[“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.” Joel 2:31. —KJV] Twenty-five years later appeared the next sign mentioned in the prophecy—the darkening of the sun and moon. What rendered this more striking was the fact that the time of its fulfillment hadContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Heralds of the Morning—Chapter 17, Part 3”
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The Great Controversy: Heralds of the Morning—Chapter 17, Part 2
[A Sign of the Times: The Great Lisbon Earthquake] The coming of the Lord has been in all ages the hope of His true followers. The Saviour’s parting promise upon Olivet, that He would come again, lighted up the future for His disciples, filling their hearts with joy and hope that sorrow could not quenchContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Heralds of the Morning—Chapter 17, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6
When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: “I despise and attack it, as impious, false…. It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein…. I rejoice in having to bear such ills for the best of causes. Already I feel greater liberty in my heart; for at last I know that the pope is antichrist, and thatContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6”
The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 2
[Psalms 23:1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk throughContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 1
[1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of GodContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 4
The advancing centuries witnessed a constant increase of error in the doctrines put forth from Rome. Even before the establishment of the papacy the teachings of heathen philosophers had received attention and exerted an influence in the church. Many who professed conversion still clung to the tenets of their pagan philosophy, and not only continuedContinue reading “The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 4”
The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 3
[2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. KJV.]Continue reading “The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 3”