The Infinite Sacrifice of the Eternal Father

This profound statement reveals the immense sacrifice made by the Father and the Son to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, demonstrating that the plan of salvation is rooted in the incomprehensible love of God for the human raceRH July 9, 1895, par. 13. It highlights that Christ is not a created being, but the one who was made in the express image of the Father's person and existed in the closest possible union with Him before being sent to this worldRH July 9, 1895, par. 13+1.

The Infinite Sacrifice of the Father

The Father, who is the Eternal and unchangeable One, performed an act of infinite giving by delivering up His only begotten SonRH July 9, 1895, par. 13. This was not a mere official transaction; it is described as the Father tearing from His own bosom the One who was His delight, illustrating a depth of divine pain and love that humanity can scarcely graspRH July 9, 1895, par. 13.

• Unreserved Gift: The Father spared not His own Son but delivered Him up for us all Romans 8:32RH July 9, 1895, par. 13.

• Proof of Love: This gift was intended to reveal to mankind how much God truly loves themRH July 9, 1895, par. 13.

• The Fullness of Giving: Since God has given such a costly gift, He is also willing to freely give us all things necessary for our salvation Romans 8:32RH July 9, 1895, par. 13.

The Nature of the Son

The Son is described as the "express image" of the Father's person, meaning He is the perfect representation of God's character and natureRH July 9, 1895, par. 13. In the incarnation, this divine Person, who was rich in the glory of heaven, became poor for our sakes 2 Corinthians 8:9RH July 9, 1895, par. 15.

• Divinity and Humanity United: He clothed His divinity with humanity so that He might reach the human family where they areRH July 9, 1895, par. 15.

• The Heavenly Link: While He reached down to the lowest depths of human degradation with His human arm, He continued to grasp the throne of God with His divine arm, uniting humanity to divinityRH July 9, 1895, par. 15.

• A Perfect Pattern: By coming to earth, He revealed the sufficiency that God has provided for every soul that accepts HimRH July 9, 1895, par. 12.

The Purpose of the Mission

The primary goal of this mission was the redemption of God's "purchased possession"RH July 9, 1895, par. 9. God desires that every individual member of the church should recognize their value and act their part in this grand work of warning the worldRH July 9, 1895, par. 1+1.

• A World to be Warned: There is a world sitting in darkness that must hear the warning message from HeavenRH July 9, 1895, par. 9+1.

• Humanity as Agents: God uses human instrumentalities, combined with heavenly intelligences, to accomplish His purposesRH July 9, 1895, par. 10.

• The Call to Consecration: In light of the "marvelous love" shown by the Godhead, believers are called to unreservedly consecrate themselves to His serviceRH July 9, 1895, par. 13+1.

The Eternal Father, the unchangeable one, gave his only begotten Son, tore from his bosom Him who was made in the express image of his person, and sent him down to earth to reveal how greatly he loved mankind. He is willing to do more, &ldqu...— RH July 9, 1895, par. 13 (1851)

... his human arm, he grasps the throne of God with his divine arm, thus uniting humanity to divinity. The Majesty of heaven, the King of glory, descended the path of humiliation step by step until he reached the lowest point possible for humanity to experience; and why? That h...— RH July 9, 1895, par. 15 (1851)

...sink deep into every heart: “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” Shall not every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ say, “Since God has done so much for...— RH July 9, 1895, par. 13 (1851)