What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Die Liebe und Annahme Christi; Bekehrung bedeutet nicht Auslöschung der Persönlichkeit; menschliche Natur, Charakterveränderung, Verdammnis und Heilsgewissheit"
Answer
The quotes demonstrate that true conversion is a profound transformation of character, wrought by the love of Christ, without extinguishing individual personality. This transformation occurs through humanity’s cooperation with divine power and leads to a new way of life and assurance of salvation, while the peril of damnation is overcome through Christ’s sacrifice.
Conversion as Transformation, Not Annihilation of Personality
»True conversion changes innate and acquired inclinations toward evil. God’s religion is a firm fabric, woven from countless threads, skillfully and artistically interlaced. Only the wisdom that comes from God can fully complete this fabric. ... The question we must ask ourselves is: Do we possess the attributes of Christ? All circumstances, all desires and passions, are servants of the God-fearing man, not rulers over him. The Christian is not enslaved by any innate or acquired habit or inclination.«
»The Lord does not desire any of His children to become mere shadows of others; rather, He wishes that each may be their own simple self—refined, sanctified, ennobled by imitating the life and character of the great exemplar. ... God allows each person to exercise their individuality. He does not wish that anyone should merge their spirit into the spirit of another mortal. ... Each must stand before God with an individual faith, an individual experience, knowing for themselves that Christ is formed within them—the hope of glory.«
»When you come to accept Christ as your personal Savior, a distinct change will manifest within you; you will be converted, and the Lord Jesus will stand within you through His Holy Spirit. There will be no more restless unease and dissatisfaction that you once possessed. If you decide that you cannot be a Christian and yet continue to do as you please, if you realize that you must submit your will to God’s will, then you may respond to Christ’s invitation.«
The Love of Christ as a Healing and Transforming Power
»The love that flows from Christ throughout the entire being is a life-giving force. It touches every vital part—the brain, the heart, the nerves—with healing. Through it, the highest energies of the soul are awakened to activity. It frees the soul from guilt and sorrow, from fears and anxieties that shatter life’s forces. With it come peace and serenity. It plants within the soul a joy that nothing earthly can destroy—joy in the Holy Spirit—a redeeming, life-giving joy.«
»To be saved, one must know through experience the meaning of true conversion. ... Conversion is a change of heart, a turning from injustice to righteousness. Built upon the merits of Christ, through genuine faith in Him, the repentant sinner receives forgiveness for their sins. ... This is true conversion. ... Let us not forget that in conversion and sanctification, humanity must cooperate with God. ... The human being cannot transform themselves through the exercise of their will. They possess no power by which this change can be accomplished. The renewing energy must come from God. The transformation can only occur through the Holy Spirit.«
Original Sources (English)
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