by Ralph Larson
Jesus. Just how much was He like us?
This landmark book explores the most debated question in Adventism: the human nature of Christ. Dr. Ralph Larson presents a compelling historical analysis, drawing on decades of research to uncover the unified voice of Adventist pioneers—and the shift that occurred in the mid-20th century. With clarity and conviction, The Word Was Made Flesh challenges today’s church to revisit its roots and rediscover the powerful truth about Christ's humanity and its vital connection to salvation.
“The humanity of the Son of God is everything to us. It is the golden chain that binds our souls to Christ, and through Christ to God. This is to be our study.”
– Ellen G. White, Selected Messages, vol. 1, p. 244.
“This historical analysis will assist anyone who is determined to understand the watershed change of emphasis that has divided the Adventist Church for more than a quarter century.”
– Herbert E. Douglass, Ministry Magazine, June 1989.
“This book The Word Was Made Flesh is clearly the most complete work on the subject from a purely historical point of view.”
– J. R. Zurcher, Touched With Our Feelings, p. 236.
“Larson’s work provides an unprecedented source of information. His historical and critical analysis is enlightening to anyone who wishes to be informed regarding the unanimous teaching of the church from 1852 to 1952 and the change that took place in the 1950s.”
– Zurcher, p. 238.
How did Seventh-day Adventists move from clarity to confusion on the important topic of the human nature of Christ? When addressing the urgent need for the church to clarify its position on this crucial topic, Herbert Douglass stated:
“We owe it to the pastors and administrators who have been schooled since 1957, into thinking that Questions on Doctrine (QOD) represents our core Adventist beliefs....
We owe it to millions of Adventists who have very little clue as to why their church has been so divided for fifty or sixty years now.”
– Herbert E. Douglass on QOD at Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, May 18, 2013.
Published by:
Last Generation for Christ Publishing
www.lastgenerationforchrist.org