Editorial January 10, 1901 Issue

"Heir of all Things"

Editor

In Hebrews we read: God "hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things." Jesus the Christ daily and hourly proved man's sonship with God. Of the "Son of man which is in heaven" he declared, "all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." He used this power to benefit humanity mentally, morally, and physically. Of himself he could do nothing, but the power which he received from the Father made him the Saviour of the world. He taught that man, separated from God, could do nothing, but with God's help he could do all things.

Jesus claimed no more for himself than it was, and is, the privilege of all mankind to enjoy. Of the believer in all ages he said, "the works that I do shall he do also." The wonderful works which he performed demonstrated the intelligence and power of perfect manhood, not simply the intelligence and power of one man. He revealed man, created in God's own image and likeness, to whom was given dominion over all the earth. He showed that it is possible for man, here and now, to regain his rightful heritage and enjoy the blessings bestowed upon him by his heavenly Father. His life showed what it is possible to accomplish in this present world, and his teachings pointed the way,—showed how those grand results can be achieved.

The understanding of God's presence and power enabled him to do those mighty works. His teachings declare God aright and of his doctrine he said, "My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." Since God is unchangeable and is no respected of persons, it is not claiming too much for God's goodness and love to say that the teachings of the Nazarene, understood and lived, will accomplish the same results to-day that were accomplished nineteen hundred years ago.

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