The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 3

[Isaiah 48:17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.Isaiah 48:18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness asContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 3”

The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 2

[John 16:1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.John 16:3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father,Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 2”

The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 1

Luther’s mysterious disappearance excited consternation throughout all Germany. Inquiries concerning him were heard everywhere. The wildest rumors were circulated, and many believed that he had been murdered. There was great lamentation, not only by his avowed friends, but by thousands who had not openly taken their stand with the Reformation. Many bound themselves by aContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 1”

The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 2

[1 Timothy 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.1 Timothy 6:8 And havingContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 2”

The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 5

[Psalms 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.Psalms 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: hisContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 5”

The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 4

[Psalms 40:9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.Psalms 40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.—KJV] Luther had spokenContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 4”

The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 3

[Psalms 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.Psalms 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.—KJV] In the presence of that powerful and titled assembly the lowly born Reformer seemed awed and embarrassed. Several of the princes, observing his emotion,Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 3”