What Is "the 1888 Message" & Why Is 1888 So Important? - 1888 Message Study Committee

genuine faith. But that is what the church lacks.
She imagines herself to be doctrinally and
experientially “rich and increased with goods”
when in fact her root sin ever since 1888 has been a
pathetic unbelief. Righteousness is by faith; it is
impossible to have faith and not demonstrate it in
the life, because faith always works by love. Our
moral and spiritual failures are the fruit of keeping
alive Israel’s ancient sin of unbelief.
6. Righteousness by faith since 1844 is unique.
It is “the third angel’s message in verity.” This
means that it is greater than what the Reformers
taught or what the popular churches understand
today. It is a message of “much more” abounding
grace. It makes sense with the unique Adventist
truth of the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary, a
work that includes the full cleansing of the hearts
of God’s people on earth.
7. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is not merely
provisional but effective for the whole world. The
only reason anybody can be lost is that he chose to
resist the saving grace of God. For those who are
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