On Sabbath, March 16, 1901, Ellen White addressed an Adventist congregation in Vicksburg, Mississippi where her son, Edson White, had on two occasions nearly been run out of town by segregationists. She was there to view for herself the progress of “the colored work” he was spearheading and would help dedicate a new Adventist meeting house the foll
If you’ve been following along in this series you probably knew this day was coming. So far we have used the Bible alone to establish most of what we’ve covered so far. But alas it’s time to address the proverbial elephant in the room. What should we do with Ellen White? Recap In the last article, we covered the “tools of the trade” for Bibl
In the previous article, we looked at Ellen White’s conversion story and her struggles with her personal salvation. We also touched on White’s view of sin, atonement, human nature, Christ’s nature, and her early understanding of justification. In this installment, we will zoom in on her views on justification and sanctification. As the previous art
Faithful in the Little Things He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much. [Luke 16:10]. It is conscientious attention to what the world terms “little things” that makes life a success. Little deeds of charity, little acts of self-denial, speaking simple words of helpfulness, watching against little sins,—this is Christianit
Lessons in Economy and Self-Denial Much might be said to the young people regarding their privilege to help the cause of God by learning lessons of economy and self-denial. Many think that they must indulge in this pleasure and that, and in order to do this, they accustom themselves to live up to the full extent of their income. God wants us to do
Accepted in the Beloved Christ says, If I go away, I will send you the Comforter, and when we have the Holy Spirit we have everything. We have knowledge, wisdom, power, and we have a connection with the God of wisdom. When heaven was opened to man, and God said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased," He said it to us. Your pr
Continual Progress Necessary Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all thi
A recent poll from Dalhousie University showed that Canada’s millennials are turning to vegetarian and vegan diets at “mind-blowing rates.”[1] However, one does not need such a poll to know that today’s young people are turning vegetarian and vegan in droves. In my hometown of Toronto, Canada, you can walk into any vegan restaurant establishment, a
The Sermon on the Mount is Heaven’s benediction to the world—a voice from the throne of God. (E.G. White, Preface to Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, pg. vii) On that early Sabbath morning, Jesus returned from the Mount of Olives to the Temple to teach the people the way of life. But suddenly his discourse was interrupted. Hastening into
One with the Church Above For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. Ephesians 3:14, 15. The church of God upon the earth is one with the church of God above. Believers on the earth, and those who have never fallen in heaven, are one church. Every heavenly intellige
