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A Word to the Reader
With the publication of this devotional volume, a demand, often
expressed, for a select group of Ellen G. White comments upon the
central truths of Christianity will be realized. The principal doctrines of
the Christian faith, supported by carefully chosen texts of scripture and
spirit of prophecy statements, are here presented, not as theological pro-
nouncements, but as spiritual truths relating to the work of redemption
wrought out for us by Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
This volume, it should be noted, provides vastly more than
inspi-
ration
. Here is vital
information
for our youth and the readers of this
book. A faith that we do not know and comprehend cannot be shared.
Sharing is dependent upon knowing.
In this E. G. White devotional book the scripture texts are presented
as the basic authority. The Bible speaks out on behalf of the foundation
truths. The author’s comments enlarge upon and exalt scripture truth,
making it personal and bringing home the lesson to the heart. In this
volume we hear the scripture speaking, and in this volume we hear the
Spirit of prophecy speaking. The two are in their right relationship, the
Bible making the doctrinal statement, the Spirit of prophecy providing
the commentary.
In finding appropriate Ellen G. White statements dealing with Bible
doctrine, the compilers have consulted the published works by the author
in which representative statements from her pen appear. Keep in mind,
however, that in addition to well-known comments, others less known
but not less forceful are here presented. Ellen G. White supplementary
material used in the
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary,
portions
of articles from
The Youth’s Instructor, Signs of the Times, the Review
and Herald,
and a number of previously unpublished statements are
included.
Because each daily reading is limited to just one printed page, much
valuable material on related subjects could not be used, and at times
omissions had to be made within the statements quoted. Omissions are
recognized in the usual way. Frequently as many as five or six sources
are quoted on one page. In some places where a statement is only a
sentence or two in length, the compilers have faithfully observed the
thoughts expressed in the context, and so presented the sequence as to
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