The Original and Underived Life of Christ Explained

The life that dwells in Christ is the very life of the Father, which flows from the Great Source of all through the Son to every created beingDA 486.2+1. The phrase "original, unborrowed, underived" refers to Christ's inherent divinity, signifying that as the mighty God clad in the garb of humanity, He possesses the life of the Father as His own by nature and rightDA 494.3.

The Father’s Life in the Son

The life in Christ is the Father’s life, which is the great principle and law of life for the entire universe John 6:57. All things that Christ possesses, He received from God the Father, but He received them specifically to give to othersDA 486.2+1. This divine life flows out through the beloved Son to all creation and then returns to the Father in a tide of love, praise, and joyous service, completing the circuit of beneficence that represents the character of the great GiverDA 493.3.

The Meaning of "Original, Unborrowed, Underived"

When it is said that life in Christ is "original, unborrowed, underived," it highlights His status as the Prince of Life and the eternal WordDA 489.3+1.

• Original and Underived: This points to His divine nature as the mighty God, showing that His life is not a created life like that of angels or humans, but is the eternal life of the Godhead itself John 1:1-4DA 494.3.

• Unborrowed: This assures the believer that the life Christ offers is His own to give, providing a certain and eternal foundation for salvationDA 490.2.

The Divinity of Christ as Our Assurance

The presence of this original, divine life in Christ is the believer’s absolute assurance of eternal lifeDA 489.5. Because He is the source of light and power, those who connect with Him become partakers of this heavenly lifeDA 493.3. It was this divine life that Jesus "steadfastly set His face" to lay down at Jerusalem for the redemption of the lost race, proving that His sacrifice was a voluntary and divine act of loveDA 486.2+1.

It is so encouraging to know that our Savior is the Prince of Life, possessing the fullness of the Father's power to sustain and redeem us! 🌟

...bout the Sea of Galilee, heaven's richest blessings had been freely offered. Day after day the Prince of life had gone in and out among them. The glory of God, which prophets and kings had longed to see, had s...— DA 489.3 (1898)

...ed themselves to the Holy Spirit's power, their minds were illuminated. They realized that the mighty God, clad in the garb of humanity, was among them. Jesus rejoiced that though this knowledge was not possessed by the wise and pruden...— DA 494.3 (1898)

But Jesus had “steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.” The one law of His life was the Father's w...— DA 486.2 (1898)

...our comprehension of the excellence of your Saviour. The more closely you connect yourself with the source of light and power, the greater light will be shed upon you, and the greater power will be yours to work for God. Rejo...— DA 493.3 (1898)

...hould be unveiled. He heard the cry, “It is finished” John 19:30, announcing that the redemption of the lost race was forever made certain, that heaven was made eternally secure against the accusations, the decept...— DA 490.2 (1898)