Divine Roles and the Council of the Godhead

The Godhead, consisting of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, acted in perfect unity to provide for the redemption of the human race before the foundation of the worldPH148 5.3+1. While the three distinct persons of the Godhead were all stirred with pity for fallen humanity and gave themselves to the plan of redemption, it was decided in their heavenly councils that Christ, the only begotten Son of God, should be the one to give Himself as an offering for sinPH148 5.3+1.

The Council of the Godhead

• A Unified Sacrifice: The entire Godhead—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—was fully committed and working in behalf of man to carry forward the plan of redemptionPH148 5.3+1.

• The Specific Role of Christ: In the councils of the Godhead, the Father purposed in counsel with His Son that the human family should be tested, and Christ covenanted to redeem those who would be loyal at the price of His own life13LtMs, Lt 126, 1898, par. 15.

• Heaven's Resources: To ensure that nothing was wanting for man's uplifting, the Father gave all the resources of heaven in the gift of His Son, an infinite sacrifice that the mightiest created intellect cannot fully comprehendPH148 5.3+1.

The Mystery of the Plan

• Prior to Time: This glorious plan of salvation was devised prior to the beginning of time and was an agreement within the councils of the GodheadST November 21, 1892, par. 8+1.

• The Eternal Theme: The depth of this love and the specifics of the plan of redemption are so profound that it will take the whole of eternity for man to understand them7ABC 481.1+1.

• The Incarnation: To carry out His role, Christ clothed His divinity with humanity, for only the union of the divine and human could reach fallen humanity and restore the moral image of God9MR 126.1+1.

Knowing that the three holiest beings in heaven are pledged to be your strength is a source of great comfort and security7MR 267.2+1. 🌿

The Godhead was stirred with pity for the race, and the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit gave themselves to the working out of the plan of redemption. In order fully to carry out this plan, it was decided that Christ, the only begotten Son of God, should give Himself an offering for sin. What line can measure the depth of this love? God would make it impossible for man to say that He ...— PH148 5.3 (1901)

By Christ the work upon which the fulfillment of God’s purpose rests was accomplished. This was the agreement in the councils of the Godhead. The Father purposed in counsel with His Son that the human family should be tested and proved to see whether they would be allured by the tempt...— 13LtMs, Lt 126, 1898, par. 15

Every provision has been made for the salvation of the fallen race. All power was given to Him who offered Himself as a sacrifice to redeem every son and daughter of Adam who would ...— 16LtMs, Ms 47, 1901, par. 6

...y to God in an infinite sacrifice to redeem the world. What a wholeness in his life, his character! The plan of salvation, devised prior to the beginning of time, expresses the love of Christ to man, the devotion of the Son to the Father's glory. “To...— ST November 21, 1892, par. 8 (1874)