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261 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 370.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the argument most often brought forward by rejecters of the Advent faith. The scripture is, “Of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of Heaven, but …
262 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 380.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… the arguments drawn from the prophetic periods, many discouraged the study of the prophecies, teaching that the prophetic books were sealed, and were not …
263 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 398.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Arguments drawn from the Old-Testament types also pointed to the autumn as the time when the event represented by the “cleansing of the sanctuary” must take …
264 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 400.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… the arguments just presented, both from prophecy and from the types. They carried strong conviction of their truthfulness; and the “midnight cry” was heralded …
265 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 402.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… of argument, though the Scripture proof was clear and conclusive. There went with it an impelling power that moved the soul. There was no doubt, no questioning …
266 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 454.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… similar arguments that the Jews endeavored to justify their rejection of Christ. Their fathers had been accepted of God in presenting the sacrificial …
267 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 454.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… this argument it was shown that the Sabbath and its observance were more ancient and widespread, even as old as the world itself, and bearing the sanction …
268 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 455.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… . By argument, sophistry, the traditions of the Fathers, and the authority of the church, many endeavored to overthrow the truth. Its advocates were driven to …
269 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 455.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… such arguments it was needful only to cite the teachings of the Scriptures and the history of the Lord's dealings with his people in all ages. God works through …
270 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 460.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… only argument against the truth which its advocates have never been able to refute. But this does not deter the true followers of Christ. These do not wait …
271 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 496.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… subtle arguments concerning the purposes of God. Everything that was simple he shrouded in mystery, and by artful perversion cast doubt upon the plainest …
272 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 500.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… mighty argument of the cross demonstrates to the whole universe that the course of sin which Lucifer had chosen was in nowise chargeable upon the government …
273 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 502.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… an argument in man's behalf that could not be overthrown. The penalty of the law fell upon him who was equal with God, and man was free to accept the righteousness …
274 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 524.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… no argument, however conclusive, could convince them. “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; neither …
275 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 531.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… into argument with the tempter, she would have been safe; but she ventured to parley with him, and fell a victim to his wiles. It is thus that many are still overcome …
276 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 538.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… triumphant argument in support of the more pleasing, more enlightened, more benevolent hypothesis of ultimate universal purity and peace. He was comforted …
277 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 547.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the argument wherewith Christ and Paul prove the resurrection.” “If the souls be in Heaven, tell me why they be not in as good case as the angels be? And then what …
278 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 574.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… Sunday argument, groundless as it was, served to embolden men in trampling upon the Sabbath of the Lord. All who desired to be honored by the world accepted …
279 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 575.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the argument, since so widely employed, even by Protestants, that because persons had been struck by lightning while laboring on Sunday, it must be the Sabbath …
280 The Great Controversy (1888 ed.), p. 587.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… an argument in favor of the error. We may disguise poison by mingling it with wholesome food, but we do not change its nature. On the contrary, it is rendered more …