Chapter 2—Complete Sacrificial Atonement Made on
Cross
He [Christ] planted the cross between heaven and earth, and when
the Father beheld the sacrifice of His Son, He bowed before it in
recognition of its perfection. “It is enough,” He said. “The Atonement
is complete.”—
The Review and Herald, September 24, 1901
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Type met antitype in the death of Christ, the Lamb slain for the sins
of the world. Our great High Priest has made the only sacrifice that is
of any value in our salvation. When He offered Himself on the cross, a
perfect atonement was made for the sins of the people. We are now
standing in the outer court, waiting and looking for that blessed hope,
the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.—
The
Signs of the Times, June 28, 1899
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Our great High Priest completed the sacrificial offering of Himself
when He suffered without the gate. Then a perfect atonement was
made for the sins of the people. Jesus is our Advocate, our High
Priest, our Intercessor. Our present position therefore is like that of
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the Israelites, standing in the outer court, waiting and looking for that
blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ.—
Manuscript 128, 1897
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The time had come for the universe of Heaven to accept their
King. Angels, cherubim and seraphim, would now stand in view of the
cross.... The Father accepts the Son. No language could convey the
rejoicing of Heaven or God’s expression of satisfaction and delight in
His only begotten Son as He saw the completion of the atonement.—
The Signs of the Times, August 16, 1899
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The Father demonstrates His infinite love for Christ, who paid
our ransom with His blood, by receiving and welcoming Christ’s
friends as His friends. He is satisfied with the atonement made. He
is glorified by the incarnation, the life, death, and mediation of His
Son.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:364
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The Father gave all honor to the Son, seating Him at His right
hand, far above all principalities and power. He expressed His great
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