Counsel #5 — Present Truth
Picture: Counsel #5 — Present TruthCFL 47.1
The messages of the three angels of Revelation 14 together form “present truth,” — biblical truth that pertains to the time in which we are currently living in earth’s history. Present truth is an appeal to prepare to meet God. The three messages are interconnected and should be taught and preached simultaneously, with a focus on the righteousness of Christ becoming our righteousness, through faith in Him. Those with saving faith keep all God’s law (Romans 3:31) and trust Jesus’ ability to save fully and entirely. Observing God’s seventh-day Sabbath of the fourth commandment, even when the entire world rejects its sacredness, is the testing truth for faithful believers at this time.CFL 47.2
God’s people, energized by the Holy Spirit, are to declare present truth with power everywhere!CFL 47.3
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:14, 15 NKJVCFL 47.4
“There are but few, even of those who claim to believe it, that comprehend the third angel’s message, and yet this is the message for this time. It is present truth. But how few take up this message in its true bearing, and present it to the people in its power! With many it has but little force.” Ellen White in Manuscript 15, November 1, 1888, par. 14 CFL 47.5
Reflect: What are some ways you can share present truth with others?CFL 47.6
