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Central Theme of the Scriptures, July 21
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto
them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:27
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There is one great central truth to be kept ever before the mind in the
searching of the Scriptures—Christ and Him crucified. Every other truth
is invested with influence and power corresponding to its relation to this
theme. It is only in the light of the cross that we can discern the exalted
character of the law of God. The soul palsied by sin can be endowed with
life only through the work wrought out upon the cross by the Author of
our salvation. The love of Christ constrains man to unite with Him in His
labors and sacrifice. The revelation of divine love awakens in them a sense
of their neglected obligation to be light bearers to the world, and inspires
them with a missionary spirit. This truth enlightens the mind and sanctifies
the soul. It will banish unbelief and inspire faith.... When Christ in His
work of redemption is seen to be the great central truth of the system of
truth, a new light is shed upon all the events of the past and the future. They
are seen in a new relation, and possess a new and deeper significance
The Old Testament is as verily the gospel in types and shadows as the
New Testament is in its unfolding power. The New Testament does not
present a new religion; the Old Testament does not present a religion to
be superseded by the New. The New Testament is only the advancement
and unfolding of the Old. Abel was a believer in Christ and was as verily
saved by His power as was Peter or Paul. Enoch was a representative of
Christ as surely as was the beloved disciple John.... That God who walked
with Enoch was our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was the light of
the world then, just as He is now
The truth for this time is broad in its outlines, far reaching, embracing
many doctrines, but these doctrines are not detached items which mean
little; they are united by golden threads, forming a complete whole, with
Christ as the living center
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Manuscript 31, 1890
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Testimonies For The Church 6:392.1
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Selected Messages 2:87
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