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S.D.A. Bible Commentary Vol. 7A
As the worker studies the life of Christ, and the character of His
mission is dwelt upon, each fresh search will reveal something more
deeply interesting than has yet been unfolded. The subject is inex-
haustible. The study of the incarnation of Christ, His atoning sacrifice
and mediatorial work, will employ the mind of the diligent student as
long as time shall last.—
Gospel Workers, 251
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That God should thus be manifest in the flesh is indeed a mystery;
and without the help of the Holy Spirit we cannot hope to comprehend
this subject. The most humbling lesson that man has to learn is the
nothingness of human wisdom, and the folly of trying, by his own
unaided efforts, to find out God.—
The Review and Herald, April 5,
1906
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Was the human nature of the Son of Mary changed into the divine
nature of the Son of God? No; the two natures were mysteriously
blended in one person—the man Christ Jesus. In Him dwelt all the
fullness of the Godhead bodily....
This is a great mystery, a mystery that will not be fully, completely
understood in all its greatness until the translation of the redeemed
shall take place. Then the power and greatness and efficacy of the gift
of God to man will be understood. But the enemy is determined that
this gift shall be so mystified that it will become as nothingness.—
The
S.D.A. Bible Commentary 5:1113
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We cannot explain the great mystery of the plan of redemption.
Jesus took upon Himself humanity, that He might reach humanity; but
we cannot explain how divinity was clothed with humanity. An angel
would not have known how to sympathize with fallen man, but Christ
came to the world and suffered all our temptations, and carried all our
griefs.—
The Review and Herald, October 1, 1889
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