What does EGW write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What does the Bible say about the doctrine of the Trinity? Why is this doctrine needed if it is not in the Bible at all? Jesus did not say "Who does not believe in the Trinity will not be saved." He said "Whoever believes in me and that God sent me — will be saved." Why do we need Catholic teachings? Isn't that also the mark of the beast if it is not true? Just like the Sunday law? From the doctrine of the Trinity to the Sunday law is not far... What else do Adventists do to avoid persecution?"
Answer
The Adventist pioneers initially had differing views on the deity and emphasized biblical evidence over fixed creeds, with a clearer understanding developing over time. The mark of the beast is not received merely by observing Sunday, but only when this is done knowingly and under state coercion in rejection of God's Sabbath command. To wisely address persecution, leading figures advised using Sunday for missionary work instead of provoking unnecessary conflicts with the law through ordinary work, without abandoning the sanctity of the Sabbath.
\n\nDevelopment of the Understanding of the Deity
\n\n\nThese leaders defined Christ's deity with terms that we now believe fall short of the biblical evidence. In the following years, a clearer understanding of the deity prevailed.
The Mark of the Beast and the Intent
\n\n\nReceiving the mark of the beast is a specific act that the two-horned beast will cause... A person must accept the change [of the law] while knowing that it is the work of the beast, and accept it under the authority of that power, as opposed to God's demand.
Wisdom in Dealing with Sunday Laws
\n\n\nThe light given to me by the Lord... was that if the people are moved by a power from below to enforce Sunday sanctification, Seventh-day Adventists should demonstrate their wisdom by refraining from their regular work on that day and dedicating it to missionary effort. Give them no cause to call you lawbreakers.
Distinction between Sabbath and Sunday
\n\n\nThe Adventist who faithfully keeps the Sabbath is certainly not a holder of the first day of the week, merely because he uses Sunday for \"missionary work\"... We must not transfer our affection from God's holy day to the papal day.
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