Much of the first half of the book is devoted to the historical conflict between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. White writes that the Papacy propagated a corrupt form of Christianity from the time of Constantine I onwards, and during the Middle Ages was opposed only by the Waldensians and other small groups, who preserved an authentic form of Christianity. Beginning with John Wycliffe and Jan Huss and continuing with Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, and others, the Reformation led to a partial recovery of biblical truth. In the early 19th century William Miller began to preach that Jesus was about to return to earth; his movement eventually resulted in the formation of the Adventist Church. Message after message has come to me from the Lord concerning—the dangers surrounding you and Elder Prescott. I have seen that Satan would have been greatly pleased to see Elders Prescott and Daniells undertake the work of a general overhauling of our books that have done a good work in the field for years." [17] Other publishers [ edit ]

It is a masterpiece of Satan's deceptions to keep the minds of men searching and conjecturing in regard to that which God has not made known and which He does not intend that we shall understand. It was thus that Lucifer lost his place in heaven. He became dissatisfied because all the secrets of God's purposes were not confided to him, and he entirely disregarded that which was revealed concerning his own work in the lofty position assigned him. By arousing the same discontent in the angels under his command, he caused their fall. Now he seeks to imbue the minds of men with the same spirit and to lead them also to disregard the direct commands of God. GC 523.1 Ellen G. White® Estate: The Ramik Report: Memorandum of Law Literary Propert Rights 1790-1915". whiteestate.org . Retrieved 2023-09-06. Beginning with its first edition (1888), followed by an author's revision (1911), this outstanding work has achieved worldwide circulation through many editions and translations. The reader will find that the author writes frankly and vigorously, pointing out errors and suggesting solutions based on the infallible Word of God. And even though the last few decades have witnessed shifts and adjustments in the socioreligious world, the main scheme and the future projections presented in this book maintain today full timeliness and absorbing interest. GC iv.3 and with the trump of the Archangel,” 595 “and shall stand upon the Mount of Olives; and that dominion, once consigned Plans were laid in the late 1860s for the Spirit of Prophecy series, an expansion of the 1858 Great Controversy theme into four volumes, designed especially for Seventh-day Adventist reading. Volume 1, dealing with Old Testament history, was published in 1870. The New Testament history required two volumes which were published in 1877 and 1878. [7]At first, the procedures seemed routine and uncomplicated. No alterations in the text were contemplated, beyond technical corrections as might be suggested by Miss Mary Steward, a proofreader of long experience and member of White's staff. However, Ellen White decided to examine the book closely and make changes as needed: In a letter to A. G. Daniells, White wrote in August 1910, shortly before the 1911 edition was published: The Great Controversy, a statement made by Willie White before the General Conference Council on October 30, 1911 However, I will judge folks based on the actions they take and I’ll say judging an entire area as horrible sinners needing to be saved isn’t exactly going to get you on my good side. And just look at this picture a Portland postal officer posted of this entire mess. Think of not only how extremely wasteful of resources this is, but how much more annoying work is given to people just trying to do an extremely important job. I see a whole lot of Christians here haven’t read their Bible because if I remember right, it’s John 8:7 that says, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”

The introduction describes the work of God's prophets and details God's commission to her to write the book: scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: His ways are everlasting.” “Thou didst ride upon Thine horses and Thy The 1911 Edition of "The Great Controversy": An Explanation of the Involvements of the 1911 Revision What are the great principles involved? How long will the controversy continue? What will be its ending? Will this earth sink, as some scientists say, into the depths of a sunless, frozen, eternal night? Or is there a better future? GC iii.3 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41, ESV).

from masses, and in general from every ecclesiastical ordinance.” “As for the administration of the sacraments, Christians believe that event will be the second coming of Christ. Other religions also believe there will be a divine decisive move to triumph over evil. Others believe the world will eventually become so greedy and war-torn that civilization may nearly destroy itself, or at least deplete natural resources. terrible.” 498 “Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them;” “their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation.” 499

Satan can present a counterfeit so closely resembling the truth that it deceives those who are willing to be deceived, who desire to shun the self-denial and sacrifice demanded by the truth; but it is impossible for him to hold under his power one soul who honestly desires, at whatever cost, to know the truth. Christ is the truth and the “Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.” John 1:9. The Spirit of truth has been sent to guide men into all truth. And upon the authority of the Son of God it is declared: “Seek, and ye shall find.”“If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine.” Matthew 7:7; John 7:17. GC 528.2

shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon.” “Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy