Ellen Gould White

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Ellen Gould White über: "Does Ellen White write that people, whether they confess their sins or not, only have life because Jesus was ready to bear their guilt on the cross? That before God, no life would exist, would Jesus not have, in the plan of salvation, agreed to bear every sin stemming from Adam and Eve's fall on the cross?"

Answer

The provided documents contain statements that partially answer your question, but also include a clear limitation. Ellen White indeed writes that Jesus was ready to bear our guilt on the cross, and that the plan of salvation was laid before the creation of the world. At the same time, however, she emphasizes that the benefits of the sacrifice are granted only to those who believe in Christ and repent—not to everyone automatically, regardless of confession or belief.

The Plan of Salvation – Jesus Voluntarily Agreed

"The plan of salvation had been laid before the creation of the earth, for Christ is 'the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world' (); yet it was a struggle with the King of the universe to yield up His Son to die for the guilty race." – EP 31.4
"The plan of salvation had been laid before the creation of the earth; for Christ is 'the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world' (); yet it was a struggle, even with the King of the universe, to yield up His Son to die for the guilty race." – PP 63.2
"As soon as there was sin, there was a Saviour. Christ knew that He would have to suffer, yet He became man's substitute. As soon as Adam sinned, the Son of God presented Himself as surety for the human race." – 1BC 1084.7

Christ Took on the Guilt of All

"By pledging His own life Christ has made Himself responsible for every man and woman on the earth. He stands in the presence of God, saying, 'Father, I take upon Myself the guilt of that soul.'" – HP 42.5
"Christ was treated as we deserve, that we might be treated as He deserves. He was condemned for our sins, in which He had no share, that we might be justified by His righteousness." – HLv 15.1

Important Limitation: Not Automatic for All

"As Christ bore the sins of every transgressor, so all who will not receive Him as a personal Saviour, and will not render obedience to the commandments of God, must bear the penalty of their own transgressions." – BEcho May 30, 1898, par. 2
"Sinners can be justified by God only when He pardons their sins, remits the punishment they deserve... They are justified alone through the imputed righteousness of Christ. The Father accepts the Son, and through the atoning sacrifice of His Son accepts the sinner." – 3SM 194.1

Honest Assessment: The documents confirm that Jesus voluntarily accepted the plan of salvation and bore the guilt of all people on the cross. However, they contradict the claim that all people regardless of confession or belief automatically receive life. Ellen White's teaching consistently emphasizes that the benefits of the sacrifice become effective through repentance, faith, and receiving Christ.

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