SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON

QUARTERLY
Senior Division, First Quarter, 1965..

Christ and His

Righteousness

L~6, l~IOSCO
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 FOREWORD

To the Sabbath school students in all parts of the world we be-

lieve that this series .of lessons will 1:?ring real joy and encouragement
as once aga,in we consider something of the relationship offered to us
by our Heavenly Father. In this brief set of Sabbath School Lessons
the young and old will recognize the real place that the mel'its of the
righteousness of Christ must have in Our daily I·eligion. A well
bala-nced and intelligent understanding of this subject is of vital
importance in these last days if we are to be prepared for the latter
rain.
"The good t1J'ee will pl'oduce good fruit. If the fruit is unpalatable
and worthless, the tree is evil. So the fruit borne in the life testifies
as to the condition of the heart and the excellence of the character.
Good works can never purchase salvatio,n, but they are an evidence
of the faith that acts by love and purifies the soul. And though the
etemal reward is not bestowed because of our merit, yet it will be
in proportion to the .work that has been done through the grace of
Christ. " Desire of Ages, p. 814.
New missionary fields need the co·operation and help of all. The
Sabbath Schools with well planned efforts could greatly assist in helping
our ever widening harvest. Each new soul brought to the SlIbJ)ath
School will bring them to a knowledge of present truth .as well lIB
bringing in means for' the forwarding' of the wo~k of Reformation.
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Lesson No. l···January 2, 1965.

THE LOVE OF GOD

Questions
1. What 1s the greatest and mOlit wonderful cllaracterlstd.c of God?
I John 4:16.
NOTE: l(' God is love', is .written upon evel'y opening bud, upon
every spire of springing grass. The lovely birds making the air
vocal with their happy songs, the delicately tinted flowers in their
pe~'p'ection perfuming the air, the lofty trees of the forest with their
rich foliage of living green, ...testify to the tender, fatherly eare of
our God, and to His desire to make His children happy," Steps to
Ohrist, p. 10.
2. How does He express His love for this sinful world? John 3:16,;
I John 4:9.
NOTE: 0, the mystery of redemption. the love of God for a world
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that did not love himl Who can know the depths of that love which
'passeth knowledge" Through endless ages, immortal minds, seeking
to comprehend the mystery of that incomprehensible love, will wonder
and adore." Patr1a.rclls and. Prophets, pp. 63, 64.
3. Because God Is love. In what does He del1ght? Micah 7:18;
Ephesilula 2:4-6.
-4. How steadfast and unchanging Is God's love? JeremJ.a.h 31:1;
Lamentationa 8:22,28.
NOTE: The more we study the divine character in the light of
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the cross, the more we see mercy, tenderness, and forgiveness blended
with equity and .justice, and the more clea!l'ly we discern innumerable
evidences of a love th,at is infinite, and a tender pity surpassing a
mother's yearning sympathy for her wayward child." stepS' to Christ,
page 18.
5. Because of this love, what may we become, and how can we know
it? I Jolm 3:1; Rom. 8:14·16.
6. What is this love of God able to do, Dent. 28 :5.
7. Wha.t should be manifest among "the sons of God", I John
4:11; 3:16.
NOTE: "The believers were ever to checr'ish the love that filled the
hearts of the apostles after the descent of the Holy Spirit. They
were to go forward in willing obedience to the new commandment,
'As I have loved you, that ye also love one another.' John 13 :34.
S'o closely were they to be united to Christ, that they would be en-
abled to fulfil His Tequirements. The power of a Saviour who could
jusify them by His righteousness was to be magnifiecl." Testimonies.
Vol. 8, page 241.
8. How all-inclusive is the offer of God's love and interest in all men?
Romans 5:7,8.
9. What is the origin of all human love? I John 01: 7. 19-21.
10. With what beautiful benediction were the services of the Christian
church completed? n Corinthians 18:14.

Lesson No. 2....Sabbath. Janua.ry 9, 1966.

STEPS TO CHRIST
Questions
1. What was Adam's condition before he diSObeyed God's commands?
(a) His pattem and pua·,pose. Gen. 1:26,27.
(b) His blessed and honored position in all creation. Gen. 1:28.
(c) The origin of man. Gen. 2:7.
(d) His pure and holy status before his temptation and fall. Gen.
2:9.16,17.
2. What great change came When he sinned? Gen. 3:22-24.

8. What plan was now intrOduced for man's reconciliation with his
maker? Genesis 3:15; Romans 5:12-14, 18-21.
4. What conta:oversy developed over the forms of worship God
established in the first human family? Genesis 4:3-5.
5. How was the gospel explained to Cain, and what was his response?
Genesis 4:8.
NO':I.'E: "Because iniquity abounds, the love of Illany waxes cold.
'l'here are many who have outgrown their advent faith. They are
living for the world, and while saying in their hearts, as they desite
it shall be, 'My Lord delayeth His coming,' they are beating their
fellow servants. They do this for the !lame reason that Cain killed
Abel. Abel was determined to worship God acco] ding to the directions
God has given. This displeased Cain. He thought that his own plans
were best; and that the Lord would come to his terms. O:lin in his
offering did not acknowledge his dependence upon Christ. He thought
that his father Adam had been treated hoarshly in being expelled from
Eden. '1'he illea of keeping that sin ever' before the mind, and offering
the blood of the slain lamb as a confession of entire dependence upon
a power outside of himself, was torture to l,he high spirit of Cain.
Being the eldest, he thought that Abel should follow his example. When
Abel's offering was accepted of God, the holy fire consuming the sacri-
fice, Oain's anger was exceedinglj' great. 'l'he Lord condescended to ex-
plain matters to him; but he would not be reconciled to God, and he
hated Abel because God showed him favor. He became so angry that he
slew his brother." Testimonies to Ministers, p. 77.
6, What is the only Ineans by which man can be restored to his
original relationship with God? I Corinthians 15:20-23.
NOTE: "He who is trying to become holy by his own wor,ks in keeping
t11e law, is attempting an impossibility. All that man can do without
Christ is polluted with selfishness and sin. It is the grace of Christ
alone, through faith, that can make us holy." Steps to Christ, p. 63.
7. In What simple term does the apostle Paul describe the means of
attaining rig]lteousness? Philippians 2:5-8.
8. Was"man or God responsible for the plan of reconciliation? Col
1:19-21.
9. Wllat aspect of God's love gives hope and encouragement to every
illdivitlual? Matthew 18:11-14.
NO'1'E: "Jcsns knows us indivillually, and is touched with the feeling
of our infirmities. He knows us all by namc. He knows the very
house in which wc Jive, the namc of each occupant. He )1o:1S at times
given direetions to His servants to go to a certain stl',eet in a certain
eity, to such a house, to find one of His sheep. Every soul is as fully
known to Jesus ·as if he were the only one for whom the Saviour died."
Desire of Ages, page 47B.
10. What is tIle indispensible element in tHe Ineans of salvation?
Hebrews 9:22.

Lesson No. 3---Sabbath, January 16, 1965.

DIVINE RIGHTEOUSNESS
Questions
1. What does the Scripture sa.y is the primary step in the knowledge
, of truth? Psalm 111:10.
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2. How are the cOll'unandments of God, aJld righteousness related?
Psalm 111:3, 7, 8; 119:142,172. ~ I{,_ ,
NOTE: "So long as heavell and earth continue, the holy principles
of God's law will remain. His righteousness 'like the great moun-
tains', will continue, a source of blessing, sending forth s J eams to
refre'sn-tlle earth."" Mount 0 Blessings, page 79.
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How has God continually ma.nifeste'd His righteousness, aIm how
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many have fallen short. of the demands of the law? R m. 3:19-23. I
4.
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at does the .1\:t'ansgrjlSSDr
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of- the lao' commit? I Jolm
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3:4.

5. ra;.~ i~llt~~sA;';Orintll~ 115 : 34. ~

NOT : "The claims o-r
-c1rod' all'e equally binding upon all. '1'ho&e
who choose to neglect the great salvation offered to them freely, who
choose to serve themselves and remain enemies of God, enemies of the
self-sacrificing Redeemer, are earning their wages. They are sowing
to the flesh, and will of the flesh reap cO'nruption." Testimonies,
Vol. 3, page 365.
"J1ighteousness is holiness, likeness to God; and 'God is love',
It is cOllforll1ity to the law of God; for 'all thy commandments are
righteousness'; and 'love is the fulfillillg of the law'. Righteousness
is love, and love is the light and the life of God. The righteousness
of God is embodied in Christ. We receive righteousness by receiving
him." Mount of Blessing, p. 33.
6. What are some of the things listed
1:28-31. I.< ,
7. With wha.t
righteousness?
NOTE: "Righteousness is right doing, and it is by their deeds'that'
aU will be judged. Our characters are revealed by what we do. The
works show whether the fait n'" Christ's Object Lasoons;-
page 31Z.
8. Where does the ap stle PaUl say it is progressively revealed?
Romans 1:16, 17._ It ~ //11 tt-" I I
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9. What is man's part in securing righteousness, and what takes

Pl~a.ce?Ephesians
4:22-24; Matthew 5:6.
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NOTE "The sense of unworthiness will lead the he·art to hunger
and thirst for righteousness, and this - desire will not be disappoiuted.
Those who make room in theh' hear s for esus will realize His love.
All who long to bear the likeness of t1ie c aracter of Goa sh·all be entis-
 fied. The Holy Spirit never leaves unassisted the soul who is looking
unto Jesus. He takes of the things of God and shows them unto him.
If the eye is kept fixed on Ohrist, the work of the Spirit ceases not
until the soul is confol'nwd to His ima.ge. The pure element of love will
l1xpand thc soul, giving it a. capacity for highei.·. attainments, for in-
creased kllOwlcdge of heavenly things, so that it will not rest short
of the fnlness." Desire of Ages, page 302.
10. With what words did the Lord show the complete opposites of
sin and righteousness? Hebrews 1:9;
Provo 11:18 19' Hos. 10:12-
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Lesso No. 4---Sabbath, January 23, 1965. 1

SELF ffiGHTEOUSNESS
Questions

1. Whlllt is the great danger to the soul who profejscs conve~si'-pn?

Matthew 18:9-14. )-;x;./4 U tf ~ ~ ~~~.
2. How did Jesus illUBtrate, tjli~ constant danger? Matthew 7:1-5.
U /W1~A:1 /h... ~ ~ t1..-..L- '_ ~"
NOTE: ' 'The sin that leads to the most unhappy results is the cold,
cl'itical, unforgiving spirit that chan',acterizes pharisaism. When the
religious experience is devoid of love, Jesus is not there; the light, the
sunshine of his presence is not there. No busy activity Qr Christless
zeal can supply the lack. There may be a wonderful keenness of pen'!,
ception to discover the defects of othcrs, but to everyone who i 1ges
t~it Jesus says,' ou ypocn e, first cast out the beam ont of
thine own eye i and then shalt thou see clearl to cast out th t.lLo.u1..Qf
thy brothel' 's eye.' e w 10 is guilty of wrong is the first to suspect
wrong. By condemning another he is trying to conceal or excuse the evil
0.£ his own heart. It was through sin that men gained the knowled6t'L of
evil; ali({ no----sii'oner had the first pair sinned than they began to accuse
each other; and this is wh'at human nature will inevitably do, when
uncontrolled by the gl'lice of Chl'ist." Mount of Blessings, p. 171.

3. Why should we not tl'y to judge the motives of others? II Thess-

alonians 2:4. /tJR.. ~ .....-...v -1 IJj eL
4. How does the apostle Paul warn believers of mist~king zeal for
~eJit? ~ Corinthians 13:1-7; MaWtew 7:21'23.
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5. What mistaken idVa.s of righteousness'Vfere devel ped in *e Mosaic
dispensation, and were corrected in the· Christian dispensation? Rom.
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10:2, 3, 4, ~-10.
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 6. 'What lesson must !!IVery believer understand?, Luke 5: 29-32;
, 15:25-32.Z.euw c-'~~.A'L ~ ..... ~ ~
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NOTE: "Se f-nghteousness not only leads mell to misrepresent God, but
makes them coldhearted and critical toward their brethren. The elder
son, ~~his sel~ishness and jealOUsy: sto~d reaN to watch .h~s brother,
to cnhclze everx acl'lOn, and to aem.se b,W £or=tbe least 1tefjme.ney~He
would detect every mistake, and make the most oJ.. everY--1vrong act.
Thus he would ~eek toJiiStify his Own uu£orgr;;n;..spirit. Many today
are doing the same thing. While the soul is making~s~ry_first
struggles -agamst a flood of temptations, the stand b stubborn,
self-willed, complaming, accusing. They may claim to be children of
God, but they are acting out the spirit of Satan. By their atti-
tude toward their brethren, these accusel:s place themselves where
God cannot give them the light of His countenallce." Ohrist's Object
Lessons, page 210.
7. What was the drawing power of the early C:hristian church?
John 12:32.
NO~'E: "Christ doE'~ not drive, but draws men unto him. The only
compulsioll which he employs is the constr,~int of love. When the
ehurch begins to seek for the support of secular power, it is evident
that she is devoid of the power of Christn-the constraint of divine
love." Mount of Blessings, page 174.
8. In which direction should the eyes turn? Num. 21:8,9; Gal. 6:14-16.
~~.d/~""'-;1.
NOTE: ":tie who looks oiten up~ the cross of Calva!'~ remember-
ing that his placed th r will never try to esti te.
the degree 0 lIS guilt in co it 1 h t of others. He will not
clim on e Judgment scat to brill accusation against another._
'rhere can be no spuit of criticism or self-exaltation on the part of
those who walk in the shadow of Calvary's cross." Mount of Bless-
ing, page 175.

9. 'What i:t?Jt?,etl~~y sure fouJ1dati~_for righ eoubness? Matt. 7:24,25.

NOTE:
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stone' his life is im-
pa.rted to all that are built upon him. 'Ye also, as living stones, are
biilJt up, a spJrltual house.' 'Ea..0.-seyeral buildin!!" fitly framed to-
gether, groweth into a holy temple in the I,ord.' The stones become
one with the fonndation; for ,3, comlllon life dwells in all. That building
no tempest can overthrow, for n. "rhat which shares the life of God
with him surviveth a.ll.' "
"But every building erected on other foundation than God's
word will fall. He who, like the Jews in Christ's da builds on the
foundation of huma.n ideas and op'inions ~ .torms and cerem~ of
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 man's invention, or on any works that he Clan do independently of
the grace of Christ, is erecting his stl'ucture of character upon the
shifting sand. The fierce tempests of temptation will sweep away
the s-andy foundation, and leave his house a wreck on the shores
of time." Mount of Blessing, page 216.

10. With what parable is the da.nge.r of self·righteousness clearly re-

vealed? Matthew 20:1-10.
NOTE: "Chl'ist warned the disciples who had been first called
foll9"w Him./., lest the same evil shaul 'herishea am on them.
saw tbat the we:!, m ss, e curse of the church would be a s irit of
self-ng Iteousness. en would think they could do somethin toward
ea·rlllng a place in. the on'( am of heaven. They would imagino
th·:!' W lon ley a . made certaill aclvancemen', the I .. ord would come
in to help them. Thus there would be an abundance of self and little
of Jesus. :NIany who had made a little adwlIlc-.oment would be uffed
up and think themselves superior to-otners. They would be eager
for fl.attery, jealous if not thought most iJllPoltant Again t is
danger Christ seeks to guard as His disciples." Christ's Object
Lessons, page

Lesson Ne. 5·n~a.bbath, January 30. 1965.

THE POWER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Questions~~~ ~'Ct..l!...
1. Int·o what two categories do the Scriptures classify all mankind?
l: Clorinthians 15: 44.
2. How is the natural man brought into existence? Wha.t is his
unfortunate condi1iion- Job 14:1,2. i/~" y-U./ ~ q - ~
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ow is the spiritual man born?
process? John 3:3-8. ~P ~ I ~J .f fJ~ :rr"
What p weI' operates in t.his

NOTE: '''l'he wind is heard among the branches of the trees, rustling
the leaves .and flowers; yet it is invisible, and no man knows whence
it comes, 0:' whither it goes. So with the work of the Holy Spirit upon
the heart. It can no mOl'e be explained than call the movements of the
wind. A person may not be able to tell the exact time or pbce, or
to tl':tce all the circumstances in the process of convorsion; btlt this
does 1iot provo him to be uno.onverted. By an agency as unseen as the
wind, Christ is constantly wo: king UpOI1 the heart. Little by little,
pel'haps unconsciously to the receiver, impressions are made that tend
to dNIW the soul to Christ. These may be received thl'ough medi·
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tating upon Him, through reading the SCl"~ptures, or through hearing
the word fl'om the living preacher. Suddenly, as the Spirit comes
with. more direct appeal, the. soul gladly sUl'l'enders itself to Jesus.
By many this is called sudden conversion; but it is 'the result of long
wooing by the Spirit of God, a patient, protracted process.
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., "While the wind is itself invisible, it produces effects that are

seen and felt. So the work of the Spirit upon the soul '~' 'eveal
itself in every act of him who has felt its saving power. When the
Spirit of God takes possessioll of the heal-,t, it transforms e life.
Sinful thoughts are put away, evil deeds are renounced; love, humility,
and' peace take the place of angel', eIlVY, and strife, Joy takes the
place of sadness, and the counten.ance reflects the light of heaven, No
one sees the haud that lifts the burden, 01' beholds the light descend from
the courts above. The blessing comes when by faith the soul surrenders
itself to God. Then that power which no human eye can see, crNltes
ft new being in the image of God." Desire of Ages, page 172.

4. Wha1; condition is eliminated, and with what iq iIt replaced? Ro-

ma~~~. ~ )jv~:'~
5. What is manifested in the converted soul, and how is the con-
dition maintained? II Corinthians 4:6-11.
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NOTE: "The one Vthing essential for us in order that we may re-
eeive and impa·rt the forgiving~of God is to know and believe
the love thar e ath OIls. Sa"tall is working by every deception he
can command, -in ordel' that \ve may not discern that love, He would
lead us to think that our mistakes (lnd transgressions have been so
grievous that the Lord will not have respect unto 0111' pl'ayers, and
will not bless and save us. In ourselves we can see nothing but woak-
ness, nothing to cOlUmend us to God, and Sata-n tells liS that it is of no
use; we cannot remedy our defects of character. Whell we try to come
to God, the enemy will Whisper, 'It is of no use for you to pr.ay, did not
you do that evil thing~ Have J:QU not sinned against God and vio-
late yoillOWii" conscience~ But we may tell the enemy that 'the
blood of Jesus Christ his SOli eleallseth us from all sin.' When we
feel that we ha-ve sinned, and canllot pl'ay, it is then the time to
pray. Ashamed we may be, and deeply humbled; but we must pray,
and believe. 'This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation,
that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinllers; of whom I am
chief.' Forgiveness, reconciliation with God, comes to us not as a
rewal'd for our wo·rlts, it is not bestowed because .of the merit of sinful
men, but it is a gift unto us, having in the spotless l'lghteousness of
Christ its foundation for bestowaL" Mount of Bles,sing, page 168.
6. What are the conditions set for permanent spiritual life?
U)-~JUl
10:9-13; Hebrews 3:12-14.
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 7. What will the power of Cluis.t's righteousness do for those who
accept this heavenly gift? V}~~~~'~}. yvtt jwn
8. What is the greatest danger'r;;;-tiJ, Laodice~:6oes this refer
to worldly riches or s~t~a.l-B~h~s? Rev. 3:17,18; I Tim. 6:9-12-
, ~ , . c. ,. -~~~: I ' " 1/ 1< •
9. 'Whai'1 mighty power will be used 'to call tJle l'ighteous from the
grave~? Matth~24:30,31; I Thessalonians ~-(. I.-I It
'ON;
10., How complete will be the cleansing of the universe from sin.
by the power of righteousness- Rev. 21:27; Isa. 35:8; 60:18-21.
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Lesson No. 6---Sabbath, February 6, 1965.

JUSTIFICATION
Questions
1. Wllat do we undersltnnd by being "justified" with God? I Tim-
othy ::;: 18. Freed from guilt.
No'rE: (I'rhe righteousness by which we 111'e justified is imputed.
'['he righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. 'l'he first
is OUT title to heaven; the serolld L, om fitness for heaven." Cbrist
Our Righteousness, page 118.
2. Can we expect to be justified if we nave a,lly guilt of slns?
Exodus 34:6, 7. vYlr
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KaTE: Justific·ation comes by :F'aith. Sanctification comes in obedi-
ence.
"'l'me sanctification means perfcct love, perfect obedience, perr
fect conformity to the will of God. We are to be sanctified to God
through obedienf'e to the truth. Our conscience must be purged from
dead works to serve the living God. W(' a: e not yet perfect; but
it is ou]' privilege to cut away from the entanglements of self and
sin, and advance to perfection. Great possibilities, high and holy
Ilttainments, ·are placed within the reach of all. ,. Acts of ilie Apos-
'tIes, page 565.

3. Is it POSSibl~tearn jUstificati~~Y gOOd deeds? ,Rom. 3:20.

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NOTE: l ' In our
(!4/--c /U?rf~, _~ AL,~£!!.
ulOwledge ¢ Chris and His love the kingdom of
God is placed in the midst of us. Ch,:;ist is revealed to us in sermons
and chanted to us in songs. The spirihKll banquet is set before us in
rich abundance. . The wedding garment, provided. at infini~e cost, is
freely offered to every soul. By the messengers of God are presented
 to us the J1ighteousness of Christ, justification by faith, the exceed-
ing great .and precious promises of God's word, free access to the
Father by Christ, the comfort of the Spirit, the well-grounded assur-
ance of eteJ'\lal life in the kingdom of God. What could God do for
us that He has not done in providing the great supper, the heavenly
ban,q-ueH" Christ's Object Lessons, page 317. fjl/lP.u:..L
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4. By wh~ JIleans may all be justified? Romans ,3:24; Titus 8:7.
A..tvl.A--t' £, (.' a.4..~ ~ ~ k<4 f2.Iz-·z..t4-(,
NOTE~l'i'Holin6s"'ls not J'~e: it is lln entire surrender of the
will to God; it is living by evei'y word that proceeds from the mouth
of God; it is doing the will of our heavenly Father; it is trusting
God in td.al, in darkness as well as in the light; it is walking by
faith and not by sight; it is relying on GOd with unquestioning con-
fidence, and resting in His love." Acts of the Apootles, page 51.

5. What does the Bhed blood of Christ also bring the repen~

sinnel'? Romans 5:9'/1 ~r /W'l.-d ./u~ ./",ff.4...

6. What kind of men must all be who belong to tWe true church
of God? Hebre'Ws 12:22,23~t- ~ A kAt--(
7. Wha.t must the repentant sinner realize when he sincerely reeog-
11./ nizes/ Chri8t ~] is personal Saviour? Isaia.h 51:1.
ffi 8-fl4.1>t-'h {AI} ,4H.- ~
NOTE: I I When Ie sinner believes that Chl';ist is his personal Saviour,
then, aceol'ding to His unfailing promises, God pardons his sin, and
justifies him freely. The repentant soul realizes that his justification
co'mes because Clll'ist, as his substitute and surely, has died for him, as
his, atonement and righteousness." Christ Our Righteousness, p. 83.

8. What must be done firstly to receive justification and then retkWl

JJt ~jJ:-2.?tn~~~ John 3:~ O~ ~

I NO':l'E:' "But while Goel can be ;just, and yet justify the sinner tlll'ough
the merits 0·£ Christ, no man call eover his soul with the garments of
CIIl'list's righteousness while pr.acticing known sins 01' neglecting known
duties. God requires the enthe SUl'l'ender of the heart, before justifi-
cation can take place; a·nd in order for Ulan to retain justification, therf)
must be continual obedience, through ,active, living fait.h that works
by love and purifies the soul." Christ Our Righteousness, p. 130. (Old
Edition)

9. Through whom have sinners been justified in all dispensations

ot the Gospel? !sa. 50:7-9; Romans 8:31-33.
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SA.NCTIFICATION
! QUestions
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1. What simple illustrati rt'cfid the apostle Paul use to Ifhow how our
faith is imputed for righteousness- Gen. 15:1-6; Rom. 4:17-25.

~. What further step is also necessary? Rom. 1:11,12; I Thess. 2:7,8.

NO'l'E: "'1'he righteousness by which we are justified is imputed. The

righteousness by whieh we are sanctified is imparted. The first is our
title t(l' hAA~.; the second is our fitness for heaven. " Christ Our
1Uiiiteousness, page 118. - -

3. What did God i~t:nd that the children Of Isra.el r>hould be?
Isaiah 36:22-24/t77;' ,4tIvU
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4. Wha~s meant by r>anctification? Romans 8:7.
NOTE: -'l"1J:t is the w:rk of conversion and sanctification to reconcile
~ men to God, by bringing tliem into accord with the principles of His
la~le beginning, Dlan was created in the image of God. He was
.·in perfect harmony with the nature alld the ktw of God; the principles
of righteousness were written upon his heart. But sin. alienated him
from his Maker. He no longer reflected the divine image. His heart
was' at war with the prineiples of God's law. 'The c,amal mind is
enmity against God: for it is not subjeet to' the law of God, neither
indeed can be.' But' God so loved the world, tha.t He geve His only
blltgotten Son,' that man might be reconciled to God. Thrqugh the
merits of Christ he can be rlilstored to harmony with his Maker. His
heart must be renewed by divine grace; he must have a llew life from
above. This change is the new birth, without whieh, says Jesus,
'he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" Great Controversy, p. 467.

5. What does the Holy ~?irit do ~t~e pro~ess JflJ}anctiftcation7

Jolm 14:26; 16:13. JI/i,t 1'1'
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6. Is sanctification iJ1.1bantaneous or progressive? Heb. 12:1,2.
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NOTE: "Tlllt"Scriflturos plainly show that the work of sanctification
is progressive. IV-hen in conversion the sinner finds eace wit d
t111:'; the blood of atonement. the Qhristiall life ba~ but ju~
begun. Now he is to 'go on un 0 perfectioll;' to grow up 'unto the
meaBll"i.'inlf the' stature of the fulness of Christ.' Says the apostle Paul,
'Thi:SOii"il1hing I do, for~ettin~ those things which arc before, T press
toward the Illark for tIll; prizE; of the Ingh caUing of God in Christ
J~And Peter seta before us the ~teps by which Bible sanctification
is to o~ attained: 'Giving al1 diligence, add to your faith virtue; and
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to virtue knowledge;. and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance.
patience; and to patience godliness; and to. godliness brotherly kindness
and to brotherly kindness 'charity. . . If ye do these things, ye shall
'never fall." Great Controversy, page 470.
7.· While the work of sanctification is operating will the penitent
sinner feel exalted or self-righteous? II Peter 1 :5-10.
NO'1'I~: "'l'hose who experience the sanctification of the Bible will
manifest a· spirit of..llnmjUty Like Moses, they have had a view
of the awful majesty of holiness, and they see their own unworthiness
jn contrast with the purity and exalted perfection of the Infinite One.
"The prophet Daniel was an example of true sanctification. His
long life was, filled up with noble service for his Master. He was a
man 'g'catly beloved' of- Heaven. Yet instead of cktiming to be pure
and holy, this honored prophet identified himself with the really sinful
of Israel) as he pleaded before God in behalf of his people: 'Wc do
not present our suppiic,:ttions before Thee for our righteousness, bu't
for Thy great mercies.' "Ve have sinned we have done wickedly.' "
Great Controversy, pa.ge 4 7 0 . ' '

8. What is th~m~r~ee1'l1~CPfiCatiOn?James 2:17·20,

.1\O'1'E: "The <lnc~iffc,:ttlOn nOII,,~ining %~~in the religious
11'0 rid, ca'Ties vith it :l spirit of self'exaltation, and a disregard for
the law of God, that 1lI':trk it llS foreign to the religion of the Bible.
Its lldvocates teach that sanctification is an inst:tntaneous 1I'0rk, b,r
which, through faith alone, they atto:tin to perfect holiness. 'Only
believe,' say they, 'and the blessing is yours.' No further effort on
the part of the receiver is supposed to be required. At the same time
tlley deny the authority of the law of God, urging that they nre reo
leased from obligation to keep the commandments. But it is possible
for Ulen to be holy, in accord with the will and character of God,
witliout corning into h,:trmony with the principles which a: e an ex'
pression of His natllI'e and will, and which show what is well pleasing
to Him 1" Great Controversy, page 471.

9. Z!1;xn~te is this work of~tiOn? 5:23.

NO'rE. "'rf{{' I anctifi"':ttion set forth in the criptures embraces
the entil e being,.. ·spirit, soul, and body. Paul prayed for the Thessa·
lonians, that their' whole spirit [lIId soul and body be presel'ved blame·
less unto the r,oming of our Lord Jesus Uhrist.' Again he writes to
believers, 'I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.'
In the time of ancient Israel, every offering" brought as a sacrifice to
God wo:ts cal'efully examiJled. If any defect was discovered in the animal
l)resented, it was refused; fo,r God h'ad commanded that the offering be
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'without blemi~h. j So 'cluistla,ils. are bidden to present their bodies,
'a living saerifiec, holy, acceptable unto God.' In order to do ihis,
all their powers must be preserved in the best possible condition. Every
practiee that weakens physical or mental strength unfits moan for the
service of his Oreator," Great Controversy, page 473.
10. When true sancUification conW,tues, how doe~ the Jlqrd c.onfji.der tIle
overcomer? Hebrews 2:11. {J/,-?7..-l- ,iJfJ"t& ~I

Lesson No. 8---Sabbath, February 20, 1965.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SANCTIfiCATION

Questions ' $? ~ ~
1. Who were closely associated in the plan of redemptlDn- RomanS d
8:26, 27. J1/f/lA/I '7'rUt-Lc. ~u~cn-.
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NOTE: "The Godhead was stuTed with pity for the r""ce, and tlle
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit gave themselves to the working
out Iftye pIau of redemption." Counsels on Health, page 22,2.
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"Our sanctification is the work of the ]<~ather, the Son a.nd the
Holy Spirit. It is the fulfilment of the coveuant that God has made
with those who bind themselves up with Him, to stand with Him, with
the ,SOil, and with His Spirit in holy fellowship. Have you been borUle
again? Have ~'ou become a new being in Ohrist Jesus 7 'l.'hen co-operate
with the three g]'(~at powers of heaven who are 1V0rking in your behaM.
Doing this you wil.1 reveal to the world the prindples of righteousness."
Signs of the Times, -- June 19, 1901.
2. Who did Jesus leave with men to continue with the work of ~­
vation for mankind? John 14:16, 17; 16:7-14. ~~
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What means would be used fo~ this work of atonement anti sanct1,
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fication? John 6:63. ./ fe-: '
NOTE: "'l'he Holy Spirit exalts and glorifies the Saviour. It is His
oJ!!.~ to present. Ch.rist, the puqity of His righteousness, and the great
salvatio]] that we h,ave throu h Him. Jesus says, 'He shall receive_of
:MillC and shall show jt Hnto you.' 'l.'he Spirit of truth is the onl'
effectual teacher of divine truth. How must God esteem the human race,
sinceJ:-Ie gave lIls ,on to die for them and a Joint . ~ be
lll-!!:n's teaclrer a ]{]=:r&JiIlDlla.Lguide." Steps to Christ, page 96'.

4.

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HoW' completely can a man be restored to his original character?

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5. What is the power ~bat leads in righteous living? Phil. 2:12, 13.
NOTE: '''l'his work can be accomplished only through faith in Christ,
by the power of the indwelling Spi1it of God. . . The Christian will
feel the promptings of sin, but he will maintain a constant warfare
agaiust it. Here is where Christ's help is needed. Human weak'ness
becomes united to divine strength, and faith exclaims, 'Thanks be to
God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.' "
Great Controversy, page 469.
6. What conditions halt the work of the Holy Spirit and sanctification?
L'ia.iah 59:1, 2; Heb'rews 6:4· ~
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NOTE: "Let none deceive themselves with the belief that thei can
become holy. w,hile wilfully violating one of God's requirements. The
eommission of a known sin silences the witnessing voice of the Spirit,
and separ'at·es t,he soul from God. 'Sin is the transgression of the law.'
AmI 'whosoever sinlleth (transgresseth the law) hath not seen Him,
neither known Him' Through John in his epistles dwells so fully
UpOl1 love, yet. he docs not hesitate to reveal the true character, of
that c!':1SS who claim to be sanctified while living in transgression of
the law of God. 'He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His
commandments, is a liar and the t.ruth is not in him. But whoso
keepeth His word, in him verily is the love of God perfected.' Here
is the test: of every 111a·n's profession. Vve cannot accord holiness
to any man without bringing him to the measurement of God's only
standard of holiness in heaven alld in earth. If men feel no· weight of
til) moral law, if they belittle and make light of God's precepts, if
they break one of the least of these commandments, alld teach men
so, they shall be no esteem in the sight of Heaven, and we m3lY know
tlKlt their claims are without foundation." Great Controversy, p. 472-
7. If we hunger al~ thirst after riJhteousE-ess how will our need
be filled? MattJiew 5:6, /-t.,,~UL.# ~
NOTE: ' 'If you have a sense of need in your soul, if you hunger
and thirst after righteousness, this is an evidence th':1t Christ has
wrought upon your heart, in order that he may be sought unto to
do for you, through t.he endowment of the Holy Spirit, those things
which it is impossible for you to do for yourself. We need not seek to
quench our: thirst at shallow streams, for the great founta.in is just
above us, of whose abundant waters we may freely drink, if we will
rise a little higher in the p:J.thwa-y of faith." Mount of Blessings, p. 35.
8. Wllat is the part of the Holy Spirit in the a~vancement of tlle
~i~b~e~~~~mr;]~t4. Artvvf 11 d
N.oi'E: ,('~ build ;rnv-Christ by obeying his word. It is not he who
merely enjoys Ilighteousness, that is righteous, but he who does right-

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eousness. Holiness is not rapture; it is the result of surrendering a"ll
to God; it is doing the will of our heavenly Father. When the children
of Israel were encamped on the bopders of the promised land, it was
not enough for them to have a knowledge of Cana'an, or to sing the
songs of Canaan. This alone would not bring them into possession '0£
the vineyards and oliv€' groves of the goodly land. 'rhey could ma'ke
it theirs in truth only by occupation, by complying with the conditions,
by exercising living' faith in God, by appropriating his promises to
themselves while they obeyed his instruction.'"
"Not those whose hearts 'are touched by the Spirit, not those
who now and then yield to its power, but they that are led by the
Spirit, are the SODS of God." Ibid, pages 214, 215.
9, What power ill essential for the accomplislllnellit of a thorough
work p~ R;lfljl1uatipn amongst qo~~oPle? Z,ch~Tiah 4:6: .Ld-<.A
4/(r'f rt' /J?'U/4, /YUJ-t' t ~1 ~~ 4<--~~ -' ~ •
NO'l'E:' "Men 01 clear understalldill re needed now. God calls ~pon ~-ti
those who are willing to be controlled by the Holy Spirit to lead out
in a work of thorough reformation. I see a cJ'isis before USj' and the
Lord calls for His labourers to come into line." Testimonies to Min-
isters, page 514.

"I have been deeply impressed by scenes that have recently passed
before me in the night s€'ason. 'l.'heJ'e seemed to be a gre3lt movement
---a work of revival·-- going forward in many places. Our people
were moving into line, responding to God's call. God calls upon
those who are willing to be controlled by the Holy Spirit to lead out
in a work of tho,'·ough reformation." General Conference Pamphlet,
1920, page 11.

10. How will the H.oly Spilit inspire the refonners for the finishing
of the work-

ANSWER: "In vision I saw two armies in terrible conflict. One

al'my was led by bD.nners bearing the world's insignia; the other was
led by the blood·stained banner of Prince Emmanuel. S'tand,trd after
standard was left to trail in the dust, as company after company from
the Lord's army joined the foe, and tribe -after tribe from the ranks
of the eDemy united with the commandment·keeping people of God.
An angel flying in the midst of heaven put the standard of Immanuel
into many hands, while a mighty general cried out with a loud voiee:
'Come lnto line. Let those who arc loyal to thc eommandments of God
and the testimony of Christ now take their position. Come out from
among them, ,:wcl be ..ve separate, and touch not the unclean, and I
will receive you, and wi1:l be a Father unto you, and ye shaU be My
sons and daughters. Let all who will eome up to the help of the Lord,
to the help of the Lord against the mighty.' " Testimonies, Vol. 8:41.

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 '-' God' desjrcS' to r'efresh His 'people by the gift of the Holy ·Sphlt,.
baptizing them· anew.-in His-love. There is no Hoed for a . dearth of
the Spirit in th!'l. cJ:1urch.. After Christ's ascensio.n, the Holy Spirit
came l!pon the waiting, praying, believing disciples with a fulness
and power that reached every heart. In the future, th.e earth is to be
lightened with the glory of God. A holy influence is to go forth to the
world from tho-se who are sanctified through the truth. The earth is to be
encircled with an· atmosphere of grace. The Holy Spirit is to work
on human hearts, taking the things of God a-nd showing them to men."
Ibid., Vol. 9, page 40.

Lesson No. 9---Sabbath, February Z7, 1965.

FORGIVENESS
Questions
1. What.is t'he bas,i~.<.>f allpt;'u~ ~or,giveness? Isa.65:7; Eph.1:7;
ColosSlans 1:7. :;rvuu~ ~d' (/2.iU!L
NO'rE' "'I.'he law requires righteou:mess,ma righteous life,. a perfect
charlwi.or; a·nd this man has not to givo. He cannot moet the claims
of 0 s 10 y Jaw. But Chr~st c III to the eal·t .u,.Ji£e.d.. a
holy life, and developed a perfect character. These He offers as a free
gift to all ilio' ive them. His life stands for the fife' of men.
Thus the~' have remISSIOn of SlllS that are past, through the forebea'nance
of God. More than t.his, Christ imbues men with the attributes of God.
He builds up the human chamctel' after the similitude of the divine
charade]l, a goodly fabric of spiritual strength and beauty. Thus the
very righteousncss of the law is fulfilled in the believer in Christ.
God cap. 'be just, und the justifier of him who believeth ill Josus.' "
Desire of Ages, page 672.

2. Wha.t part does Christ have in the forgiveness of sinners? Luke

23:34·1JiMu _j-crz l~ ~ '1aJk.z
3. With what incident did Jesus demonstrate He could forgive sins?
Luke 5:18-26.

NOTE: "The pa.1.~ found in Christ healing for both the soul
and' the body. The spiritual healing was followed by physical restor-
ation. 'I.'his lesson should not be overlooked. 'rhere are to-day thou-
sands suffering from physical rUsease, who like the paralytic, are
longing for the message, 'Thy sins are forgiven.' The burden of sin,
with its unrest 'and unsatisfied desires, is the foundation of their
maladies. 'rhey can find no relief until they come to the Healer of

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the .soul. The peace which He alone Mn give,. would .impa-rt vigor to
'the mind, and helilth to the body." Desire of Ages, page 270.
4. What must always be associated 'with forgiven6/'!S? .Micah 7:18.

5. Does forgiveness lesse~r's' obligation and conscious-

ness of his .debts? Matthew 18:21·35. (~?tv«v!j/V7Jt~"C-

NOTE: "How many are today manifesting the s:lnle spirit. When'·
the debtor pleaded with his lord for mercy, he had no true sense of
the grl3atness of hi~ debt. He did not realize his helplessness. He
hoped to deliver himself. 'Have patience with me,' he said, 'frnd I
will pay thee all.' So there are many who hope by their own works
to merit God's favour. They do not realize their helplessness. They
do not accept the grace of God as a free gift, bu I a: '6 trying' to build
themselves up in self-righteousness. Theil' own hearts are not broken
and humbled on account of sin, and they are exacting and unforgiving
>towfrrd others. Their own sins against God, compared with their
brother's sins .against them, are as ten thousand talents to one hundred
pence---nearly one' million to one; yet they dare to be unforgiving. ,.
"But the teaching of this parable should not be misapplied. God's
forgiveness toward us lessens in no wise our duty to obey Him. So
the spirit of forgiVf'lless toward 0111' fellow men does not le~ssen the
claim of just oblig'3tion. In the prayer which Christ taught His dis-
dpies He said, 'Forgive us 0111' debts, as we forgive OUIl debtors.'
Matthew 6:12. By this He did not mean t.hat in order to be forgiven
our sins we must nvt require Ollr just dues from ourl debtors. If they
eannot pay, even though I.his Illay be the result of ullwise manage-
ment, they al'e not t.o be ·cast into prison, oppressed, 01' even treated
harshly; but the parable does not te,ach us to encourage indolence."
Christ's Object Lessons, page 247. ~
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6. How fa.r are the sins of the repentant separated from the sin- C' C~t.,
ner? Psalm 51:1P; ~£~~.~2. ~~/.c ~ ~ Cv (feN., //uJ-t/,-v!

7.
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Willen the sinner is forgiyen his sins, what must he also do?
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Luke 11:4. l:if,41« ~ (J)«. ~4J' A' ...~tt ft.< ,

NOTE: "He ,h:~
is unforgiving, ClltS off the very channel through
which alone he can receive mercy from God. We should not think
that unless those who have injured us confess the 'Hong, we are
justified in withholding from them our forgiveness. It is theil' part,
no doubt, to humble their he-arts by repenta-nce and (lonfession; but
we are to have a spirit of compassion toward those who have tres-
passed against us, whether or not they confess t·heir faults. However
sorely they may have wounded us, we are not to cherish our grievances,
and sympathize with ourselves over our injmies; but as we hope to
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 be pard'oned 'for' our oft'enses' against God, we' are to . pardon a1'1 who'
have done evil to us." Mount of Blessings, page 166.
8. To what degree Slhould we forgive tlllOse who have offended us'?
Luke 17:3, 4. pL?-!
NOTE: '" But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will
your Father forgive your trespasses." Matthew 6:15. Nothing can
jifstify an- unforgiving spirit. He who is unmerciful toward others
shows that he himself is not a partaker of God's pardoning grace. In
God's forgiveness the heart of the erring one is drawn close to the
great heart of Infinite Love. The tide of divine compassion flo.~vs
inti> the sinner's soul, and from him to the souls of others. The
, tilllderness and merr.y that Ghrist has revealed in His own preciqus
life will be seen in those who become sharers of His grace. :aut' if
any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His.' R.ou1. 8:9 .
. He . is alienated from God, fitted only for eternal separation from
Him." Christ's Object Lessons, page 251.
9. In all acts of correction and discipline in carrying out chuJ'dt
ord~ ~at spirit should control those :wh'o judge? Matthew 7:12:.
b<.,Ivtr~ ~,.. ~~./t-<-~~
10. Who is always our example, and whose judgment Slhould we follow?
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I Peter 2:2.1-23.

Lesson No. 10--Sa.bbatb March 5, 1965.

EARTHLY· AND HEAVENLY KINGDOMS

Questions
1. With what simple parable did tJte Lord illustrate fue charactel'
of tlie heavenly and.,.1 earthly kipgdoms? Matthey 12:36-39;
Revelation 12:7-12:/71-t ,AtJ ~M ~tf ~ ~~ ."
2. Was it possible for the first earthly family to understand $0
p,rinciples of salvation alld how ri~~eo.?:~ could be attained?
Hebrews 11:4. ~ ~/j~.
NOTE: "Abel grasped the great principles of redemption. He saw
himself a sinner, and he saw sin, and its penalty death, standing be-
tween his soul and communion with God. He brought the slain victim,
the sacrificed life, thus acknowledging the claims of the law that had
been transgressed. Through the shed blood lle looked to the future
saerifice, Christ dying on the cross of Calvary; and trusting in the
atOJlement that was there to be made, he had the witness that he was
righteous, and his offering accepted." Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 72.
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 3. What was 1lhe di1ference between the transgression of Seth and that
of Adam? GenesbJ 4:25, 26.
NOTE: "While Adam was cJ'eated sinless in the likeness of God,
Seth, like Cain ·t e eii:.n.a.tlir.e-of__hi.s rents. But he-
I' a so the knowledge of the Redeemer, and instruction in right-
eousness. By divine grace he served and honored God; and he labored,
as Abel would have done, had he lived, to tu:n the minds of sinful
men to revere and obey their Creator." Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 80.
4. As in ~e first Eden their was neither sin nordeatll, what may
be expected,jn :Elden restore? Revelation 15 '3,4.
f'k' //?--...<- ~I ,,-/ .':I/Yk..-R
5. How imi!fessively did 'us teach th?lIffference l>e"!ween earthly
kingd,oms aJ1d ~~y kin~dom? Luke 17:20, 21.
NOTE1~n h'la~en, service~~~n the spilit of legality.
When Butan rebelled agai~st the law of Jehovah, the thought that
there was a law came to the angels u·lmost as an awakening to some-
thing unthought of. In their ministry the (Ingels are 110t. as servants,
but as sons. 'rhere is perfect unity between them a·nd thei!' Creator.
Obedience is to them no drudgery. Love for God makes their ser-
"Ice u joy. So in every soul wherein Christ, the hope of glory, dwells,
his words are re-eehoed., 'I delight to do thy will, 0 my Godi yea,
thy law is withTn my heurt.'" Mount or:messing, p. 161.
6.
are the good deeds of man compared With. 'J
What fundamental diffocence eXists between these kingdoms? How
,deeds of Cbrlst?
Job 29:14; Psalm 132:9; Isa. 61:10; 64:6.'f/':tIvf
7. Why is it difficult for onlinaJ:y men t~ u:der:;a~dt1the spiritual
kingdo~? Hebrews 5:13,14;. I Cor. 2:l4o-16. •
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8. When Christ's righteo'lfsness controls a soul, how should it be
known?;t;l~.J:13,14; a rinth ns -¥4-~6;//..I~
9. What contrast e£Sts bet n tho Who att';lius as their
saviour.land those who ryJect Him? John 15:18, 19, 21-24.
/y"fW{~/~.
NOTE: "Here Jesus shows that a legal religion is insufficient to bring
the soul into harmony with God. The righteousness upon which the
sCl'ibes and Pharisees set so great value was worth loss. Their hard,
rigid OJ thodoxy, destitute of eontrition, tenderness, or love, was only
a stumbling-block to sinners. They were like the salt that Iw.d lost
its savor; for without the grace of heaven, their influence had no power
to pr.eserve the world from cOl'l'uption. '1'he only true faith is that
which' wOl'keth by love,' to pmify the soul. It is as leO:lven that trans-
forms the .charactor. ". Ibid., page 91.
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10.. For whom did the Lord pray most earnestly at the close
ministry? John 17:6-8,13-19.

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THE THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE

Question~

1. What"~t~~~p ~ !~e tjhreefold message of Reve-

lation 14:6-12 have with the subject ofO'hrist's righ/beOusness?
Wh,t is it called? Ephesians 3:9; ReveJa.,tion 14:6./?A"~..I.L
At.e<- ~ ~ ~(YU/l ---,r~,Lc..
NO'l.'E: "Several Iluye written to me, inquiring if the message of
justification by f'::Lith is the third angel's message, and I have an-
swered, '!t is the t.hird anltel 's JJlessa~'e in veritv' " Ohrist Our
Righteousness, page 80. (Old ::~t~~~.k-. k ~
2. Wha.t important d~ ~~estored following the second Ad-
ven~Mvw_n~/ Whalt, did tJlese people become? Isa. 56:1,2; 58:12-
a;t/~i4J.trfit4
3. W at gifts became associated with this Second Adven~ Movement?
I Corinthians 12:28. , ~ ~ ~ ~

4. What would have been possible if the believers had appropriated

tJIe gift of o~~rist's ~~,~~~?3~
5. What great t::::~~~hown <the prophet Daniel a·nd w'hen did it
begin? How is Ohrist's ministry a~ssocited.. with it? Daniel 7: 13,l4..
I~Oh~.,JJ~anie~ ~~
~"OTE: ,~, COl~ of Christ here ( . sc~ed is not His second coming
to the ea'1'th. He comes to the Ancient of d·ays jn heaven to receiye
dominion, and 10: y a nd a. king.d . be given Him at
t Ie close of His work as a mediator. It is this coming a:; : t His_
s@cond advent to the 0::Lr. . ~l'~n-...p..r.:ophe(J..Y, tG- _ta.k
a t Ie termination of the 2,300 davs in 1844. Attended by
Ilelfvenly angels our great High Priest enters t'ii;; holy of :holies, and
thel'e a-ppeo:J,~ I; in the presence of God, t(, engage in the last acts of
His' ministration in behalf of man,n-to perform the work of investi-
gative jUdgment, and to make an atonement for all who ,~re shown
to be entitled to its benefits." Great Controversy, page 480.

·6. If we have accepted uhrist's imputed righteousness and acted

under the power of His imparted righteousness, how should we
stand- in this judgment? EccI. 12:14; Matthew 12:36,37..

jp.J w-,;£ ;U; ~ ~~ A .

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NOTE: "All who have truly repented of sin, and· by faith claimed
the blood of Christ as their atoning sacrifice., have had pardon entel'/ld
against their names in the books of heaven; as they have become par-
takers of the righteousness of Christ, and their characteJ's are found
to be in harmony with the law of God, their sins will be blotted out,
and they themselves will be accounted worthy of eterna-l life." IbJd.,
page 483.
"Sins that have not been' l'epented of ,::tnd forsaken will not be
pm'doned, and blotted out of the books of record, but wiLl stand to wit-
ness against the sinner in the day of God. He may have committed
llis evil deedq in the light of d,ay or in the darkness of night; but they
were open and manifest before Him with whom we have to do. Angels
of God witnessed each sin, and registered it in the unel'l'ing records.
Sin may Qe cQn£&.aled, denied, cQBJ~'ed up from fathel', mo~ wife,
children, and assockl.tes; no one but the gUllt~ actors ma~" chel'iSlCIKe.
least~spiclOn of the wrong; but it is laid hate before the intel]j~
of heaven." Ibid., pp. 483, 486.
7. What will be ttlle condition and the character of those who have
been sanctified during this period of the "sea.ling work"? Reve-
lation 14:1-5.
8. While the judgment continues in the Heavenly sanctuary for the
righteous dead, and then the righteous living, what wonderful
tmnsaction ta·kes place? Acts 3:19, 20. II.-U~ .~. . _ /. _J
fI"" V~"...fA-UIU
9. How does the message of the tllird angel guard th~ church trom
the deceptions of the Papacy, and the apostasy of the Protestant
churches? Revelation 14:9-11.
10. W1lat· is the only standard for the church that will be accepta.ble
at t secon~~ O~;;~?4;Vc~':'~v~
NO'l'.: "'l'hose who -~voula ";h(;'~ the benefits of the Saviour s medi-
ation should pel'lnit llOthing to interfere with their duty to perfect
holiness in the fear of God. The precions hou: s, insten-d of being given
to pleasure, to display, 01' to gainseeking, should be devoted to an
earnest, pr,ayerful study of the "Word of truth. The subjeet of the
sanctuary and the investigative judgment should be clearly unde~­
stood by the people of God. All need a knowledge for themselves of
,the position and work of their great High Priest. Otherwise, it will
be impossible for them to exercise the faith which is essenti-::tl at this
time, or to OCCl!PY the position which God deligns them to fill. . Every
individual ha,; a soul t" save or to lose. Each has a case pending at
fhe b:tr o.f God. Each must meet the great Judge face to face. How
important, then, that every mind contemplate otten the solemn 'scene
when the judgment shall sit and the books shall be opened~. when,
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with Daniel, every individual must stll'nd in his lot, at the end ot th'e
days. " Great Controversy, page 488.

Lesson No. 12···8abbath. March 20. 1965.

THE FOURTH ANGEL AND ms MESSAGE OF

RIGHTEOUSNESS 1 •

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1. In which wa.y does the tourtlh langei ot Rev. 18 magnify tbe
threefold messages of Rev. 147 Revelation 18:1,2.
NO'l'I~:' «The Lord God of heaven will llOt send upOn the world
His judgments for disobedience an ransgresslon until He has sent
His wa-tc men to give the warnin. He will not close up the period
of probatIon until t e message shall be more distinctly prpc1aimed.
'rhe Jaw of God is to be mao nified; its elaims must be presented in
their true, sacred character that the people may be brought to dec~e
for (H' against the t:uth. Yet the work will be cut ShOl·t in l'ighteousness.
The message of Christ's righteousness is to sound from one end of the
earth to the other t() prepare the way of the Lord. This is the glory
of God, which closes the wo'le of the third angel:" TestJmonies, Vol.
fl. Ilage 19. " ,) ,
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2. W1lat universal dua.} work has this angel to do? Isa. 58: 1,2.
N01'E: "The Lord says of these people, "rhey seek me daily, and
delight to know my ways, as a nat.ion that did righteousness' Here is
It people who are seli·deceived, self·righte(}ns, self·complacent; and the
minister is commandediQ....cry I .-ami s them their tranf!gr~SJl.i9ns.
In all ages this work has becn done for God's peoplc, and it is needed
now more than ever be.fore.'..' Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 299.
"I saw angels hurrying to and fro in he3ven, descending to the
earth, and again ascending to heaven, preparing for the fulfillment of
some impo.rtant event. Then I saw a'nother mighty angel commissioned
to descend to the ea.rth, to unite his voice with the third angel, and
give power and force to his message. Great poweJ' and glory were im·
ij)arted to thc a,ngel, and a,s he desccnded, the earth was lightened with
his glory. The light which attendcd this angel penetrated everywhere,
as he cried mightily, with a strong voice, 'Babylon thc great is fallen,
is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every
foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.' 'rhe meso
sage of the fall of Babylon, as given by the second angel, is repeated,
with the additional mention 'of the corruptio,ns which have been entering
the churches since 1844. The wo!"k of" this angel comes in at the right
time to join in the last great work of the third li'ngel's messa.ge as it
swells to a loud cry. And the people of God are thus prepared to stand'
in the hour 0'£ temptation, which they .are soon to meet. I saw a great
light resting upon them, and they united to fearlessly proclaim the third
angel's message." Early Writings, p. 'l:77.

3. What are, SOlUe of the things which this &ngel does?

(-a) It awakens the ,Laodieean from his lethargy and solf-right·

, eousness.
(b) Restores the true understanding of the original principles
of the truth given to the pioneers of the Third Angel's message.
(c) Quickens the conscience of the sincere believer of his true re-
lationship with God.
(d) Stimulates the zeal of the enlightened member to "seek for
the 10llt sheep".
(e) Purifies and exalts the true character of God's "remnant"
church.
(f) Re-emphasises the importance of the gift of Christ's right-
eousness, which is made manifest in obedience to the la.w
of God.
(g) Prepares the people of God for the "Loud Cry", and final
outpouring of the "Latter Rain".
(h) By his light and power the cverlastIng gospel penetrates
everywhere.
(i) Helps in the final gathering of the honest-hearted and sin-
, cere believers in. B.abylon, :v~o will stan~ numbered with the ~ l
144,000. I ' (//,~ ; /t (/~ A'-t/.AA ,,,vt't1. /~
4. While this preparittory work con - nes, What must all do? ow
will they become united and have supernatural power in evan-
gelism? Isaiah 60:2; 40:9,10.

NOTE: "You will need to make straight paths for your feet, lest
the lAme be turned out of the way. We are surriounded by the lame
and halting in the f.aith, and you are to help them, not by halting your-
selves, but by standing, like men who have been tried and proven, in
principle firm as a rock. I know that a work must be done for the
people, or many will not be prepared to receive the light of the angel
sent down from heaven to lighten the whole ea-rth with His glory,
Do not think that you will be found as vessels unto honor in the time
of the latter rain, to receive the glory of GOd, if you al'e lifting up
your souls unto vanity, speaking perverse things, in secret cherishing
roots of bitter'lless. The frown of God will certainly be upon every
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soul, who cherishes· these roots of dissension, and possesses a spuit
of Christ." Life Sketches, page 327.
"God rebukes His people for thoir sins, that He may humble them,
and lead them to seek His face. As they refol'm, and His love revives
in their hearts, His loving -answers will come to their requests. He will
strengthen them in reformatory action, lifting up for them a standard
against the ollClny. His rich ble'ssing will rest upon them and ill bright
r-ays they will reflect the light of heaven. 'l'hon a multitude not or
their: faith, seeing' that God is with His people, will unite with them
in serving the Redeemer." Christ our Righteousness, p. 166.
5. When this angel began his work in 1888 with the "revel&tlon
of the righteousneS{! of Christ' 0"Z
was it recllived? Ezek. 33 :31,32y
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NOTE; '''rhe Lord in lis great mercy sent a most precious message to
His people through Elders W,aggoner 'lnd J oncs. This message was to
bring more prominently before the world the uplifted Saviour, the
sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. It presented justification
through faith in the Surety; it invited the people to receive the
righteousness of Christ, which is made manifest in obedience to all
t;lJe commandments of God. Many had lost sight of Jesus. They
~eeded to h,ave their eyes directed to His divine person, His merits,
and His changeless love for the human famil;y. All power is given
into His hands, that He may dispense rich gifts unto men, imparting
the priceless gift of His own righteousness to the helpless human
agent. '1'his is the message tha't God commanded to be given to the
world. It is the third angel's message, whieh is to be proclaimed with
a loud voice, and attended with the outpouring of His Spirit iu a
large measure." Testimonies to Ministers, p. 91.

6. WhY' has there been so long a delay i}t the finish~ of GOd's
wo!k in the ell.rth?/ Romans 9:28._/1-{ /4r zA ~ ~
( -1-(/1 A/I . U:U'lA .-. /U4fA./ Ut·~.-d I
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NOTE; '''1'he great outpouring of the Spirit of God, which lightens
the whole earth with His glory, will not eome until we have an en-
lightened p.eople, that know by experience what it means to be laborers
together wnh God. When we have entire, whole-hearted consecration
to the service of Christ, God will recognize the fact by an outpouring
(}f His Spirit without measure; but this will not be while the largest
portion of the chulleh are not laborers together with God." Mrs. E. G.
White, Review and Herald, July 21, 1896.
7. What great spiritual elements al'O blended together under the
refonnatory power of this angel? What does real conversion .#
demand? Psalm 85:10. /7/~ ~I '-/u,vHr tt//;IAA~'1
NOTE: "A revival and a reformation must take pI ~ un er the
ministration of the Holy Spirit. Revival and Reforma,tion are two
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different ·things. Revival signifies a renewal (}f spiritual life, a ,quick-
ening of the powers of mind and heart, a resurrection from spiritual
death. Reformation signifies a reorganization, a change in ideas a·nd
theories, habits and practices. Heformation will not brling forth the
good fruits of righteousness unless it is connected with the revival
of the Spirit. Revival and reformation arc to do their appointed
work, and in doing this work they must blend." Christ Our Right-
ousness, page 154.
"Real conversion is a decided change of feelings and Illotives;
it is a virtual baking leave of worldly connectlOns, a hastening from
their spiritual atmosphere, a withdrawing from the controlling power
of theilO thoughts, opinions, and influences. The separation causes
pain and bitterness to both parties. It is the variance which Christ
declares that he came to bring. But the converted will feel a con-
tinual longing desire that their friends shall forsake all fori Christ,
knowing that unless they do, there will be a final an<1 eternal separ-
ation. The true Christian cannot while with unbelieving friends,
be light, and trifling. '1'he value of the souls fol.' whom Christ died,
is too great." Testimonies, Vol. 5, page 82.

8. As the ellildren of Israel were about to depart out of Egypt,

what did the blood sprinkled upon the doors and lintels symbolize?
Exodus 12:21-23.
NOTE: "Our present position is interesting and pel~lous. The danger
of refusing light from heaven should make us wa'tchful unto prayer,
lest we should a.ny of us have an evil heart of unbelief. When the
L,amb of God was crucified on Calvary, the death knell of Satan was
sounded; and if the enemy of truth and righteousness can obliterate
from the mind the thought that it is necessary to depend upon the
righteousness of Christ for salvation, he will do it. If Satan can
succeed in leading moan to place value upon his own works as works
of merit and righteonsness, he knows that he can overcome him by
his temptations, and ma'ke him his victim and prey. Lift up Jesus
before the people. ~trike the door-posts with the blOOd of Calvary's
Lamb,. and you are safe." Christ Our Righteousness, p. 70.

9. Can a·IlY chureh or orga.nization claim to have the special pr&fe«"~

ance and blessing of God without any conditions?

NOTE: "The church cannot me,asure herself by the world, not bY'
the opinions of men, nor by what she once was. Her faith amI her
position in the worad as they are now, must be compared with what
they' would have been if her course h·ad been continually onward and
upward. '1'he church will be weighed in the balances of the sanctuary.
If her moral character and spiritu.al state do not correspond with the
benefits and blessings God has conferred upon her, she will be found
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wanting. The light has been shining clear and definite upon her path'
way, and the light of 1882 calls to' an accouut. If her talents are
unimproved, if her fruit is not ]lerfect before Goe1, if her light has
become darkness, she is iudeed fOlll1(1 w:1nting." Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 83.
10. How does the fourth angel provide for the souls who are finnly es-
tablished in the knowledge a·nd understa.nding of Christ's right-
eousness? Revelation 18: 1-4.

Lesson No. 13--Sabbath, March 27, 1965.

IDENTIFYING GOD'S CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS

. ,1'),. ~ Question~~1.d'
~(~ A-t/~_
What will be the llame and cha·racter of God's true church at
the close of probation- Jeremiah 33:16.
NOTE: "Of the church of Christ it is written, "fhis is the llame
wherewith she shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness '. This name
is put upon every follower of Christ. It is the heritage of the child
of God. 'fhe family are called after the l!'ather. The prophet Jeremiah,
in the time of Israel's sore distress and tribulation, prayed, 'We are
called by T~~t:1e; ~~ .I~s ~ ~ount 0 B ~
2. Why did inVJe,~~tion fail. in their onmussion to bring the
lUessage of salvation to the world? Romans 10:3.
NOTE: "While the law is holy, the Jews could not attain righteous-
ness by their own effo.rts to keep the law'. The disciples of Christ
must obtain righteousness of ':1 different character from that of the
Pha'risees, if theJ' would enter the kingdom of heavel]' God offered
them, in His Son, the perfect righteousness of the law. If theJ' would
0lJeu their hearts fully to receive Christ, then the very life of God,
His love, would dwell in them, transforming them into His own. like-
ness; and thus through Goel's free gift they would possess the right-
eousness, anel going about to establish their own righteousness, they
would not submit themselves unto the righteousness of God." Ibid.,
page 86.
4. What provision w:as "m,!lde for the perfee . g of the church?
Ephesians 4:8.-16'../~~ ~
5. If the divine ill!/';;ctio~'in GOd's/" "'rd i faithfully practiced,
to WII&j spiritual heights~y .Jh~hureh :each? pll. 5:26,p. I
Cf.#YJ . Lu-i k .... p.-.-VVM~AAJ(frJ
6. What .grea.t blessing came to the ehu lliu-ibg'tne perio phe-
sus? Acts 2:47; 4:32,33. -t ~
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NOTE: "Christ's own words make His meaning plain,·..that in acta
of charity the aim should not be to secul'e praise and honor from men.
Real godliness never prompts an effort at displa.y. Those who desire
words of praise and flattery, and feed upon them as a sweet morslll, are
Christians in name only. " ~ L::t1'.JAA p~_ JAA'A
./ t;, t. "t:4- ,v 1-I'-7J_~vvv<-'"
7. For what great power must the re ant of Laod1c~d
work? Zecharia.h 4:1·6; ,r Chronicles 29:11,12.
NOTE: "But no man can impart that which he himself has not reo
ceived. In the work of God, humanity can originate nothing. No man
can by his own effort make himself a light-bearer for God. It was
the golden oil emptied by the heavenly messengers into the golQen
tubes, to be conducted from the golden bowl into· the lamps of the
s-anctua·ry, that produced a continuous, bright and shining light. It is
the love of God continually transferred to man that enables him to im·
pal't light. Into the hearts of all who are united to God by faith
the golden oil of love flows freely, to shine out again in' good wor.ks,
in real, heartfelt service for God.
"In the great and measureless gift of the Holy Spirit are con-
tainea all of heaven's resources. It is not because of any restriction
on the part of God that the riches of His grace do not flow em'thward
to men. If all were willing to receive all woula become filled with
His Spirit.
"It is the privilege of evel'y soul to be a living channel through
which God ean communicate to the world the b'easures of His gra{le,
the unsearehable 'riehes of Christ. There is nothing that Christ desires
so much as agents who will J'epresent to the world His Spirit and
ehatader. There is nothing that the world needs so much as the
manifestation through humanity of the Saviour's love. All heaven
is waiting for channels through which can be poured the holy oil to
be a joy. and blessing to human hearts.
(, Christ has made every provision that His church shall be a
transformed body, illumined with the Light of the worla, possessing
the glory of Immanuel. It is His purpose that every CIll'istian shall
he surrounded with ,a spiritual atmosphere of light and peace. He de-
sires that we shall revea'l His own joy in our lives." ChJist;s Object
Lessons, page 418, 419. )~ ~ . ,,(.vI~ ~
8. How are all men bound to the throne of God? Rev. 3:20-22. ~
NOTE: "Men are bound in fellowship, in dependence, to one another.
By the golden links of the chain of love they are to be bound fa·st to
the throne of God. This ~an be done only_bx Christ·s imparting to
finite man the attribute which man would ever have assessed liad-
he remained loya.l and true to-God. -' -

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 "Those who, through an intelligent understanding of the Scriptures
view the cross aright, those who truly believe in Jesus, have a Bure
foundation for their faith. They have that f,aith which works by love,
and purifies the soul from all its hereditary and cultivated imperfections.
"God has united believers in Church coapacity in order that one may
strengthen another in good and righteous endeavour. The chureh on
earth would indeed be a symbol of the chureh in hea'Ven if the mem-
bers were of one mind and of one faith. It is those who are not moved
IJy the Holy Spirit that mar God's plan. Another spirit takes poss-
ession of them, and they help to strengthen the forees of dfrrkness.
Those who are sanetified by the precious })lood of Christ will not
become the means of counter:working the great plan which God has
devised. They will not liring human depravity into things small
or great. They will do nothing to perpetuate division in the ehurch."
Testimonies, Vol. 6, pp. 238, 239.
9. lui God's tme people come into Hne in restoring the "faitb
once delivered unto the saints" what will be the result? !sa.
52:1, 7, 8. ,. .~.t/ ~ .A-AJ-z...., d? /vz...-tA A'UA ~ --:'- ~
10. Wbat securt' will,the church have during the "time of trouble"?
Isaiah 52:11,12; Revelation 18:1. ~ ........ ~~-J-I

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