Christ lived and died as a man, that He might be God both of the living and of the dead. It was to make it impossible for men to lose eternal life if they believe on Him. The life of men and women is precious in the sight of God; for Christ has purchased that life by being executed in their stead. Thus He made it possible for us to attain to immortality (Letter 97, 1898).{7BC 926.2}

Kristus levede og døde som et menneske, for at han kunne være Gud både for de levende og de døde. Det skete for at gøre det umuligt for menneskene at miste det evige liv, hvis de tror på ham. I Guds øjne er mænds og kvinders liv dyrebart, fordi Kristus har købt deres liv ved at blive henrettet i deres sted. Således har han gjort det muligt for os at opnå udødelighed. (Brev 97, 1898).