Manuscript Releases, vol. 1 [Nos. 19-96]

Compact between God and Christ

The ruling principles of God's throne are justice and mercy. It is called the Throne of Grace. Would you have divine enlightenment, go to the Throne of Grace. You will be answered from the Seat of Mercy. A compact entered into by the Father and the Son to save the world through Christ, who would give Himself that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. No human power or angelic power could make such a covenant. The rainbow above the Throne is a token that God through Christ binds Himself to save all who believe on Him. The covenant is as sure as the throne. Then why are we so unbelieving, so distrustful?—Manuscript 16, 1890, 25, 26. (“Our Constant Need of Divine Enlightenment,” 1890.) 1MR 109.5