My Journey to Life—Introduction

Who was Ellen White?

Imagine a woman in the 1800s, facing limited education due to illness, who becomes a leading voice in a new religious movement and a best-selling author — translated into over 160 languages! That’s Ellen G. White, a key figure in establishing the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a global denomination with over 20 million members today. JTLIn 4.1

White’s life wasn't easy. A near-fatal injury as a child left her with lasting effects. Yet, at 17, she began receiving supernatural visions that focused on the importance of Jesus and the ongoing struggle between good and evil. White became a compelling speaker, captivating audiences of up to 20,000, even without amplification! JTLIn 4.2

Driven by her faith and the call of God, White penned prolifically. Despite her lack of formal education, she addressed topics like health, equality, faith, relationships, ecology, education, and evangelism. Her writings, emphasizing God’s love, resonate deeply. Though she never attended college, she authored thousands of articles and over 50 books. She’s is the most-translated American author of all time, and her works continue to inspire millions, even beyond the Adventist community. The Smithsonian Institution recognizes Ellen White as one of the 100 Most Significant Americans of All Time. JTLIn 4.3

One of her most notable contributions is the “The Conflict of the Ages” series. This five-volume work explores the grand narrative of the Bible, from war in heaven to creation's dawn, to the fall of man, to the complete triumph of Christ over Satan, ending with a peek into eternity. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of major biblical events. This 5-book series consists of the following titles: Patriarchs and Prophets, Prophets and Kings, The Desire of Ages, The Acts of the Apostles, The Great Controversy. These 5 books are available online for free by visiting: https://conflictoftheages.pub JTLIn 4.4

White’s influence extends beyond literature. The Seventh-day Adventist church emphasizes health and education principles she advocated and has established a vast network of schools, publishing houses and hospitals based on her ideas and visionary leadership. JTLIn 4.5

So why is Ellen White relevant today? Because in a world often divided, her message of God's love and the final victory of Light over darkness offers comfort and hope uniting people in their love for God. Her writings on practical Christian living provide timeless guidance on life, always pointing to the Bible as the ultimate revelation of God and His will. As a self-educated woman who achieved remarkable things, White's story is an inspiration to anyone facing challenges. Ellen White’s writings continue to provide on-going relevance for every generation and culture. She is the lesser light always pointing to the greater light found in Scripture. The White Estate upholds the importance of the Bible and supports the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church in spreading the gospel to the world. JTLIn 4.6

Based on all 28 of the Seventh-day Adventist church's Fundamental Beliefs, a set of study aids has been developed by the Ellen G. White Estate. Each of the lesson is based on the Bible and is intended to help develop a strong belief in Scripture. Every lesson will help you establish a loving, trustworthy relationship with your heavenly Father and prepare your journey to a brand-new, joyful, and healthy life. JTLIn 4.7

The structure of each lesson is predefined. The statement of belief is given in the first section, followed by 12 questions that will assist you understanding what the Bible says on the topic. Each question is divided into three sections. An opening paragraph outlines the topic being investigated. The second part takes you through multiple scriptural citations in the Bible Discover section. This is done to allow the Bible to answer the question itself. The final further readings section includes one or two quotes from Ellen White's works that reinforces the Biblical passages. All 28 My Journey to Life Bible studies employ the same approach of utilizing scripture to provide context for each declaration of belief and supplementary material from Ellen White's books to uplift Scripture. Start your journey to life by completing all 28 steps of the interactive Bible studies online at egwwritings.org. JTLIn 4.8

Begin now My Journey to Life, Bible Study Lessons online by visiting:
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