Ellen White - Doctrine or Guidance?

[@annswallow1729]

"In the early days of the message, when our numbers were few, we studied diligently to understand the meaning of many scriptures. At times it seemed as if no explanation could be given. My mind seemed to be locked to an understanding of the Word; but when our brethren who had assembled for study, came to a point where they could go no farther, and had recourse to earnest prayer, the Spirit of God would rest upon me, and I would be taken off in vision, and be instructed in regard to the relation of scripture to scripture. These experiences were repeated over and over and over again. Thus many truths of the third angel's message were established, point by point." -- RH June 14, 1906, par. 18

[@Calin_Nd]

So, she did receive visions about doctrine before they were all established. Weird that he said that it is not true. 😕

[@samarafleming]

Thank you! I had read this too. I believe this is in Life Sketches as well.

[@edi8333]

Amen!

[@reneboren9033]

Amen 🙏🏻❤‼️‼️‼️

[@sherdal2634]

Amen and Amen

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

Mrs. White's supernatural encounters were *_never_* used to establish doctrine per se'. The divine revelations she received were to place the Holy Spirit's stamp of approval upon the intense prayer and study of the church fathers. In 1888 she refused to respond to Pastor G.I.Irwin's request on the subject of _Righteousness by Faith_ (Ltr. 41, 1888). This made him sick to his stomach. But he was made to realize that SDA doctrine was to come strictly from *sola scriptura* ; the Bible only (2 Timothy2:15). Mrs. White has often been placed on a "pedestal" by Pharaisaical Adventists. But she was a very unassuming, kind, and motherly figure, as portrayed by many who knew her. Pastor H.M.S. Richards Sr. and centenarian Alma MacGibben both assert how touching her prayers were, with people weeping. God always reveals to my mind, while l'm studying and praying, the answers to questions l may have.

[@Desire_of_Ages]

Was there any prophet in Biblical time that did not correct God's people? Hasn't all the prophets had one basic message?! (repent) 🧐

[@JayDee-x2b]

Gregorian calendar false dichotomy Saturn's day or Sunday ? No. Sabbath not found on Gregorian calendar. Days are numbered. No pagan god names...

[@jamesskinner1902]

She sounds like a false prophet. We dont need any prophets as the word is complete and all sufficient.