The 1888 Message Re-examined Part VII
Conclusion
It has been a century since these inspired observations were written. Recall the opening statement in this little collection, “The loud cry will soon be heard and the earth will be lightened with the glory of God. {20MR 357.1} June 27, 1884.
Has there been a delay, and if so, why?
The answer to both questions is […]
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part VI
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part VI
What Was the Message?
(Ellen White made many statements regarding the
message sent through A. T. Jones and E. J. Waggoner.
The following excerpts are samples, mostly from EGW
1888 Materials, given in chronological order. The
repetitious variations serve to reinforce the divine
character and importance of this “most precious” message.)
It was a message of:
[…]
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part V
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part V
1895 May 1 (to H. Lindsay)
My brother, why do you cherish such bitterness
against Elder A.T. Jones and Elder Waggoner? It is for
the same reason Cain hated Abel. Cain refused to heed
the instruction of God, and because Abel sought God,
and followed His will, Cain killed him. God has given
Brother Jones […]
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part IV
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part IV
1892 September (Advent Review and Sabbath
Herald article, “Address to the Church”)
There is less excuse in our day for stubbornness
and unbelief than there was for the Jews in the days of
Christ. They did not have before them the example of a
nation that had suffered retribution for their unbelief and
disobedience. But […]
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part III
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part III
1890 December 23 (Advent Review and Sabbath
Herald article, “Be Zealous and Repent ”)
The Lord has sent a message to arouse his people to
repent, and do their first works; but how has his
message been received? While some have heeded it,
others have cast contempt and reproach on the message
and the messenger. […]
The Message of 1888 Re-examined- Part II
The Message of 1888 Re-examined- Part II
1889 April 7 (to W. C. White)
I think that Elder A. T. Jones should attend our large
camp meetings, and give to our people and to outsiders
as well the precious subject of faith and the
righteousness of Christ. There is a flood of light in this
subject. (EGW 1888 Materials, p. 291)
1889 […]