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Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7218
03/03/06 04:31 PM
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I did miss one question that comes out of the above posts,

9) Are EGW writings to be used as a theological "club" within the church?

It was put forth some years ago, and I won't give credit where credit is undue, that Ellen White's writings were NOT to be used doctrinally (a theological policewoman). Is this statement true?

"God has, in that Word (the Bible), promised to give visions in the last days, NOT FOR A NEW RULE OF FAITH, but for the comfort of His people, AND TO CORRECT THOSE WHO ERR FROM BIBLE TRUTH." (Early Writings, page 78)

"The Lord has given me much light that I want the people to have; for there is instruction that the Lord has given me for His people. It is light that they should have, line upon line and precept upon precept, here a little and there a little. This is now to come before the people, because IT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO CORRECT SPECIOUS ERRORS, AND TO SPECIFY WHAT IS TRUTH." (Selected Messages, Vol. 3, page 32)

"Serious errors in doctrine and practice were cherished...God revealed these errors to me in vision and sent me to His erring children to declare them." (Testimonies, Vol. 5, pages 655-656)
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"(A)ll who believe that the Lord has spoken through Sister White, and has given her a message, will be safe from the many delusions that will come in these last days." (Selected Messages, Vol. 3, page 83)

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7219
03/03/06 05:02 PM
03/03/06 05:02 PM
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Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7220
03/03/06 05:17 PM
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That is an unBiblical proposition.

"Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and NOT by faith ALONE." (James 2:24)

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7221
03/03/06 06:16 PM
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I don't think it is.

quote:
There is not a point that needs to be dwelt upon more earnestly, repeated more frequently, or established more firmly in the minds of all than the impossibility of fallen man meriting anything by his own best good works. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone.. (FW 18)
I think Ellen White is correct.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7222
03/03/06 06:22 PM
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Heading this off before it becomes misconstrued, there is NO PLACE in the Bible where it says we are saved by faith alone or faith only. That is a myth. However, it is also true that we are NOT saved by faith AND works (that is, a little faith and a little works). The Bible is consistently clear that we are saved by a faith THAT works.

Martin Luther is said to have formulated the doctrine that we are saved by faith alone, this was said as a contradiction to the Catholic stance of salvation by faith AND works. Their works, however, consisted of viewing relics, partaking of the sacraments, etc. Martin Luthers point was that these externals are not necessary for salvation. James statement does not contradict this. His premise is that I will show you my faith BY my works (faith THAT works).

Neither do I believe that Martin Luther meant for his statement that "sola fe" (faith alone) was to be taken as most Christians do today, as his writings are clear that he saw an obedience that was necessary towards salvation.

This idea, however, has evolved into a unBiblical stance toward salvation. Faith and belief are the same word in the Greek, yet we are told the devils "believe" (that is, they have faith) in God. Are they saved? No, because their "faith" in Him does not lead them toward obedience but toward disobedience.

"Let us not forget that in his conversion and sanctification man must cooperate with God. 'Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,' the Word declares. 'For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.' (Phil. 2:12, 13). Man cannot transform himself by the exercise of his will. He possesses no power by which this change may be affected. The renewing energy must come from God. The change can be made only by the Holy Spirit. He who would be saved, high or low, rich or poor, must submit to the working of this power." {Heavenly Places, page 20.4} (This is only what I have near me, if you want I can quote quite literally hundreds of such statements).

We are NOT saved by Faith alone, grace alone, nor works alone but by a comingling of the three. By faith we experience the grace (power of God - 2 Corinthians 12:9) of God, which works out righteousness in our lives. Without this holiness, no man will see God (Hebrews 12:14). We are saved by both the imputed AND imparted righteousness (justification AND sanctification) of God.

The fact that this topic has digressed into this is because those who have trouble with Ellen White, in reality, have a problem with God's word in general. While there may be things that they can agree on, there are others they fight against. I'm sure we will now pit Paul's word against James. So I end with this: that the same Paul who wrote, "knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ" (Galatians 2:16) in the SAME letter wrote, "For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which WORKETH by love." (ibid, 5:6)

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7223
03/03/06 06:25 PM
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Tom,

Look at your own quote! The focus of the quote is on Christ ALONE, not faith alone!

It says we are saved by faith in Christ alone, not we saved by faith alone in Christ.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7224
03/03/06 06:32 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bill Wennell:
Darius, I see you are nothing but New Theology according to your posts here and elsewhere. PhD means you have wordly wisdom, but I see you have no Spiritual wisdom.

Is that why you choose to get nasty when you can't answer the challenge? How sweet and Christlike of you.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7225
03/03/06 06:35 PM
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"The opposite and NO LESS DANGEROUS ERROR is that belief in Christ releases men fromm keeping the law of God; that since by faith alone we become partakers of the grace of Christ, our works have nothing to do with our redemption." (Steps to Christ, page 60)

Notice she says this view of believeing in faith alone (without the fruit of works) is a dangerous error.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7226
03/03/06 06:38 PM
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Darius,

There has been no challenge, I asked for a contradiction, you provided none. However, what I said still stands - you are full of yourself but not Bible, as anyone who reads your posts can see. This is my last message to you personally as you have nothing to say that I care to hear.

Re: Are the writtings of EGWhite equal to the BIBLE ? #7227
03/03/06 06:55 PM
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My point of view at present is something like this. I have no problem with Ellen as an inspired author. If I dont remember very wrong, she wrote somewhere that it was the "conflict of ages" series and the testimonies series that ought to be read.
At the same time, I am very cautious towards anyone who has strong opinions about her writings, no matter wether they are against or for. If for no other reason than that making her a major leaves other points to minors that ought to be majors.

As for the salvation subtopic, I recently read in a commentary on Romans 2:5-11
quote:

"Some Christians, however, are immediately up in arms. Has the apostle taken leave of his senses? Does he begin by declaring that salvation is by faith alone (e.g. 1:16f.), and then destroy his own gospel by saying that it is by good works after all? No, Paul is not contradicting himself. What he is affirming is that, although justification is indeed by faith, judgement will be according to works. The reason for this is not hard to find. It is that the day of judgement will be a public occasion. Its purpose will be less to determine God's judgement than to announce it and to vindicate it. The divine judgement, which is a process of sifting and separating, is going on secretly all the time, as people range themselves for or against Christ, but on the last day its results will be made public. The day of God's wrath will also be the time when his righteous judgment will be revealed (5b)."

Italics in original. Bold mine.

/Thomas

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