The Incarnation and Spirit of Prophecy in the Remnant Church

The Spirit of Prophecy and the Bible Commentary provide profound insights into the mystery of the incarnation and the practical guidance given to the church in these last days.

Before coming to earth, Christ was more majestic and taller than any of the angels, yet He took on a form little taller than the common size of men so that faith would not rest on outward appearance7BC 904.1. His human nature was a mystery, for while He was the fountain of life as God, He was mortal as a member of the human family7ABC 445.4. In the man Christ Jesus, the human and divine natures were mysteriously blended, and it was only the human nature that died on the cross, as Deity could not sink and die7ABC 445.4+1. It is a dangerous and unexplained mystery that Christ could be tempted in all points like humanity yet remain without a single taint of sin or an evil propensity7ABC 447.4+1.

The remnant church is specifically identified by its adherence to the commandments of God and the possession of the Spirit of Prophecy Revelation 12:17LLM 33.3+1. These prophetic gifts are intended to substantiate the faith of God's people and provide a sure source of wisdom alongside the law of GodCCh 10.2+2. As the world nears its closing scenes, the testimonies serve as the right hand of the gospel, opening doors for present truth through methods like medical missionary workCME 8.4. Every member of the church is encouraged to read these counsels again and again to prepare for the final conflict4T 304.3+1.

.... Was the human nature of the Son of Mary changed into the divine nature of the Son of God? No; the two natures were mysteriously blended in one person—the man Christ Jesus. In Him dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. When Christ was crucified, it was His human nature that died. Deity did not sink and die; that would have been impossible.—The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 5:1113— 7ABC 445.4 (1970)

...s tempted in all points as human nature is tempted. He could have sinned; He could have fallen, but not for one moment was there in Him an evil propensity. He was assailed with temptations in the wilderness, as Adam was assailed with temptations in Eden.—The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 5:1128. Avoid every question in relation to the humanity of Christ which is liable to be misunderstood. Truth lies close to the track of presumption. In treating upon the humanity of Christ, you need to guard strenuously every assertion, lest your words be taken to mean more than they imply, and thus you lose or dim the clear perceptions of His humanity as combined with divinity. His birth was a miracle of God.... Never, in any way, leave the slightest impression upon human minds that a taint of, or inclination to, corruption rested upon Christ, or that He in any way yielded to corruption. He was tempted in all points like as man is tempted, yet He is called “that holy thing.” It is a mystery that is left unexplained to mortals that Christ could be tempted in all points like as we are, and yet be without sin. The i...— 7ABC 447.4 (1970)

...r condition while in vision, but on one occasion she said, “These messages were thus given to substantiate the faith of all, that in these last days we might have confidence in the spirit of prophecy.&rdquo— CCh 13.4 (1991)

...the nations, who shall say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” The law of God and the Spirit of Prophecy go hand in hand to guide and counsel the church, and whenever the church has recognized this by obeying His law, the spirit of prophecy has been sent to guide her in the way of truth. Revelation 12:17. “And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” This prophecy points out clearly that the remnant church will acknowledge God in His law and will have the prophetic gift. Obedience to the law of God, and the spirit of prophecy has alway...— LLM 33.3 (1981)

... speaks by whom He chooses as a prophet, and the work of the editor is nothing until it becomes the property of the Spirit of prophecy through the mind and judgment of His chosen mouthpiece. Prophetic inspiration is vastly above the e...— FBS 103.6 (1982)

While in Vision She Did Not Breathe—Some of the instruction found in these pages was given under circumstances so remarkable as to evidence the wonder-working power of God in behalf of his truth. Sometimes while I was in vision, my friends would approach me, and exclaim, “Why, she does not breathe!” Placing a mirror before my lips, they found that no moisture gathered on the glass. It was while there was no sign of any breathing that I kept talking of the things that were being ...— 3SM 38.5 (1980)