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Synopsis
The heart of Daniells' book is a compilation of Ellen White's statements about righteousness by faith: that it is the third angel's message in verity, that it exalts Christ, that it was sent from heaven, that it was resisted, and that its full reception would bring the loud cry and the finishing of the work. Daniells lets the testimonies speak at length, arguing that no honest reader can conclude the message was optional or peripheral.
Key points
- Righteousness by faith is repeatedly identified as 'the third angel's message in verity'.
- The message came from heaven and was to be sounded to the ends of the earth.
- Its rejection delayed the outpouring of the Spirit and the finishing of the work.
- The remedy is not new light but the acceptance of light already given.
Key passages
- Revelation 14:12
- Isaiah 60:1-3
- Acts 3:19-20
- Malachi 3:1-3
Study questions10 total
- 1.Comprehension
Why does Daniells rely so heavily on direct quotation rather than his own argument in this section?
- 2.Doctrinal Clarity
What does the phrase 'the third angel's message in verity' mean, and what does it exclude?
- 3.Scripture
Read Revelation 14:12. How do 'the commandments of God' and 'the faith of Jesus' belong together?
- 4.Comprehension
According to the testimonies gathered here, what results were to follow the reception of the message?
- 5.Contrast
Contrast a church that has the truth with a church that has the Spirit of the truth.
- 6.Scripture
Read Acts 3:19-20. What connection is drawn between repentance and times of refreshing?
- 7.Doctrinal Clarity
Why is 'new light' not the church's need, according to Daniells?
- 8.Comprehension
How should a believer weigh testimony that rebukes a movement they love?
- 9.Application
Which statement in this chapter searched you most, and why?
- 10.Application
What light already given have you failed to walk in?