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Page 58 of 147Genesis 199:2
@@@^“Faith in the soon coming of Christ is waning. ‘My Lord delayeth his coming’ is not only said in the heart, but expressed in words, and most decidedly in works. Stupidity in this watching time is sealing the senses of God’s people as to the signs of the times. The terrible iniquity which abounds calls for the greatest diligence and for the living testimony, @9to keep sin out of the church@7… Those @9who despise the warning will be left@7 in blindness to become self-deceived. But those who heed it, and zealously go about the work of separating their sins from them in order to have the needed graces, will be opening the door of their hearts that the dear Saviour may come in and dwell with them. @9This class @7you will ever find in @9perfect@7 harmony with the @9testimony@7 of the Spirit of God. Ministers who are Preaching Present truth should not neglect the solemn message to the Laodiceans… The True Witness declares that when you @9suppose@7 you are really in a good condition of prosperity, you are in @9need@7 of everything.
Genesis 200:2
@@@^The fact that our brethren think that we are in an excellent condition proves that Inspiration tells the truth. We think we are right while we are all wrong. Quoting Volume 3, pages 270, 271: “@9Those@7 who work in the fear of God to rid the church of hindrances, and to @9correct@7 grievous wrongs, that the people of God may see the necessity of @9abhorring@7 sin, and may prosper in purity, and that the name of God may be glorified, @9will@7 ever meet with @9resisting@7 influences from the @9unconsecrated@7. Zephaniah thus describes the true state of this class, and the terrible judgments that will come upon them.” “@9This is@7 the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: How is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! Every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.” Zeph. 2:15.
Genesis 204:1
@@@^“Where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock? What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: Shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?” Jer. 13:20, 21. “The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children @9shall@7 make known thy truth.” Isa. 38:19. “That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children.” Ps. 78:6. “They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: So that the barren hath born seven; and @9she@7 that hath @9many children is waxed feeble@7.” 1 Sam. 2:5. May God help His people in this great day of deception where the shrewd enemy is trying to deceive even the very elect.
Genesis 204:2
@@@^“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: And be @9ready always@7 to give an answer to @9every man@7 that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1 Pet. 3:15. The commandment in the Bible is that a Christian must study, and that he also must give an answer to every man. This Indian being one of the “every man,” according to the Scriptures there must be a way, and it is the duty of a Christian to give him an answer with meekness and fear.
Genesis 211:1
@@@^In Daniel 7, this same prophecy of the world’s history is repeated in symbols of beasts. The kings represented by the toes of the great image are this time represented by ten horns of the “fourth” and “non-descript” beast in verse 7. The reason for the duplicate is to bring the truth of the little horn (papal power, verse 8). The ten horns (kings) are repeated again in Rev. 13:1, to point out the @9time@7 of the prophecy as explained by Daniel,—“@9in@7 the @9days@7 of @9these@7 kings @9shall@7 the @9God@7 of heaven @9set up@7 a kingdom.”
Genesis 211:3
@@@^“And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.” Rev. 13:1. The symbols given by Inspiration are perfectly capable of revealing the truth beyond a shadow of a doubt. Any interpretation of the prophecy that does not come up to the exact specification by the symbols is not the kind that can be depended upon, and sooner or later would be exploded.
Genesis 214:2
@@@^We must not be surprised if we should see that we have not heretofore fully understood the true meaning of the healing process. We repeat the definition of the verbs, being in the past tense: “as it @9were wounded@7 to death; and his deadly wound @9was healed@7: and all the world @9wondered@7 after the beast.” It is evident that Inspiration foresaw that it would not be clearly understood until the divine prediction is fulfilled. The Spirit of Prophecy bears witness to this, by saying, “The mark of the beast is exactly what it has been proclaimed to be. @9Not all@7 in regard to @9this@7 matter is yet understood, @9nor will it be@7 understood @9until@7 the unrolling of the @9scroll@7.” Volume 6, page 17. If the scroll has made a turn, then @9only@7 may we expect the truth to unmask the scripture.
Genesis 215:3
@@@^The exile of the pope in 1798, was only a sign of the material side of the wound showing that the blow had been delivered, but the spiritual side of the truth has been altogether overlooked. Had not the head received the deadly wound by Martin Luther, the pope could not have been put in prison by Berthier, or by any other general, for before the sword was delivered, the pope reigned supreme. But Luther’s blow weakened his power, thus the continual infliction began to irritate the “head.” This irritation continued until 1870, when finally the temporal power of the pope was taken away. That being the last irritation on the “head,” it shows that it was left to heal its “deadly wound.” The idea established by Uriah Smith in “Daniel and Revelation” is correct as far as the material part is concerned.
Genesis 215:4
@@@^The election of a new pope (the material) gave a signal that the deadly wound was to be healed. What we are interested in most is the spiritual part of the lesson, which we shall briefly endeavor to bring out at this time. The reason this prophecy is brought to our attention in this chapter is to reveal the truth of the @9head@7 which received the deadly wound. Note that the beast has “seven” heads; the “one” was wounded but the “six” are not. The head which received the wound is being interpreted to be the papal head, wounded by “Martin Luther.” The stroke being delivered by the true Biblical doctrine taught by Luther, the result was that Protestantism came on the stage of action in opposition to the “head.” This is what made the “wound.” The statement being true, then as long as Protestantism remains loyal to Bible principles, and the head in existence, that sore (wound) would remain open. But if Protestantism should depart from their pledge “the Bible, and the Bible only,” or refuse new light the wound would be healed, and the world would wonder after the beast (apostasy).
Genesis 219:2
@@@^Again, we call your attention to the past and future tense of the scripture; while Rev. 14:13, is in future tense, Isa. 57:1, is in past. This being present truth, it is easy to see that we, at the present time, stand between these two scriptures. The predicted event for the purification of God’s church is by no means a small one. Those who cannot undergo the trial are laid in their graves, while 144,000 remain and will escape, but the balance in the church (now) shall perish in the ruin. May God help His people.
Genesis 223:1
@@@^The intention and the purpose of this chart (on the following page) is to sum up both lessons (reform, and the 144,000). Through this chart we see a perfect harmony of what has been taught in this publication. It also enables us to check up on this most vital subject. God, who is so particular for the good of His church to reveal His truth to His people, has worked out most wonderful pictures of historical events. The evidence of everlasting love for Israel, His chosen, the first-fruits of His harvest. “The God of Jacob” for thousands of years in advance had laid His plans to present to His people an art of divine touch in a beauty of perfection.
Genesis 231:3
@@@^“Which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him.” Luke 14:28, 29. The lesson that can be derived from this scripture is that he who does not check up on his plans and figures is not a wise man, therefore, it would not be wrong for us to suppose that Jesus wants us to check up on Bible truths before we accept them as such.
Genesis 234:1
@@@^The second system of checking up on truth is given by Isaiah, the prophet. “To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isa. 8:20. The contents in this publication are not only in perfect harmony with the text, but it does “exalt” the law and the testimony as well as all the writings of the Spirit of Prophecy.
Genesis 236:1
@@@^The studies that comprise this volume were first typewritten into a book in manuscript form, which was entitled “The Shepherd’s Rod.” Thirty-three such copies were given to the leading men (ministerial association) of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination,—brethren of experience, ministers and conference presidents. This was done in order to comply with the instructions given to the church by the Spirit of God. We quote from Volume 5, page 293: “There are a thousand temptations in disguise prepared for those who have the light of truth, and the only safety for any of us is in receiving no @9new@7 doctrine, no @9new@7 interpretation of the Scriptures, without first submitting it to brethren of experience. Lay it before them in a humble, teachable spirit with earnest prayer; and if they see no light in it, yield to their judgment; for ‘in the multitude of counselors there is safety’”.
Genesis 236:3
@@@^These studies were presented in manuscript form to the leaders of this great movement for their inspection while assembled in a General Conference session in San Francisco, Calif., of 1930. It was done with an earnest pleading by the author of the said document. Requesting our dear brethren to investigate the contents in the said article by a close scrutiny, earnest prayer, and faith in Him who is merciful and more willing that we should know that truth of our salvation than we are ourselves; who would reveal His word to all His children and unmask error for the good on both sides.
Genesis 237:3
@@@^On the other hand, if they found no error, and yet refuse to make known their intention, even after making the second and the third appeal to our local conference then it is perhaps that they wish to fulfill the following prophecy as found in Testimonies to Ministers, pages 106, 107. “But @9beware@7 of @9rejecting@7 that which is @9truth@7. The great danger with our people has been that of @9depending@7 upon men, and making flesh their arm. Those who @9have not been@7 in the habit of searching the Bible for themselves, or @9weighing@7 evidence, @9have confidence @7in the @9leading@7 men, and accept the decisions @9they make@7; and @9thus@7 many @9will reject@7 the very messages God sends to His people, @9if these leading@7 brethren @9do not accept @7them.
Genesis 238:1
@@@^“@9No one@7 should claim that he has @9all@7 the light 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 @9all@7 our leading men should refuse light and truth, that door will still @9remain open@7. The Lord @9will raise@7 up men who will give the people the message for this time….
Genesis 238:2
@@@^“Suppose a brother held a view that differed 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 condemn his ideas, while @9refusing@7 to give him a candid hearing? @9The only @7right way would be to sit down as Christians, and investigate the position presented, in the light of @9God’s word@7, which @9will reveal@7 truth and unmask error. To ridicule his ideas @9would not@7 weaken his position in the least if it were false, or strengthen your position if it were true. If the pillars of our faith @9will not@7 stand the test of investigation, @9it is time@7 that we knew it. There must be no spirit of @9Pharisaism@7 cherished among us.”
Genesis 240:1
@@@^Quoting Micah 6:1: “Hear ye now what the Lord saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.” It is a fact that the prophecy of this chapter has never before been understood at any time, and no one has ever profited much from it, only whatever lesson from a certain passage may have been derived in connection with some other study. The question may be asked, Why has it not been understood? Is it that no one ever tried to study out this part of the Scriptures? Doubtless many godly, earnest students have spent much valuable time without any results as far as revealing the truth of the chapter.
Genesis 240:3
@@@^We have previously stated that this truth came through the Sabbath School department in 1929, in the lessons of the first quarter of that year, beginning with Isaiah 54 to the 66th chapter inclusive. The 54th was the first to reveal that these chapters were written directly to the church at this very time as explained on pages 136-40. In Isa. 58:1 we learned that God is to reveal the existing sins in the church, and thereby call for reformation. We quote the verse: “Cry aloud, spare not lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.”