The Testimony of Jesus

A Review of the Work and Teachings of Mrs. Ellen Gould White

By Francis McLellan Wilcox

“The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10. Cf. Revelation 12:17.

1. The Sacred Canon	5
2. The Inspiration of The Bible Writers	11
3. A Unique Book	19
4. The Gifts of the Spirit	25
5. A Movement of Prophecy	32
6. Concord of Church Teaching	37
7. Teachings of the Church in Recent Years	42
8. Recognizing the Divine Call	50
9. Of Human or Divine Origin?	58
10. Not an Addition to the Sacred Canon	67
11. No Claim to Infallibility	74
12. Verbal Inspiration	84
13. Suppression and the Shut Door	90
14. Changes in Revision	112
15. The Extent of Mrs. White’s Writings	120
16. A Balanced Acceptance	131
17. Relation to Church Fellowship	136
18. Opposition Fulfills Prophecy	144
19. The Personal Touch	149

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