Lesson 5

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the

fathers by the prophets…” (Hebrews, 1: 1)

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and

the firmament showeth his

handiwork” (Psalms, 19: 1)

“The things of nature upon which we look today give us but a faint conception of Eden's beauty and glory. Yet much that is beautiful remains. Nature testifies that One infinite in power, great in goodness, mercy, and love, created the earth and filled it with life and gladness. Even in their blighted state all things reveal the handiwork of the great Master Artist”

E.G.W. (Testimonies, vol. 8, pg. 257)

“I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even

at night my heart instructs me”

(Psalms, 16: 7 NIV)

“In the Word of God we read that there are good and bad consciences… Take your conscience to the Word of God, and see if your life and character are in accordance with the standard of righteousness which God has there revealed. You can then determine whether or not you have an intelligent faith, and what manner of conscience is yours. The conscience of man cannot be trusted unless it is under the influence of divine grace... It is not enough for a man to think himself safe in following the dictates of his conscience… The question to be settled is, Is the conscience in harmony with the Word of God? If not, it cannot safely be followed, for it will deceive. The conscience must be enlightened by God. Time must be given to a study of the Scriptures and to prayer. Thus the mind will be stablished, strengthened, and settled.”

E.G.W. (Our High Calling, chap. 137)

“Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld;

have faith in his prophets and you will

be successful”(2 Chronicles, 20: 20 NIV)

“The voice of God was heard by the prophets whom He had appointed to a special work and to bear a special message. He sent them to repeat the same words over and over again. He had a message prepared for them that was not after the ways and will of men, and this He put in their mouths and had them proclaim. He assured them the Holy Spirit would give them language and utterance. He who knew the heart would give them words with which to reach the people.”

E.G.W. (Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, pg. 406)

“All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof,

for correction, for instruction in

righteousness”(2 Timothy, 3: 16)

“It is of immense importance, in the light of the lessons of Christ, that every human being should study the Scriptures, that he may be convinced in whom his hopes of eternal life are centered. The Bible should ever have been made the great, grand book of study, which has come down to us from heaven, and is the word of life. Should that book which tells us what we must do in order to be saved, be set aside in a corner, and human productions be exalted as the great wisdom in education? The very knowledge children and youth need to obtain for usefulness in this life, and that they may carry with them in the future life, is found in the word of God.”

E.G.W. (Fundamentals of Christian Education, pg. 384)

“…Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed

heir of all things, by whom also he made

the worlds”(Hebrews, 1: 2)

“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made

under the law”(Galatians, 4: 4)

“Neither is there salvation in any

other: for there is none other name

under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”

(Acts, 4: 12)

“As a personal being, God has revealed Himself in His Son. Jesus, the outshining of the Father's glory, "and the express image of His person" (Hebrews 1:3), was on earth found in fashion as a man. As a personal Saviour He came to the world. As a personal Saviour He ascended on high. As a personal Saviour He intercedes in the heavenly courts. Before the throne of God in our behalf ministers "One like unto the Son of man." Revelation 1:13. Christ, the Light of the world, veiled the dazzling splendor of His divinity and came to live as a man among men, that they might, without being consumed… Christ came to teach human beings what God desires them to know.”

E.G.W. (Testimonies, vol. 8, pg. 265)

John, 5: 39 NIVJohn, 5: 39 NIV

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