What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What five criteria must a prophet fulfill?"
Answer
The provided documents primarily cite four biblical criteria (tests) to examine a true prophet. These include consistency with earlier revelations, the fruits of his life and ministry, the fulfillment of predictions, and the attitude toward Jesus Christ. Additionally, further characteristics such as the timeliness and practical relevance of the messages are mentioned.
The four primary biblical test stones
»Whenever Ellen White called for "clear evidence" to test those in our time who claimed to have dreams and visions from the Lord, she undoubtedly had four primary objective tests of authenticity in mind, given in Scripture: (1) consistency with earlier revelations, (2) the "fruits" of the prophet's life, (3) the fulfillment of the prophet's predictions, and (4) the prophet's assessment of Jesus Christ.«
Consistency with Law and Testimony
»Test 1. "To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, there will be no dawn for them." ... All teachings or actions that deviate from the revealed standard of truth are to be recognized as coming from the kingdom of darkness... The Spirit never contradicts His earlier instruction.«
The Fulfillment of Predictions
»One of the divinely instituted tests for a true prophet of God is the precise fulfillment of his words. ... "If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, and the thing does not happen or occur, then it is a word that the Lord did not speak.«
The Test of Fruits and Consequences
»The most valid test for authentic prophets is revealed in the consequences of their teachings. Do they direct thought and behavior toward God so that the life pattern reflects the spirit and practice of Jesus? Do their theological teachings display simplicity while preserving the fullness of the written Word?«
Additional Characteristics of the Messages
»In addition to the four tests already discussed, I would like to present six types of evidence: 1. The timeliness of the messages. 2. The practical nature of the messages. 3. The absolute certainty of the messages. 4. Recognition by contemporaries.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
Founder of EGW Vision
Why I built EGW Vision
Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
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