Understanding Ellen White

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What the visions accomplished

In light of Ellen White’s ministry and visions, there are several standing conclusions that have been reached: (1) The messenger and message are inseparable. UEGW 84.4

(2) Bible study precedes confirmation by the visions. (3) The thread of coherency and unity pervades her writings. (4) Prophets did not see the whole picture from the very beginning, but their messages became more precise as time continued. (5) Ellen White herself recognized that her judgment and perception had greatly broadened and deepened through the years. 8 (6) A clear correspondence exists between Ellen White’s experience and that of prophets in the Bible. UEGW 84.5