A Prophet Among You

FOR STUDY AND DISCUSSION

1. Gather from several Ellen White books a number of statements showing her attitude toward the Bible. Do you find any that in any way tend to belittle the Book or lessen your respect for its position as the rule of faith and practice? APAY 373.11

2. In the Index to Mrs. White’s writings, refer to the passages listed under Testimonies and related topics. Note what she says about her own works. Is there any indication that she felt her writings would replace, or be a substitute for, any portion of the Scriptures? APAY 373.12

3. Make a clear-cut statement, in a single sentence if possible, of your understanding of the place the Ellen White writings should occupy in the church today. APAY 373.13

4. In what ways do “the commandments of God, and ... the testimony of Jesus” constitute “the one great platform of faith” on which “God is leading out a people and establishing them”? (See section “The Place of the Ellen White Writings.”) APAY 373.14

5. In addition to the eight already listed, find other relationships between the Testimonies and the Bible. APAY 373.15

6. Discover illustrations for each of the eight purposes of the Testimonies stated in this chapter. APAY 374.1

7. Is it your impression that Ellen White’s writings have achieved what they claim to be their purpose in relation to the Bible? APAY 374.2

8. Find statements by Ellen White pointing out that men need to study her writings along with the Bible. APAY 374.3

9. Select several passages where details not mentioned in the Bible are included by Ellen White. Analyze the kind of material that has been added. While it is enlightening, is it new light that adds to the basic truth taught in the Bible? After you have noted these details, can you see some things in the actual Bible record that you had not noticed before? APAY 374.4