Chapter 59—The Way of Salvation
Burden of Every Sermon—The science of salvation is to be the
burden of every sermon, the theme of every song. Let it be poured
forth in every supplication. Let nothing be brought into the preaching
of the Word to supplement Christ, the Word and power of God. Let
His name, the only name given under heaven whereby we may be
saved, be exalted in every discourse, and from Sabbath to Sabbath
let the trumpet of the watchmen give a certain sound. Christ is the
science and eloquence of the gospel, and His ministers are to hold
forth the Word of life, presenting hope to the penitent, peace to the
troubled and desponding, and grace and completeness and strength to
the believing.—
Manuscript 107, 1898
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The Lamb of God—Never should a sermon be preached, or Bible
instruction in any line be given, without pointing the hearers to “the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”—
Testimonies
for the Church 6:54
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Salvation in Its Simplicity—In every congregation there are souls
who are unsatisfied. Every Sabbath they want to hear something
definite explaining how they can be saved, how they are to become
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Christians. The important thing for them to know is, How can a sinner
be presented before God? Let the way of salvation be presented before
them in simplicity, just as plainly as you would speak to a little child.
Lift up Jesus as the sinner’s only hope.—
Evangelism, 350
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Application of Truth to the Heart—It is especially true that new
and startling themes should not be presented to the people at too great
length. In every address given, let there be an application of truth to the
heart that whosoever may hear shall understand, and that men, women,
and youth may become alive unto God.—
Testimonies to Ministers and
Gospel Workers, 258
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Need of a Change of Heart—Sometimes men and women decide
in favor of the truth because of the weight of evidence presented,
without being converted. The minister’s work is not done until he has
urged upon his hearers the necessity of a change of heart. In every
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