The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 2

Last week, we focused on the "faith of Jesus," since this is an imperative distinction for the saints who are allowed to proclaim the third angel's message. We learned that Jesus' faith was ultimately in truth - that Jesus had faith in His Father, not merely because He was His Father, but because of the way His father lives – the way His father conducts Himself. He knew His Father was just, merciful and loving. If His Father wasn't these things, then no, He probably wouldn't have trusted Him, nor should He have. But Jesus had evidence that His Father was just (a right-doer), so, when on the cross, Jesus determined to put his feelings of despair aside and focus on what he had already tested and knew to be true. He had to rely on faith, not feeling (See Desire of Ages, p. 753.2 and 756.3). Check out last week's study, "The Patience of the Saints – Having the Faith of Jesus, Part 1," for evidence on this point. We continue in today's study, "The Patience of the Saints – Having the Faith of Jesus, Part 2," where we left off. Why did Ellen say that justification (or righteousness) by faith is the third angel's message in verity? (See Review and Herald, April 1, 1890.) In this study, we look at how "righteousness by faith" is the third angel's message in verity, and we look at how we can keep the commandments of God (righteousness) by means of having the faith of Jesus (having the same faith that Jesus had). For further study:  "Understanding the 1888 Message, Rejected Then, Accept It Now," http://www.bdsda.com/understanding-the-1888-message-rejected-then-accept-it-now/ "The Patience of the Saints – Having the Faith of Jesus, Part 1," https://traffic.libsyn.com/branchsabbathschool/SS2023Q2W11_faith_of_Jesus.mp3 Sabbath School Q2 2023: Three Cosmic Messages - Week 12, "The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast Part 2."  A Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on the Sabbath School lesson.  www.bdsda.com