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1561 Steps to Christ, p. 17 (Ellen Gould White)
Chapter 2—The Sinner's Need of Christ
1562 Steps to Christ, p. 17.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy …
1563 Steps to Christ, p. 17.2 (Ellen Gould White)
In his sinless state, man held joyful communion with Him “in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3. But after his sin, he could …
1564 Steps to Christ, p. 21.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 1:17 ) is from God. There is no true excellence of character apart from Him. And the only way to God is Christ. He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh …
1565 Steps to Christ, p. 28.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 22:17 .
1566 Steps to Christ, p. 57.1 (Ellen Gould White)
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 .
1567 Steps to Christ, p. 61.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 2:17. Jesus said of Himself before He came to earth, “I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is within My heart.” Psalm 40:8. And just before He ascended again to …
1568 Steps to Christ, p. 72.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 5:17. They had the same battle with sin to fight. They needed the same grace, in order to live a holy life.
1569 Steps to Christ, p. 74.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 14:17; 16:7. Henceforth through the Spirit, Christ was to abide continually in the hearts of His children. Their union with Him was closer than when He was personally …
1570 Steps to Christ, p. 75.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” John 17:20 .
1571 Steps to Christ, p. 87.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… 5:17. We see how they struggled through discouragements like our own, how they fell under temptation as we have done, and yet took heart again and conquered …
1572 Steps to Christ, p. 111.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 7:17, R.V. Instead of questioning and caviling concerning that which you do not understand, give heed to the light that already shines upon you, and you will …
1573 Steps to Christ, p. 115.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” John 17:18, 23. The apostle Paul says to the disciples of Jesus, “Ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ,” “known and read of all men.” 2 Corinthians …
1574 Steps to Christ, p. 122.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” John 17:15; 16:33 .
1575 The Story of Jesus, p. 17 (Ellen Gould White)
Chapter 2—Jesus Presented in the Temple
1576 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph and Mary were Jews, and followed the customs of their nation. When Jesus was six weeks old, they brought Him to the Lord in the temple at Jerusalem.
1577 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.2 (Ellen Gould White)
This was according to the law which God had given to Israel, and Jesus was to be obedient in all things. So God's own Son, the Prince of Heaven, by His example teaches that we should obey.
1578 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.3 (Ellen Gould White)
Only the first-born son of each family was thus presented at the temple. This ceremony was to keep in memory an event that had taken place long before.
1579 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.4 (Ellen Gould White)
When the children of Israel were slaves in Egypt, the Lord sent Moses to set them free. He bade Moses go to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and say:
1580 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“Thus saith the Lord, Israel is My son, even My firstborn: and I say unto thee, Let My son go, that he may serve Me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.” Exodus 4:22, 23 .