Chapter 7—Evidences That Ellen G. White Was Used by God
“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” (1 Thessalonians 5:14-24).
BHP 108.1
From these verses we gather that the purpose of all Scripture is to prepare a people who are blameless in body, soul, and spirit, and 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.
BHP 108.2
Therefore we must be clear as to the prophets themselves, and understand their messages.
BHP 109.1
We have now examined the four Bible tests of the true prophet. Thus we have done what 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 brings us to the conclusion that she met and fulfilled the four Bible tests.
BHP 109.2
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 that we have already discussed.
BHP 109.3
1. The timeliness of the messages.
BHP 109.4
2. The practical nature of the messages.
BHP 109.5
3. The absolute certainty of the messages.
BHP 109.6
4. The recognition accorded by contemporaries.
BHP 109.7
5. The relation to outside influences.
BHP 109.8
6. The physical phenomena attending the visions.
BHP 109.9
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, that fall under some one or all of these six types.
BHP 109.10
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Believe His Prophets
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