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Page 6 of 19Exodus 158:3
@@@^While the Revelator saw in vision the beast who bears the number 666, and the false prophet enforcing a false religion by law and miracles within the borders of the government represented by the two-horned beast, he was shown another interesting sight: “And I saw,” he says, “a woman sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication.” (Rev. 17:3, 4.) This symbol reveals that after the woman had sat on the “heads” (united the churches) she also succeeded to sit on the beast. The beast is a symbol of the entire present world—both civil (ten horns) and religious (seven heads). As the woman sitting on the heads denotes union of churches, just so, @9sitting@7 on the beast represents internationally the church and the state governed by the same head (woman). Therefore, an international system of religion and a combination of church and state. In such a system the great men of earth will see a vision of settling the troubles of the world, welding the people and the nations into a world-wide brotherhood, fulfilling by a medium of religion, 1 Thess. 5:3, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, . . . and they shall not escape.” Though their intention is to reduce crime as well as wars, their hope will be in vain.
Exodus 242:1
@@@^“John did not fully understand the nature of the Messiah’s kingdom. He looked for Israel to be delivered from her national foes; but the coming of the King in righteousness, and the establishment of Israel as a holy nation, was the great object of his hope.”—“The Desire of Ages,” p. 103.
Exodus 252:1
@@@^Therefore, we shall first consider the seven days (from the time Noah entered the ark to the commencement of the flood) of which we stated to be the type of the time between the close of probation and the commencement of the plagues. The method to be used in disclosing the length of time in the said period is also to indicate that human probation, and the completeness of the gospel proclamation has closed. The only fitting Biblical number that can be used to describe such incidents as well as to reveal the number of days from one event to the other, would be number seven. Therefore, we must multiply the type with the Biblical number of completeness. Thus, 7 x 7 = 49 days from the close of probation to the commencement of the plagues. Therefore, the falling of the plagues should be a signal to the wicked that they are lost! O, how great the disappointment to them, who, like the antediluvians hope to be saved, but find themselves lost.
Leviticus 3:3
@@@^Dear Brethren: You may not be surprised to learn that I am on record to be tried for ‘heresy’ on Thursday evening, July 26, at 7 P.M. in Canon City. These ‘orders’ come from the ‘Sanhedrin’ of the Colorado Conference, S.D.A. executive department! Thus far, only seven hours of time has been taken to misinterpret the message of the Shepherd’s Rod in the pulpit of the Canon City Church and I presume I will be given 15 minutes’ time in which to reply. I hope and pray that God may give me grace to defend the truth as it is, and at the same time to uncover error. I leave it to you to pass the word to all concerned. I do not know, but they evidently intend to make me ‘an example’ of what is to happen to others, and thus the poor blind sheep are to continue to be frightened to not so much as to even think for themselves! You brethren everywhere pray to the end that something will develop so as to make manifest the utter foolishness of and the weakness of the leaders in keeping the truth from the sheep.–W. S. Butterbaugh.
Numbers 1:1
@@@^Our Free Employment agency is now being organized and we pray and hope that it will prove a success from the very start . This of course will depend very much upon the faithfulness of our brethren who are standing in the light. If we move as a unit in the hand of God, we shall be a mighty power in the earth. Hence , it is necessary that strict attention be given in every line of the work, especially in small things, “for who hath despised the day of small things? saith the Lord.” ( Zech. 4 : 10. ) Therefore , it is very urgent that every believer in present truth report to our employment department as soon as he hears of any work that is to be done in whatever line it may be–small or great . Also , it is necessary that those who desire to obtain employment, state the kind of work they are best fitted for, and the amount of experience they have had along that particular line , for it is our desire to place the right person in the right job. Only those who expect to render faithful service for the least amount of money will be furnished with work.
Judges 3:10
@@@^We are glad for Sr. Diamond’s hope and courage and calm determination to endure to the end, so as to be prepared when the Lord calls, for it is an inspiring example to all of the stuff of which saints are made. Let us remember her in our prayers.
Judges 4:12
@@@^@0Dear Bro. and Sr. H____________:@^We are glad that you have found help in the message of the SRod and that you realize that it is best not to leave the S.D.A. church but to help spread the reformatory message within, which position the SRod takes. Evidently you have not read that part of our literature which plainly proves from the Word of God that we must not separate ourselves from the churches though some would even attempt to make us do so by force. Read SRod, Vol. 1, pp. 245-252; SRod, Vol. 2, p. 233, and our tract #4, “The Latest News for Mother.” We hope and pray that you will be able to reach many of our brothers and sisters within the church.
Judges 6:9
@@@^We do not know how we could make plainer the question that those who teach the Bible should be supported by the Lord’s tithe than the Spirit of Prophecy has explained it. Sr. White has stated that those who “teach the Word of God, explaining the Scriptures, educating the students in the things of God, should be supported by the tithe money.” (6T 215.) Moreover, she says, “This instruction was given long ago and more recently it has been repeated.” These instructions were not followed then, and it is certain they are not followed now. The trouble largely lies in the fact that these instructions which have been given “again and again” have been slighted which, if available, would explain themselves. However, we may add a few remarks which we hope may be helpful.
Judges 8:10
@@@^“Moreover,” we might continue to reason, “what success do you suppose we could hope for in getting the sealing message to the church if we should support that side which is rising against us like the waves of the sea? No, my Brother, if we should continue paying our tithe to them, we would not only be weakening our power against the enemy, but also our position with the message we bear, for then they would think, and justly so, that if we had something vital to their salvation, we would dare not before heaven do other than place our gifts to the advancement of the present message and not the past message. To do the latter would, instead of winning the sheep, not only drive them away, but also would strengthen the forces of the enemy and weaken God’s, for no man can fight his adversaries by lending them his weapons with which to stand strong against him.”
Ruth 8:6
@@@^We are sorry that we must speak in such plain terms but, as we realize that we are dealing with a life and death problem, for Bro. Ballenger’s sake we are compelled to make ourselves as plain as we know how, and hope that he will reconsider his views.
1 Samuel 10:6
@@@^“Before us, on the other side of the chasm, was a beautiful field of green grass, about six inches high. I could not see the sun, but bright, soft beams of light, resembling fine gold and silver, were resting upon this field. Nothing I had seen upon earth could compare in beauty and glory with this field. But could we succeed in reaching it? was the anxious inquiry. Should the cord break, we must perish. Again, in whispered anguish, the word were breathed, ‘What holds the cord?’ For a moment we hesitated to venture. Then we exclaimed, ‘Our only hope is to trust wholly in the cord. It has been our dependence all the difficult way. It will not fail us now.’ Still we were hesitating and distressed. The words were then spoken, ‘God holds the cord. We need not fear.’ These words were then repeated by those behind us, accompanied with, ‘He will not fail us now. He has brought us thus far in safety.’
2 Samuel 6:12
@@@^“I do hope that the good Lord will put it into the hearts of many of His dear people to study for themselves before it is too late. My heart is sad for the dear ones who will not investigate for themselves. Do pray for me that I may hold up Jesus in my life and be prepared to help others find the way, and that I may be ‘able to stand’ when He appears.” @3(Signed) Mrs. J. A. Dundore@4Hanover, Pa.
1 Kings 2:8
@@@^“Christ said of Himself, ‘Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.’ The Prince of Peace, @9He@7 was yet the @9cause@7 of @9division@7. He who came to proclaim glad tidings and to create hope and joy in the hearts of the children of men, opened a controversy that burns deep and arouses intense passion in the human heart. And He warns His followers, ‘In the world ye shall have tribulation.’ ‘They shall @9lay their hands on you@7, and @9persecute@7 you, @9delivering you up to the synagogues@7, and into @9prisons@7, being brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake.’ ‘Ye shall be @9betrayed@7 both by @9parents@7, and @9brethren@7, and @9kinsfolks@7, and @9friends@7; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.’
2 Kings 3:8
@@@^While we do not have light farther than that we should make a beginning, yet we hope soon to have something very definite. But we are clear in extending an invitation to all our fellow believers in Present Truth to join us in earnest prayer to the end that no mistake be made at this time. We will welcome any suggestion also concerning how we might quickly develop something that will be the nearest to what we have all longed to see established among us to represent every branch of our work, first to the church and incidentally to the world in preparation for that greatest of all demonstrations when the “great multitude” shall sweep into the “house of the Lord” through the gates that shall never be closed. (Isa. 60:11.)
2 Kings 4:13
@@@^Our church here has changed the time for the service of the Lord’s supper, etc. from morning to evening in the hope of keeping the “cast out” ones from attending. This is the first time they have ever done this. However, we are going to make it convenient to be there any way, as did the sisters in Wyoming. They have our sympathy, and we pray that they will, along with ourselves and all the rest, continue to go and endure all for our precious Saviour Who did so much more for us.
2 Kings 6:9
@@@^The reading so far has led me to look back over the experiences of my life and to see the truthfulness of all that the SRod says regarding the S.D.A. denomination....I know by experience as a boy and in the years since how the doctrinalistic, Christless manner of teaching the precious doctrines of our faith put me in black despair and caused me to settle down in a hopeless state and remain that way for a long time. . . .
1 Chronicles 7:3
@@@^We are inspired to write these lines because of observations made here and there, and it is hoped that none will take offense at what may be said, for this writer has only the good of all at heart, and what is contained herein applies to him as well as those who shall read the article.
2 Chronicles 5:2
@@@^“The man who loves God does not measure his work by the eight-hour system. He works at all hours, and is never off duty. As he has opportunity, he does good. Everywhere, at all times and in all places, he finds opportunity to work for God. He carries fragrance with him wherever he goes. A wholesome atmosphere surrounds his soul. The beauty of his well-ordered life and godly conversation inspires in others faith and hope and courage.”–“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. 9, p. 45. @3M. J. Bingham@4Glendale, California
2 Chronicles 5:4
@@@^This young lady in the heart to heart talk with her friends to whom she is writing tells how disappointed she was recently when some other young people, members of a family to whom this young lady’s parents had brought the S.D.A. message, failed to speak to her, but the courage of her heart was expressed in the following words: “They were the last people on earth that I would think of that would treat us coldly for they have always been dear to us. My, they used to love us so much! But it hurts terribly to have your friends pass you by. I hope that I shall soon be able to place myself above it all so that I won’t feel so badly about such things.”
Ezra 8:8
@@@^I now see that we are indeed akin to the Catholics in this respect, and it is so hard on me, for I was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist, and my beloved father instilled in me a veneration for this people. But it seems the bottom has fallen out of everything to the end that we can no longer trust a minister to lead us to the kingdom, and I now know that they cannot. As a denomination we are lost and if the SRod is not the truth there is no hope for any of us.