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Volume 22, Number 3 March 2007
The Seventh-day Sabbath Christ Our Righteousness The Immutable Law of God
The Non-Immortality of the Soul The Three Angels’ Messages The Sanctuary
Understanding Aright
the “Daily”
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Editorial
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speaks volumes. And the angels, and the mercy, that meet in the
fter this I beheld, and, lo, who have ever beheld God’s face, cross; yet with the utmost stretch of
a great multitude, which (“Take heed that ye despise not one our mental powers we fail to grasp
no man could number, of these little ones; for I say unto its full significance. The length
of all nations, and kindreds, and you, That in heaven their angels do and the breadth, the depth and the
people, and tongues, stood before always behold the face of my Father height, of redeeming love are but
the throne, and before the Lamb, which is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10.) dimly comprehended. The plan of
clothed with white robes, and palms see and understand a deeper and redemption will not be fully under-
in their hands; And cried with a stronger sense of the Father’s love stood, even when the ransomed see
loud voice, saying, Salvation to our than ever before, and as a result, as they are seen and know as they
God which sitteth upon the throne, almost uncontrollably, they pour are known; but through the eternal
and unto the Lamb. And all the an- forth more earnest praise and ado- ages new truth will continually un-
gels stood round about the throne, ration than hitherto known. fold to the wondering and delighted
and about the elders and the four The thrill that they sense, the mind. Though the griefs and pains
beasts, and fell before the throne on ultimate satisfaction, the sense and temptations of earth are ended
their faces, and worshipped God, of pride in serving a God such as and the cause removed, the people
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, theirs, knows no bounds, and they of God will ever have a distinct, in-
and wisdom, and thanksgiving, exclaim the feelings of their hearts telligent knowledge of what their
and honour, and power, and might, and minds. Can you imagine what salvation has cost.” GC 651.
be unto our God for ever and ever. such songs would sound like? “The cross of Christ will be
Amen.” Revelation 7:9-12. I don’t get the impression from the science and the song of the re-
As you read this passage, please these words that this is all they feel, deemed through all eternity.” Ibid.
note that it is the angels who are or all there is. It is simply a litany That applies not to us only, but
falling before the throne, worship- of characteristics and praises that to the angels and unfallen beings,
ping and praising the Father, in we mortals could understand and as well! “God’s wonderful purpose
addition to the redeemed who are appreciate. O the sound of those of grace, the mystery of redeem-
in heaven. They are praising the words, the glory and harmony ing love, is the theme into which
Father’s name. The redeemed have and exaltation reflected in this ‘angels desire to look,’ and it will
white robes denoting pure charac- “magnificat.” be their study throughout endless
ters, and now the angels finally see These angels love our Lord, if ages. Both the redeemed and the
the “travail” of Jesus’ soul, and the it is possible, even more now than unfallen beings will find in the
satisfaction He has, and can’t help they ever did. They, like we, are cross of Christ their science and
but glorify God. continuing to learn and know more their song.” DA 19-20.
It actually seems to me that it is about their wonderful Lord all the O my Father, I add my voice
a type of vindication of sorts that time, and as they contemplate what to the crescendo of praise for all
they finally see why the Godhead has happened over the last 6,000 You have done! Praise Your holy
allowed this whole sin issue to go years, and how God has responded name!
on without taking Adam and Eve to sin and Satan, all are more than
out of the picture after they fell. perfectly satisfied with the course Joe Olson serves as
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None of all of that unnumbered He took, and its results. the executive direc-
multitude would have ever been “In this life we can only begin tor and chairman of
there. All those faces, lighted up to understand the wonderful theme the board of Hope In-
with glory, the joy unspeakable of redemption. With our finite com- ternational. He also
expressed on their countenances, prehension we may consider most travels as an interna-
the adoration they pour forth unto earnestly the shame and the glory, tional speaker.
their God and Saviour Jesus Christ, the life and the death, the justice
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Scripturally and Historically – Part 2
T h e o l o g i c a l Wa y m a r k s — H e i d i H e i k s
Documentation proves Miller’s view of the “daily” to be the
“new view,” which was linked to other errors.
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Scripturally
and
Historically
Part 2
Documentation proves Miller’s view of the “daily” to be the “new view,” which was linked to other errors.
strongly established on the Rock by crepancies to rest and then address gins and their implications, we
“it is written.” With no Biblical sup- Early Writings, pages seventy-four are to learn much. These terms
port, one does not have a Biblical and -five. Our pledge to you is this: are applied to paganism (the so-
doctrine and should not advocate it We will introduce only the facts called “old view”) and Christ’s
as such. And what other authority with the necessary documenta- mediation (the so-called “new
could be claimed? tion. Never once will we advocate a view”). Both views were held in
So how did some of the brethren theory of private interpretation, for the Millerite movement prior to
come to such a conclusion about it has been this very premise and 1844, as well as during the decade
the “daily”? In pulling the curtain assumption that has brought in the following the Disappointment, as
back to look behind the scenes of present confusion and disunity. will be illustrated.
history, we will find our answers. The following documentation has We shall begin by setting the
“Daily” to be Paganism Then, as the second or papal beast that this beast, or pagan Rome
exercised power for 1260 years (the should contaminate the Jewish and
“I read on . . . and could find no forty-two months of vs. five), so pa- Christian religion, break in pieces
other case in which it [the daily] gan Rome’s period was 666 years, and devour with his ‘great iron
the “daily.” “March 5, 1838, . . . Will Rome in AD 490, etc., which er-
you have the kindness to inform rors obviously constituted the
me, by letter, in what history you “mistake” in “some of the figures”
find the fact stated that the last of referred to.
in the Greek in a single passage of horned beast from the earth in and that it should not be altered;
2 Thess. 2:7, 8 is decidedly not the Revelation 13 was the papal image that the figures were as He wanted
designated method to be used for of paganism, the papacy. We know them.” Early Writings, 74.
definitive answers, according to the this also to be false, for Ellen White Please keep in mind that on
“The Sanctuary of the new not the Earth, nor Palestine, because
Thus far we have accurately dis- covenant is connected with New the former was cast down at the fall,
closed both sides’ positions on the Jerusalem, like the Sanctuary of more than 4000 years, and the latter
“daily” prior to 1844 in their own the first covenant was with Old at the captivity, more than 700 years
year ago, that Brother Crosier had the true David Arnold, a frequent con-
tributor to Present Truth and one
light, on the cleansing of the Sanctuary. . . .” of publishing committee of five for
Advent Review, published the fol-
lowing:
of Chittim shall have come against beast polluted the Sanctuary, (Rev. “Therefore, we are brought, by
him; therefore shall he be grieved 13:6) and cast it down from its place the force of circumstances, and the
and return, and have indignation in heaven, (Ps. 102-19; Jer. 17:12; Heb fulfillment of events, to the irresist-
(the staff to chastise) against the 8:1, 2) when they called Rome the ible conclusion that, on the tenth
holy covenant (Christianity), so holy city (Rev. 21:2) and enstalled day of the seventh month, (Jewish
shall he do; he shall even return and the Pope there with the titles, ‘Lord time), in the autumn of 1844, Christ
God the Pope,’ ‘Holy Father,’ ‘Head did close his daily, or continual
of the Church,’ etc., and there in the ministration or mediation in the
counterfeit ‘temple of God’ he pro- first apartment of the heavenly
fesses to do what Jesus actually does sanctuary, and shut the door, which
in his Sanctuary; 2 Thess. 2:1-8. The no man can open; and opened a
Sanctuary has been trodden un- door, in the second apartment, or
derfoot (Dan. 8:13), the same as the Holiest of all, which no man can
Son of God has. Heb. 10:29.” Ibid., shut, (see Rev. 3: 7- 8), and passed
p. 38, col. 2. within the second vail, bearing be-
fore the Father, on the breast-plate
of judgment, all for whom He is
1846: Joseph Bates Commends now acting as intercessor.” Present
Crosier Article As “Superior” Truth, Dec. 1849, p. 45, col. 2.
Sanctuary of strength.’ What was sion, more than one year ago, that Treading Down the Sanctuary
this that Rome and the [apostate] Brother Crosier had the true light,
apostles of Christianity should on the cleansing of the Sanctuary, “Those that teach that ‘the prom-
jointly pollute? This combination etc.; and that it was His will, that ised land’ is the Sanctuary must,
in his temple, or as Paul says—‘so Ellen White penned those words Book radio program. He continues
that he as God sitteth in the temple in Early Writings, seventy-four and to write and is currently a teacher
of God,’ etc.—instead of looking to seventy-five? Much of the cur- and speaker for Hope International
Jesus, seated at the right hand of the rent confusion about the “daily” throughout the United States.
El l e n G . Wh i te
G od c a l l s H i s p e o p l e to a s p e c i a l wo r k
f o r t h e s e l a s t d a y s.
Snare of a False Sabbath righteous, holy enactments of God mark of sanctity. God gave the
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concerning the Sabbath, the obser- Sabbath to the world to be set apart
he enemy has worked vance of which is to be a sign be- for His name’s glory. He says: “It is a
in the religious world to tween God and His people forever. sign between Me and you through-
deceive men into the be- Satan’s plan has taken with out your generations; that ye may
lief that the law of God the religious world. He has cre- know that I am the Lord that doth
can be set aside. He has had long ated an order of things entirely sanctify you. . . . Israel shall keep
years of experience in this work, his own, making void the law of the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath
for he began with our first parents, God. Through his deceptive work- throughout their generations, for a
using his powers to cause them ing he has gained in the profess- perpetual covenant.”
to distrust God. If he could inter- edly Christian world that which And who are Israel? The Holy
pose himself between their souls he thought to gain in heaven,--an Spirit by the apostle Paul de-
and God, he knew that he would abrogation of the laws of Jehovah. clares, “If ye be Christ’s, then are
succeed. The prospect of becom- Through the Roman power he has ye Abraham’s seed.” Upon all who
ing gods, knowing good and evil, worked to remove God’s memorial, through Christ become a part of
was pleasing to Adam and Eve, and and has erected a memorial of his the true Israel, the observance of
they yielded to the temptation. In own to sever God from His people. the Sabbath is enjoined.
receiving a knowledge of good and Today the Protestant world is es- Those who disregard a plain
evil, men feel that they are gaining tranged from God by its acceptance “Thus saith the Lord,” are casting
much; but they do not understand of a spurious sabbath. Not one iota off their allegiance to God, and ex-
the purposes of Satan. They do not of sacred authority can they find alting human power in His stead.
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understand that they are taken in for doing this; yet, full of zeal, they By thus placing themselves in op-
his snare when they tamper with assert that the Lord’s memorial giv- position to the God of heaven, men
the law of God. The enemy knows en at creation should be ignored, are failing to receive the mark, or
that if the church can be controlled despised, trampled upon, and the sign, by which the people of the
by political enactments, if she can first day of the week take its place. world are to know God’s true fol-
be led to unite with the world, she lowers. There is no justification for
virtually acknowledges him as her Wounding God those who, having the light, close
head. Then the authority of man- their eyes and their ears to a plain
made commandments will work to No deeper wound could be in- “Thus saith the Lord.” They have
oppose the rule of the government flicted on God than to ignore His taken up the weapons of their war-
of heaven. Under the leadership of holy day, and place in its stead a fare against God, and their guilt is
Satan men will dispense with the spurious sabbath that bears no made manifest.
Patience is Necessary
Fanaticism Part 1
M a r s h a l l G r o s b ol l
“Every phase of fanaticism and erroneous theories, claiming to be the truth,
will be brought in among the remnant people of God.”
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n every age Satan has worked rather successfully. Luther Controversy, 396, that this will also be
tried to hinder re- had to fight fanaticism on one hand, our fight in the last days. “The prince
vival and reformation and on the other he had to fight of evil contests every inch of ground
through fanaticism. apostasy and worldliness and the over which God’s people advance in
And generally, he has idea that the church was God. Ellen their journey toward the heavenly
White warns in The Great city. In all the history of the church
eventually crowd out the love of in the truth for this time.” Selected and I tell you that we are living in
the truth. Luther also suffered Messages, book 2, 14. that day and age when Ellen White
great perplexity and distress from This prophecy from the ser- says that we will see every phase
the course of fanatical persons who vant of the Lord tells us
believe anything that anyone says which Jesus was born. We do not
that belittles the church. All you know what day it was. She said
have to do is say something criti- Christmas has a pagan origin. But
cal about the church, and they will she also said, “Would we be so
say, “Tell me more. I am your dis- narrow-minded as to overlook the
ciple.” You can tell them anything birth of Christ just because the day I could use this time of the year,
you want to say after that because goes back to pagan origins?” She as Ellen White says, to uplift their
they will accept and believe it. I said, “Let’s not make it pagan, but minds and hearts and to lead them
would like to look over a few of the let’s try to convert souls. Let’s try to Christ.”
to turn people’s minds So I preached on Christmas and
month we are talking about a pa- us know where to draw the line.
gan god. How about the days of We need a divine guide, and that To be continued...
the week? Monday, Tuesday, Wed is what Jesus was when He was
nesday, Thursday--these are all here and some people asked, “Is it Condensed from one of
from the names of pagan gods, ev- wrong to pay taxes to Caesar? The Marshall Grosboll’s
ery one of them. money is going to support these camp meeting sermons
The day starts and ends, mid- terrible war causes. It is going to at Hope International’s
night to midnight. Where does that kill people, and they are using the 1991 camp meeting.
come from? When did God say money to even slaughter
Ralph Larson
ed for us to understand that His advent to the earth. In order to el- vol. 6, 111.
own sinless nature was His divine evate fallen man, Christ must reach “Like every child of Adam He
nature. There is no need for un- him where he was. He took human accepted the results of the work-
certainty here, if we will let Ellen nature, and bore the infirmities and ing of the great law of heredity.”
of such intel-
By seeking out passages in Ellen lectual powers as Karl Barth, J.
White’s writings that are suffi- A. T. Robinson, T. F. Torrance,
ciently open so that an interpre- Nels F. Ferre, C. E. B. Cranfield,
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relieves burns, digestive organs.
he past couple months I have sunburn, wounds 8) Manna – A gentle laxative, it
been talking about the heal- and insect bites. also invigorates and energizes.
ing power of clay. As you In menstrual dis- 9) Theriac Venezian – A pow-
have seen, there are countless uses orders, it provides erful anti-inflammatory and an-
for clay both internally and exter- relief. tioxidant, it helps with breathing
nally. Today I’m very excited to talk 2) Myrrh – This herb has a direct problems and excess mucous, in-
about a product that we use here anti-microbial effect that enhances digestion, diarrhea, edema, and
at the health center and recom- the immune system, which makes urinary gravel. It also can be used
mend for a variety of problems. We it great to treat common colds and topically to treat wounds.
have seen this product work won- the flu. It is a powerful astringent 10) Carline Thistle Root – This
ders, especially when it is taken that can be used for gingivitis and herb is very energizing and can be
while also taking clay internally. A mouth ulcers. Also, it is very ef- used to treat bronchitis, prostate
mixture of eleven different herbs, fective in treating problems of the problems and rheumatism. Also, it
Swedish Bitters has been shown to sinus, pharynx, larynx and respira- is a diuretic and antibiotic, and can
have amazing curative properties. tory system. Myrrh helps support be used to treat stomach problems.
Actually developed originally as a and accelerates healing of the di- 11) Angelica Root – An energiz-
digestive aid, the benefits that were gestive system, is a vermifuge, de- ing herb, it is used as an expecto-
subsequently discovered far exceed creases flatulence, increases energy, rant for coughs, colds, pleurisy and
its original purpose. and aids in menstrual disorders. bronchitis. As a diaphoretic, it treats
“God has caused to grow out When applied topically to wounds influenza and fevers. Angelica root
of the ground herbs for the use of or boils, it accelerates healing and also eases intestinal colic, flatu-
man and if we understand the na- decreases pain. lence, indigestion, rheumatic in-
ture of these roots and herbs, and 3) Saffron – A natural sedative, flammations, and cystitis.
make a right use of them, there saffron also relieves flatulence, Whew! Did you get all that?
would not be a necessity of run- stimulates the appetite, helps regu- There are so many beneficial herbs
ning for the doctor so frequently, late menstrual flow, and treats uter- in the Swedish Bitters that you can
and people would be in much bet- ine hemorrhage. now see why it helps such a wide
ter health than they are today.” 4) Senna Leaf – This herb is a variety of problems. Just like when
Pamphlet 144: The Place of Herbs in natural laxative for constipation. Hezekiah was directed to put the
Rational Therapy, 7. 5) Camphor – Camphor calms figs on his sore, this “natural rem-
The prophet of God directs us the nerves in hysteria, nervous- edy, blessed by God” is healing
to use the “herbs that grow for the ness and neuralgia, stimulates the people (Ibid., 16). Allergies, facial
benefit of man” (Ibid., 12). By using respiratory system, increases heart skin tone, old scars, digestive prob-
the Swedish Bitters herbal blend strength, and relieves rheumatism. lems, rheumatism, hearing loss,
and other herbal remedies, that is A powerful anti-in- toothaches, and sore throats—we
exactly what we are doing. We are flammatory, it also have seen Swedish Bitters work
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using these herbs that God has pro- has great value in to reduce or eliminate all of
vided for our well-being, and we colds and chills and these, and we want to share this
are reaping the benefits. alleviates irritation blessing with you.
Here are the eleven dif- of the sexual organs. I know I like hearing testimo-
ferent herbal ingredients in 6) Rhubarb Root nies from people who have actu-
Swedish Bitters and what each is – Its astringent and ally used the products, so I have
have this reaction! The problem had one night’s rest in over three *These statements have not been
with immuno-suppressive therapy, months, one night is a huge deal! evaluated by the Food and Drug Ad-
however, is that not only does the She continued to take the clay in ministration. This product is not in-
immune system stop fighting the the morning, Swedish Bitters three tended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or
toxin that is causing the problem, times a day, with a dose right before cure any disease.
Is this “Christian” Video Game End-time perspective: Are video paths are peace.’” AH 498.
Christian? games—even so-called Christian
ones--a good tool to develop Church Sign
News Item: In the Christian characters? “Satan’s in-
“Eternal Forces” video fluence is constantly exerted upon News Item: “Tithe if you love Jesus.
game, “the player’s job is men to distract the senses, control Anyone can honk!” Christianity
to battle to save the ones the mind for evil, and incite to vio- Today, January 2007.
left behind on earth from lence and crime. . . . Through his
the global forces of evil, which are specious temptations Satan leads End-time per-
controlled by the Antichrist. The men to worse and worse evils, till spective: “A
hitch, though, in this new game utter depravity and ruin are the re- tithe of all our
aimed at teens, is who constitutes sult. The only safeguard against his increase is the
those ‘forces of evil’: activists, secu- power is found in the presence of Lord’s. He has
larists, non-Christian rock musi- Jesus. . . . Satan has been revealed as reserved it to
cians, and others who resist ‘recruit- man’s enemy and destroyer; Christ, Himself, to
ment’ into the ‘forces of good’—the as man’s friend and deliverer. His be employed
believers in a particular kind of Spirit will develop in man all that for religious
Christianity. [Those who object to will ennoble the character and dig- purposes. It is
the game] say it will teach children nify the nature. . . .” DA 341. holy. Nothing
religious intolerance and an ‘us vs. “Youth cannot be made as se- less than this has He accepted in
them’ view of the world that is both date and grave as old age, the child any dispensation. A neglect or
dangerous to the country and con- as sober as the sire. While sinful postponement of this duty, will
trary to basic Christian teachings. amusements are condemned, as provoke the divine displeasure.
The game’s producers disagree.” they should be, let parents, teach- If all professed Christians would
Says Eric Elnes, copresident of ers, and guardians of youth provide faithfully bring their tithes to God,
. . . a progressive Christian group, in their stead innocent pleasures His treasury would be full.” RH,
“. . . Nobody is allowed to remain which will not taint or corrupt the May 16, 1882.
neutral. You lose spirit points if you morals. . . . With a firm, kind, con-
kill somebody, but you can hit the siderate hand hold the lines of gov-
prayer button to restore the points.” ernment, guiding and controlling
Frederick Clarkson, of Talk2Action, their minds and purposes, yet so
said, “The premillennial theology gently, so wisely, so lovingly, that
says there will be religious war- they will still know that you have
fare in our lifetime, and people will their best good in view. . . .
be targeting fellow Americans.” “While we restrain our children
Clark’s concern is that the game from worldly pleasures that have a
could mold expectations for the fu- tendency to corrupt and mislead,
ture. we ought to provide them innocent
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the viruses than those who ex- best single predictor of whether a the large affections of her husband,
press negative emotions like an- couple is going to divorce is con- that his arm will sustain her, that
ger, sadness or stress.” U.S. News tempt,’ says relationships expert his voice will be heard in encour-
and World Report, December 25, John M. Gottman. . . . Contempt agement, her work will lose half its
2006 / January 1, 2007, 48. goes beyond criticism or name- dread.” RH July 9, 1901.
Taken from Ellen White: Woman of Vision, by 5. How much older was James White than c. made people previously antagonistic to
Arthur L. White his wife? the idea of church organization grateful
for it.
a. 5 years d. All of the above.
1. In what year did fire destroy (in February)
b. 7 years
not only the Battle Creek Sanitarium, which
was the largest and best-known Seventh-
c. 9 years 9. As the calls for military draft continued,
day Adventist institution in the world at d. 10 years it seemed that the fledgling church would
that time, but also (in December) the build- lose needed means to survive, or needed la-
ing in which the Review and Herald Pub- 6. Ellen White saw that, in the Civil War, borers in the work, or more potential believ-
lishing Association did its work? God punished the North for tolerating ers who were falling in battle. The survival
the sin of slavery for so long, and the of the church seemed at stake. In this emer-
a. 1902 gency,
b. 1908 South for its inhuman trade in souls.
c. 1910 She saw that Satan guided the Southern a. Church members were asked to sacri-
d. 1912 army fice even more for means to sustain the
church publishing efforts.
a. through mental suggestions to its gen- b. Church members were asked to write
2. Although they had traveled together ex- erals. President Lincoln, pleading with him to
tensively in the Lord’s work, apparently b. through manipulating the weather. stop the war at all costs.
neither Ellen Harmon nor James White had
c. through evil spirits assuming the form c. Church members were requested set
given much consideration to marriage to aside their labors and to fast and pray
one another. Why?
of dead generals from previous wars.
d. through interference in lines of com- together for four successive days for the
a. James White was interested in another. war to end.
munication.
b. Ellen Harmon was too young to consider d. All of the above.
the thought.
c. Most early Adventists initially believed 7. On May 20, 1863, the General Confer- 10. Less than two months after this appeal to
that because Christ would come soon, ence of Seventh-day Adventists was the brethren for prayer and fasting, the war
marriage would be a denial of that faith, established. Not long after, our denomi- ended unexpectedly with the surrender of
as those who unite in marriage make national organization proved essential General Robert E. Lee on April 9, 1865, at
long-term commitments. when, on July 4, 1864, what occurred? Appomattox. This speedy conclusion of the
d. Disapproval of an unmarried couple war was generally recognized in churches,
spending so much time alone together a. The Civil War military draft discon- families, financial institutions, and govern-
had greatly diminished. tinued exemption for conscientious ment halls to be God’s visible, direct answer
objectors unless they belonged to a to prayer. As a result,
3. James White finally married Ellen Harmon group officially recognized as being a. a wide door was opened for the spread-
because non-combatants. ing of the three angels’ messages be-
a. neither her aging mother nor her ill broth- b. Taxing became a financial drain be- cause people were more interested in
er were adequate traveling companions, cause the church body was not yet of- religious matters.
as she would frequently faint on steam- ficially recognized. b. Congress directed that all new coins
boats or trains, due to her frailty. c. Legal matters involving individual minted would bear the inscription “In
b. the work had spread to a larger field, thus members financially impacted the God we Trust.”
indicating the message would require c. members at the May General Conference
conferences.
time to spread. reconsecrated the church to the great
d. A unique opportunity to purchase a
c. James believed that her message was so work ahead of it.
house of worship was given to Elder d. All of the above.
critical that she needed a legal protector,
White.
and that, united in marriage and labor for
God, they could accomplish more.
International.
8. In 1864, the government’s exemption of
any answer, please contact Hope
d. All of the above. Source: For specific references to
Seventh-day Adventists from bearing
4. James White married his “crown of rejoic- arms in war
6-c; 7-a; 8-d; 9-c; 10-d
Answers: 1-a; 2-c; 3-d; 4-b; 5-b;
ing” in what year? a. was not well-accepted by local com-
a. 1845 munity members.
b. 1846 b. paved the way for non-combatant
c. 1847 status of SDAs in future military con-
d. 1848 flicts.
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