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141 Evangelism, p. 166.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… employ arguments that are not wholly sound. These may avail to silence an opposer, but they do not honor the truth. We should present sound arguments, that will …
142 Evangelism, p. 172.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The many argumentative sermons preached seldom soften and subdue the soul.— Letter 15, 1892 .
143 Evangelism, p. 178.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… convincing arguments may be presented, and yet sinners seem as far from salvation as ever. Ministers should not preach sermon after sermon on doctrinal …
144 Evangelism, p. 187.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… an argumentative way, and scarcely mentioning the saving power of the Redeemer. Their testimony was destitute of the saving blood of Christ. Their offering …
145 Evangelism, p. 193.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… wholly argumentative. There are those who listen to the theory of the truth, and are impressed with the evidences brought out; then, if Christ is presented …
146 Evangelism, p. 197.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… his arguments on the Word of God, Brother ----- traced out before them the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. His own words were few; he made the Scriptures themselves …
147 Evangelism, p. 198.1 (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 …
148 Evangelism, p. 199.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… the argumentative portions of the Scriptures, but the greatest and most important lessons that are given us are those given us by Jesus Christ Himself.— Manuscript …
149 Evangelism, p. 204.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… strong arguments are the words of the Old and the New Testaments. He does not seek for words that would merely impress the people with his learning, but he endeavors …
150 Evangelism, p. 204.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… his arguments. He presents a plain “Thus saith the Lord.” Then if any oppose his words, he makes it plain that they must have their controversy not with him.
151 Evangelism, p. 228.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… introduce arguments upon the Sabbath question as you meet the people. If persons mention the subject, tell them that this is not your burden now. But when they …
152 Evangelism, p. 229.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… strong arguments, make it of still greater force. Dwell more on the Revelation. Read, explain, and enforce its teaching.
153 Evangelism, p. 231.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… , preached arguments.— Manuscript 24, 1890 .
154 Evangelism, p. 235.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… Bible arguments in their favor makes them all the more angry and determined to supply the place of arguments that are wanting in the Word of God by the power …
155 Evangelism, p. 246.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… , forcible arguments, and they think you understand the Scriptures. When once the confidence of the people is gained, then it is time enough to introduce publicly …
156 Evangelism, p. 299.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… is argumentative as the warp and the woof of the garment. Christ, Christ, Christ is to be in it everywhere, and my heart feels the need of Christ, as I have, seems …
157 Evangelism, p. 302.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… with arguments. Dwell not on the negative points of questions that arise, but gather to your minds affirmative truths, and fasten them there by much study …
158 Evangelism, p. 302.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… their arguments when we repeat what they say. Keep always to the affirmative. It may be that the very man who is opposing you will carry your words home, and be …
159 Evangelism, p. 334.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… the arguments for present truth are presented for the first time, it is difficult to fasten the points upon the mind. And although some may see sufficiently …
160 Evangelism, p. 341.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… by arguments, it must be by the work of the grace of Christ on your own hearts, revealed in your own characters with firmness, yet with the meekness and simplicity …