[2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is ofContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The French Reformation—Chapter 12, Part 1”
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The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 3
[“I will speak of Thy testimonies … before kings.” Psalm 119:46.] The Reformation was to be brought into greater prominence before the mighty ones of the earth. The evangelical princes had been denied a hearing by King Ferdinand; but they were to be granted an opportunity to present their cause in the presence of the emperor andContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 3”
The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 2
The papists determined to put down what they termed “daring obstinacy.” They began by endeavoring to cause divisions among the supporters of the Reformation and to intimidate all who had not openly declared in its favor. The representatives of the free cities were at last summoned before the Diet and required to declare whether theyContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 1
One of the noblest testimonies ever uttered for the Reformation was the Protest offered by the Christian princes of Germany at the Diet of Spires in 1529. The courage, faith, and firmness of those men of God gained for succeeding ages liberty of thought and of conscience. Their Protest gave to the reformed church theContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Protest of the Princes—Chapter 11, Part 1”
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”