![]() Let's take a look at Ellen White's own views on the source of her inspiration. Peter states it clearly: "No prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." 2 Peter 1:21 NRSV Nothing in these verses suggests that the inspiration for a prophet's messages comes from his or her family, friends, or cultural milieu. What does the Bible teach about how God communicates messages to His people? In Numbers 12:6, God spoke directly to doubters Aaron and Miriam, saying "Hear my words! When there are prophets among you, I the Lord make myself known to them in visions I speak to them in dreams." The chain of communication in Revelation 1:1 is God–Jesus–angel–prophet–people. Often this theory of the source of Ellen White's inspiration goes hand in hand with the concept that she was a gloomy, morose, depressed, melancholy Christian until - Oh! Day of Days! - she heard the messages of righteousness by faith from Jones and Waggoner. Prescott preached a sermon, motivating Ellen White to begin work on The Desire of Ages. ![]() ![]() But she still wasn't quite certain about the centrality of Jesus until W. Here's how it goes: Ellen White at last understood righteousness by faith in Jesus when a couple of young Californians introduced the concept at the 1888 General Conference session. I've heard it before, and I'm regretfully sure I'll hear it again.
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