Don't Forget the Chain

Sanga is a Buddhist monk. He wasn't interested in religion at all growing up, but when he was in the Thai army, at 19 years old, he became deathly ill. This made him want to study religion, and by and by he became a monk. He is interested in learning about the many beliefs and philosophies out there, and so he studies the Bible with Adventist missionaries. Although he doesn't want to become a Christian at present, he wants to continue the Bible studies.

One day the missionary had just finished explaining about the little horn of Daniel 7. Sanga asked why it was important to know-and then, what the crux of Christianity is. The missionary realized he had missed out on something essential-he had not linked this truth to its Founder. He then went on to explain the message's connection to the Gospel.

A truth by itself is beautiful, but if it isn't told in light of Christ, it is loses its power. It can't do anything for us. Having a knowledge of a doctrine, but no relationship with its Author, is meaningless. He is the only one that makes the truth have vitality, that quickens it. He is the one who saves us, not our understanding of dead facts. Is it any wonder that these words were penned?

"Christ, His character and work, is the center and circumference of all truth. He is the chain upon which the jewels of doctrine are linked. In Him is found the complete system of truth." Ellen White, Letter 63, 1893.

We mustn't forget the chain from which these jewels hang and are linked together. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of GOD." Ephesians 2:8. Yes, grace. His grace. "...through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved..." Acts 15:11.

Blessings,
Adelaide