The moral law was never a type or a shadow. It existed before man’s creation, and will endure as long as God’s throne remains. God could not change or alter one precept of His law in order to save man; for the law is the foundation of His government. It is unchangeable, unalterable, infinite, and eternal. In order for man to be saved, and for the honor of the law to be maintained, it was necessary for the Son of God to offer Himself as a sacrifice for sin. He who knew no sin became sin for us. He died for us on Calvary. His death shows the wonderful love of God for man, and the immutability of His law (The Review and Herald, April 22, 1902).{6BC 1097.1}

Moralloven har aldrig været et midlertidigt forbillede. Den eksisterede før mennesket blev skabt, og den vil stå ved magt så længe Guds rige eksisterer. Gud kunne ikke forandre et eneste af lovens bud da han ville frelse menneskene, for loven er hans riges grundvold. Den er uforanderlig og evig. For at mennesket skulle blive frelst og for at respekten for loven kunne blive opretholdt, var Guds Søn nødt til at give sig selv som et sonoffer for synd. Han som ikke kendte til synd, blev til synd for os. Han døde for os på Golgata. Hans død viser hvor højt Gud elsker menneskene, og at hans lov ikke kan ændres (RH 22. april, 1902).