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Evangelism
showing us that the great day of the Lord is near at hand, “even at the
door.”—
Testimonies For The Church 9:19, 20
(1909).
Not to Miss the Mark—There must be no time uselessly em-
ployed in this great work. We must not miss the mark. Time is too
short for us to undertake to reveal all that might be opened up to view.
Eternity will be required that we may know all the length and breadth,
the height and depth, of the Scriptures....
To the apostle John, on the Isle of Patmos, were revealed the things
that God desired him to give to the people. Study these revelations.
Here are themes worthy of our contemplation, large and comprehensive
lessons, which all the angelic hosts are now seeking to communicate.
Behold the life and character of Christ, and study His mediatorial
work. Here are infinite wisdom, infinite love, infinite justice, infinite
mercy. Here are depths and heights, lengths and breadths, for our
consideration. Numberless pens have been employed in presenting to
the world the life, the character, and the mediatorial work of Christ; yet
every mind through whom the Holy Spirit has worked has presented
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these themes in a light that is fresh and new, according to the mind and
spirit of the human agent....
We want the truth as it is in Jesus; for we desire to make the people
understand what Christ is to them, and what the responsibilities are
that they are called upon to accept in Him. As His representatives and
witnesses, we need to come to a full understanding of the saving truths
attained by an experimental knowledge.—
The Review and Herald,
April 4, 1899
.
Emphasize Special Truths—We are under obligation to declare
faithfully the whole counsel of God. We are not to make less prominent
the special truths that have separated us from the world, and made
us what we are; for they are fraught with eternal interests. God has
given us light in regard to the things that are now taking place in the
last remnant of time, and with pen and voice we are to proclaim the
truth to the world, not in a tame, spiritless way, but in demonstration
of the Spirit and power of God.—
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel
Workers, 470
(1890).
A Seventh-day Adventist Message—At this time, when we are
so near the end, shall we become so like the world in practice that men
may look in vain to find God’s denominated people? Shall any man sell
our peculiar characteristics as God’s chosen people for any advantage