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Chapter 32


Christ Empowers Us
Through the Scriptures



      If they are doers of the Word, which is plain and powerful in its simplicity, they will not fail to perfect Christian character. 2T 694

      His words, received into the soul, will give vital power to work the works of Christ; and every effort put forth in love will bind you more firmly to your source of strength. 1RH 366

      “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” It is through the ministry of the Word that the saints are to be perfected. 2RH 568

      Christians should receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save the soul. The Word of God is a tower of strength, into which they may run and be saved. 4ST 146

      Upon those who search the Scriptures, the truth found therein has an elevating, ennobling influence, enabling them to reach the standard of perfection. 4ST 10

      The Word of God is the great medium of sanctification. By studying and practicing this Word we receive power to glorify God. 4RH 315

      The Word of God is able to make you wise, to guide and make you perfect in Christ. 3RH 19

      If the Word of God is enshrined in their hearts, they will manifest the power and purity of the gospel. 3RH 417

      He who through the Scriptures holds communion with God will be ennobled and sanctified. 4ST 415

      In the Word of God is contained everything essential to the perfecting of the man of God. 3ST 17

      If studied and obeyed, the Word of God works in the heart, subduing every unholy attribute. COL 100

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      If the Word of God dwelt in the heart, it would control the life. Faith, purity, and conformity to the will of God, would testify to its sanctifying power. 5T 15

      The beauty and riches of the Word of God have a transforming influence upon mind and character; the sparks of heavenly love will fall upon the hearts of the children as an inspiration. 5RH 426

      Satan can never gain advantage of the child of God who relies on the Word of God as his defense. 5RH 439

      The Word of God is to be the daily meat and drink of all who love and serve Him. That Word, received into the heart, will cleanse the life and sanctify the entire being. 5RH 526

      In character and life we are to make manifest the requirements of God in humanity; and in order to do this, we must gather up the rays of divine light from the Bible, and let them shine forth to those who are in darkness. 6RH 297

      We need spiritual strength. If we eat the Word of God, if we practise the teachings of Christ, we shall have life in ourselves. We shall be strong in the strength of God. 5RH 87

      This Word is a revelation of the divine will, given to us that by a daily study of it, our characters, showing daily improvement, may become transformed to the likeness of the character of the great Medical Missionary. 5RH 105

      God has given life to man, in order that through a knowledge of the Word and by practising its principles, the human agent may become one with God, obedient to the divine will. 5RH 281

      The Word, the living Word, received and obeyed, will be a savor of life unto life. The reception of the truth will regenerate and cleanse the sinful soul. RHV, 289

      He has promised to pour out His Spirit upon us. He has given us His Word, that through obedience to its teachings we may be made holy. It is our privilege, our duty, to grow in grace. 6RH 76

      We must have the faith of the Bible, - the faith that works by love, and purifies the soul. 2RH 493

      Your soul’s sanctification and righteousness will result from faith in the Word of God, which leads to obedience of its commands. 3ST 236

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      The education to be secured by searching the Scriptures is an experimental knowledge of the plan of salvation. Such an education will restore the image of God in the soul. 4ST 421

      Beholding Him in the study of His Word, we learn to love and practise His virtues and living the Word of God before a world fallen through sin, we are changed into the same divine image. 4ST 471

      The contemplation of the Word of God will make us wise unto salvation; the knowledge of this Word will insure our happiness, and our success in the Perfection of Christian character. YI 387

      His Word, if practised, is sufficient to develop harmonious characters in all who believe, and who fashion their lives in accordance with it. YI 410

      If you would know how to imitate the spotless life and character of Christ, obtain a knowledge of Him as presented in the Word of God. 1ST 91

      . . . if men will believe in the Word of God, they will be transformed in mind and character, and fitted for eternal life. 1SM 346

      By a study of the Word, we are able to see Him as He is, and, charmed with the view of His divine perfection, we are to grow into the same image. 4ST 478

      The love of Jesus in the heart will be expressed in the life. Bible truth is of heavenly origin, and sanctifies the receiver. It refines the taste, improves the judgment, and ennobles the character. 1RH 466

      The three great powers of heaven pledge themselves to furnish the Christian with all the assistance he requires. The Spirit changes the heart of stone to the heart of flesh. And by partaking of the Word of God, Christians obtain an experience that is after the divine similitude. 4ST 399

      Having learned the excellent way, we are to be sanctified, body, soul, and spirit. We are to be purified and cleansed through the washing of the Word. 4ST 198

      By obtaining a knowledge of God’s Word, and giving heed thereto, men may rise from the lowest depths of ignorance and degradation, to become the sons of God, the associates of sinless angels. 5T 24

      The truths brought from the storehouse of God’s Word will find a lodgement in hearts prepared to receive them, and will purify the mind and elevate the character. 1RH 471

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      He must study the Word of God, learning its meaning and obeying its precepts. Thus he may reach the standard of Christian excellence. Day by day God works with him, perfecting the character that is to stand in the time of final test. AA 483

      The Word of God - the truth - is the channel through which the Lord manifests His Spirit and power. AA 520

      The means by which we can overcome the wicked one is that by which Christ overcame, - the power of the Word. DA 258

      I must speak the truth to all. Those who have accepted the light from God’s Word are never, never to leave an impression upon human minds that God will serve with their sins. His Word defines sin as the transgression of the law. 1SM 115

      The Word of God, believed and obeyed, exerts a transforming power upon the life and character. Its sublime truths, its pure and holy principles, strengthen the intellect, ennoble the affections, enlighten the understanding. 2ST 26

      The Word of God obeyed is the great sanctifier of hearts. Through its influence we may become pure, “even as He is pure.” 2ST 132

      Let the youth make the Word of God the food of mind and soul . . . Every thought will be brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. MH 460

      From the study of the Word of life, students may come forth with minds expanded, elevated, ennobled. MH 466

      The Bible clearly teaches what sanctification is, and how it is to be attained. GC 469

      Upon those who search the Scriptures, the truth found therein has an elevating, ennobling influence, enabling them to reach the standard of perfection. 4ST 420

      The soul dwelling in the atmosphere of holy thought is transformed by intercourse with God through the study of His Word. 4ST 432

      A life of sanctification and joy in believing is held out to every soul who in faith will claim the promises of the Word of God, and draw upon divine strength for the work of overcoming. 4ST 468

      If studied and obeyed, the Word of God works in the heart, subduing every unholy attribute. 4ST 471

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      (Satan) urged (Jesus) to command the stones to become bread; but Jesus met him with the Word of God, the only weapon that could defeat him, the weapon that each one of His followers must use if they would obtain the victory. 2ST 399

For Further Study:
1RH 320
1RH 323
1RH 328
2RH 239
2RH 315
2RH 413
2RH 480
3RH 418
3RH 422
3RH 540
4RH 105
5RH 419 (2)
6RH 60
6RH 272
2ST 279
2ST 325
3ST 50
3ST 86
4ST 13
4ST 233
4ST 416
4ST 413
4ST 49
YI 359
COL 60
GC 51
3T 201
4T 616
8T 319



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