Publishers Preface

We should ever remember, that everyone of us has the right to believe or disbelieve as he will, and that he must give an account of himself to the Lord only, and not to any others. Let us forsake egotism, self-confidence, pride of opinion and prejudices (13 TR 28, 29). The Lord alone, moreover, is responsible for our salvation, and to Him alone are we accountable for our sins. Cease ye hereafter for man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Isa. 2:22. Let us not become an invalid by letting others think for us, but make use of the Gift of Mind and Reason. ( 13 TR 30, 31) Finite men should beware of seeking to control their fellow men, taking the place assigned to the Holy Spirit. Let not men feel that it is their prerogative to give to the world what they suppose to be truth, and refuse that anything should be given contrary to their ideas. This is not their work. -

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- Many things will appear distinctly as truth, which will not be acceptable to those who think their own interpretation of the Scriptures always right. Most decided changes will have to be made in regard to ideas which some have accepted as without a flaw. -- Testimonies to Ministers, p. 76. (2 SR 27)

Yours in Christ Jesus,

THE LAYMANS MOVEMENT

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Dear Brothers and Sisters; The one who refuses to listen to reasons offered by another, is the most ignorant (2 SR 16). Similarly, one who allows prejudice to bar him from a candid investigation of anything new, coming in the name of the Lord, is unwittingly an infidel. (1 TR 3) Clearly, therefore, any attitude, which disposes one not to make a candid investigation of any message that purports to be additional truth, must inevitably bring ruin upon oneself (3 TR 11). The class who do not investigate for themselves but accept the decisions of others who are following after man, and are in the clutches of the devil. (1 SR 170) Seeing that nearly all are overcome by the Enemy of souls, we should, therefore, so much the more fear God and walk closer with Him, else we, too, fall into the Devil kidnapping bag. We should be careful and considerate shepherds, not cruel grafters. You will find that the Devil will fight for life and violently contest this Judgment message, and will try to convince all that these prophecies will not be fulfilled. -

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- Gods true people, though, will see the importance of their fulfillment at this special time, and will gladly take what Gods Words says. We are called to be reformers, not deformers, gatherers with God, not scatterers with Satan. Lets be what we profess to be, and thus stand faultless before the Throne of God, without guile in our mouths and eventually without sinners in our midst. (1 TG 5:22)

Yours in Christ Jesus,

A.D. JEZREEL

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(Special Edition) Hear and count the evidences on Both Sides, before firing for or against. Believing that most of you will (before helping the one side or the other fire its guns), do as did Nathanael (John1:45-51), follow the example which the Lord has set before us, and respond to dutys challenge to investigate, - to come and see, we trust that you will, in the ensuing pages, give unbiased consideration to the Facts Set Forth. (7 TR 5) Now, let us read 4 TR 55 Most of the Christians at the present time, by despising the gift of prophecy in the Christian era, and by applying the Old Testament Scriptures to Gods ancient people only, have rejected all the prophets! The Seventh-day Adventist denomination, however, has long professed to believe in the Spirit of Prophecy, particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century made clear that the angel of Revelation 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future ( Early Writings, p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 475. -

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- In her Laodicean attitude, however, that she is rich, and increased with goods, and has need of nothing, neither truth nor prophets, she manifests the spirit which led the Jewish leaders to kill Gods messengers, and which has caused nearly all Christendom to set aside the prophets, thus teaching that they ceased with the preaching of John the Baptist. (4 TR 55) First of all we need to get our doctrine, Brother, Sister, only from the golden bowl (11 TR 12). Let us find all our explanations only from and in the golden bowl, and you will have no trouble in knowing the truth, or of avoiding the ever ready trap of deception. Thus the difficulty in knowing the difference between truth and error is eliminated. (2 SR 289) The original author of the SROD is not V.T. Houteff, but rather the Holy Spirit (3 Ans. 33). V.T. Houteff is just a penman, the same with the writers of the Bible (1 SM 21). Obviously, therefore, all the written Words of God, the Bible, E.G. White writings and V.T Houteff, since all these writers were already dead only by the same Spirit of Inspiration can clarify whatever is involved, according to 1 Ans. 47.

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Remember, Interpretation is correct only when inspired by the same Spirit, thus timely utterances are revealed. (2 SR 78) So, very plainly, the (written) Word of God cannot be rightly interpreted privately--without the aid of Inspiration (2 Pet. 1:20, 21). Any who thus attempt to interpret the messages which the Lord sends to them, will find themselves serving Satan instead of serving Christ, and will surely cause both themselves and their followers to make shipwreck of faith. (3 Ans. 30) CEASE FROM MEN. As you will find yourself under severe trial if you obey your inner convictions and take hold of the truth, you must therefore let the Lord alone be your guide, and Inspiration your only teacher. Do not value your salvation so little as to trust to the wisdom of another. Be wise: obey the word of the Lord, investigate for yourself, and do not delay, for you know not the narrow margin of time between you and heaven! Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. Mic. 7:5. (1 TR 44) 2 TG 45:7 Did you mark what Inspiration says? It plainly declares that the Scriptures are not privately interpreted -- not without the Spirit of God in the man, -

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- not by the man alone, and not without Gods own appointment. And the reason given, you note, is the very fact that prophecy did not come by the will of man, but by the will of the Spirit, through holy men of God. This, brethren, is Heavens law and order. And who are we to change it? To put your trust in private interpretation is therefore to barter your soul to man. Concerning such a perilous practice, the Lord commands: Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Isa. 2:22. (2 TG 45:7) 2 TG 9:7 We know that the Spirit Who leads into all Truth and all knowledge is not Himself led or taught by any man. Hence, why should we depend on any man that is divested of Inspiration to pass judgment on inspired Truth? The Word points out that not men only but even the nations are as nothing. (2 TG 9:7) GC 344 Even the prophets who were favored with the special illumination of the Spirit did not fully comprehend the import of the revelations committed to them. The meaning was to be unfolded from age to age, as the people of God should need the instruction therein contained. (GC 344)

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- I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. The language used in this verse is in the past tense. However, there is a chance for an argument as to whether it be in past or present tense, as it is translated in the King James version. The following, which is altogether in past tense, is quoted from the Hebrew translation by Isaac Lesser. I allowed myself to be sought by those that asked not; I let myself be found by those that sought me not: I said, here am I, unto a nation that called itself not by my name. The Greek, also the Bulgarian are in past tense, but let us quote the same verse which was quoted by Paul to the Romans, as it is in the King James version. Rom. 10:20, But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. Certainly no one can dispute the language used by Paul, for he was well educated in both Hebrew and Latin tongues. Furthermore, Paul made the translation under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, therefore we must believe this scripture as it is translated by him --from the Hebrew to the Greek,--in past tense. We shall speak of Isa. 65:2, and then come back with the thought. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts. -

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The first verse rightfully applies to the Gentiles, the second was applied to Israel after the flesh, which is a type of Israel by the promise (144,000, the church at this present time; namely, the Seventh-day Adventist). For this reason, Paul had to apply the scripture to the type, for the true was not yet in existence. Now, the time being ripe, the scripture is grammatically correct, the first verse in past tense to the Gentiles in Pauls time, the second to the church at this present time, in present tense. Thus we have the positive proof of the application and the time to which this scripture applies. This should turn our hearts to God, and cause us to search diligently the prophecy contained in this chapter. Space will not permit to present here all this chapter contains. Only an outline of some of the things will be given. The charge against the church is not a pleasant one, but it ought not to discourage any one of us, for our God is merciful and willing to forgive us of our sins if we would but acknowledge our guilt. Had it not been so, He would not have sent the message. The last part of, Isa. 65:3, is quoted here: That sacrificeth in gardens and burneth incense upon altars of brick. We must understand that these are symbols but they are not hard to decipher. Had it been impossible to be understood, no one could profit by it, -

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7 SC 7-12:19 There is danger of out being so overzealous to keep out of Babylon, says the founder of the S.D.A church, that we shall commit her most noted blunder that of sticking a stake and refusing to pull it up and advance. When we cease to unlearn errors, we shall fall like those who have gone before us. We have learned much, and no doubt there is much more for us to learn It is the follow on and the go through spirit that will finally land the remnant without fault on the heavenly Mount Zion. My conclusion is that we should give up no Scripture truth, but that our false applications and interpretations of Scripture, and consequent false ideas of order and propriety, should be given up as fast as possible. The Review and Herald, May 29, 1860. (7 SC 7-12:19) Now, let us read 4 TR 55 Most of the Christians at the present time, by despising the gift of prophecy in the Christian era, and by applying the Old Testament Scriptures to Gods ancient people only, have rejected all the prophets! The Seventh-day Adventist denomination, however, has long professed to believe in the Spirit of Prophecy, particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century make clear that -

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- the angel of Revelation 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future (Early Writings, p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 475). In her Laodicean attitude, however, that she is rich, and increased with goods, and has need of nothing, neither truth nor prophets, she manifests the spirit which led the Jewish leaders to kill Gods messengers, and which has caused nearly all Christendom to set aside the prophets, thus teaching that they ceased with the preaching of John the Baptist. (4 TR 55) There is no dispute that V.T. Houteff applied the statement unto his arrival as an inspired servant of God. But, if you will carefully scrutinized the statement, with the aid of Inspiration, we can easily comprehend, that the same with Apostle Paul, the application that was made does not exactly fits, according to the reading. The SROD admonished us to consider the use of the Biblical past and present tense. This grammatical rule is followed in the Scriptures, and it is one way to recognize present Truth (2 SR 118). The same rule is to be observed in all Bible truths to establish authoritatively a particular prophetic time. (1 SR 240) Perfect they are when their appointed time is come. -

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- Only at such an occasion are the Scriptures grammatically correct ( 1 SR 244). Now, let us try to evaluate, the statement in 4 TR 55, every sentence used by Inspiration. First sentence, in the paragraph: Most of the Christians at the present time, by despising the gift of prophecy in the Christian era, and by applying the Old Testament Scriptures to Gods ancient people only, have rejected all the prophets! The first sentence ended with exclamation mark [!], placed after an interjection or exclamation to indicate its character, a word expressing an emotion. Of course the phrase at the present time is applied in the days of V.T. Houteff. In which most of the Christians were despising the gift of Prophecy. And the phrase In the Christian era reaches to the time of V.T. Houteff. That the Protestant World rejected the gift of Prophecy which was bestowed to E.G. White, have rejected all the prophets. And then compared the Seventh day Adventist Church, in the next sentence. Let us read

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Second Sentence in the paragraph The Seventh-day Adventist denomination, however, has long professed to believe in the Spirit of Prophecy, particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century make clear that the angel of Revelation 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future (Early Writings, p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 475). To have more definite understanding let us read 6 TR 15 The Spirit of Prophecy Is Virtually Rejected. A large class of professing Christians are really saying in their hearts: As long as we believe that there is a God and a Christ, belong to a church, lead honest lives, and do an occasional good deed as opportunity affords, we are on the way to the Holy City. And sad to say, this loose and fatally delusive hope is even in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.

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Sadly, too, though the denomination was founded by the gift of prophecy, its present-day members -- ministers and laity alike -- are at continual variance among themselves over the prophetic gift, just as they are over other matters in the Scriptures. And among those who do hold that the writings of Mrs. White are inspired, the great majority are as ignorant of and as disobedient to them, as are those who profess no faith at all in them. (6 TR 15) 1 SR 87, 88 Testimonies to Ministers, page 475, under the chapter entitled Let Heaven Guide, we read: Prophecy must be fulfilled. The Lord says: Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. Somebody is to come in the spirit and power of Elijah, and when he appears, men may say: You are too earnest, you do not interpret the Scriptures in the proper way. Let me tell you how to teach your message. No plainer statement could have been made than this, that we must look for a prophet, or a message in the near future. If this is an inspired statement, then it seems it would be the duty of the watchmen on the walls of Zion to educate and instruct the people that there is a prophet, or a message to look for. But what have we? On the contrary, the general opinion of the entire denomination is, no prophet cometh, neither is there any message to be expected. -

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- We have all the truth, and we need none, is the cry from the camp of Israel. Thus we see how the old enemy has duplicated his underhand deception with the church at the present time. Just as Pharaoh was unconscious of the main purpose of his command, just so by the unconsciousness of the leaders, the shrewd deceiver has attempted to drown the prophet, or the message of reform for the present time. Thus it proves in every instance that the experience of Israel in Egypt is a photograph of Israel, the true. If a prophet, or even a message should come, the church is not ready to accept either. (1 SR 87, 88) What does the SDA church telling about the prediction in TM 475? Let us read 1 SM 412-414 THE SPECIAL WORK OF ELLEN G. WHITE. We should come into a position where every difference will be melted away. If I think I have light, I shall do my duty in presenting it. Suppose I consulted others concerning the message the Lord would have me give to the people, the door might be closed so that the light might not reach the ones to whom God had sent it.

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When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out (Luke 19:37-40). The Jews tried to stop the proclamation of the message that had been predicted in the Word of God; but prophecy must be fulfilled. The Lord says, Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5). Somebody is to come in the spirit and power of Elijah, and when he appears, men may say, You are too earnest, you do not interpret the Scriptures in the proper way. Let me tell you how to teach your message. There are many who cannot distinguish between the work of God and that of man. -

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- I shall tell the truth as God gives it to me, and I say now, If you continue to find fault, to have a spirit of variance, you will never know the truth, Jesus said to His disciples, I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now (John 16:12). They were not in a condition to appreciate sacred and eternal things; but Jesus promised to send the Comforter, who would teach them all things, and bring all things to their remembrance, whatsoever He had said unto them. Brethren, we must not put our dependence in man. Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? (Isaiah 2:22). You must hang your helpless souls upon Jesus. It does not become us to drink from the fountain of the valley, when there is a fountain in the mountain. Let us leave the lower streams; let us come to the higher springs. If there is a point of truth that you do not understand, upon which you do not agree, investigate, compare scripture with scripture, sink the shaft of truth down deep into the mine of Gods Word. You must lay yourselves and your opinions on the altar of God, put away your preconceived ideas, and let the Spirit of Heaven guide you into all truth. My brother said at one time that he would not hear anything concerning the doctrine we hold, for fear he -

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- should be convinced. He would not come to the meetings, or listen to the discourses; but he afterward declared that he saw he was as guilty as if he had heard them. God had given him an opportunity to know the truth, and He would hold him responsible for this opportunity. There are many among us who are prejudiced against the doctrines that are now being discussed. They will not come to hear, they will not calmly investigate, but they put forth their objections in the dark. They are perfectly satisfied with their position. Thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent (Revelation 3:17-19). This scripture applies to those who live under the sound of the message, but who will not come to hear it. How do you know but that the Lord is giving fresh evidences of His truth, placing it in a new setting, that the way of the Lord may be prepared? What plans have you been laying that new light may be infused through the -

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- ranks of Gods people? What evidence have you that God has not sent light to His children? All self-sufficiency, egotism, and pride of opinion must be put away. We must come to the feet of Jesus, and learn of Him who is meek and lowly of heart. Jesus did not teach His disciples as the rabbis taught theirs. Many of the Jews came and listened as Christ revealed the mysteries of salvation, but they came not to learn; they came to criticize, to catch Him in some inconsistency, that they might have something with which to prejudice the people. They were content with their knowledge, but the children of God must know the voice of the True Shepherd. Is not this a time when it would be highly proper to fast and pray before God? We are in danger of variance, in danger of taking sides on a controverted point; and should we not seek God in earnestness, with humiliation of soul, that we may know what is truth? (1 SM 412-414) TM 534, 535 PAGE 475. SOMEBODY IS TO COME IN THE SPIRIT AND POWER OF ELIJAH: THESE WORDS HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY APPLIED BY SOME TO SOME INDIVIDUAL WHO IT WAS THOUGHT WOULD APPEAR WITH A PROPHETIC MESSAGE SUBSEQUENT TO MRS. WHITES LIFE AND WORK. THE THREE PARAGRAPHS COMPRISING THIS ARTICLE -

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- TITLED LET HEAVEN GUIDE ARE ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF A TALK GIVEN BY ELLEN WHITE IN BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, THE MORNING OF JANUARY 29, 1890. AS THIS WAS PUBLISHED IN THE REVIEW AND HERALD OF FEBRUARY 18, 1890, IT CARRIED THE TITLE OF HOW TO MEET A CONTROVERTED POINT OF DOCTRINE. OTHER EXCERPTS DRAWN FROM THIS ARTICLE AND USED LARGELY TO FILL OUT CERTAIN PAGES OF THIS VOLUME, MAY BE FOUND ON PAGES 23, 104, 111, 119, 158, 278, AND 386. THE ARTICLE HAS BEEN REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY IN SELECTED MESSAGES, BOOK 1, PAGES 406-416, WITH THE PORTION COMPRISING THE EXCERPT ENTITLED LET HEAVEN GUIDE APPEARING ON PAGES 412 AND 413. WHEN THE ARTICLE IS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT ELLEN WHITE, IN THIS STATEMENT MADE JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE MINNEAPOLIS CONFERENCE TO A GROUP IN BATTLE CREEK, WAS SPEAKING OF HER OWN MINISTRY. SOME HAD GROWN CRITICAL OF HER WORK. NOTE THAT IN THE PARAGRAPH PRECEDING THAT WHICH APPEARS IN THIS VOLUME ON PAGE 475, ELLEN WHITE STATES:

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WE SHOULD COME INTO A POSITION WHERE EVERY DIFFERENCE WILL BE MELTED AWAY. IF I THINK I HAVE LIGHT, I SHALL DO MY DUTY IN PRESENTING IT. SUPPOSE I CONSULTED OTHERS CONCERNING THE MESSAGE THE LORD WOULD HAVE ME GIVE TO THE PEOPLE, THE DOOR MIGHT BE CLOSED SO THAT THE LIGHT MIGHT NOT REACH THE ONES TO WHOM GOD HAD SENT IT. WHEN JESUS RODE INTO JERUSALEM, `THE WHOLE MULTITUDE OF THE DISCIPLES BEGAN TO REJOICE AND PRAISE GOD WITH A LOUD VOICE FOR ALL THE MIGHTY WORKS THAT THEY HAD SEEN; SAYING, BLESSED BE THE KING THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD: PEACE IN HEAVEN, AND GLORY IN THE HIGHEST. AND SOME OF THE PHARISEES FROM AMONG THE MULTITUDE SAID UNTO HIM, MASTER, REBUKE THY DISCIPLES. AND HE ANSWERED AND SAID UNTO THEM, I TELL YOU THAT, IF THESE SHOULD HOLD THEIR PEACE, THE STONES WOULD IMMEDIATELY CRY OUT (LUKE 19:37-40). THE JEWS TRIED TO STOP THE PROCLAMATION OF THE MESSAGE THAT HAD BEEN PREDICTED IN THE WORD OF GOD.

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PROPHECY MUST BE FULFILLED. THE LORD SAYS, `BEHOLD, I WILL SEND YOU ELIJAH THE PROPHET BEFORE THE COMING OF THE GREAT AND DREADFUL DAY OF THE LORD (MALACHI 4:5). SOMEBODY IS TO COME IN THE SPIRIT AND POWER OF ELIJAH, AND WHEN HE APPEARS, MEN MAY SAY, `YOU ARE TOO EARNEST, YOU DO NOT INTERPRET THE SCRIPTURES IN THE PROPER WAY.-SELECTED MESSAGES, B. 1, P. 412. THAT SHE WAS REFERRING TO HER OWN EXPERIENCE IS ALSO MADE CLEAR FROM THE PARAGRAPH WHICH FOLLOWS, IN WHICH SHE DECLARES: I SHALL TELL THE TRUTH AS GOD GIVES IT TO ME. . . . (TM 534, 535) The general opinion of the entire denomination (of the SDA church) is, no prophet cometh, neither is there any message to be expected ( 1 SR 87, 88). For according to them, the statement in TM 475 have been mistakenly applied by some to some individual who it was thought -

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- would appear with a prophetic message subsequent to Mrs. Whites life and work (TM 534). For according to them such statement is applied to E.G. White herself. Now lets turn back to 4 TR 55. The subject in the second sentence of the paragraph is the Seventh day Adventist denomination. Therefore, the statement has long professed to believe in the Spirit of Prophecy is directly applied to the SDA denomination, being the subject in the sentence. But, the most important question is, what thus the SDA denomination do believe in the Spirit of Prophecy? Of course, not the belief that there is still prophet to come after E.W. White, for Inspiration made it so plain, that the general opinion of the entire denomination, is that no more prophet to come. (1 SR 87, 88) Obviously, therefore, the statement particularly in that special message refers definitely to the prediction of Testimonies to Ministers page 475. In which according to them such message was already fulfilled to E.G. Whites life and work, according to 1 SM 412-414 and TM 534. Therefore, the latter part of the century mentioned must first applied to E.G. White herself who nurtured and preserved the church for seven decades ( 2 TG 10:28), from 1844 up to 1915 A.D.

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A century is a period of time consisting of a 100 years (1 TG 44:9). Or [100] hundred consecutive years. Therefore, from Jan. 1, 1800 upto Dec. 31, 1899 A.D. must be the entire period of the 19th Century. Obviously, therefore, E.G. Whites life and work covered, almost the entire 19th century, born in 1827 and died in 1915. To have more definite understanding, let us divide century into three parts. 1.) Early Part of the 19th century. It would be from 1800 1833 A.D. 2.) Middle Part of the 19th century. It would be from 1833 1866 A.D. 3.) The latter Part of the 19th century. It would be from 1866 1899 A.D. Thus adding evidence to evidence, the passages overwhelmingly show, that to the general opinion of the SDA denomination, TM 475 is applied to the latter part of the 19th century of E.G. Whites life and work from 1868 A.D. even up to the little portion of the 20th century 1915 A.D. Now, let us turn to the statement again, in 4 TR 55.

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The SDA denomination, professed to believed the Spirit of Prophecy the same with some Christians believed that the gift of the Spirit of the prophecy ended with John the Baptist (6 TR 5). And some, declared it was ended with John the beloved (EW 137). But the SDA denomination who has long professed to believed the Spirit of Prophecy, particularly of that special message predicted in TM 475 ended with E.G. White, in the latter part of the 19th century, according to them. But the statement: made clear that the angel of Rev. 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future, cannot be applied to the SDA denomination. But rather to V.T. Houteff being a part of the SDA denomination also believed that Rev. 18:1 was applied to E.G. White according to the teaching of the SDA denomination. Therefore, the statement made clear must be applied to V.T. Houteff together with his associates. It was made clear to them, in 1929 1930 that the special message predicted in TM 475 was still future in the days of E.G. White. That the prophet mentioned in TM 475 was yet to come, in the days of E.G. White. The statement In her Laodicean attitude, however, that she is rich, and increased with goods, and has need of nothing, neither truth nor prophets, -

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- she manifests the spirit which led the Jewish leaders to kill Gods messengers, and which has caused nearly all Christendom to set aside the prophets, thus teaching that they ceased with the preaching of John the Baptist. (4 TR 55) Implicitly shows that they dont believe that TM 475 was still future. Contrariwise, the general opinion of the entire SDA denomination believed and taught that such prediction in TM 475 was already fulfilled in E.G. Whites life and work, according to the evidences that had been set forth. Now, let us focus, our whole attention, in the second sentence of the paragraph in 4 TR 55. Let us quote again particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century made clear that the angel of Revelation 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future (Early Writings, p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 475). The word particularly is an adverb meaning with specific reference, -

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- The use of the definite article the is to render the modified word very more particular either person, thing or group. For example, the statement in 1 TG 35:19 last week if the definite article is added the last week it changes the meaning. Now, lets turn back to 4 TR 55 particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century make clear that the angel of Revelation 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future (Early Writings, p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 475). (4 TR 55) If we will apply the century in the reading to the 19th Century, then it cannot be applied to V.T. Houteff, for his life and work occurred in the 20 th century, and not 19th century. If we will apply the century in the statement to the 20th century it cannot be applied to V.T. Houteffs life and work, for his calling occurred in the middle of the 20th century and not on the latter part. But if we will apply the century in the reading to E.G. Whites life and Work. 1.) First The statement cannot be exactly fits to her, for E.G. -

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- Whites life and work cannot be applied to the messenger predicted in TM 475. 2.) Second The statement In the latter part of the last century does not exactly fits to E.G. Whites life and work. Why? a. Her calling began on the early part of the 19th century. b. The phrase last century the definite article the being added the last century the same with Apostle Paul The way the application was made certainly does not sound grammatically correct (1 SR 161) The word in being a preposition simply indicates within the boarders specified. Therefore, the phrase in the latter part such calling within the latter part. The word latter is an adjective meaning on the very last portion of the century. Therefore, whatever century the statement applied it must be on the latter part. If applied to the 19th century, it does not exactly fits to the calling of E.G. White, and her existence for it did began on the early part of the 19th Century. If we apply to the 20th century, it cannot be exactly fits to the calling of V.T. Houteff, for it was occurred in the middle part of the century.

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The word of being a preposition, simply indicates as coming from or originated from. Therefore, the statement In the latter part of the last century such latter part must be of the last century. If the19th century is the last century, then the statement could no longer be real. For the word the being a definite article, to render the modified word more particular used specifically to point out being the last century definitely shows that there would be no other century to follow after it. But the mere fact, that, 20 th century followed after the 19th century the application that was made certainly does not sound grammatically correct. This reading completely shows that our world will no longer reach up to 2100 A.D. For the 20th century is the last century. Let us read 2 TG 7:4 Now that knowledge has been increased since the last century, or longer, and now that steam, oil, and electric engines have revolutionized the world, and have made it possible for men to run to and fro with unprecedented speed, the subject stands as clear as crystal that we are now living in the time of the end. There can be no doubt about this. This is positive truth, truth that you cannot gainsay and yet believe the Bible and history. (2 TG 7:4)

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The word since is an adverb. The word since simply indicates from a past time mentioned or referred to up to the present. At same time between a certain past time or event and the present. Therefore, the phrase since the last century definitely points out to the 20th century. And all of us are cognizant to the fact, that Nahums prophecy is applied to the World War II. Inescapably therefore the last century must be the 20th century. The most wonderful thing about the prophetic declaration is that they are perfectly capable of revealing the truth, and once understood aright, they cannot be contradicted. Any interpretation of prophetic events that do not perfectly fit be depended upon (2 SR 30, emphasis mine). Remember, that Just as the alphabet lends itself to the fabrication of words, phrases, and sentences into a predetermined pattern of thought, sustained and coherent, likewise the Bible, when made wholly self-defining, marvelously builds its richly varied materials (types, symbols, parables, allegories, numerics, etc.) into a towering revelation, foreordained, of perfectly coordinated, life-saving truth. Accordingly, as every letter, word, -

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- and phrase of a sentence has its appointed part to play in giving coherent expression to the thought intended, just so has every scripture its appointed part in unfolding Bible truths. When each is carefully joined in its right relation in the picture of revealed truth, one leading on to and illuminating another, the great over-all design stands out in all the solemn majesty of its mountainous finality and grandeur. (5 TR 36) Remember, every words, phrases, and sentences must have a predetermined pattern of thought, sustained and coherent definitely shows that to attach (the definite article the) (without) no significance or importance to the verses (sentence), would lay one under the fearful condemnation of the following scripture: If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Rev. 22:19. (8 TR 94, 95) 1 TG 13:7 As Inspiration unrolls the Scroll it is, of course, but to be expected that it will find us surprisingly ignorant of many things -- the very reason that It unrolls. If we, therefore, -

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- fail to exchange our ideas for the Lords then what hope is there for us ever to become enlightened and fitted for eternity? Our ideas are to fall flat, and the Lords prophecies are to stand high and lifted up. Our duty is to prove Gods Word correct rather than to hold tenaciously to our preconceptions and misconceptions until God Himself steps in and puts us to shame. (1 TG 13:7) Most human beings it is hard to say We are wrong. Only a few can shun pride of opinion and admit their errors (1 TG 4:22) they see no injury; and fear not God. And when the fact is revealed they refuse to exchange error for truth because it contradicts their false theology. ( 2 SR 18) We think it is far safer and wiser, as well as more reasonable for one to admit his mistake -- as we mortals are apt to make many of them -- rather than to become involved in contradictory interpretations of the Word of God. (2 SR 34) You remember Once men fought the astronomical findings of Galileo. They even forced him to recant his position that the earth was round. But their fighting the truth did not make the earth flat. Likewise anyones fighting against the clear-cut evidences that Revelation 9:15 did not meet its fulfillment in 1840, -

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MARVELS OF TYPOLOGY Gods law of type that where there is type, there must also be antitype. (9 TR 72) Thus through types and symbols, God (He) makes wise the simple and confounds the prudent by showing that where there is no type there is no truth. (2 SR 10) Now, if never before we should see that where there is a type there is also an antitype, and that where is no type, there is no Truth. (1 TG 47:15) The types are worked out to expose the error and reveal the truth. The honest ones will shun the devil by embracing the facts, and by walking in the light (2 SR 255) A clear manifestation that there is a type for every incident of vital interest to the church of God; which are the only positive proofs and clear explanations of divine providences. As there is no type for that which is false, teachers of theories without a typical representation for their claims of so called Bible truths, and those who believe in them, are as the blind leading the blind. (2 SR 255) 1 SC 4:5 But by the fact that Christ applied Malachi Three to John the Baptists message, and as this scripture did not meet its fulfillment at that time, it proves that John was a type of the Elijah that is to come before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord -

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- (Malachi 4:5), at which time the prophecy will be fulfilled in its fullness. (1 SC 4:5) If there is type, there must be an antitype, according to Gods law of types (9 TR 71). The SROD plainly declared that John was a type of the Elijah that is to come before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. (1 SC 4:5) Then who is the Antitype? 1 TG 36:4 True, verse three found fulfillment in the work of John the Baptist; but the verses preceding and also the verses following, definitely apply to the people in the latter days and only partially to the people in Johns day. Therefore the truth stands out boldly that the direct fulfillment of this chapter is found in our time, thus making Johns work an ensample of our work -- Johns work the type, ours the antitype. (1 TG 36:4) Inspiration, made it so plain the truth stands out boldly that the direct fulfillment of this chapter is found in our time, thus making Johns work an ensample of our work. Johns work the type, ours antitype. 9 TR 43 Pronouncing the doom of ancient Israel, the prophet Hosea inscribed the solemn writ:...the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, -

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- (2 TG 2:17, 18) This prediction is still unfulfilled. Therefore, in order to fulfill this prophecy, necessarily there must be an antitypical David. Antitypical David is the simple means (TM 300) whom God shall reign over His people. (8 TR 71) Heres another statement 1 SR 243 Carmel, Bashan, and Gilead are used as symbols of good spiritual pasture. These places are where Israel had their victories. Mount Carmel is where Elijah had his experience with the backslidden Israel in the days of Ahab. It was in Carmel where he (Elijah) brought the fire from heaven which consumed the sacrifice upon the altar, after which he slew the prophets of Baal. (1 SR 243) GCS 30, 31 Moreover, we all know that the work of typical Elijah was to do away with the prophets and priests who served Baal instead of God, those who led ancient Israel into the greatest fallacy and folly of the day. Accordingly, the antitypical Elijahs work, being in the spirit and power of typical Elijah, must therefore be similar to typical Elijahs work--restoring Truth and righteousness, and bringing judgment upon the false prophets and teachers in the antitypical day -

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- which in itself is the separating of the chaff from the wheat -- the work of the Judgment for the Living. (GCS 30, 31) 2 TG 41:7, 8 This scripture, you see, reflects the tragedy which took place on the top of Carmel in the days of Elijah. Here we are given the hint that there is to be another show-down between the prophet of God and the prophets of Baal. The prophets of Baal in our day even boast that they are not inspired, that what they teach and preach is what they themselves discovered by deep study and research! They even sneer at those who claim to be inspired of the Lord! They seem to think that God has forsaken the earth; that He cares not to send His Spirit as in former time; that men are now so wise that what the Spirit can do for them, they themselves can do even better! The truth is, though, that if there ever was a need for inspired interpreters of the Scriptures, it is today while many winds of doctrines are blowing from all directions, bringing in confusion, dissension, and disaster everywhere. No one sees eye to eye! (2 TG 41:7, 8) This prophecy is still unfulfilled. Obviously, therefore, in order to fulfill the prophecy necessarily there must be an antitypical Elijah. The mere fact, that if such prophecy does not points out to antitypical Elijah, -

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- Elijah of old must necessarily descend from heaven, implicitly shows, that this antitypical Elijah will no longer taste death. In Conclusion: 1. The second sentence of the paragraph in 4 TR 55, the main subject is the Seventh day Adventist Church. That the SDA church has long professed to believe the Spirit of Prophecy. 2. The statement particularly in that special message which pertains to the angel of Revelation 18:1 as predicted in Early Writings page 277 and TM 475 according to the SDA such prophecy was already fulfilled in E.G. Whites life and work in TM 534 and 1 SM 412-414. And that is why, they were in continual at variance the manifestation of the prophetic gift in 1930 (6 TR 15). For according to them V.T. Houteff is a false prophet. For the general opinion of the entire denomination is, no prophet cometh, neither is there any message to be expected. We have all the truth, and we need none, is the cry from the camp of Israel. (1 SR 87, 88) 3. Therefore, the statement made clear that the angel of Rev. 18:1, -

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- who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future ( Early Writings p. 277), and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come (Testimonies to Ministers p. 475) can never be applied to the SDA church. For according to them, it was made clear that TM 475 and Early Writings 277, was already fulfilled in E.G. Whites life and work. And that is why they declared: Somebody is to come in the spirit and power of Elijah. These words have been mistakenly applied by some to some individual who it was thought would appear with a prophetic message subsequent to Mrs. Whites life and work. (TM 534) 4. The mere fact that the statement declared: In her Laodicean attitude, however, that she is rich, and increased with goods, and has need of nothing, neither truth nor prophets, she manifests the spirit which led the Jewish leaders to kill Gods messengers, and which has caused nearly all Christendom to set aside the prophets, thus teaching that they ceased with the preaching of John the Baptist. (4 TR 55) Bears the evidence that the phrase made clear by which such prediction was still future in the days of E.G. White can never be applied to the SDA church. Inescapably therefore, such phrase made clear definitely points out to V.T. Houteff, together with his associates. -

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- It was made clear to them, that the messenger in EW 277 and TM 475 was not fulfilled to E.G. Whites life and work, and made clear to them, that it was still future in the days of E.G. White. 5. Therefore, in this reading (4 TR 55), V.T. Houteff was trying to convince the SDA people who long professed to believe the Spirit of Prophecy, by applying TM 475 and EW 277 to E.G. Whites life and work, the same with the entire Christendom by teaching that all the prophets ended with John the Baptist, and some with John the Revelator have rejected all the prophets. (6 TR 15) 6. V.T. Houteff was a bonafide member of the SDA church. Obviously therefore, he was among them who believed that TM 475 and EW 277 was already fulfilled in E.G. Whites life and work, as the denomination teaches. But when Inspiration came, and the scroll unroll, it was made clear to them that such prediction was still future in the days of E.G. White. 7. Therefore, the statement particularly in that special message which in the latter part of the last century made clear that the angel of Rev. 18:1, who is to lighten the earth with his glory, was still in the future ( Early Writings p. 277), -

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- and that the prophet Elijahs message was yet to come ( Testimonies to Ministers p. 475), needs be properly elucidated. To decipher it more vividly, let us begin our elaboration with the ensuing FOUR QUESTIONS: 1. What had been made clear? Of course concerning the special message. 2. What is the special message? Of course the message brought by the angel of Rev. 18:1, as well as the predicted prophet in TM 475. 3. Made clear unto whom? Of course to V.T. Houteff and his associates. 4. When it was made clear? This last question needs our deep concentration. The same with Apostle Paul, the way the application was made certainly does not sound grammatically correct ( 1 SR 161). But we cannot say V.T. Houteff made a mistake. For the original author of the SROD The Holy Spirit (3 Ans. 33), made a prediction of the arrival of antitypical Elijah The Tishbite. For the statement which in the latter part of the last century is the same to say -

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-it was made clear in the latter part of the last century. Or in other words the latter part of the last century is referred to the time when such special message was made clear. Therefore, the question: When it was made clear? It is in the latter part of the last century. Hundred percent, at the time when Inspiration came in 1930, and the scroll unroll, that is the time, when such special message concerning EW 277 and TM 475, was made clear to them that it had not been fulfilled to E.G. Whites life and work, and was still future in the days of E.G. White. But the absolute fact is, 1930 up to 1955, could not be the latter part of the last century, although the SROD made it so plain that 20th century is the last century, according to 2 TG 7:4. Some people, in order to obscure such plain statements of the voice of Inspiration declared: Are we not now in the 21 st century? Brethren, we need to ever remember, that century is a period of time consist of 100 consecutive years. Therefore, although the world considers now as the 21 st century, but unless our world will reach up to 2100 A.D., it can never be called 21st century. But since, I absolutely believed the SROD, there would be no other century to follow the 20th century. Our world will not reach even up to 2050 A.D. -

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- Between 2028 A.D 2029 A.D as the year of jubilee, Christ visible coming would occur. Although, we do not know, what month, day or hour it would be. One thing we are certain, that our world will not extend beyond 2029 A.D. And that is why; the 20th century is the last century. Such admonition to hire some English professors on teachers, hears what inspiration says 2 TG 9:7 We know that the Spirit Who leads into all Truth and all knowledge is not Himself led or taught by any man. Hence, why should we depend on any man that is divested of Inspiration to pass judgment on inspired Truth? The Word points out that not men only but even the nations are as nothing: (2 TG 9:7) Interpretation is correct only when inspired by the same Spirit, thus timely utterances are revealed. (2 SR 78) Any who thus attempt to interpret the messages which the Lord sends to them in the Rod, without the same Spirit of Inspiration that indicted the writing be he the greatest English professor in the world will find themselves serving Satan instead of serving Christ, and will surely cause both themselves and their followers to make shipwreck of faith. (3 Ans. 30)

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Majority of the English professors throughout the whole world, their interpretation of the vision of Peter in Acts chapter 10, particularly of verses 11 to 15 according to them God commanded that all animals are permissible to eat. No candid Bible student could from the above statements arrive at any conclusion which would lead him to base his interpretation of the subject on one scripture and wholly ignore the other, but would rather seek to make his final analysis in such a way as to be in perfect harmony with all inspired writings or else confess that he does not have the light on the Scriptures. (1 SC 10:8) Let us remember always to observe the inviolable rule that an interpretation of one inspired statement must harmonize with all other related statements. (3 Ans. 41) Brethren, 4 TR 55 completely overthrows the idea that there would be a prophet of God to stand in 1955. For the statement made it so plain, that such special message is to be made clear in the latter part of the last century. Inspiration admonished us teach only in the light of the Rod those passages which in one way or another need to be interpreted. ( 5 Ans. 56) Undoubtedly, you can never teach in the light of the Rod, that there are more than one prophet to follow after V.T. Houteff, -

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- except if they would try to sparks of their own kindling. And to put their movement in prophecy, they are trying to obscure the clear words of Inspiration and that the two golden pipe, which carry the golden oil from the trees to the bowl, are the only two mediums which God has employed since 1844 A.D. to interpret the Scripture, (5 SC 1-5:3) and also The interpretation of the Scriptures, therefore, being entrusted to the two pipes (prophets) (6 TR 24), to make it appear that, it could not be applied to E.G. White and V.T. Houteff alone. Although whatever explanation they will make, can never be found in the Rod, for the statement are the only two mediums which God has employed, is sufficient enough to becloud such intelligent mind. And then to build up their erroneous theories, they will quote the angels of Rev. 14, to prove that there are 7 angels recorded in the book of Revelation. Although such doctrine can never be established in the light of the Rod. Let us read 3 TR 48 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, exclaimed John the Revelator, envisaging the same coming variously described by Malachi, Matthew, and Ezekiel, and upon the cloud One sat like unto the Son of man, having on His head a golden crown, -

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- and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in Thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for Thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And He that sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. Rev. 14:14-16. This coming of the Son of man is plainly, therefore, not when the resurrected and the living righteous are caught up together to meet Him in the air: for verses 17-20, following the ones quoted in the paragraph above, reveal that after He came and reaped the earth, another angel...having a sharp sickle came and reaped a second harvest before the wrath of God -- the seven last plagues (Rev. 15:1) -- was poured out upon the wicked. (3 TR 48) 2 TG 44:37 Rev. 14:14-19 -- And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud One sat like unto the Son of man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in Thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for Thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And He that sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, -

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- he also having a sharp sickle. And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to Him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in Thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe. And the angel thrust in His sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. Here we are again told that there are two reapings, one by the Son of Man, and another by an angel. The reaping by the Son of Man precedes the reaping by the angel. Son of Man, therefore, gathers the firstfruits, and the angel gathers the second fruits. (The vines, not the fully ripe grapes, he casts in the wine press.) The Son of Man Himself obviously reaps the firstfruits because His servants (figuratively the angel of the church of the Laodiceans) are in no condition to do such a work, for they themselves are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked, and know it not (Rev. 3:14-18). (2 TG 44:37) The SROD made it so plain, that Revelation 14, points out definitely to Jesus Christ to reap the first-fruits the 144,000. That another angel in verse 15, according to Inspiration will occur at the second section -

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- the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5), at which time the prophecy will be fulfilled in its fullness. Therefore, as John was a messenger to Gods own people at that time, just so at this time the Elijah of Malachis prophecy represents a message which is to be delivered not to the world, but to the professed people of God. As John was their last prophet, his message was their final means to fit them for the Messiahs appearing, for which cause said the Master, If ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. (Matt. 11:14) Likewise, Elijahs message of today must be to the professed people of God, and is to be their last means to fit them for Christs appearing at this time. (1 SC 4:5) Gods law of type that where there is type, there must also be antitype. (9 TR 72) Now, if never before we should see that where there is a type there is also an antitype, and that where there is no type, there is no Truth (1 TG 47:15). Again, we see there is a type for every event, and let none despise types, for where there is no type, there is no Truth. ( 2 SR 153) Thus through types -

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- He makes wise the simple and confounds the prudent by showing that where there is no type there is no Truth. (2 SR 10) 1 TG 36:4 True, verse three found fulfillment in the work of John the Baptist; but the verses preceding and also the verses following, definitely apply to the people in the latter days and only partially to the people in Johns day. Therefore the truth stands out boldly that the direct fulfillment of this chapter is found in our time, thus making Johns work an ensample of our work Johns work the type, ours the antitype. (1 TG 36:4) We are now living in the antitypical period. If the Movement of V.T. Houteff, typify the Movement of John the Baptist as inspiration declared ( 1 TG 36:4), by which the 120 disciples who received the former rain power typify the 144,000 living saints who shall receive the latter rain power, according to 2 TG 46:28, then such movement by which consist of more than one prophet that follow V.T. Houteff (antitypical John the Baptist), had no typical representation, and the SROD plainly declared it must be false. (2 SR 255) The SROD declared; it proves that John was a type of the Elijah that is to come before the coming of the -

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- great and dreadful day of the Lord. (1 SC 4:5). Therefore the truth stands out boldly that the direct fulfillment of this chapter is found in our time, thus making Johns work an ensample of our work Johns work the type, ours the antitype. (1 TG 36:4) Heres our complete comparison:

John the Baptist, The last prophet of the Jewish church, he was called as ELIJAH John the Baptist Died before the outpouring of the former rain POWER The Movement of John the Baptist is not a church, but an association.

V.T. Houteff, The last prophet of the Laodicean church or Millitant, he was called

as ELIJAH V.T. Houteff Died before the outpouring of the latter rain POWER

The Movement of V.T. Houteff is not a church but an association.

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By this perfect illustration, we can easily comprehend that there must be an antitypical Elijah The Tishbite, by which the same as Elijah of old, translated to heaven without seeing death. This antitypical Elijah must be the prophet mentioned in 2 TG 41:7 and 2 TG 24:23. The 20th Century as the last Century according to 2 TG 7:4. 1. Early Part of the 20th Century 1900 A.D. 1933 A.D. 2. Middle Part of the 20th Century 1933 A.D. 1966 A.D. 3. Latter Part of the 20th Century 1966 A.D. 2000 A.D.

Yours in Christ Jesus,

ARIEL PEREZ DACUTANAN P.S. If the statement was in the latter part of last century it can exactly fits to the previous century. But since the definite article THE is attached the meaning changes, plainly shows that there will be no other century to follow after it.

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