Central Theme of the Scriptures

[Daily Devotional]

Central Theme of the Scriptures 

     And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in
all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27.  

     There is one great central truth to be kept ever before the mind in the
searching of the Scriptures--Christ and Him crucified. Every other truth is
invested with influence and power corresponding to its relation to this
theme. It is only in the light of the cross that we can discern the exalted
character of the law of God. The soul palsied by sin can be endowed with
life only through the work wrought out upon the cross by the Author of our
salvation. The love of Christ constrains man to unite with Him in His labors
and sacrifice. The revelation of divine love awakens in them a sense of
their neglected obligation to be light bearers to the world, and inspires
them with a missionary spirit. This truth enlightens the mind and sanctifies
the soul. It will banish unbelief and inspire faith. . . . When Christ in
His work of redemption is seen to be the great central truth of the system
of truth, a new light is shed upon all the events of the past and the
future. They are seen in a new relation, and possess a new and deeper
significance.  

     The Old Testament is as verily the gospel in types and shadows as the
New Testament is in its unfolding power. The New Testament does not present
a new religion; the Old Testament does not present a religion to be
superseded by the New. The New Testament is only the advancement and
unfolding of the Old. Abel was a believer in Christ and was as verily saved
by His power as was Peter or Paul. Enoch was a representative of Christ as
surely as was the beloved disciple John. . . . That God who walked with
Enoch was our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was the light of the world
then, just as He is now.  

     The truth for this time is broad in its outlines, far reaching,
embracing many doctrines, but these doctrines are not detached items which
mean little; they are united by golden threads, forming a complete whole,
with Christ as the living center.  

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