The Story of Redemption
Chapter 55—A Firm Platform
I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, giving no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body. God looked upon them with approbation. I was shown three steps—the first, second, and third angels’ messages. Said my accompanying angel, “Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages. The true understanding of these messages is of vital importance. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in which they are received.” SR 385.1
I was again brought down through these messages, and saw how dearly the people of God had purchased their experience. It had been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. God had led them along step by step, until He had placed them upon a solid immovable platform. I saw individuals approach the platform and examine the foundation. Some with rejoicing immediately stepped upon it. Others commenced to find fault with the foundation. They wished improvements made, and then the platform would be more perfect and the people much happier. SR 385.2
Some stepped off the platform to examine it, and declared it to be laid wrong. But I saw that nearly all stood firm upon the platform and exhorted those who had stepped off to cease their complaints; for God was the Master Builder, and they were fighting against Him. They recounted the wonderful work of God, which had led them to the firm platform, and in union raised their eyes to heaven and with a loud voice glorified God. This affected some of those who had complained and left the platform, and they with humble look again stepped upon it. SR 385.3
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Reward","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0225_eng_f_chapter_62_the_saints_reward_145_1959.mp3#duration=255&size=2135374"},{"para_id":"145.1967","title":"Chapter 63\u2014The Millennium","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0226_eng_f_chapter_63_the_millennium_145_1967.mp3#duration=284&size=2369941"},{"para_id":"145.1978","title":"Chapter 64\u2014The Second Resurrection","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0227_eng_f_chapter_64_the_second_resurrection_145_1978.mp3#duration=295&size=2457045"},{"para_id":"145.1989","title":"Chapter 65\u2014The Coronation of Christ","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0228_eng_f_chapter_65_the_coronation_of_christ_145_1989.mp3#duration=793&size=6442160"},{"para_id":"145.2016","title":"Chapter 66\u2014The Second Death","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0231_eng_f_chapter_66_the_second_death_145_2016.mp3#duration=474&size=3887026"},{"para_id":"145.2030","title":"Chapter 67\u2014The New Earth","mp3":"\/mp3\/145\/0233_eng_f_chapter_67_the_new_earth_145_2030.mp3#duration=538&size=4399173"}]