Understanding Bible Truths Through the Light of Calvary

Every doctrine and truth found in the Word of God must be studied and understood in the light that shines from the cross of Calvary20MR 336.4+1. This central truth of the atonement is the great foundation around which every other message clusters and derives its true significance20MR 336.4+1.

The Light of the Cross and True Doctrine

To correctly read and interpret nature's teaching or the stories of the Bible, one must do so through the light of Bethlehem and the crossCG 47.3. This light illumines the scriptures, as it did for Nicodemus, allowing the believer to see Jesus as the world’s RedeemerDA 176.2. When we view the cross of Calvary, we see a perpetual memorial that calls our attention to a holier world and acts as a medium of communication with the world of lightMMis May 1, 1891, par. 8.

• A Central Theme: The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster20MR 336.4.

• Comprehensive Study: Every truth from Genesis to Revelation must be studied in connection with this wondrous central theme20MR 336.4.

• The Law and the Gospel: The cross does not abolish the law of God but rather proclaims its immutable and eternal character in thunder tonesFW 118.2+1.

• The Foundation of Education: The cross should be kept before all schools as the foundation of true education and the highest science we can learnPrT April 26, 1900, par. 2.

The Power of the Cross in Teaching

Ministers and teachers are instructed to make the uplifted Son of God the foundation of every discourse7ABC 457.3. When the matchless love of Christ is dwelt upon, his grace impresses the heart in a way that dry doctrinal arguments cannotMC 37.3+1. Lifting up the Man of Calvary higher and higher provides an affirmative message with power to move the worldRH March 30, 1911, par. 14+1.

Evaluating Our Walk by Calvary's Light

The worth of a human soul and the depth of our own guilt can only be correctly estimated in the light reflected from the cross15MR 101.1+2. Only by beholding this infinite sacrifice can we be melted and broken, leading us to a true surrender of heart and soul to GodFW 15.2+1. We are encouraged to educate our souls to abide in this light, maintaining a calm repose in our Heavenly KingMH 253.1.

...eat truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation must be studied in the light which streams from the cross of Calvary and in connection with the wondrous central truth of the Saviour's atonement. Those who study ...— 20MR 336.4 (1993)

...eat truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the Word of God, from Genesis to Revelation, must be studied in the light that streams from the cross of Calvary. I present before you the great, grand monument of mercy and regeneration, salvation and redemption...— 7ABC 457.3 (1970)

Only in the light that shines from Calvary can nature's teaching be read aright. Through the story of Bethlehem and the cross let it be shown how good is to conquer evil, an...— CG 47.3 (1954)

While one class pervert the doctrine of justification by faith and neglect to comply with the conditions laid down in the Word of God—“If ye love Me, keep My...— FW 15.2 (1979)

The worth of a human soul can be estimated only by the light reflected from the cross of Calvary. So terrible was the doom of the lost race, so great the glory to which the redeemed might be exalt...— ST February 24, 1887, par. 17 (1874)