What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What to study with those who don't take the Bible seriously?"
Answer
When studying with those who do not yet value the Bible, the primary focus should be the "science of salvation" by lifting up Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. It is essential to present the Word of God plainly as it reads, allowing the Scripture to explain itself rather than relying on external proofs like visions which may prejudice unbelievers. Teachers should create an environment that reveals the spirit of the Master, ensuring that the central themes of eternal truth are never silenced or compromised for the sake of the audience.
Lifting Up Christ as the Central Theme
»Lift up Jesus, you that teach the people, lift Him up in sermon, in song, in prayer. Let all your powers be directed to pointing souls, confused, bewildered, lost, to “the Lamb of God.” ... Let the science of salvation be the burden of every sermon, the theme of every song. ... Hold forth the word of life, presenting Jesus as the hope of the penitent and the stronghold of every believer.«
Using the Bible as Its Own Proof
»Some have taken an injudicious course; when they have talked their faith to unbelievers, and the proof has been asked for, they have read a vision, instead of going to the Bible for proof. I saw that this course was inconsistent, and prejudiced unbelievers against the truth. The visions can have no weight with those who have never seen them and know nothing of their spirit. They should not be referred to in such cases.«
Maintaining Principles with Unbelievers
»In the studies given, there should be no concealment of one principle of Bible truth. If admitting to your classes those not of our faith will lead to silence on the great themes that concern our present and eternal good,—themes that should ever be kept before the mind,—let them not be admitted. In no case is principle to be sacrificed or the peculiar characteristics of our faith hidden in order to add outside students to our classes.«
Presenting the Plain Word of God
»A great work can be done by presenting to the people the Bible just as it reads. Carry the word of God to every man's door, urge its plain statements upon every man's conscience, repeat to all the Saviour's command: “Search the Scriptures.” Admonish them to take the Bible as it is, to implore divine enlightenment.«
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