Christ the Center of the Message
Jesus Christ the Great Center of Attraction—The third angel’s
message calls for the presentation of the Sabbath of the fourth com-
mandment, and this truth must be brought before the world; but the
great Center of attraction, Jesus Christ, must not be left out of the third
angel’s message....
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The sinner must ever look toward Calvary; and with the simple
faith of a little child, he must rest in the merits of Christ, accepting
His righteousness and believing in His mercy. Laborers in the cause
of truth should present the righteousness of Christ.—
The Review and
Herald, March 20, 1894
.
Lift Up Christ—Christ crucified, Christ risen, Christ ascended
into the heavens, Christ coming again, should so soften, gladden, and
fill the mind of the minister that he will present these truths to the
people in love and deep earnestness. The minister will then be lost
sight of, and Jesus will be made manifest.
Lift up Jesus, you that teach the people, lift Him up in sermon,
in song, in prayer. Let all your powers be directed to pointing souls,
confused, bewildered, lost, to “the Lamb of God.” Lift Him up, the
risen Saviour, and say to all who hear, Come to Him who “hath loved
us, and hath given Himself for us.” Let the science of salvation be the
burden of every sermon, the theme of every song. Let it be poured forth
in every supplication. Bring nothing into your preaching to supplement
Christ, the wisdom and power of God. Hold forth the word of life,
presenting Jesus as the hope of the penitent and the stronghold of every
believer. Reveal the way of peace to the troubled and the despondent,
and show forth the grace and completeness of the Saviour.—
Gospel
Workers, 159, 160
(1915).
In Every Discourse—More people than we think are longing to
find the way to Christ. Those who preach the last message of mercy
should bear in mind that Christ is to be exalted as the sinner’s refuge.
Some ministers think that it is not necessary to preach repentance and
faith; they take it for granted that their hearers are acquainted with
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