- Foreword
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- Chapter 8—God's Commandment-Keeping People
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- The Simplicity of Being Saved
- You Can't Reason It Out
- The Faith of the Paralytic
- The Response to the Impotent Man
- The Brazen Serpent
- This is Righteousness by Faith
- Not Saved in Indolence
- You Cannot Save Yourselves
- The Crucial Point in the Great Controversy
- The Overcomer's Portion
- Believe Because God Says It
- Talk Faith, Live Faith, Act Faith
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- Chapter 15—This Is Justification by Faith
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Chapter 3—Christ Our Righteousness
Morning talk to ministers at the General Conference Session held in November, 1883, at Battle Creek, Michigan. Published in Gospel Workers (1892), 411-415, and Selected Messages 1:350-354.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).FW 35.1
God requires that we confess our sins and humble our hearts before Him; but at the same time we should have confidence in Him as a tender Father, who will not forsake those who put their trust in Him. Many of us walk by sight and not by faith. We believe the things that are seen but do not appreciate the precious promises given us in God's Word; and yet we cannot dishonor God more decidedly than by showing that we distrust what He says and question whether the Lord is in earnest with us or is deceiving us.FW 35.2
God does not give us up because of our sins. We may make mistakes and grieve His Spirit, but when we repent and come to Him with contrite hearts, He will not turn us away. There are hindrances to be removed. Wrong feelings have been cherished, and there have been pride, self-sufficiency, impatience, and murmurings. All these separate us from God. Sins must be confessed; there must be a deeper work of grace in the heart. Those who feel weak and discouraged may become strong men of God and do noble work for the Master. But they must work from a high standpoint; they must be influenced by no selfish motives.FW 35.3