The Church: Its Organization, Order and Discipline

Confusion After 1844

After the close of the prophetic period in 1844, until the light of the third angel’s message was seen, there was confusion among the believers. This confusion, to some extent, existed until they saw the real “present truth,” and became settled in the belief of it. The Lord was, meanwhile, manifesting the true gift of prophecy in connection with the unfolding light of the third angel’s message. Those who were willing to accept his guidance, now had the privilege of coming into that “unity of the faith” which the true gifts of the Spirit are designed to promote. Ephesians 4:11-16. COOD 97.2