What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What does the cross mean?"
Answer
The cross symbolizes the central point of the plan of redemption, through which the character of God and the unchangeableness of His law are revealed before the entire universe. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, the penalty for sin was borne as a substitute, giving sinners the opportunity to repent and be reconciled to God. It refutes Satan’s accusations, confirms the justice of God’s government, and protects the redeemed from a future apostasy. The cross also marks the end of the Old Testament sacrificial system, since the true Lamb of God was sacrificed there once for all. Ultimately, it reveals the immeasurable price that the Father and the Son paid to save humanity.
The Confirmation of the Law and Protection from Apostasy
»The inhabitants of all worlds will be convinced of the justice of the law by the overthrow of rebellion and the eradication of sin. ... The efficacy of the cross protects the redeemed race from the danger of a second fall. The life and death of Christ effectively expose Satan’s deceptions and refute his claims. Christ’s sacrifice for a fallen world draws not only human beings but also angels to Him in bonds of unbreakable unity.«
The End of the Shadowy Sacrificial System
»The plan to save sinners through Christ alone was the same in the days of Adam, Noah, and Abraham as it is in our time. ... The sacrifice of animals foreshadowed the sinless sacrifice of God’s beloved Son and pointed to His death on the cross. But at the crucifixion, the type met its antitype, and the typical system came to an end.«
The Revelation of the Divine Character
»Through the revelation of God’s character in Christ, the benevolence of the divine government is manifested before the universe, Satan’s accusation against God is refuted, the nature and consequences of sin are made clear, and the perpetuity of the law is fully demonstrated. ... Through the plan of redemption, the precepts of the law were to be proved perfect and unchangeable.«
Substitutionary Suffering for the Sinner
»In dying on the cross, Christ did not in the least diminish the binding claims of Jehovah’s law. He endured the penalty in the sinner’s place, so that those who believe in Him might become sons and daughters of God. The cross of Christ testifies that the law is not changed to accommodate the sinner in his sins, but that through Christ’s sacrifice the sinner has the opportunity to repent.«
The Eternal Scars of Redemption
»Jesus will present His hands bearing the marks of His crucifixion. He will bear the traces of this cruelty forever. Every imprint of the nails will tell the story of humanity’s wonderful redemption and the costly price paid to purchase it.«
- The plan of redemption and the cross
- The unchangeableness of God’s law
- Christ’s victory over Satan
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