5. Redemption Solely Through Christ

“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law.” Galatians 4:4, 5. We find also that on this widely controverted and frequently abandoned truth the teachings of Mrs. White agree with the word.AGP 286.6

“That we might become acquainted with His divine character and life, Christ took our nature, and dwelt among us. Divinity was revealed in humanity; the invisible glory in the visible human form. Men could learn of the unknown through the known; heavenly things were revealed through the earthly; God was made manifest in the likeness of men.” Christ’s Object Lessons, 17.AGP 286.7

“He who was one with God has linked Himself with the children of men by ties that are never to be broken…. He is our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s throne, and through eternal ages one with the race He has redeemed,—the Son of man.” Steps to Christ, 16.AGP 287.1

“He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25. In full agreement with this, Mrs. White says:AGP 287.2

“Christ is the connecting link between God and man. He has promised His personal intercession. He places the whole virtue of His righteousness on the side of the suppliant. He pleads for man, and man, in need of divine help, pleads for himself in the presence of God, using the influence of the One who gave His life for the life of the world. As we acknowledge before God our appreciation of Christ’s merits, fragrance is given to our intercessions. As we approach God through the virtue of the Redeemer’s merits, Christ places us close by His side, encircling us with His human arm, while with His divine arm He grasps the throne of the Infinite. He puts His merits, as sweet incense, in the censer in our hands, in order to encourage our petitions. He promises to hear and answer our supplications. Yes; Christ has become the medium of prayer between man and God. He has also become the medium of blessing between God and man. He has united divinity with humanity.” Testimonies for the Church 8:178.AGP 287.3

In her teaching, as in the Bible, Christ is recognized and exalted as the only Saviour of sinners. Emphasis is placed upon the bold and unqualified announcement of the disciples that “there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12. The power to redeem from the power and effects of sin is in Him alone, and to Him all men are directed.AGP 287.4