[1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.—KJV] Many were persecuted by their unbelieving brethren. In order to retain their position in the church, some consented to be silent in regard to their hope; butContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 6”
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The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 5
[“Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come.” —Revelation 14:7, KJV] To William Miller and his colaborers it was given to preach the warning in America. This country became the center of the great advent movement. It was here that the prophecy of the first angel’s message had itsContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 5”
The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 4
[Child-Preachers: Out of the Mouths of Babes!] In Scandinavia also the advent message was proclaimed, and a widespread interest was kindled. Many were roused from their careless security to confess and forsake their sins, and seek pardon in the name of Christ. But the clergy of the state church opposed the movement, and through theirContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 4”
The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 3
[James 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.—KJV] In GermanyContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 3”
The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 2
[Matthew 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.—KJV] Wolff believed the coming of the Lord to be at hand, his interpretation of the prophetic periods placing the great consummation within a very few years of the time pointed out by Miller. ToContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 1
[John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shallContinue reading “The Great Controversy: A Great Religious Awakening—Chapter 20, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: Light Through Darkness—Chapter 19, Part 3
Saith the Lord: “My people shall never be ashamed.” Joel 2:26. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5. When on His resurrection day these disciples met the Saviour, and their hearts burned within them as they listened to His words; when they looked upon the head and hands and feetContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Light Through Darkness—Chapter 19, Part 3”