Chapter 20—The Inheritance of the Saints
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The various views of heaven and the new earth presented to Ellen
White were representations of eternal realities. She was shown
heavenly things in terms of human concepts. Because of the limits of
our human comprehension and language, we cannot fully know the
actual appearance of the scenes depicted. “Now we see through a
glass, darkly; but then face to face: Now I know in part; but then shall
I know even as also I am known” (
1 Corinthians 13:12
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A Gift From the Lord
Christ, only Christ and His righteousness, will obtain for us a
passport into heaven.—
Letter 6b, 1890
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The proud heart strives to earn salvation, but both our title to heaven
and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of Christ.—
The
Desire of Ages, 300
(1898).
That we might become members of the heavenly family, He be-
came a member of the earthly family.—
The Desire of Ages, 638
(1898).
Better than a title to the noblest palace on earth is a title to the
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mansions our Lord has gone to prepare. And better than all the words
of earthly praise, will be the Saviour’s words to His faithful servants,
“Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the world.”—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
374
(1900).
Why We Should Think About the Future World
Jesus has brought heaven to view, and presents its glory to our eyes
in order that eternity may not be dropped out of our reckoning.—
The
Signs of the Times, April 4, 1895
.
With eternal realities in view we will habitually cultivate thoughts
of the presence of God. This will be a shield against the incoming of
the enemy; it will give strength and assurance, and lift the soul above
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