Ellen G. White Writings

1 Darkness Before Dawn, p. 1 (Ellen Gould White)

Chapter 1—Why Was Sin Permitted? The Great Controversy, 493-503 .

2 The Great Controversy, p. 493.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Before the entrance of evil there was peace and joy throughout the universe. All was in perfect harmony with the Creator's will. Love for God was supreme, love …

3 The Great Controversy, p. 493.2 (Ellen Gould White)

The law of love being the foundation of the government of God, the happiness of all created beings depended upon their perfect accord with its great principles …

4 The Great Controversy, p. 493.3 (Ellen Gould White)

But there was one that chose to pervert this freedom. Sin originated with him who, next to Christ, had been most honored of God and who stood highest in power …

5 Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2, p. 422.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… Controversy, 493 (1888) .

6 The Truth About Angels, p. 24.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Christ the Word, the Only Begotten of God, was one with the eternal Father—one in nature, in character, and in purpose—the only being in all the universe that could enter into all the counsels and purposes of God.— The Great Controversy, 493 .

7 Homeward Bound, p. 335.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… Controversy, 493-495 .

8 What Ellen White has Meant to Me, p. 138.2 (Herbert E. Douglass)

… Controversy, 493. This reasonable God “never asks us to believe, without giving sufficient evidence upon which to base our faith. His existence, His character …

9 The Great Controversy -- Study Guide, p. 48.7 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… :3 [ 493:3 ]

10 The Great Controversy -- Study Guide, p. 56.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

2. Upon what were the continued peace and joy and happiness of the universe dependent? What principle must govern the allegiance of the created beings? 493:1, 2 [ 560:2, 3 ]

11 The Great Controversy -- Study Guide, p. 56.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

3. Describe the original position of the one with whom sin originated. What was the beginning of his defection? To what lengths did he finally go? What efforts were put forth to restore him, and with what results? 493:3-494:2 [ 561:1-3 ]