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Chapter 5
17
. See
EGW comment on Acts 17:28
.
22 (see
EGW comment on 2 Corinthians 5:10
). Christ Ap-
pointed as Judge
—To His Son the Father has committed all judg-
ment. Christ will declare the reward of loyalty. “The Father judgeth
no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.... And hath
given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son
of man.” Christ accepted humanity and lived on this earth a pure,
sanctified life. For this reason He has received the appointment of
judge. He who occupies the position of judge is God manifest in the
flesh (
The Review and Herald, June 18, 1901
).
He Alone Is the Judge
—To Christ has been committed all
judgment, because He is the Son of man. Nothing escapes His
knowledge. However high the rank and great the power of spiritual
apostates, One higher and greater has borne the sin of the whole
world. He is infinite in righteousness, in goodness, and in truth.
He has power to withstand principalities and powers and spiritual
wickedness in high places. Armed and equipped as the Captain of
the Lord’s host, He comes to the front in defense of His people.
His righteousness covers all who love and trust Him. The General
of armies, He leads out the heavenly host to stand as a wall of fire
about His people. He alone is the judge of their righteousness, for
He created them, and at infinite cost to Himself redeemed them. He
will see that obedience to God’s commandments is rewarded, and
that transgressors receive according to their works (
Letter 19, 1901
).
28, 29
. See
EGW comment on Matthew 28:2-4
.
39 (
Revelation 22:2
). Scriptures Testify of Christ
—In the
Word the Saviour is revealed in all His beauty and loveliness. Every
soul will find comfort and consolation in the Bible, which is full
of promises concerning what God will do for the one who comes
into right relation to Him. Especially will the sick be comforted
by hearing the Word; for in giving the Scriptures God has given to
mankind a leaf from the tree of life, which is for the healing of the
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