A Prophet Among You

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SUMMARY

1. It is essential for every Seventh-day Adventist to understand the relationship that exists between the Bible and the Ellen White writings. APAY 372.2

2. The Bible is the standard of truth and the guide to Christian living. APAY 372.3

3. The commandments of God and the spirit of prophecy constitute prominent marks of identification of the remnant church. APAY 372.4

4. The Ellen White writings claim to fulfill at least the following functions: APAY 373.1

1. To exalt the Bible. APAY 373.2

2. To attract minds to the Bible. APAY 373.3

3. To call attention to truths neglected. APAY 373.4

4. To impress truths already revealed. APAY 373.5

5. To awaken minds. APAY 373.6

6. To simplify truths. APAY 373.7

7. To bring out principles and help apply them. APAY 373.8

8. To instruct in details. APAY 373.9

5. In these last-day writings nothing new is introduced; but Bible truth is applied to daily life, and details of experiences not fully described in the Bible are given. APAY 373.10