Saturday, December 7, 2019

The 3rd Angel's Message in Verity

"Now if it be true that justification by faith is “the third angel's
message in verity,” – in fact, in reality, - it must be that the genuine understanding and appropriation of the third angel's message is designed to do for and in those who receive it, ....That this is its purpose, is evident from the following considerations:
  1. The great threefold message of Revelation 14, which we designate by the term "the third angel's message," is declared to be "the everlasting gospel." Rev. 14:6.

  2. The message makes the solemn announcement that the "hour of His judgment is come."

  3. It admonishes all who are to meet God at His great tribunal, to be judged by His righteous law, to “fear God, and give glory to Him,” - and to “worship Him that made heaven, and earth.” Verse 7.

  4. The result, or fruitage, of this message of warning and admonition is the development of a people of whom it is declared: "Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus." Verse 12.
The message is the gospel of salvation from sin, condemnation, and death.
The judgment brings men and women face to face with the law of righteousness, by which they are to be tried.

*Because of their guilt and condemnation, they are warned to fear and worship God.
This involves conviction of guilt,
repentance, confession, and renunciation.
This is the ground of forgiveness,
cleansing, and justification.
Q: What is that but justification by faith?
A: The word declares that, "being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom. 5: 1.

This wondrous transformation can be wrought only by the grace of  Christ their substitute, their Redeemer."
A.G.Daniells