Divine Guidance in the Remnant of God’s Church
Chapter 5—Evidences That Ellen G. White Was Used by God
We wish to read a few verses of Scripture found in 1 Thessalonians, the 5th chapter, beginning with the 14th verse. DGRGC 70.1
“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” Verses 14-24. DGRGC 70.2
From these verses we gather that the purpose of all Scripture is to prepare a people who are blameless in body, soul, and spirit, to be ready when the Lord Jesus returns. This is the work of the prophets, and it has to do with each of us personally and individually. Therefore we must be clear as to the prophets themselves and understand their messages. DGRGC 70.3
We have now examined the four Bible tests of the true prophet. Thus we have done that which this Scripture tells us to do, to test, to try, and to prove, and I trust that we shall keep in mind these four tests as we read the instruction and counsel given by the “messenger of the Lord.” A careful, intensive study of the life and work of Ellen G. White will cause us to come to the conclusion that she met and fulfilled the four Bible tests. DGRGC 70.4
In case more evidence is needed, and I think it is good to seek all that we can find, I should like to present six types of evidence in addition to the four tests which we have already discussed. These six types of evidence are: DGRGC 70.5
1. The timeliness of the messages given. DGRGC 71.1
2. The practical nature of the messages given. DGRGC 71.2
3. The absolute certainty of the messages. DGRGC 71.3
4. The relation of outside influences. DGRGC 71.4
5. The recognition accorded by contemporaries. DGRGC 71.5
6. The physical phenomena attending “the messenger.” DGRGC 71.6
We need but to reach back into the busy life and prolific writings of Ellen G. White to find any number of experiences, or evidences, which fall under some one or all of these six types which I should like to discuss. DGRGC 71.7