Preaching Christ
Many remarks have been made to the effect that in their discourses
our speakers have dwelt upon the law, and not upon Jesus. This state-
ment is not strictly true, but is there not some reason for it? Have there
not stood in the desk men who have not had a genuine experience in
the things of God, men who have not received the righteousness of
Christ? Many of our ministers have merely sermonized, presenting
subjects in an argumentative way, and scarcely mentioning the saving
power of the Redeemer. Their testimony was destitute of the saving
blood of Christ. Their offering resembled the offering of Cain. He
brought to the Lord the fruit of the ground, which in itself was accept-
able in God’s sight. Very good indeed was the fruit; but the virtue of
the offering—the blood of the slain lamb, representing the blood of
Christ—was lacking. So it is with Christless sermons. By them men
are not pricked to the heart; they are not led to inquire, What must I
do to be saved?
Of all professing Christians, Seventh-day Adventists should be
foremost in uplifting Christ before the world. The proclamation of the
third angel’s message calls for the presentation of the Sabbath truth.
This truth, with others included in the message, is to be proclaimed;
but the great center of attraction, Christ Jesus, must not be left out.
It is at the cross of Christ that mercy and truth meet together, and
righteousness and peace kiss each other. The sinner must be led to
look to Calvary; with the simple faith of a little child he must trust in
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the merits of the Saviour, accepting His righteousness, believing in
His mercy.
The Love of God
Through the love of God the treasures of the grace of Christ have
been laid open before the church and the world. “God so loved the
world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” [
John 3:16
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