Face-to-face with the real gospel

by Dennis E. Priebe

This is a recent contribution to the ongoing discussion in the Seventh-day Adventist Church on righteousness by faith. The author believes that the uniqueness of Adventism lies in its understanding of the everlasting gospel, by which he means righteousness by faith, as a transforming power which will prepare men and women for the final events of earth's history and the second coming of Christ.

90 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Rick Marcello]

If want to learn more about the Gospel as it relates to you than this is the book to read. It a short book at 89 pages but it's deep, so you may want to take your time and read it over again.

[Elia Taubert]

"Perfection means being in so close a relationship with Christ that the individual ceases to respond to external or internal promptings to sin.
Perfection means entire cooperation with Christ. Perfection means continuous death to self and a denial of one’s own independent will and inclination.
Perfection is total rejection of egotism and pride. Perfection is a merger of man’s will with Christ’s so that the Holy Spirit is in full and final control. Perfection is an unbroken exercise of faith which keeps the soul pure from every stain of sin or disloyalty to God.
Perfection refers to the dynamic, growing life-style of the person who reflects the life of Jesus, so that he no longer yields to rebel, sinful desires.
Perfection is Christlikeness, combining a relationship with God such as Jesus had, with the qualities of character which He manifested. Perfection is living a mature life in the Spirit, full of the fruits of the Spirit and thus without sin. If perfection is understood correctly, we will see it in terms of character maturity, which means that we live in harmony with Christ’s will. He dwells within us, and this dwelling of Christ within us will preclude rebel, sinful desires from gaining control. Christ will control what we alone cannot control."