Did Ellen Understand the Plan of Redemption Like Jesus and Paul Did?

Ellen says that the *purpose* of redemption is to restore in man the image of his Maker, to bring him back to the *perfection* in which he was created. This sure sounds like we are to fully expect, and are fully expected to be equal to the moral character of Jesus, as it is the very purpose of redemption. It's common for Christians to think we can't be morally perfect in this life - that we can't really have Jesus' character - and Christians also tend to believe that having a perfect character simply isn't necessary. But in this study we look at the statements by Jesus and Paul that call for moral perfection, and the logical implication that it is therefore necessary for redemption, and not just a vain request. Christians often overlook these admonitions because they see moral perfection as impossible and unnecessary, and this stems from a misunderstanding of the plan of redemption. So we also take a look at the plan of redemption as it is commonly misunderstood verses the way Ellen, Jesus and Paul understood it. To say we can't embody the same moral character as Jesus is to limit ourselves by focusing on our own capabilities. But if we're in the business of looking to ourselves and what we can and cannot do, shouldn't we admit we can't do any of it? But let's not look to ourselves. When we look to God and His ability, the word of faith says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." For further study: The Lost Gospel of Christ, by Trent Wilde: http://www.bdsda.com/home-3/the-lost-gospel-of-christ/ Justification by Faith - A Sinless Life? by Trent Wilde: https://youtu.be/7YGsaSd-mqA Justification - Being Made Righteous, by Trent Wilde: https://youtu.be/usvbOA8q_sY Sabbath School Q4 2022: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope - Week 12, "The Biblical Worldview" A Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on the Sabbath School lesson. www.bdsda.com Email us at [email protected] for comments and literature requests.