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understand these grand truths; and our power to learn and comprehend
will be taxed to the utmost.—
Letter 97, 1902
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Prophecy the Foundation of Our Faith—Ministers should
present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of
Seventh-day Adventists. The prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation
should be carefully studied, and in connection with them the words,
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
The twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew is presented to me again
and again as something that is to be brought to the attention of all.
We are today living in the time when the predictions of this chapter
are fulfilling. Let our ministers and teachers explain these prophecies
to those whom they instruct. Let them leave out of their discourses
matters of minor consequence, and present the truths that will decide
the destiny of souls.—
Gospel Workers, 148
(1915).
Truths That Concern All Living Today—We are to proclaim to
the world the great and solemn truths of Revelation. Into the very
designs and principles of the church of God these truths are to enter.
A benediction is pronounced upon those who pay due regard to this
communication. The blessing is promised to encourage a study of this
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book. We are by no means to become weary of looking into it because
of its apparently mystical symbols. Christ can give us understanding....
There should be a closer and more diligent study of the Revelation,
and a more earnest presentation of the truths it contains—truths which
concern all who are living in these last days.—
Manuscript 105, 1902
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A Message for the Whole World—The vision that Christ pre-
sented to John, presenting the commandments of God and the faith of
Jesus, is to be definitely proclaimed to all nations, people, and tongues.
The churches, represented by Babylon, are represented as having fallen
from their spiritual state to become a persecuting power against those
who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus
Christ. To John this persecuting power is represented as having horns
like a lamb, but as speaking like a dragon.—
Testimonies to Ministers
and Gospel Workers, 117
(1896).
Receiving Congregational Response—Brother-----’s meetings
were largely attended, and the people listened to his words with spell-
bound interest; the interest continued from first to last. With his Bible
in his hand, and basing all his arguments on the Word of God, Brother--
---traced out before them the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. His