“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked on, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show to you that eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us.” 1 John 2:1, 2.

We who have fallen through the transgression of the law of God have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. The way is open for everyone to prepare himself for the second appearing of Jesus Christ, that at His appearing we may be vindicated, having put away all evil, and having overcome through the cleansing blood of Christ. Through the intercession of Christ, the image of God is renewed in mind, and heart, and character. Through the blood of the only-begotten Son of God, we obtain redemption….

We are in this world to honour God, and from every devising that would in any way tempt us to dishonour our Redeemer, we must turn away. In Christ, we have before us the Pattern of all righteousness. He has pledged Himself to be our Guide, our Preserver, our Governor….

We are transgressors of God’s law. Our only hope for salvation was in Christ taking upon Himself the guilt of our sins, bearing the penalty of transgression in His own body on the tree. He made a full oblation of sacrifice, and by that one oblation of Himself made it possible for us to live in obedience to God’s commands…. We are to become His loyal subjects, having pure and undefiled religion, and depending upon the one grand principle, “By grace are ye saved through faith.” … –The Upward Look, p. 64.

Question to think about:

Are we in this world to honour God?

What does it mean to have the image of God?

Who is our Pattern of all righteousness?