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Ellen White got the date right but the event wrong? Huh? A prophet if not found 100% accurate was considered a false prophet and thus stoned to death in the old testament. The bottom line if she was wrong about that, what else was she wrong about? There's no way to tell. So ultimately Ellen White was just another person with a Bible and an opinion without Authority, aka, protestant.
Are SDA folks cultists? Probably not. As long as they have total transparency into their beliefs to the outside world and do not shield their people from the outside by hiding them behind high fences. Just another slant amongst the 32,000+ slants.
Ellen White got the date right but the event wrong? Huh? A prophet if not found 100% accurate was considered a false prophet and thus stoned to death in the old testament. The bottom line if she was wrong about that, what else was she wrong about? There's no way to tell. So ultimately Ellen White was just another person with a Bible and an opinion without Authority, aka, protestant.
Are SDA folks cultists? Probably not. As long as they have total transparency into their beliefs to the outside world and do not shield their people from the outside by hiding them behind high fences. Just another slant amongst the 32,000+ slants.
First, Ellen White never predicted Christ's advent in 1844. It was a man named William Miller. He was a preacher who she admired and followed as a child. It was Ellen White who later said that 1844 was the start of the cleansing of the sanctuary. Again read up more on your misinformation before you judge!!!
First, Ellen White never predicted Christ's advent in 1844. It was a man named William Miller. He was a preacher who she admired and followed as a child. It was Ellen White who later said that 1844 was the start of the cleansing of the sanctuary. Again read up more on your misinformation before you judge!!!
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I didn't judge. Was she around and did she agree with William Miller?
I didn't judge. Was she around and did she agree with William Miller?
She was a member of his congregation so she believed that he knew what he was talking about. And in a sense he did. He had the date right but the event wrong like you said. And sorry for the accusation, but you did call her a false prophet, and said she would have been stoned to death. That is your opinion, and I expect everyone to express their opinion and beliefs. So sorry for that. But I do believe that everyone needs to read up more on Ellen White before judging her. God said test the prophets by the Bible, and her writings completely coincide with the Bible. I too wondered if she was false or not, and was very skeptical at first, but after reading her work I believe that she was truly inspired by God.
Nowadays, many SDA's are so disconnected from their cult's prophetic teaching and have come back to relying on the Word of God, so many SDA's can be, and are, true Christians.
But as a group, as a church, they are a cult, much like the Mormons. SDA is like Mormon Lite.
I see you are still arrogantly judging and condemning fellow followers of Jesus Christ Johnny. I invite you to the "Ask a Mormon" thread if you insist on spreading the lie that the 13,500,000 living members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints choose to be faithful members of "a cult."
Doug Batchelor actually offers $10,000.00 to whom ever can prove the sabbath was ever changed.
He points out the Apostles kept the sabbath in the NT: Acts chapter 13, Paul preached such an outstanding sermon, the Gentiles begged that he return next Sabbath Day and preach again.
Please explain to me how SDA is a cult? We rely on the bible and search it always in life. Yes we read Sister White, who is a woman that loved God sincerely. As you are being judgmental I assume you are not a Christian. I pray that Christians would one day follow their beliefs and stop throwing stones. Instead of you all investing time on trying to figure out what a denomination is you should focus on the Gospel. If you need me I will be reading my bible. God bless you all.
Is Hebrews 4 knowledge on being a Christian ?
Does Ephesians 4:5 talk about 1,000 faiths in Christianity ?
Does man have a say in what salvation is---Isaiah 64:6 ?
Does the book explain it enough alone---Romans 3:1-4 ?
Do God's people hear him the book enough---John 10 ?
Do they hear God by the book only----Romans 10:17 ?
Can people intrepret God different in the book and
they all be right----2 Peter 1:20-21 ?
Does God have respect of person on his children hearing
him in the book enough--------James 1:5 ?
Are his children left with excuses of why they bible
ignorant too much-------1 John 2:27 ?
Are they waiting on a big shot to hear him in the book
enough-------1 John 2:27 ?
Do they have an excuse not to study enough---2 Timothy 2:15 ?
Is it a such thing as a 90% bible believer that's still a
Christian-----John 8:31 ?
Can the book editors take 10% of God out the book and confuse
John 10 people enough-----2 Timothy 3:16 ?
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Originally Posted by lifesigns64
I've read alot on Seventh Day Adventists, and many people believe it is more of a cult, then a Christian Denomination.
My friend and her family belong to this Church, and the entire family are probably the best people I have met in a long time.
Of course, I visit her Church, and went to some seminars, but my problem is this:
Their beliefs in : Investigative Judgement/Atonement . . . not sure if it is biblical? Any ideas.
Cannot smoke, drink, etc. if you want membership, and I am a social smoker, and enjoy an occassional drink.
It seems somehow works based, and Sabbath based.
The seal of God they claim are those who keep the Sabbath, while other's say it is the Holy Spirit.
I'd like to hear from anyone who is knowledgeable about SDA's, Ellen White, and would like to share with me your views or opinions?
I'm still trying to figure out what a cult is. It seems it's really just pretty much any church people don't like.
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