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Page 24 of 147Genesis 120:1
@@@^The last cereal mentioned in Ezekiel’s prophecy is spelt, which represents the sixth truth or doctrine which is the Sabbath truth in the light as given by Sister E.G. White, in connection with the heavenly Sanctuary. The definition of “spelt” (as in the margin) according to the Standard Dictionary is as follows: “A cereal intermediate between wheat and barley . . . It was the chief cereal of ancient Egypt, being probably the rye of the time of Moses, but cultivated now mainly in Switzerland, southern Germany, and northern Spain.”
Genesis 120:2
@@@^Spelt is an ancient cereal, used in ancient Egypt in the days of Moses, and it was the rye in the days of Joseph. So is the Sabbath an ancient truth which originated in the Garden of Eden, and was the last recorded act of Creation. It was the truth in the days of Moses, the first man in the Bible who instituted Sabbath keeping. Spelt is a little better known than millet, and has some farming value, but only in certain portions of the globe, even as the Sabbath is better known than the 2300 days. Would any dare say these are not all perfect symbols, or that it is only a certain man’s interpretation, and only an accident, or just happened, and yet fit so perfectly? But thus far only one phase has been explained.
Genesis 121:3
@@@^We now come to the last variety of the cereals: “spelt” (Sabbath), in connection with the judgment. Is it not a fact that the Seventh-day Adventist denomination believes in all these truths: The wheat (faith); barley (Holy Spirit); beans (grace); lentils (immersion); millet (2300 days); spelt (Sabbath, with the sanctuary truth)? It will be noticed the Lord said, “Put them in one vessel”. He did not say in two, or more, but in @9one@7. There are no other people besides Seventh-day Adventists who believe in the 2300 days (cleansing of the Sanctuary), and it is this denomination (vessel) which teaches all the six doctrines as represented by the six varieties of food. Thus the prophecy meets its fulfillment in our day, and we are amazed with the difficulty to comprehend the great wisdom of the Lord our God.
Genesis 122:1
@@@^The Lord told Ezekiel, “Thou shalt eat it as barley cakes.” Ezek.4:12. Why the wheat beans, lentils, millet, and spelt made as barley cake? Why not as wheat cake, or cake of some of the other cereals? The truth of the Holy Spirit was represented by the barley; as explained on page 118. For this reason Ezekiel was told to make it into barley cake, meaning the truth came by the power of the Holy Spirit, and not by the aid of men.
Genesis 131:1
@@@^Testimonies to Ministers, pages 105-107: “We are not to think, as did the Jews, that our own ideas and opinions are infallible; nor with the papists, that certain individuals are the sole guardians of truth and knowledge, that men have no right to search the Scriptures for themselves, but must accept the explanations given by the Fathers of the church.… Those who allow prejudice to bar the mind against the reception of truth can not receive the divine enlightenment. Yet, when a view of Scripture is presented, many do not ask, @9Is it true@7,—@9in harmony@7 with God’s word? but, By @9whom@7 is it advocated? and unless it comes through the very channel that pleases @9them@7, they @9do not@7 accept it. So thoroughly satisfied are they with @9their own ideas@7, that they @9will not@7 examine the Scripture evidence, @9with@7 a desire to learn, but @9refuse@7 to be interested, merely because of their prejudices.
Genesis 132:1
@@@^“@9No one@7 should claim that he has @9all the light@7 there is for God’s people. The Lord @9will not@7 tolerate this. He has said, ‘I have set before thee an open door, and @9no man@7 can shut it.’ Even if all our leading men should @9refuse@7 light and truth, that door @9will still@7 remain open. @9The Lord will raise up men who will give the people the message for this time@7.… Suppose a brother held a view that @9differed@7 from yours, and he should come to you, proposing that you sit down with him and make an @9investigation@7 of that point in the Scriptures; should you rise up, filled with @9prejudice@7, and @9condemn@7 his ideas, while @9refusing@7 to give him a candid hearing? The only right way would be to sit down as Christians, and @9investigate@7 the position presented, @9in the light of God’s word@7, which will reveal truth and unmask error. To ridicule his ideas @9would not @7weaken his position in the least if it were false, or strengthen @9your@7 position if it were true. If the pillars of our faith will not stand the @9test@7 of investigation, @9it is time that we knew it@7. There must be no spirit of Pharisaism cherished among us.” Though one may stubbornly dispute the direct application of the scriptures quoted here, certainly none would question the lesson taught in this publication and yet claim to be in harmony with the movement.
Genesis 154:1
@@@^The @9day@7 of vengeance in Isa. 61:2, follows the year. The day may be prophetic, which in that case, would mean a literal year. Thus, it would mean a year in each case. This year of vengeance is not the seven last plagues, nor is it the destruction of the wicked at the second coming of Christ. It takes place before the close of probation, for in Isa. 61:4 we read: “And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.” The meaning of this verse is to restore the truth of God which has been trodden down under foot for many generations. The 144,000—the true Israel of God—are the builders. Thus, we see that after the day of vengeance, God’s truth is to be restored and revealed to the people. Therefore, it must be before the close of probation. The balance of the chapter confirms the same thought.
Genesis 165:3
@@@^The lesson intended here is that the spiritual stones (the members of the church) are to be made ready before they are brought thither. Why, then, are candidates so often granted baptism and membership in the church without being instructed in all the advent truth? It is surprising to know the large number of so-called Seventh-day Adventists who do not believe in the writings of the Spirit of Prophecy, and altogether ignorant of the truth in health reform. Are not these the fundamental principles in the church? Is not health reform the right hand and arm of the third angels message? Has not this continual practice drifted the church into the world?
Genesis 168:3
@@@^It is bad enough for one to turn down God’s Word, but it is far worse when such a one is so blinded, that by turning down the heavenly call, thinks he is doing God’s service. The verse holds an encouraging promise for the God-fearing ones, for it says, “He shall appear to your joy,” and when the Lord fulfills His promise, the oppressors of God “shall be ashamed”. It has been one of Satan’s tricks @9throughout the history of the church@7 to flood her with his agents, and unconverted, so that when truth comes to the church, as soon as God’s people respond to the call, he stands ready to vote them out by the majority of his followers. The result has been that necessity gave birth to a new movement or denomination, but, according to Isa. 66:4 and 6, God is to deal entirely different in this instance. The reason being, because God organized this denomination Himself by a prophet, and has given us special light of present truth. Thus, it leaves us without excuse and God deals accordingly with the people.
Genesis 188:3
@@@^It is the privilege of the reader to inquire from God’s people why the instructions given by one whom we believe to be the prophet of God for the present time have not been carried out. Now we are confronted face to face with our text, “And be ready always to give an answer to @9every man@7 that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with @9meekness@7 and @9fear@7.” 1 Pet. 3:15. What answer can we give that would demonstrate meekness and fear within the hearts of God’s people? Would our answer give a character to God’s work and His people? Would that answer establish the confidence of the inquisitor in the message and the people that bear this great responsibility? What shall we say? Whether by word or by silence, that answer can only be, “Yes, that is what the prophet says, but it is not what we do.” Would such an answer give one the impression that we believe this is the day of atonement, and that every man must confess his sin? Would that person now accept the truth and be a Christian? Or would he, with the previously-mentioned Indian become an infidel? Most likely the latter would be accepted, and the truth rejected. But this is not where the evil ends.
Genesis 189:2
@@@^Whether we answer the question or not, our works have declared, “Yes, that is what we preach, but that is not what we practice.” Is not this hypocrisy of the highest form? Has our answer now compelled this poor soul to accept or to reject the truth? Most likely he would reject the truth and join the ranks of infidelity now if never before. What is true of Christmas, the same is true of Easter, etc., but the current does not stop here.
Genesis 236:4
@@@^This appeal was made to God’s servants with the request that they should ascertain the new light by God’s book of all truth, and whatever their finding or intention with the article, to write us in a brotherly way as searchers for light. This they promised to do at their earliest possible convenience, being assured that whatever truth or error they could prove, by either Bible, or the Spirit of Prophecy, we were ready to accept. We felt certain that they, as shepherds of the flock, would have been earnest to do the right in the fear of the Lord. If they thought we were lead into error, we expected them as guardians of God’s heritage to come to our assistance by the Word of God.
Genesis 237:1
@@@^Since the document was placed in their hands, and at the time this publication goes to press, over five months have passed by. We now feel they have had ample time to at least write and give us some information in regards to the manuscript and their intention. The elapse of time is an evidence that our brethren have failed to carry out their promise as well as their duty. Evidently these ministers of God and leaders of this great denomination must have overlooked the instructions respecting matters of this kind as given them by the Spirit of Prophecy. “If a brother is teaching error, those who are in responsible positions ought to know it; and if he is teaching truth, they ought to take their stand at his side. We should all know what is being taught among us; for if it is truth, we need to know it.” Testimonies to Ministers, page 110.
Genesis 240:2
@@@^The reason for their failure to unmask the prophecy is because it is in present tense. “@9Hear@7 ye @9now@7 what the Lord @9saith@7, @9Arise@7, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills @9hear@7 thy voice.” From this fact, we know that inspiration never expected that it should be revealed before the time intended, otherwise it would have been grammatically incorrect. In the same manner as Rev. 14:7, “Fear God, and @9give@7 glory to Him; for the hour of his judgment @9is come@7.” Had this scripture been in future tense, William Miller would not have made the mistake as to the event that was to transpire in 1844. He who controls the Scriptures evidently did not intend to reveal the truth until after the judgment hour had begun in 1844. The same rule is to be observed in all Bible truths to establish authoritatively a particular prophetic time. .
Genesis 241:2
@@@^Now we quote Isa. 60:1, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Note the verb “come” is in present tense. “Light” is truth. This scripture as well met its fulfillment. Think of the wonderful light that has come through those studies as gathered in this publication. Note that it does not contradict the truth the church already has, but it reveals its true magnitude and importance of the message. But this is only a part of the light that has come through those precious chapters. More light will soon follow in another publication.
Genesis 247:2
@@@^When the truth is told in clear lines it will reveal sin and condemn the guilty conscience of the sinner. Though the messenger, to the exposure of persecution and scoffing, even endangering his life, declares the truth with love to save, the sinner will often arise against a friend of his soul. Said the prophet “Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.” Eze. 33:9.
Exodus 10:2
@@@^While the enemy has succeeded in confusing the written Word, God lightens the earth with His glory by these symbolic revelations; and by which He discloses the entire truth and uncovers the traps of the devil! Thus through types and symbols He makes wise the simple and confounds the prudent by showing that where there is @9no type@7 there is @9no truth@7.
Exodus 16:1
@@@^Though truths are revealed through inspired channels, the instrument of iniquity has often mixed them with error. Such iniquitous workers oft times resort to the use of portions of divine revelation, unlawfully using them as an entering wedge to pass on error and thus deceive the simple. Let none flatter themselves that they can escape the clutches of the devil by the studious effort of another. Everyone must study for himself to understand his own position, and with candid mind be ready to listen to all with a teachable spirit of a child. “Verily I say unto you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.” (Mark 10:15.) Prejudice, has beguiled and ruined more souls than any trap ever devised by the great deceiver. The one who refuses to listen to reasons offered by another, is the most ignorant. Such a man is usually prejudiced because the argument presented contradicts his view of the subject, or it may be that he considers himself more intellectual or of superior social standing. Others will not hear the truth because it hurts their sinful conscience and for fear that they must part from some selfish lust. This class is under the power of the devil, and on the way to everlasting ruin—sinning against the @9Holy Ghost@7. Those who are sincere in their errors are the very ones who are found in the bottom of the devil’s kidnaping bag. This class is the hardest to convince that they are on the way to hell.
Exodus 27:5
@@@^“Finite men should beware of seeking to control their fellow men, taking the place assigned to the Holy Spirit. Let not men feel that it is their prerogative to give to the world what they suppose to be truth, and refuse that anything should be given contrary to their ideas. This is not their work. Many things will appear distinctly as truth, which will not be acceptable to those who think their own interpretation of the Scriptures always right. @9Most decided changes @7will have to be made in regard to @9ideas which some have accepted as without a flaw@7.”—“Testimonies to Ministers,” p. 76.
Exodus 30:3
@@@^The lion, the bear, the leopard, and the non-descript beast depict the same kingdoms as the gold, the silver, brass and iron. The unnatural and peculiar symbols connected with the beasts, namely, the wings, ribs, horns, and heads, are capable of disclosing the mysteries of historical occurrences which were to transpire within the great prophetic periods. The most wonderful thing about these prophetic symbols is that they are perfectly capable of revealing the truth, and once understood aright, they cannot be contradicted. Any interpretation of symbolical prophecies that do not perfectly fit the explanation given is never to be depended upon. The interpretation of such symbols must not only be in harmony with the whole tenor of God’s book and law, but it must point out some important lesson for God’s people; and when such an explanation, as referred to, is derived from the scriptures, then only we have the truth.