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    Preface

    In the chapters that follow under the general title of The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church no attempt is made to give a full and comprehensive coverage of the transcendent theme of God’s revelation to mankind. Such a subject has so many aspects that it would be impossible in the limited space available to cover more than a few of the many phases of this theme.BSPC 3.1

    This presentation confines itself to three of the ways God has chosen to make Himself known to men; namely, through the word of God, through the testimony of Jesus, and through the church of Christ.BSPC 3.2

    In the Holy Scriptures we have Heaven’s divine revelation that brings to men the knowledge of God and the sublime truths of salvation. In the testimony of Jesus we have the divine exhortation that directs our minds to the wonderful truths in the word of God. In the church of Christ we have the divine fellowship that God has designed should mean so much to us as the children of God in our communion with one another and in our fellowship with Him.BSPC 3.3

    God’s revelation through His word is emphasized thus:BSPC 3.4

    “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16, 17.BSPC 3.5

    “Search the Scriptures, for they are the voice of God speaking to the soul.”—Testimonies for the Church 8:157.BSPC 3.6

    God’s revelation through the testimony of Jesus is emphasized thus:BSPC 3.7

    “The mystery of Christ which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.” Ephesians 3:4, 5.BSPC 3.8

    “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10.BSPC 3.9

    “God has spoken to us through His word, He has spoken to us through the testimonies to the church.”—Testimonies for the Church 8:298.BSPC 3.10

    God’s revelation through the church of Christ is emphasized thus:BSPC 4.1

    “And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world bath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ. To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” Ephesians 3:9, 10.BSPC 4.2

    “He purposed to give them [the nations] opportunity for becoming acquainted with Him through His church.”—Christ’s Object Lessons, 286.BSPC 4.3

    “Through the church eventually will be made manifest the final and full display of the love of God to the world.”—Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 50.BSPC 4.4

    It is the earnest hope of the author that a careful and prayerful perusal of the pages that follow may confirm our confidence in the eternal word of God, that it may give us a deeper appreciation of the rich blessings provided for us in the Spirit of prophecy, and that it may lead us also to enjoy to a fuller degree the wonderful joys of fellowship in the church of Christ here below, in preparation for the infinite fullness of benedictions in the everlasting kingdom of our God.BSPC 4.5

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