Chapter 7—Wondrous Results of Christ’s Priestly
Mediation
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The intercession of Christ is as a golden chain fastened to the throne
of God. He has turned the merit of His sacrifice into prayer. Jesus
prays, and by prayer succeeds.—
Manuscript 8, 1892
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As our Mediator, Christ works incessantly. Whether men receive
or reject Him, He works earnestly for them. He grants them life and
light, striving by His Spirit to win them from Satan’s service. And
while the Saviour works, Satan also works, with all deceivableness
of unrighteousness, and with unflagging energy.—
The Review and
Herald, March 12, 1901
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This Saviour was to be a mediator, to stand between the Most High
and His people. Through this provision, a way was opened whereby
the guilty sinner might find access to God through the mediation of
another. The sinner could not come in his own person, with his guilt
upon him, and with no greater merit then he possessed in himself.
Christ alone could open the way, by making an offering equal to the
demands of the divine law. He was perfect, and undefiled by sin. He
was without spot or blemish.—
The Review and Herald, December 17,
1872
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Christ is the Minister of the true tabernacle, the High Priest of all
who believe in Him as a personal Saviour; and His office no other can
take. He is the High Priest of the church, and He has a work to do
which no other can perform. By His grace He is able to keep every
man from transgression.—
The Signs of the Times, February 14, 1900
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Faith in the atonement and intercession of Christ will keep us
steadfast and immovable amid the temptations that press upon us in
the church militant.—
The Review and Herald, June 9, 1896
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The great plan of redemption, as revealed in the closing work
for these last days, should receive close examination. The scenes
connected with the sanctuary above should make such an impression
upon the minds and hearts of all that they may be able to impress
others. All need to become more intelligent in regard to the work of the
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