902.
Christ Our Righteousness, p. 99
Through His imputed righteousness, they are
accepted of God as those who are manifesting to the
world that they acknowledge allegiance to God,
keeping all His commandments.” –Review and
Herald, Aug. 22, 1893.
Christ Our Righteousness, p. 54
“The enemy of man and God is not willing that
this truth (justification by faith) should be
clearly presented; for he knows that if the people
receive it fully, his power will be broken. If
he can control minds so that doubt and unbelief and
darkness shall compose the experience of those who
claim to be the children of God, he can overcome
them with temptation.” –Review and Herald, Sept.
3, 1889.
1 Selected Messages, p. 366
God requires the entire surrender of the heart
before justification can take place; and in order
for man to retain justification, there must
be continual obedience, through active, living faith
that works by love and purifies the soul.
Christ's Object Lessons, p. 414-5
The light of His glory –His character
–is to shine forth in His followers.
His character is to be made known. Into the
darkness of the world is to be shed the light of
His glory, the light of His goodness, mercy and
truth.
Christ Our Righteousness, p. 98
“The righteousness by which we are justified
is imputed. The righteousness by which we are
sanctified is imparted. The first is our
title to heaven, the second is our fitness for
heaven.” –Review and Herald, June 4, 1895.
Bible
References
Romans 5:1-3
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have
peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into
this grace wherein we
stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of
God.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations
also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 4:5
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him
that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is
counted for righteousness.
Romans 3:24
24 Being
justified freely by his grace, through the
redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
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