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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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Actually, I was referring to the first couple of chapters.
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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M: I wouldn't be surprised to discover after we arrive in heaven with Jesus that the 24 elders consist of Enoch, Moses, Elijah, and 21 others who were raised with Jesus. K: Who do you see as the Sons of God in Job? M: I agree with Ellen concerning who the "sons of God" in Job are. She wrote: Before the creation of man, angels were in existence; for when the foundations of the earth were laid, "the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy." Job 38:7. After the fall of man, angels were sent to guard the tree of life, and this before a human being had died. Angels are in nature superior to men, for the psalmist says that man was made "a little lower than the angels." Psalm 8:5. {GC 511.2}
The Sabbath was hallowed at the creation. As ordained for man, it had its origin when "the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy." Job 38:7. Peace brooded over the world; for earth was in harmony with heaven. "God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good;" and He rested in the joy of His completed work. Genesis 1:31. {DA 281.1} M: The "sons of God" in Job = holy angels. Do you agree? K: Actually, I was referring to the first couple of chapters. "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them." [Job 1:6} I suspect the "sons of God" named here are the same as the ones named in chapter 38. What do you think? Do you think there is a connection to the 24 elders named in the Revelation?
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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The "sons of God" in Job = holy angels. Do you agree? Quite succinctly summarized here, the expression “son(s)(/daughter(s)) of God in the Bible involves more than angels, but any created being that comes to life their lives according to the will of God “their Father”. Many Biblical examples show this (e.g., Matt 5:9; Luke 20:36; Rom 8:14,19; Gal 3:26) It thus also could, and does, include, thus righteous, men and women on earth. So it is not limited to angels, but to any created being. Good point. I agree. However, do you agree that the three places in Job where the title "sons of God" appears refers exclusively to holy angels?
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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You wrote, "such actual 'contradictions' are rare". Please cite examples of her actually contradicting the Bible. I just noticed this question of yours Mountain Man. -These contradictions are indeed rare and my example of the chronological location of Ascension vision is one of them. -I can also cite the ones mentioned by Alden Thompson in the book Inspiration p. 290-295, which she however, later corrected herself. -Her implied understanding that, e.g., oysters were not unclean food until post 1896 is another applicable example. -Most of what could be cited as contradictions, are actually merely incomplete understandings. Yes, she grew in her understanding of truth and changed her mind when she discovered she was in error. However, the question is - Did she ever write "I saw", or "I was shown", or "Said the angel", etc, followed by insights and information that was incorrect or contradicted the Bible? In other words, while under inspiration did she ever convey an untruth? PS - I hate to say it, but I'm not convinced she botched her description of events related to Jesus' Ascension on Sunday and again 40 days later.
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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Good point. I agree. However, do you agree that the three places in Job where the title "sons of God" appears refers exclusively to holy angels? Actually no, since the term is inclusive of any created being faithful to God. I therefore see it as a reference to representative created humans (i.e., in the same form as us. Vs angels) from other unfallen worlds. I also do not see why “angels” already living with God in would need to ‘come and “present” themselves before God.’ That rather seems applicable to beings/humans living outside of God’s Heavenly Realm, per se.
“Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.” Matt 25:45 NJK Project
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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Yes, she grew in her understanding of truth and changed her mind when she discovered she was in error. However, the question is - Did she ever write "I saw", or "I was shown", or "Said the angel", etc, followed by insights and information that was incorrect or contradicted the Bible? In other words, while under inspiration did she ever convey an untruth? I would surfacely (i.e., without having analysed each of these revelations) agree that this was indeed the case with such “directly revealed” statements, however, as seen with a woman she “saw” would be part of the 144,000 (which did not transpire as such), even those revelation were also conditional, as is Bible prophecy. I saw that she [Mrs. Hastings] was sealed and would come up at the voice of God and stand upon the earth, and would be with the 144,000. I saw we need not mourn for her; she would rest in the time of trouble.--2SM 263 (1850). {LDE 222.4} [“Time of Trouble” occurs after the sealing and work of the 144,000] So the issue of “God and the Future” (i.e., as I Biblically understand it: “the future is not known, thus not set in stone) also applied here. PS - I hate to say it, but I'm not convinced she botched her description of events related to Jesus' Ascension on Sunday and again 40 days later. How about, so that your stance can be objectively/transparently verified, giving the substantive proof of your belief here in the light of my previously listed (substantive) objections i.e., approval of sacrifice, wavesheaf timely typology, resurrected saints on earth for 40 days??, and the others.
“Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.” Matt 25:45 NJK Project
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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Whenever she prefaced something with "I was shown", or "I saw", or something to this effect, we can be absolutely certain it represents the word of God. Otherwise, she did not possess the gift of the spirit of prophecy. Please post a quote where she said "I was shown" or "I saw", etc, as it relates to this idea you have here.
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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...however, as seen with a woman she “saw” would be part of the 144,000 (which did not transpire as such), even those revelation were also conditional, as is Bible prophecy. I saw that she [Mrs. Hastings] was sealed and would come up at the voice of God and stand upon the earth, and would be with the 144,000. I saw we need not mourn for her; she would rest in the time of trouble.--2SM 263 (1850). {LDE 222.4} [“Time of Trouble” occurs after the sealing and work of the 144,000] Evidently I read this SOP statement incorrectly. Mrs Hasting’s was shown to be standing with the 144,000 apparently at the final resurrection and not prior to that to participate in the work that these will do.
“Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.” Matt 25:45 NJK Project
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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03/18/11 03:37 PM
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"Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them." [Job 1:6} I suspect the "sons of God" named here are the same as the ones named in chapter 38. What do you think? Do you think there is a connection to the 24 elders named in the Revelation?
Although I see no requirement that they be the same, I also see no requirement that in Job 38 it means angels. Specifically, it says "and" the sons of God which could be a redundant thought or it could be separate ones. As NJK stated, they are coming to present themselves. The question must be asked why, and why only 24 of many angels, what was this meeting for, why did satan think that was an appropriate time to come. It would be my thought that they are somehow held accountable for those under them. Which could be angels if they have such a hierarchy but could also be those who are leaders over the worlds. One way you could read it is that God sees satan and says, who invited you here. He responds that he was the leader of the earth and therefore has a right to their meeting. Which God then asks about Job who does not follow satan's leading. Which satan then admits he does not have full control over the earth, but that God is unduly protecting Job. The 24 elders of revelation appear to have some honor or responsibility different from others. No reason to not consider they could be connected with those of Job.
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Re: Are Ellen White's writings the final authority on prophetic, doctrinal, or historical interpretation
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Please post a quote where she said "I was shown" or "I saw", etc, as it relates to the Shut Door.
Please post a quote where she said "I was shown" or "I saw", etc, as it relates to who wrote the book of Hebrews. Sorry, MM, I did not realize that you were unfamiliar with EGW. From other posts by you I assumed that you were well read in this area. My bad. These controversies (and others) regarding EGW are well known to any Adventist that does any amount of studying and/or thinking. I would prefer if you did not use amaturish delaying/redirecting tactics, but rather address the issue with your own ideas and opinions.
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