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Ellen Gould White über: "Where does Ellen White write that we will take our character with us into heaven? Please provide all citations."
Answer
Ellen White repeatedly emphasizes that character is the only treasure we can take from this world into the next. It is formed in this life by the grace of Christ and determines our future destiny.
When Christ returns, our bodies will be transformed, but our character will not be suddenly sanctified; this transformation must have occurred beforehand. A character formed after the divine image is the prerequisite for being able to enjoy the fellowship of angels and the atmosphere of heaven.
Character as the Only Treasure for Eternity
»A character formed after the divine likeness is the only treasure we can take from this world into the next. Those who stand under Christ’s instruction in this world will take every divine acquisition into the heavenly dwellings.«
Taking the Character at the Second Coming
»When we leave this earth, we will take our character with us, and this simply means that we will take some of the elements of heaven with us that have been granted to us through the righteousness of Christ. ... When Christ comes, our fallen bodies will be transformed and made like His glorious body; but the sinful character will not be sanctified then. The transformation of character must take place before His coming.«
Character Development as Preparation for the Heavenly Inheritance
»The character formed in this life will determine the future destiny. A character formed after the divine likeness is the only treasure we can take from this world into the next.«
The Recording and Taking of the Character
»God in heaven receives the character of each human soul from us. This character goes to heaven, and it is produced there; it is recorded in the book there which character traits we manifest. If we manifest the attributes of Satan, it is this character that cannot find a place in the heavenly courts.«
Necessity of a Christlike Character
»Heaven would be neither yours nor mine if our taste, our senses, and our temperament were not Christlike. ... Purity, innocence, and conformity with the character of Christ will make heaven enjoyable.«
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