What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "A positive, encouraging Ellen White message to accompany an image and text about a national religious mobilization, government recognition, media networks, church–state relations, Revelation 13 and 17, and chapters 35–36 of *The Great Controversy*, with exact sources and a hopeful, Christ-centered tone."
Answer
As a non-verbatim, source-supported guiding principle for the accompanying text: prophetic vigilance need not lead to fear; Jesus remains the center of our hope, accompanies His followers, and calls them to bear faithful witness. Ellen White also warns against ecclesiastical influence over the state and encroachments on freedom of conscience, while pointing to God’s presence and the possibility that His people may let their light shine. The quotations refer to publishing houses, but not to modern media networks; the documents provided contain no direct statement about Revelation 17 or chapters 35–36 of *The Great Controversy*.
Churches and state power in Revelation 13
»When the leading churches of the United States unite on the points of doctrine they hold in common and influence the state to enforce their decrees and support their institutions, Protestant America will have formed an image of the Roman hierarchy; civil penalties against dissenters will inevitably follow. The “image of the beast” represents that form of apostate Protestantism that will arise when Protestant churches seek the aid of the state to enforce their doctrines.«
Freedom of conscience and the church–state union
»America’s precious freedom of faith and religious practice is in danger of being destroyed by those who would compel the conscience of the minority to conform to the wishes of the majority. In the present efforts in the United States to secure state support for the institutions and practices of the church, Protestants are following in the footsteps of the papists.«
God’s power in difficult times
»It may seem that Satan is triumphing and that truth is being overwhelmed by falsehood and error. But God would have us remember how He has dealt with His people in the past. Whenever no possible deliverance from Satan’s schemes could be seen, He chose the most difficult circumstances in which to reveal His power. Humanity’s extremity is God’s opportunity. God’s people may yet be granted a respite, so that they may awaken and let their light shine.«
Proclaiming the message and publishing houses
»The influence of these messages deepened and spread, stirring thousands of hearts to action and leading to the establishment of educational institutions, publishing houses, and health institutions. All these are instruments of God, cooperating in the great work of warning the inhabitants of the world that Christ is coming a second time with power and great glory.«
Proclaiming Revelation and keeping Jesus at the center
»The third angel’s message must be proclaimed as the only hope of salvation for a perishing world. […] Present the truth as it is in Jesus. Let Daniel speak, let Revelation speak, and tell what is truth. But whatever aspect of the subject is presented, exalt Jesus as the center of all hope.«
Christ remains a compassionate helper
»Although Jesus has now ascended to the presence of God and shares the throne of the universe, He has lost none of His compassionate nature. Today the same tender, compassionate heart is open to all human suffering. […] Through all our trials we have a Helper who never fails. […] Do not think that you are forsaken and alone.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
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