“We are not safe if we neglect to search the Scriptures daily for light and knowledge. Earthly blessings cannot be obtained without toil, and can we expect that spiritual and heavenly blessings will come without earnest effort on our part? The mines of truth are to be worked. Says the psalmist, “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple” (Psalm 119:130). The Word of God must not be kept apart from our life. It must be entertained in the mind, welcomed in the heart, and be cherished, loved, and obeyed. We need also much more knowledge; we need to be enlightened in regard to the plan of salvation. There is not one in one hundred who understands for himself the Bible truth on this subject that is so necessary to our present and eternal welfare. When light begins to shine forth to make clear the plan of redemption to the people, the enemy works with all diligence that the light may be shut away from the hearts of men. If we come to the Word of God with a teachable, humble spirit, the rubbish of error will be swept away, and gems of truth, long hidden from our eyes, will be discovered.” {1SM 359.2)
EGW emphasized so much about the plan of salvation in almost every book that she wrote.
We can find the plan of salvation elaborated in detail in these books:
Patriarchs and Prophets chapters1-4
Story of Redemption chapters 1-5
Desire of Ages chapters 1-5 and 87
Great Controversy chapter 29, 42
Early Writings pages 145-153
and many other places
Please have these specific questions in mind while reading the above chapters.
- How many Divine beings were involved in the plan of salvation?
- Who occupied the three highest positions in the government of God before sin entered the Universe?
- Who occupies the three highest positions in the government of God after sin entered? Hint: DA chapters 10 and 23
- Who was the only being that could enter into all the counsels of God?
- Who was the only being that was in the express image of God?
- How many divine beings were involved in the work of creation when they said, “Let us make man in our own image.”?
- How many divine beings did the angels and the first couple worship?
