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We believeWe believe that the Bible teaches that the Bible teaches1. The full and eternal deity of Jesus Christ1. The full and eternal deity of Jesus Christ2. The full and eternal deity of the Holy 2. The full and eternal deity of the Holy SpiritSpirit3. The personhood of the Holy Spirit3. The personhood of the Holy Spirit

and thatand that4. Jesus Christ is the truly begotten Son of 4. Jesus Christ is the truly begotten Son of GodGod5. The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of 5. The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of GodGod6. The Holy Spirit since Calvary is Christ’s 6. The Holy Spirit since Calvary is Christ’s LifeLife

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This is not a denial of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is real; He exists, He works, He speaks and knows.The Spirit is a person; the living presence of the Father and His Son. By the Spirit they make their abode in us, dwelling in living temples, fellowshipping with us. Recognizing the Comforter as the Spirit of Christ indeed makes the Saviour closer to us than if he had never left the earth, for now He dwells in us, His mind is in us, He speaks to us, He guides us.He is with us even to the end of the age.Christ was limited in his human body, but is unlimited in his Spirit.As the Spirit He empowers us to overcome sin and resist the devil.He carried our infirmities enabling him to be a faithful High Priest.Therefore He knows the human heart from personal experience.He was tempted in the flesh and now he comes to our aid in the Spirit. He whose words are spirit and he who is the Truth is both the Word and the Spirit of truth

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“A knowledge of God is the foundation of all true education and of all true service. It is the only real safeguard against temptation. It is this alone that can make us like God in character...This is the knowledge needed by all who are working for the uplifting of their fellow men. Transformation of character, purity of life, efficiency in service, adherence to correct principles, all depend upon a right knowledge of God. This knowledge is the essential preparation both for this life and for the life to come.” Ministry of Healing p. 409

This is life eternal that they might know Thee [Father],the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. John 17:3

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Presence & Omnipresence of GodDivided Presence: Mediator between God and ManConscious Presence: Mind of GodSpoken Presence: Word of GodSource of the Spirit: The Father and SonThe Comforter-Advocate-IntercessorThe Living Spirit: Life of ChristThe Sanctifying Spirit: Power to overcome sin

Spirit of God before the CrossSpirit of Christ after the CrossSpirit of God after sin

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Psalm 139Psalm 139O LORD, You have searched me, and known O LORD, You have searched me, and known me.me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thoughts from afar off.You understand my thoughts from afar off.You are acquainted with all my ways…You are acquainted with all my ways…Such knowledge is too wonderful for me!Such knowledge is too wonderful for me!Where shall I go from Your Spirit?Where shall I go from Your Spirit?Or where shall I flee from Your presence?Or where shall I flee from Your presence?If I ascend up into heaven, You are there;If I ascend up into heaven, You are there;If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.there.

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Psalm 139Psalm 139O LORD, You have searched me, and known O LORD, You have searched me, and known me.me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thoughts from afar off.You understand my thoughts from afar off.You are acquainted with all my ways…You are acquainted with all my ways…Such knowledge is too wonderful for me!Such knowledge is too wonderful for me!Where shall I go from Your Where shall I go from Your SpiritSpirit??Or where shall I flee from Your Or where shall I flee from Your presencepresence??If I ascend up into heaven, You are there;If I ascend up into heaven, You are there;If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.there.God’s Spirit is God’s presence

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Psalm 51:11Psalm 51:11Cast me not away from Your Cast me not away from Your presencepresence;;And take not Your And take not Your Holy SpiritHoly Spirit from from me.me.God’s Holy Spirit is God’s presence

“‘“‘The Lord’s throne is in heaven’ The Lord’s throne is in heaven’ (Psalm 11:4); (Psalm 11:4); yet by yet by His Spirit He is everywhere His Spirit He is everywhere presentpresent. . He has an intimate knowledge of, and He has an intimate knowledge of, and a a personal interest in, all the works of personal interest in, all the works of His hand.”His hand.” Education Education p. 132p. 132

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Psalm 11:4Psalm 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple, The LORD is in His holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: the LORD’s throne is in heaven: His His eyes beholdeyes behold, his eyelids try, the , his eyelids try, the children of menchildren of men

2 Chronicles 16:92 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro and fro throughout the whole throughout the whole earthearth, to show himself strong in , to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.perfect toward him.

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Exodus 33:14Exodus 33:14My presenceMy presence shall go with you, and I shall go with you, and I will give you rest.will give you rest.

Isaiah 63:9Isaiah 63:9In all their affliction he was afflicted In all their affliction he was afflicted and the and the angel of His presenceangel of His presence saved them: saved them: in his love and in his pity he in his love and in his pity he redeemed them: and he bare them, redeemed them: and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.and carried them all the days of old.

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“ ‘“ ‘I will not leave you I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.’ comfortless; I will come to you.’ The The divine Spiritdivine Spirit that the that the world’s Redeemer promised to world’s Redeemer promised to send, is send, is the presence and the presence and power of Godpower of God. He will not leave . He will not leave his people in the world destitute his people in the world destitute of his grace, to be buffeted by the of his grace, to be buffeted by the enemy of God, and harassed by enemy of God, and harassed by the oppression of the world; but the oppression of the world; but he will come to them.he will come to them.””

Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times, November 23, , November 23, 18911891 PRESENCE

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““The world cannot see the truth; The world cannot see the truth; they know not the they know not the Father or the Father or the SonSon, but it is only because they , but it is only because they do not desire to know God, they do not desire to know God, they do not wish to look upon Jesus, to do not wish to look upon Jesus, to see his goodness, his love, his see his goodness, his love, his heavenly attractions. Jesus is heavenly attractions. Jesus is inviting all men to accept him; inviting all men to accept him; and wherever the heart is open to and wherever the heart is open to receive him, receive him, he will comehe will come in, in, gladdening the soul with the light gladdening the soul with the light and joy of and joy of his presencehis presence.”.”

Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times, November 23, , November 23, 18911891 PRESENCE

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““The The divine Spiritdivine Spirit that the world’s that the world’s Redeemer promised to send, is Redeemer promised to send, is the the presence and power of Godpresence and power of God.” .” Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times, November 23, , November 23, 18911891

“…“…the holy Spirit is the comforter, the holy Spirit is the comforter, as as the the personal presence of personal presence of ChristChrist to the soul.”  to the soul.” Review and Review and Herald Herald  November 29,  November 29, 18921892

““The Holy Spirit is the The Holy Spirit is the vital vital presence of Godpresence of God, and if , and if appreciated will call forth praise appreciated will call forth praise and thanksgiving, and will ever be and thanksgiving, and will ever be springing up unto everlasting life.” springing up unto everlasting life.” Bible EchoBible Echo, August 5, 1901 , August 5, 1901

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““After His ascension He [Jesus] was to After His ascension He [Jesus] was to be be absent in personabsent in person; but through the ; but through the Comforter Comforter He would He would still be with still be with themthem, and they were not to spend their , and they were not to spend their time in mourning. This was what Satan time in mourning. This was what Satan wanted. He desired them to give the wanted. He desired them to give the world the impression that they had world the impression that they had been deceived and disappointed; but by been deceived and disappointed; but by faith they were to look to the sanctuary faith they were to look to the sanctuary above, above, where Jesus was ministering where Jesus was ministering for themfor them; they were to open their ; they were to open their hearts to the Holy Spirit, hearts to the Holy Spirit, His His representativerepresentative, and to rejoice in the , and to rejoice in the light of light of His presenceHis presence.” .” Desire of Ages Desire of Ages p. 277p. 277 The Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus The Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus ChristChrist

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““The promise of The promise of his continued his continued presencepresence with his disciples in his  with his disciples in his representative, representative, the the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit, was , was the greatest promise which Jesus could the greatest promise which Jesus could make to his disciples just before the make to his disciples just before the time time when he was to take when he was to take his bodily his bodily presencepresence from them from them... Jesus was ... Jesus was about to give himself as the living about to give himself as the living sacrifice for a fallen world, and through sacrifice for a fallen world, and through this sacrifice the mighty influence of the this sacrifice the mighty influence of the Holy Spirit was given to the world. Thus Holy Spirit was given to the world. Thus the the living presence of the Father living presence of the Father and the Sonand the Son would be found in and  would be found in and among the people of God.”among the people of God.” Review & Review & HeraldHerald SS Lesson notesSS Lesson notes Sept 23, 1902 Sept 23, 1902

Bodily presence of Jesus in heavenLiving presence of Jesus & Father in us

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1 Timothy 2:51 Timothy 2:5For there is one God, and For there is one God, and one one mediatormediator between God and men, between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.the man Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:26Romans 8:26The The SpiritSpirit itself makes itself makes intercessionintercession for usfor us

Verse 34Verse 34ChristChrist…is even at the right hand of …is even at the right hand of God, who also makes God, who also makes intercessionintercession for us.for us.(an advocate (an advocate withwith the Father 1John the Father 1John 2:1)2:1)

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1 Timothy 2:51 Timothy 2:5For there is one God, and For there is one God, and one one mediatormediator between God and men, between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.the man Christ Jesus.““They would realize They would realize no break in their no break in their communioncommunion, and , and no diminution of powerno diminution of power because of the Saviour’s absencebecause of the Saviour’s absence. . While While Jesus Jesus ministersministers in the sanctuary in the sanctuary above, above, He is still by His SpiritHe is still by His Spirit the the ministerminister of the church on earth. He is of the church on earth. He is withdrawn from the eye of sense, but withdrawn from the eye of sense, but His parting promise is fulfilled, ‘Lo, I am His parting promise is fulfilled, ‘Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the with you alway, even unto the end of the world.’ Matt. 28:20.” world.’ Matt. 28:20.” Desire of AgesDesire of Ages p. p. 166166

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Rom 8:26Rom 8:26 Spirit makes intercession for usSpirit makes intercession for uswith groanings that cannot be with groanings that cannot be

utteredutteredHeb 5:7Heb 5:7 Christ offered up prayers and Christ offered up prayers and supplicationsupplication

with strong cries and tearswith strong cries and tearsJohn 11:33John 11:33 Jesus groaned in the spirit, Jesus groaned in the spirit, was troubledwas troubled

““Every sincere prayerEvery sincere prayer is heard in is heard in heaven. It may not be fluently expressed; heaven. It may not be fluently expressed; but if the heart is in it, it but if the heart is in it, it will ascend to will ascend to the sanctuarythe sanctuary where where JesusJesus ministers, ministers, and and He will present it to the FatherHe will present it to the Father without one awkward, stammering without one awkward, stammering wordword, beautiful and fragrant with the , beautiful and fragrant with the incense of His own perfection.” DA p. incense of His own perfection.” DA p. 667667

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Rom 8:26Rom 8:26 Spirit makes intercession for usSpirit makes intercession for uswith groanings that cannot be with groanings that cannot be

utteredutteredHeb 5:7Heb 5:7 Christ offered up prayers and Christ offered up prayers and supplicationsupplication

with strong cries and tearswith strong cries and tearsJohn 11:33John 11:33 Jesus groaned in the spirit, Jesus groaned in the spirit, was troubledwas troubledIsa 53:12Isa 53:12 Jesus made intercession for the Jesus made intercession for the sinnerssinnersHeb 7:25Heb 7:25 Jesus ever lives to make Jesus ever lives to make intercessionintercessionDan 12:1Dan 12:1 Michael stands up for his peopleMichael stands up for his peopleHeb 12:24Heb 12:24 Jesus the mediator of the new Jesus the mediator of the new covenantcovenant1Jn 2:11Jn 2:1 Jesus is our Advocate with the Jesus is our Advocate with the FatherFather““No middle-man comes between the sinner No middle-man comes between the sinner and Christ.”and Christ.”

Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times, June , June 28, 1899 28, 1899

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““We have We have only one channelonly one channel of of approach to God.approach to God. Our prays can come Our prays can come to him to him through one name only,--that through one name only,--that of the Lord Jesus our advocateof the Lord Jesus our advocate.. His His Spirit must inspireSpirit must inspire our petitions. No our petitions. No strange fire was to be used in the strange fire was to be used in the censers that were waved before God in censers that were waved before God in the sanctuary. So the sanctuary. So the Lord himself the Lord himself must kindle in our hearts the must kindle in our hearts the burningburning desire, if our prayers are desire, if our prayers are acceptable to him. The acceptable to him. The Holy Spirit Holy Spirit withinwithin must make must make intercessionsintercessions for for us.” us.” Review & HeraldReview & Herald Feb 9, 1897 Feb 9, 1897 We need a We need a WordWord from God and a from God and a WayWay to to GodGod

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In In HeavenHeaven - the Man Christ Jesus - - the Man Christ Jesus - MediatorMediatorChrist’s HumanityChrist’s Humanity Represents Man Represents Man to Godto God

On On EarthEarth - the Comforter Jesus - - the Comforter Jesus - IntercessorIntercessorChrist’s SpiritChrist’s Spirit Represents God to Represents God to ManMan

““While While Jesus, our Intercessor, Jesus, our Intercessor, pleads for us pleads for us in heavenin heaven,, the Holy the Holy Spirit works Spirit works in in usus,, to will and to do of His good pleasure.” to will and to do of His good pleasure.”

Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times Oct 3, 1892 Oct 3, 1892

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Jesus consented to take human nature, Jesus consented to take human nature, that he might know how to pity sinful, that he might know how to pity sinful, erring mortals. He volunteered to become erring mortals. He volunteered to become acquainted with the temptations that beset us, acquainted with the temptations that beset us, that he might know how to deliverthat he might know how to deliver those those who are tempted, and that he might know who are tempted, and that he might know how to plead with his Fatherhow to plead with his Father in their behalf.” in their behalf.”

The Southern Watchman, Sept 18, 1906The Southern Watchman, Sept 18, 1906

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John 14:21,22John 14:21,22He that has my commandments He that has my commandments and keeps them, he it is that loves and keeps them, he it is that loves me: and he that loves me shall be me: and he that loves me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will him, and will manifest myselfmanifest myself to to him.him.Judas (not Iscariot) said unto him, Judas (not Iscariot) said unto him, Lord, Lord, howhow is it that You will manifest is it that You will manifest Yourself unto us, and not to the Yourself unto us, and not to the world?world?Notice there is no question regarding Who, only How.Notice there is no question regarding Who, only How.

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John 14:23John 14:23Jesus answered and said unto him, Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man loves me, he will keep my If a man loves me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, words: and my Father will love him, and and we will comewe will come unto him, and unto him, and make our abode with him.make our abode with him.

Revelation 3:20Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and Behold, I stand at the door and knock:knock:If any man hear my voice, and open If any man hear my voice, and open the door, the door, I will come in to himI will come in to him and and sup with himsup with himPRESENCE

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““Do not forget that Do not forget that you have a you have a ComforterComforter, the , the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, which which Christ has appointedChrist has appointed. You are never . You are never alone. If you will listen to the voice that alone. If you will listen to the voice that now speaks to you, if you will respond now speaks to you, if you will respond without delay to the knocking at the without delay to the knocking at the door of your heart, ‘door of your heart, ‘Come in, Lord Come in, Lord Jesus, that I may sup with TheeJesus, that I may sup with Thee, and , and Thee with me,’ the Thee with me,’ the heavenly Guestheavenly Guest will will enter. When this enter. When this elementelement, which is , which is all all divinedivine, abides with you, there is peace , abides with you, there is peace and rest.” and rest.” Ellen G. White to Mrs. Wessels, Ellen G. White to Mrs. Wessels, Letter 124, March 7, 1897Letter 124, March 7, 1897 PRESENCE

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““The Lord encourages all who seek Him The Lord encourages all who seek Him with the whole heart. He gives them with the whole heart. He gives them His Holy SpiritHis Holy Spirit, the , the manifestation of manifestation of His presenceHis presence and favor.” and favor.” TestimoniesTestimonies Vol 9, p. 230 1909Vol 9, p. 230 1909

““One mightier than angels would be in One mightier than angels would be in their ranks--the General of the armies their ranks--the General of the armies of heaven….assured that of heaven….assured that My presenceMy presence will be with you even there …will be with you even there …I will be I will be with you alwayswith you always…guiding, comforting, …guiding, comforting, sanctifying, sustaining you, giving you sanctifying, sustaining you, giving you success in speaking words that shall success in speaking words that shall draw the attention of others to heaven.” draw the attention of others to heaven.” Acts of the ApostlesActs of the Apostles p. 29 1911 1911

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““Cumbered with Cumbered with humanityhumanity, , ChristChrist couldcould  not be in every place not be in every place personallypersonally; therefore it was ; therefore it was altogether for their advantagealtogether for their advantage [expedient] that [expedient] that HeHe should should leave leave themthem, go to His Father, and send the , go to His Father, and send the Holy Spirit to be His successor on Holy Spirit to be His successor on earth. The earth. The Holy Spirit is Holy Spirit is Himself Himself divested of the of the personality of personality of humanityhumanity and  and independent independent thereofthereof. . HeHe would represent would represent Himself Himself as present in all places by as present in all places by His Holy SpiritHis Holy Spirit,,  as the as the OmnipresentOmnipresent.” .” 14 14 MRMR No. 1084, February 18, 1895, No. 1084, February 18, 1895, page 21page 21

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Di-vest  (dī-vĕst')tr.v. di·vest·ed, di·vest·ing, di·vests1. To strip, as of clothes.2. a. To deprive, as of rights or property; dispossess. b. To free of; rid: "Most secretive of men, let him at last divest himself of secrets, both his and ours“ 3. To sell off or otherwise dispose of (a subsidiary company or an investment).

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““The Holy Spirit is Christ’s The Holy Spirit is Christ’s representativerepresentative, but , but divested of divested of the personality of humanitythe personality of humanity, and , and independent thereof. independent thereof. Cumbered Cumbered with humanity, Christ could not with humanity, Christ could not be in every placebe in every place personally. personally. Therefore it was for their interest Therefore it was for their interest that He should go to the Father, that He should go to the Father, and send the [His] Spirit to be His and send the [His] Spirit to be His successor on earth. No one could successor on earth. No one could then have any advantage because then have any advantage because of his location or his personal of his location or his personal contact with Christ. contact with Christ. By the Spirit By the Spirit the Saviour would be accessible the Saviour would be accessible to allto all. In this sense . In this sense He would be He would be nearer to themnearer to them than if He had not than if He had not ascended on high.” ascended on high.” Desire of Desire of AgesAges p. 669 p. 669

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FatherFather Son of God WordSon of God WordSpiritSpirit SpiritSpirit - Divinity - Divinity

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FatherFatherSpiritSpirit

Son of God Son of God - Divinity - DivinitySon of manSon of man - Humanity - Humanity

““And the Word became flesh” John 1:14And the Word became flesh” John 1:14““Clothed His divinity with humanity” 374Clothed His divinity with humanity” 374

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FatherFather Son of manSon of man - Humanity - HumanitySpiritSpirit Son of God Son of God - Divinity - Divinity

““Seeing then that we have a great high priest Seeing then that we have a great high priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus that is passed into the heavens, Jesus The Son of God” Heb 4:14The Son of God” Heb 4:14““now to appear in the presence of God for us”now to appear in the presence of God for us”Heb 9:24Heb 9:24

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FatherFather Son of manSon of man - Humanity - HumanitySpiritSpirit MediatorMediator - Divinity - Divinity

Spirit Spirit of Christof Christ - Divinity - Divinity

““Having received of the Father the promiseHaving received of the Father the promiseof the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:33of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:33“God sent forth the Spirit of His Son” Gal 4:6“God sent forth the Spirit of His Son” Gal 4:6

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““The The ladderladder is the medium of is the medium of communi-cation between God communi-cation between God and the human race. Through and the human race. Through the mystic ladder the gospel the mystic ladder the gospel was preached to Jacob. As the was preached to Jacob. As the ladder stretched ladder stretched from earth, from earth, reaching to the highest reaching to the highest heavensheavens, and the glory of God , and the glory of God was seen above the ladder, so was seen above the ladder, so Christ in His divine natureChrist in His divine nature reached immensity and was reached immensity and was one with the Fatherone with the Father.” .”

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““As the ladder, though its top As the ladder, though its top penetrated into heaven, had its penetrated into heaven, had its base upon the earth, so Christ, base upon the earth, so Christ, though [He was] God, though [He was] God, clothed clothed His divinity with humanityHis divinity with humanity and was in the world “found in and was in the world “found in fashion as a man.” The ladder fashion as a man.” The ladder would be useless if it rested not would be useless if it rested not on the earth or if it reached not on the earth or if it reached not to the heavens.”to the heavens.”

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““God appeared in glory God appeared in glory above the ladderabove the ladder, looking , looking down with compassion on down with compassion on erring, sinful Jacob, addressing erring, sinful Jacob, addressing to him words of to him words of encouragement. It is encouragement. It is through through Christ that the Father Christ that the Father beholds beholds sinful human beings. sinful human beings. The ministering angels were The ministering angels were communicating to the communicating to the inhabitants of the earth inhabitants of the earth through the medium through the medium of the of the ladder.”ladder.”PRESENCE

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““What saith our Saviour? ‘I will not What saith our Saviour? ‘I will not leave you comfortless; leave you comfortless; I will come I will come to youto you.’ ‘He that hath my .’ ‘He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my loveth me shall be loved of my Father; and I will love him and will Father; and I will love him and will manifest myself to him’ When trials manifest myself to him’ When trials overshadow the soul, remember the overshadow the soul, remember the words of words of ChristChrist, remember that He , remember that He is an unseen presence in the is an unseen presence in the person of the Holy Spiritperson of the Holy Spirit,, and He  and He will be the peace and comfort given will be the peace and comfort given you, manifesting to you that you, manifesting to you that He is He is with youwith you, the Sun of , the Sun of Righteousness, chasing away your Righteousness, chasing away your darkness.” darkness.”

Letter 124, 1897 (Letter 124, 1897 (Daughters of GodDaughters of God p.185) p.185)

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"If a man love me," "If a man love me," ChrisChrist said, "he t said, "he will keep my words: and my will keep my words: and my FatherFather will love him, and will love him, and we will comewe will come unto him, and make our abode with unto him, and make our abode with him" Be of good cheer; light will him" Be of good cheer; light will come, and your soul will rejoice come, and your soul will rejoice greatly in the Lord.” greatly in the Lord.”

Letter 124, 1897 (Letter 124, 1897 (Daughters of GodDaughters of God p.185) p.185)

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““on the Day of Pentecost the promised on the Day of Pentecost the promised Comforter descendedComforter descended and the and the power from on high was given and the power from on high was given and the souls of the believers souls of the believers thrilled with thrilled with thethe conscious presence conscious presence of their ascended Lordof their ascended Lord” ” Great Great ControversyControversy p. 350 p. 350Isaiah 40:13Isaiah 40:13

Who has directed the Who has directed the SpiritSpirit of the of the LORD,LORD,Or Or beingbeing His counselor has taught His counselor has taught him?him?

Romans 11:34Romans 11:34Who has known the Who has known the mindmind of the of the LORD?LORD?Or who has been his counselor?Or who has been his counselor?

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1 Corinthians 2:161 Corinthians 2:16For who has known the For who has known the mindmind of the of the LORDLORDThat we may instruct him? But we That we may instruct him? But we have the have the mind of Christmind of Christ..

Philippians 2:5Philippians 2:5Let this Let this mindmind be in you, be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.which was also in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 14:151 Corinthians 14:15I will pray with the I will pray with the spirispiritt, and , and I will pray with the I will pray with the understandingunderstanding also also MIND of GOD

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1 Corinthians 2:111 Corinthians 2:11For what man For what man knowsknows the things of a the things of a man,man,save the save the spirit of manspirit of man, which is in , which is in him?him?Even so the things of God Even so the things of God knows knows no no man,man,but the but the Spirit of GodSpirit of God..

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A man only knows the thoughts of his own mindBut men do not know the thoughts of God’s mind.

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1 Corinthians 2:121 Corinthians 2:12We have received not the spirit of the We have received not the spirit of the world,world,But But the Spirit which is of Godthe Spirit which is of God; ; that we might that we might knowknow the things the things that are freely given to us of God.that are freely given to us of God.

Ephesians 4:30Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the And grieve not the holy Spirit of Godholy Spirit of God,,

whereby you are sealed whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption.unto the day of redemption.

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““Christ gave his followers a positive Christ gave his followers a positive promise that after his ascension he promise that after his ascension he would send them would send them his Spirithis Spirit. "Go ye therefore," he . "Go ye therefore," he said, "and teach all nations, said, "and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of baptizing them in the name of the the Father [a personal God]Father [a personal God], and of , and of the Son the Son [a personal Prince and Saviour][a personal Prince and Saviour], , and of and of the the Holy Ghost [sent from Holy Ghost [sent from heaven to represent Christ]heaven to represent Christ]: : teaching them to observe all things teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, and, lo, I am with you alwayI am with you alway, even unto , even unto the end of the world.” the end of the world.” RH, October RH, October 26, 1897 26, 1897

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““Nature is not God, nor ever was Nature is not God, nor ever was God. God is in nature, the voice of God. God is in nature, the voice of nature testifies of God, but nature nature testifies of God, but nature is not God. It only bears testimony is not God. It only bears testimony to God's power as his created to God's power as his created works. There is works. There is a personal God, the Fathera personal God, the Father; there ; there is is a personal Christ, the Sona personal Christ, the Son.” .” July 3, 1898. July 3, 1898. Healthful LivingHealthful Living p.287 p.287

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““In the creation of man was In the creation of man was manifest manifest the agencythe agency of a of a personal Godpersonal God........Through Jesus Through Jesus Christ Christ a personal a personal GodGod created man and endowed him created man and endowed him with intelligence and power.” 8T with intelligence and power.” 8T 264, 1904264, 1904

Ephesians 3:9Ephesians 3:9God who created all things God who created all things by by Jesus ChristJesus Christ

Colossians 1:16,13,15Colossians 1:16,13,15All things were created All things were created byby him…His dear Son… him…His dear Son…the image of the invisible Godthe image of the invisible God

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““The Lord Jesus The Lord Jesus came to this came to this world world to represent the Father. He to represent the Father. He did did not represent God as an not represent God as an essence essence pervading nature, but as pervading nature, but as a a personal beingpersonal being.. Christians Christians should bear in mind that should bear in mind that God God has a personality as verily as has a personality as verily as has Christhas Christ..” ”

Ellen G. White ‘A Warning of Danger’. St. Ellen G. White ‘A Warning of Danger’. St. Helena, Cal., Helena, Cal., Sept. 23, 1903Sept. 23, 1903..

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““The enemy of souls has sought to The enemy of souls has sought to bring in the supposition that bring in the supposition that a a great reformationgreat reformation was to take was to take place among Seventh-day place among Seventh-day Adventists, and that this Adventists, and that this reformation would consist in reformation would consist in giving giving up the doctrinesup the doctrines which stand as which stand as the pillars of our faiththe pillars of our faith, and , and engaging in a process of engaging in a process of reorganizationreorganization.”.”

St. Helena, October 1903St. Helena, October 1903Testimonies to the Church Containing Testimonies to the Church Containing Letters of Warning and Instruction p. 39; Letters of Warning and Instruction p. 39; 1SM p. 2041SM p. 204

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Were this reformation to take place, Were this reformation to take place, what would result? The what would result? The principles principles of truthof truth that God in His wisdom that God in His wisdom has given to the remnant church, has given to the remnant church, would be would be discardeddiscarded. Our . Our religionreligion would be would be changedchanged. The . The fundamental principlesfundamental principles that have that have sustained the work sustained the work for the last for the last fifty years would be fifty years would be accounted accounted as erroras error.”.”

St. Helena, October St. Helena, October 19031903

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Were this reformation to take place, Were this reformation to take place, what would result? The what would result? The principles principles of truthof truth that God in His wisdom that God in His wisdom has given to the remnant church, has given to the remnant church, would be would be discardeddiscarded. Our . Our religionreligion would be would be changedchanged. The . The fundamental principlesfundamental principles that have that have sustained the work sustained the work for the last for the last fifty years would be fifty years would be accounted accounted as erroras error. A . A new organizationnew organization would be established. would be established. Books of a Books of a new ordernew order would be written. A would be written. A system of intellectual system of intellectual philosophyphilosophy would be introduced.”would be introduced.”

St. Helena, October St. Helena, October 19031903

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“Adventist beliefs have changed over the years under the impact of ‘present truth’. Most startling is the teaching regarding Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord…the Trinitarian understanding of God, now part of our fundamental beliefs, was not generally held by the early Adventsists.”

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Were this reformation to take place, Were this reformation to take place, what would result? The what would result? The principles principles of truthof truth that God in His wisdom that God in His wisdom has given to the remnant church, has given to the remnant church, would be would be discardeddiscarded. Our . Our religionreligion would be would be changedchanged. The . The fundamental principlesfundamental principles that have that have sustained the work sustained the work for the last for the last fifty years would be fifty years would be accounted accounted as erroras error. A . A new organizationnew organization would be established. would be established. Books of a Books of a new ordernew order would be written. A would be written. A system of intellectual system of intellectual philosophyphilosophy would be introduced.”would be introduced.”

St. Helena, October St. Helena, October 19031903

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“Many of the pioneers, including James White, J. N. Andrews, Uriah Smith and J. H. Waggoner held to an Arian or semi-Arian view - that is, the Son at some point in time, before the creation of our world, was generated by the Father. Only gradually did this false doctrine give way to the Biblical truth”

William Johnsson, Adventist Review January 6, 1994

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““These two books (‘The Desire These two books (‘The Desire of Ages’ and ‘Looking unto of Ages’ and ‘Looking unto Jesus’) both uplifted Christ but Jesus’) both uplifted Christ but were were diametrically opposed diametrically opposed on the subject of the eternal on the subject of the eternal deity of God the Son.deity of God the Son.” ”

Merlin D. Burt, 1996, Preface to Merlin D. Burt, 1996, Preface to ‘Demise of Semi-Arianism and anti-‘Demise of Semi-Arianism and anti-trinitarianism in trinitarianism in Adventist theologyAdventist theology, ,

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““God used the author of this God used the author of this book book as a channel through as a channel through which to communicate light to which to communicate light to direct minds to the truth.”direct minds to the truth.”

Ellen White, Ellen White, Manuscript ReleasesManuscript Releases Vol. one Vol. one

No. 26, page 63, "Thoughts on No. 26, page 63, "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," MS 174 Daniel and the Revelation," MS 174

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Let the Scriptures be read in Let the Scriptures be read in simple faith, and simple faith, and let each let each one form his conceptions of one form his conceptions of GodGod from his inspired word.” from his inspired word.” Spalding and Magan CollectionSpalding and Magan Collection 329; 329; Letter from St. Helena Oct 14, 1903Letter from St. Helena Oct 14, 1903

““We need not any We need not any fanciful fanciful teachingteaching regarding the regarding the personality of God.personality of God. What God What God desires us to know of Him is desires us to know of Him is revealed in revealed in His word and His His word and His worksworks.” .” Medical MinistryMedical Ministry p. 94 Letter p. 94 Letter 240, 1903240, 1903

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““As far as I can fathom, the difficulty As far as I can fathom, the difficulty which is found in the Living Temple, which is found in the Living Temple, the the whole thing may be simmered down whole thing may be simmered down to this question: to this question: is the Holy Ghost a is the Holy Ghost a person.person.  You say noYou say no.. I had supposed the  I had supposed the Bible said this for the reason that the Bible said this for the reason that the personal pronoun he is used in speaking personal pronoun he is used in speaking of the Holy Ghost. of the Holy Ghost. Sister White uses Sister White uses the pronoun hethe pronoun he and has said in as and has said in as many words that the many words that the Holy Ghost is Holy Ghost is the third person of the Godheadthe third person of the Godhead. How . How the Holy Ghost can be the third person the Holy Ghost can be the third person and not be a person at all is difficult for and not be a person at all is difficult for me to see”me to see”Dr. John Harvey Kellogg wrote to G. I Butler Dr. John Harvey Kellogg wrote to G. I Butler on on Oct 28,Oct 28, 1903 concerning ‘The Living 1903 concerning ‘The Living Temple’ Temple’

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““God dwells in us by God dwells in us by His Holy SpiritHis Holy Spirit, , as a Comforteras a Comforter, as a Reprover, , as a Reprover, especially the former. When we come to especially the former. When we come to Him, we partake of Him in that sense, Him, we partake of Him in that sense, because the because the Spirit comes forth from Spirit comes forth from himhim; it comes forth ; it comes forth from the Father from the Father and the Sonand the Son” ” ““It is It is not a person not a person walking around on walking around on foot, or flying, foot, or flying, as a literal beingas a literal being, in any , in any such sense such sense as Christ and the Father as Christ and the Father areare – at least, if it is, it is utterly beyond – at least, if it is, it is utterly beyond my comprehension or the meaning of my comprehension or the meaning of language or words.” language or words.” G. I Butler, letter to J. H. Kellogg April G. I Butler, letter to J. H. Kellogg April 5th 5th 19041904

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““As far as I can fathom, the difficulty As far as I can fathom, the difficulty which is found in the Living Temple, which is found in the Living Temple, the the whole thing may be simmered down whole thing may be simmered down to this question: is the Holy Ghost a to this question: is the Holy Ghost a person.person.  You say no.You say no. I had supposed the  I had supposed the Bible said this for the reason that Bible said this for the reason that the the personal pronoun he is usedpersonal pronoun he is used in in speaking of the Holy Ghost. speaking of the Holy Ghost. Sister Sister White uses the pronoun heWhite uses the pronoun he and has and has said in as many words that the said in as many words that the Holy Holy Ghost is the third person of the Ghost is the third person of the GodheadGodhead. How the Holy Ghost can be . How the Holy Ghost can be the third person and not be a person at the third person and not be a person at all is difficult for me to see”all is difficult for me to see”Dr. John Harvey Kellogg wrote to G. I Butler Dr. John Harvey Kellogg wrote to G. I Butler on on Oct 28,Oct 28, 1903 concerning ‘The Living 1903 concerning ‘The Living Temple’ Temple’

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““He [Kellogg] then stated that He [Kellogg] then stated that his his former views regarding the trinityformer views regarding the trinity had stood in his way of making a clear had stood in his way of making a clear and absolutely correct statement; and absolutely correct statement; but but that in a short time that in a short time he had come to he had come to believe in the trinitybelieve in the trinity and could now see and could now see pretty clearly where the difficulty was, pretty clearly where the difficulty was, and believed that he could clear the and believed that he could clear the matter up satisfactorily. matter up satisfactorily. He told me He told me that that he now believed in God the he now believed in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy GhostHoly Ghost;; and his view was that it was and his view was that it was God the Holy Ghost,God the Holy Ghost, and not God the and not God the Father, that Father, that filled all space and every filled all space and every living thingliving thing..” ”

Letter: A. G. Daniells to W. C. White. Letter: A. G. Daniells to W. C. White. Oct 29Oct 29, , 1903, p1.2. 1903, p1.2.

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““Just such theories as you have Just such theories as you have presented in Living Temple presented in Living Temple were presented then. These were presented then. These subtle, deceiving sophistries subtle, deceiving sophistries have again and again sought to have again and again sought to find place among us. find place among us. But But I I have ever had the same have ever had the same testimony testimony to bear which I now to bear which I now bear bear regardingregarding the the personality of Godpersonality of God.” .”

4MR No. 213; Letter 253 to J.H.Kellogg 4MR No. 213; Letter 253 to J.H.Kellogg November 20, 1903November 20, 1903

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““If God is an essence If God is an essence pervading pervading all nature, then He dwells in all all nature, then He dwells in all menmen; and in order to attain ; and in order to attain holiness, holiness, man has only to develop man has only to develop the the power that is within power that is within himhim”. ”. “These theories, followed to their “These theories, followed to their logical conclusion, logical conclusion, sweep away the sweep away the whole Christian economywhole Christian economy.” .”

Ellen G. White 8th Volume Testimonies, Ellen G. White 8th Volume Testimonies, ‘The essential Knowledge” page 291 ‘The essential Knowledge” page 291 19041904

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““Wonderful statement! Wonderful statement! The The unity that exists between unity that exists between Christ and His disciplesChrist and His disciples does does not destroy the not destroy the personalitypersonality of eitherof either. They are . They are one in one in purpose, in mind, in purpose, in mind, in character, but not in personcharacter, but not in person. . It is It is thus that God and Christ thus that God and Christ are oneare one.” .”

Ellen G. White, Ellen G. White, TestimoniesTestimonies Volume 8, Volume 8, page 269, page 269, ‘The Essential Knowledge’, ‘The Essential Knowledge’, 19041904

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““In the BibleIn the Bible every duty is every duty is made plain. Every lesson given made plain. Every lesson given is comprehensible. is comprehensible. Every Every lesson reveals to us lesson reveals to us the the Father and the SonFather and the Son. The word . The word is able to make all wise unto is able to make all wise unto salvation. In the word the salvation. In the word the science of salvation is plainly science of salvation is plainly revealed.” revealed.”

E.G. White, E.G. White, Testimonies Testimonies Vol 8, p.157, Vol 8, p.157, 19041904

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““The Scriptures clearly indicate The Scriptures clearly indicate the the relation between relation between God and God and ChristChrist, and they bring to view , and they bring to view as clearly the as clearly the personalitypersonality and and individualityindividuality of each of each.” .”

Ministry of HealingMinistry of Healing p. 421, 8T p. p. 421, 8T p. 268 1904268 1904

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““The The personality of the Father personality of the Father and the Sonand the Son, also the unity that , also the unity that exists between Them, are presented exists between Them, are presented in the seventeenth chapter of John, in the seventeenth chapter of John, in the prayer of Christ for His in the prayer of Christ for His disciples.” disciples.”

Ministry of HealingMinistry of Healing p. 421 p. 421  

““Here again is brought to view the Here again is brought to view the personality of the Father and personality of the Father and the Sonthe Son, showing the unity that , showing the unity that exists between them.”exists between them.”

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We know that We know that Christ came in Christ came in personperson to reveal God to reveal God to the world. to the world. God is a person and Christ is a God is a person and Christ is a person.person. Christ is spoken of in the Christ is spoken of in the Word as “the brightness of His Word as “the brightness of His Father’s glory, and Father’s glory, and the express the express image of His image of His personperson.” .” “I was forbidden to talk with Dr. “I was forbidden to talk with Dr. Kellogg on this subject, because it Kellogg on this subject, because it is not a subject to be talked about. is not a subject to be talked about. And I was instructed that And I was instructed that certain certain sentiments in Living Temple sentiments in Living Temple were the Alpha of a long list of were the Alpha of a long list of deceptive theoriesdeceptive theories.” .” Ellen G. White, Ellen G. White, Talk given on Talk given on May 18, 1904May 18, 1904, , Sermons Sermons and talksand talks, Volume one, page 341, , Volume one, page 341, ManuscriptManuscript 46, 1904 46, 1904

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““Few can see the meaning Few can see the meaning of the of the present apostasypresent apostasy. But the Lord . But the Lord has lifted the curtain, and has has lifted the curtain, and has shown me its meaning, and the shown me its meaning, and the result that it will have if allowed to result that it will have if allowed to continue. “We must now lift our continue. “We must now lift our voices in warning. Will our people voices in warning. Will our people acknowledge God as the acknowledge God as the supreme Rulersupreme Ruler, or , or will they will they choose the misleading choose the misleading arguments and views thatarguments and views that, when , when fully developed, fully developed, make Himmake Him, in the , in the minds of those who accept them, minds of those who accept them, as as nothingnessnothingness??” ”

Ellen G. White, Ellen G. White, Special TestimoniesSpecial Testimonies Series B, No. 7 page 37 ‘Councils in Series B, No. 7 page 37 ‘Councils in Battle Creek’ June 15th Battle Creek’ June 15th 19041904

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““Before my husband’s death Before my husband’s death [in [in 1881]1881], Dr. Kellogg came to my , Dr. Kellogg came to my room to tell me that he had room to tell me that he had great lightgreat light.” “He sat down and .” “He sat down and told me what it was. told me what it was. It was It was similar to some of the views similar to some of the views that he has presented in Living that he has presented in Living Temple.Temple. I said, “Those theories I said, “Those theories are wrong. I have met them are wrong. I have met them before. I had to meet them when I before. I had to meet them when I first began to travel.” first began to travel.”

Ellen G. White at the 1905 General Conference, Ms Ellen G. White at the 1905 General Conference, Ms 70, 190570, 1905

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““Ministers and people were Ministers and people were deceived by these sophistriesdeceived by these sophistries. . They lead to They lead to making making God a God a nonentity and Christ a nonentity and Christ a nonentitynonentity. We are to . We are to rebuke rebuke these theories in the name of these theories in the name of the Lordthe Lord.” “As I talked about .” “As I talked about these things, laying the whole these things, laying the whole matter before Dr. Kellogg, and matter before Dr. Kellogg, and showing him what the outcome of showing him what the outcome of receiving these theories would be, receiving these theories would be, he seemed to be dazed. he seemed to be dazed. I said, I said, “Never teach such theories in “Never teach such theories in our institutions; do not present our institutions; do not present them to the people.”them to the people.” Ellen G. White at the 1905 General Ellen G. White at the 1905 General Conference, Ms 70, 1905Conference, Ms 70, 1905

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““He who He who deniesdenies the personality the personality of of God and of his Son Jesus God and of his Son Jesus ChristChrist, is denying , is denying God and God and ChristChrist. "If that which ye have . "If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall remain in you, ye also shall continue continue in the Son, and in the in the Son, and in the FatherFather." If you ." If you continue to continue to believe and obey believe and obey the truths you the truths you first embraced first embraced regarding the regarding the personality of personality of the Father and the Father and the Sonthe Son,, you will be joined you will be joined together with him in love.” together with him in love.” Ellen White, Ellen White, Review and Herald,Review and Herald, March 8March 8, , 19061906

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Matthew 4:4Matthew 4:4Man shall not live by bread alone, but Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every by every wordword that that proceeds from the proceeds from the mouthmouth of God.of God.

Psalm 33:6Psalm 33:6By theBy the Word Word of the LORD were the of the LORD were the heavens… and all the host of them heavens… and all the host of them by by the the breathbreath……

John 1:1,3John 1:1,3The The WordWord was with God…all things was with God…all things were were mademade

Isaiah 59:21Isaiah 59:21The The SpiritSpirit of the LORD and His of the LORD and His wordswords are putare put

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““The The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit was  was not yet fully not yet fully manifestedmanifested; for Christ had not yet been ; for Christ had not yet been glorified. The more abundant impartation glorified. The more abundant impartation of the Spirit did not take place till of the Spirit did not take place till after after Christ’s ascensionChrist’s ascension. Not until this was . Not until this was received could the disciples fulfill the received could the disciples fulfill the commission commission to preach the gospelto preach the gospel to the to the world. But the Spirit was world. But the Spirit was now givennow given for a  for a special purpose.  special purpose.  Before the disciples Before the disciples could fulfill their official duties in could fulfill their official duties in connection with the church, connection with the church, Christ Christ breathed His Spirit upon thembreathed His Spirit upon them. He was . He was committing to them a most sacred trust, committing to them a most sacred trust, and He desired to impress them with the and He desired to impress them with the fact fact that without the that without the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit this this work could not be accomplished.work could not be accomplished.” ” Desire Desire of Agesof Ages p. 805 p. 805

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““The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit has a personalityhas a personality, , else He could not else He could not bear witnessbear witness to to our spirits and with our spirits that our spirits and with our spirits that we are the children of God. we are the children of God. He must also He must also be a divine personbe a divine person, , else He could not search out the else He could not search out the secrets which lie hidden in the secrets which lie hidden in the mind of Godmind of God.” .” EvangelismEvangelism p. 617 p. 617

Jesus has a personality and is a divine Jesus has a personality and is a divine personperson

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1Timothy 4:5, John 17:171Timothy 4:5, John 17:17We are We are sanctifiedsanctified by the by the wordword of God of God““Jesus is waiting to Jesus is waiting to breathebreathe upon all his upon all his disciples, and give them the inspiration disciples, and give them the inspiration of of his sanctifying spirithis sanctifying spirit,, and transfuse the and transfuse the vital influence from himself to his people… vital influence from himself to his people… Christ is to live inChrist is to live in his human agents.” his human agents.” Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times Oct 3, 1892Oct 3, 1892

Ephesians 4:12Ephesians 4:12The sword of the The sword of the SpiritSpirit is the is the wordword of of GodGod

John 6:63John 6:63The The wordswords that I speak are that I speak are spiritspirit and and lifelife““Christ is not here referring to His doctrine, Christ is not here referring to His doctrine,

but to but to His personHis person, the divinity of , the divinity of His His charactercharacter..” ” 11Selected MessagesSelected Messages p. 249 p. 249

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The Glory of the FatherThe Glory of the Father

““Their will must be submitted to Their will must be submitted to His will, they must act with His will, they must act with His His SpiritSpirit that it may be no more they that it may be no more they that live, but that live, but Christ that liveth Christ that liveth in themin them. Jesus is seeking to . Jesus is seeking to impress upon them the thought impress upon them the thought that in giving that in giving His Holy SpiritHis Holy Spirit He He is giving to them the is giving to them the gloryglory which which the Father hath given Himthe Father hath given Him.”.”

Manuscript Releases Vol. 4 No. 11b, Manuscript Releases Vol. 4 No. 11b, 18921892

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Matthew 24:35Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth shall pass away,Heaven and earth shall pass away,but but my words shall my words shall not pass awaynot pass away..

Psalm 119:89Psalm 119:89ForeverForever, O Lord, , O Lord, thy wordthy word is settled in is settled in heavenheaven

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John 14:16John 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you that he may abide with you foreverforever.. Hebrews 13:5Hebrews 13:5I will I will never leave younever leave you, nor forsake , nor forsake you.you.

Matthew 28:20Matthew 28:20And, lo, And, lo, I am with you alwaysI am with you always, , even unto the end of the world.even unto the end of the world.

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John 14:26John 14:26But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send the Father will send in My namein My name, He will , He will teach you all things, and bring to your teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.remembrance all things that I said to you.

The Spirit of God is sent in Christ’s The Spirit of God is sent in Christ’s name:name:

The The Spirit of ChristSpirit of ChristRomans 8:9Romans 8:9

But you are not in the flesh, but in the But you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit,Spirit,if so be that if so be that the Spirit of Godthe Spirit of God dwell in dwell in you;you;Now if any man has not Now if any man has not the Spirit of the Spirit of ChristChristHe is none of his.He is none of his.

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Galatians 4:6Galatians 4:6And because you are sons, God has And because you are sons, God has sent forth sent forth the Spirit of His Sonthe Spirit of His Son into your heartsinto your hearts

Philippians 1:19Philippians 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the supply of the Spirit of Jesus the Spirit of Jesus Christ.Christ.

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1 Peter 1:10,111 Peter 1:10,11The The prophetsprophets have inquired and have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto of the grace that should come unto you: searching what, or what you: searching what, or what manner of time manner of time the Spirit of the Spirit of Christ which was in themChrist which was in them did did signify, when it signify, when it testifiedtestified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.and the glory that should follow.

Revelation 19:10Revelation 19:10The The testimonytestimony of Jesus of Jesus is the is the spirit of prophecyspirit of prophecy..

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““Christ came into the world to do a Christ came into the world to do a special work. He did not come to special work. He did not come to originate truth. It was already originate truth. It was already originated. He did not come to set originated. He did not come to set aside what aside what patriarchs and prophets patriarchs and prophets had spoken; for had spoken; for he himself had he himself had spoken through these spoken through these representative menrepresentative men. He himself was . He himself was the originator of truth.”the originator of truth.” Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times Sept Sept 2, 18892, 1889

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2 Peter 1:212 Peter 1:21For the For the prophecyprophecy came not in old came not in old time time by the will of man: but holy men of by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved God spoke as they were moved by by the Holy Ghostthe Holy Ghost (Spirit of Christ)(Spirit of Christ)

““During the patriarchal ageDuring the patriarchal age the the influence of influence of the Holy Spirit had the Holy Spirit had often been revealedoften been revealed in a marked in a marked manner, manner, but but never in its never in its fullnessfullness.”.”Acts of the ApostlesActs of the Apostles p. 37 1911 p. 37 1911

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Revelation 5:6Revelation 5:6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood and in the midst of the elders, stood a a LambLamb as it had been as it had been slainslain, having , having seven seven hornshorns and seven and seven eyeseyes, , which are the seven which are the seven Spirits of GodSpirits of God sent forth into all the earth.sent forth into all the earth.

1 Corinthians 1:241 Corinthians 1:24Christ the Christ the powerpower of God, and the of God, and the wisdomwisdom of God. of God.

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Revelation 5:6Revelation 5:6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood and in the midst of the elders, stood a a LambLamb as it had been as it had been slainslain, having , having seven seven hornshorns and seven and seven eyeseyes, , which are the seven which are the seven Spirits of GodSpirits of God sent forth into all the earth.sent forth into all the earth.The Lamb (Jesus) The Lamb (Jesus) has i.e., has i.e., possesses possesses the seven Spirits of God; the seven Spirits of God; they are His Spirit.they are His Spirit.

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Revelation 5:6Revelation 5:6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood and in the midst of the elders, stood a a LambLamb as it had been as it had been slainslain, having , having seven seven hornshorns and and sevenseven eyeseyes, , which are the which are the seven seven Spirits of GodSpirits of God sent forth into all the earth.sent forth into all the earth.John 3:34 God has John 3:34 God has notnot given the given the SpiritSpirit by measureby measure unto him (the unto him (the Son, limitless)Son, limitless)Notice this in the message to Notice this in the message to Sardis:Sardis:

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Revelation 3:1Revelation 3:1And unto the angel of the church in And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things says Sardis write; These things says he that he that hashas the the seven Spirits of God,seven Spirits of God, and the seven and the seven stars…stars…

Revelation 1:4Revelation 1:4John to the seven churches which are in John to the seven churches which are in Asia:Asia:Grace to you and peace, Grace to you and peace, from Him from Him which iswhich is, and which was, and which is , and which was, and which is to come [Father]; and to come [Father]; and from the seven from the seven SpiritsSpirits which are before the throne; and which are before the throne; and from Jesus Christfrom Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, , the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead…etc.the first begotten of the dead…etc.

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Revelation 1:1Revelation 1:1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which GodGod gave unto gave unto himhim [Jesus], to show [Jesus], to show unto his servants things which must unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by signified it by his angelhis angel unto his unto his servant John who bare record of the servant John who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ…Jesus Christ…

““from the 7 Spirits” ?from the 7 Spirits” ?Either Jesus or “his angel”Either Jesus or “his angel”

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesEach begins with “These things Each begins with “These things says Hesays He” ” 1-Who walks among the candlesticks1-Who walks among the candlesticks2-The first and the last, was dead and alive2-The first and the last, was dead and alive3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword4-The Son of God4-The Son of God5-Who 5-Who has the seven Spiritshas the seven Spirits of God, 7 stars of God, 7 stars6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness The beginning of God’s creationThe beginning of God’s creation Jesus speaks to the 7 ChurchesJesus speaks to the 7 Churches

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 Churches

1-Who walks among 1-Who walks among the candlesticksthe candlesticks2-The first and the last, was dead and alive2-The first and the last, was dead and alive3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword4-The Son of God4-The Son of God5-Who has the seven Spirits of God5-Who has the seven Spirits of God6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David7-The Amen, the 7-The Amen, the faithful and true witnessfaithful and true witness The beginning of God’s creationThe beginning of God’s creation

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 Churches

1-Who walks among the candlesticks1-Who walks among the candlesticks2-The first and the last, was 2-The first and the last, was dead and alivedead and alive3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword4-The Son of God4-The Son of God5-Who has the seven Spirits of God5-Who has the seven Spirits of God6-He that is holy, true, has 6-He that is holy, true, has the key of Davidthe key of David7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness The beginning of God’s creationThe beginning of God’s creation

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 Churches

1-Who walks among the candlesticks1-Who walks among the candlesticks2-The first and the last, was dead and alive2-The first and the last, was dead and alive3-Who has the 3-Who has the sharp two-edged swordsharp two-edged sword4-The Son of God4-The Son of God5-Who has the 5-Who has the seven Spirits of Godseven Spirits of God6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness The beginning of God’s creationThe beginning of God’s creation

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 Churches

1-Who walks among the candlesticks1-Who walks among the candlesticks2-The first and the last, was dead and alive2-The first and the last, was dead and alive3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword3-Who has the sharp two-edged sword4-The Son of God4-The Son of God5-Who has the seven Spirits of God, 7 stars5-Who has the seven Spirits of God, 7 stars6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David6-He that is holy, true, has the key of David7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness7-The Amen, the faithful and true witness The beginning of God’s creationThe beginning of God’s creation

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Revelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesRevelation 2 & 3: Letters to the 7 ChurchesEach ends with Each ends with ““He that has an ear, let him hear what He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit the Spirit says unto the churches.says unto the churches.””

Jesus speaks to the 7 Churches by His SpiritJesus speaks to the 7 Churches by His SpiritSPIRIT of CHRIST

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John 15:26John 15:26When the Comforter is come, whom When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Fatherproceeds from the Father

Luke 11:13Luke 11:13The The Father gives the Holy SpiritFather gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask.to those who ask.

Luke 4:1Luke 4:1Jesus being Jesus being full of the Holy Spiritfull of the Holy Spirit

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John 14:10John 14:10The The Father that dwelleth in meFather that dwelleth in me, , He doeth the works He doeth the works

Romans 8:11Romans 8:11The The Spirit of HimSpirit of Him who raised up Jesus who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells from the dead dwells in youin you

Ephesians 4:6Ephesians 4:6One God and Father of all who is above One God and Father of all who is above all, and through all, and all, and through all, and in youin you all all

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Luke 12:10Luke 12:10““And whosoever shall speak a And whosoever shall speak a word against word against the Son of manthe Son of man, it , it shall be forgiven him: but unto shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemes against the him that blasphemes against the Holy Ghost Holy Ghost it shall not be it shall not be forgiven.”forgiven.”

Luke 12:12Luke 12:12““For the For the Holy GhostHoly Ghost shall teach shall teach you you in the same hour what ye ought in the same hour what ye ought to say.”  to say.” 

Matthew 10:20Matthew 10:20““It is the It is the Spirit of your FatherSpirit of your Father that speaks that speaks in you”in you”

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Luke 12:10Luke 12:10““And whosoever shall speak a And whosoever shall speak a word against word against the Son of manthe Son of man, it , it shall be forgiven him: shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemes but unto him that blasphemes against the against the Holy Ghost Holy Ghost it shall not it shall not be forgiven.”be forgiven.”Denying the Son may be forgiven.Denying the Son may be forgiven.Denying the Father leaves no further Denying the Father leaves no further access.access.

John 14:6John 14:6No one comes to the Father but by the No one comes to the Father but by the Son.Son.

John 6:44John 6:44No one comes to the Son except the No one comes to the Son except the Father drawsFather draws

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Revelation 4:5Revelation 4:5And there were And there were seven lamps of fireseven lamps of fire burning burning before the thronebefore the throne, which , which are the are the seven Spirits of Godseven Spirits of God..

Daniel 7:9,10Daniel 7:9,10And the Ancient of days did sit…His And the Ancient of days did sit…His throne was like the fiery flame, and his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. wheels as burning fire. A fiery A fiery stream issued and came forth stream issued and came forth from before Himfrom before Him..

1 Thessalonians 4:81 Thessalonians 4:8God who has given unto us God who has given unto us His holy SpiritHis holy Spirit.. SOURCE

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Desire of Ages p. 112Desire of Ages p. 112““Never before have the angels Never before have the angels listened to such a prayer. They are listened to such a prayer. They are eager to bear to their loved eager to bear to their loved Commander a message of Commander a message of assurance and comfort. But no; assurance and comfort. But no; the the Father HimselfFather Himself will answer the will answer the petition of His Son. petition of His Son. Direct from Direct from the throne issue the beams of the throne issue the beams of His gloryHis glory. The heavens are . The heavens are opened, and upon the Saviour's opened, and upon the Saviour's head descends a dovelike form of head descends a dovelike form of purest light,--fit emblem of Him, purest light,--fit emblem of Him, the meek and lowly One.”the meek and lowly One.”

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Zechariah 4Zechariah 4““I have looked, and behold I have looked, and behold a a candlestickcandlestick all of gold, with a bowl all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it,upon the top of it, and his and his seven seven lamps thereon, and seven pipeslamps thereon, and seven pipes to to the seven lamps, which are upon the the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof; top thereof; and and two olive treestwo olive trees by it, by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side.”and the other upon the left side.”

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Zech 4:2,3 a candlestick and two olive treesRev 11:4 two olive trees and two candlesticksPs 119:105 Thy word is a lamp (OT – NT)John 1:4,9 the Word was the Light of men, true LightPs 104:2Ps 104:2 God covers Himself with light as a garment God covers Himself with light as a garment 2Sam 22:292Sam 22:29 You are my lampYou are my lampPs 27:1Ps 27:1 The Lord is my light The Lord is my light John 8:12 Jesus said, I am the Light of the world (1st candelstick)Matt 5:14 Jesus said, We are the light of the world (2nd candelstick)

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Zech 4:4,5 So I answered and spoke to the angel

saying, What are these? And the angel said,

Don’t you know what these are?Then the angel delivers “the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel (Haggai 1:1 the governor of Judah)

“Not by might nor by powerbut by My Spirit, says the LORD

of hosts”

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Zech 4:7 Who are you, O great mountain (har gadol)

before Zerubbabel (governor) a plain

and he shall bring forth a headstone shouting, Grace, grace unto it

Zech 3:8,9 Thus saith the LORD of hostsI will bring forth my servant the

BRANCH (tsemach)For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua (kohen ha gadol) and I will

remove the iniquity of that land in one day

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Zech 4:7 Great High mountain before Governor

Governor brings forth a Stone

Zech 3:8,9 LORD brings forth the BRANCH

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Isa 28:16Therefore thus saith the Lord God,Behold, I lay in Zion for a

foundationa stone, a tried stone, a precious

corner(stone)a sure foundation

1Peter 2:4 a living stone, disallowed indeed of men,

but chosen of God, and preciousthe stone which the builders

rejectedthe same is made the head of the

corner

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Zech 4:9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laidthe foundation of this houseand his hands shall also finish it

Heb 12:2Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faithPhil 1:6 He who began a good work in you

will perform it until the day of Jesus ChristZech 4:9 And you shall know that the LORD of hosts

has sent me unto youJohn 17:23 That the world may know

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Zech 4:10 They shall rejoice and see the plummet

in the hand of ZerubbabelIsa 28:17Judgment also will I lay to the line,

and righteousness to the plummetZech 4:10 those seven: they are the eyes of the LORD

which run to and fro through the whole earthZech 3:9 I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH

For behold the stone that I have laid

upon one stone shall be seven eyes.

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Rev 5:6a Lamb as it had been slainhaving seven horns and seven eyeswhich are the seven Spirits of Godsent forth into all the earth

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Zerubbabel, the governor Joshua, the high priestGreat Mountain HeadstoneLORD of hosts (tsaba) Branch (tsemach)God the Father Son of God, the Lamb

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Two Olive Trees: Father & Son – Source of the Oil

John 15:26John 15:26 the Spirit of truth, which the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from proceeds from the Fatherthe FatherJohn 16:7 I will send him [the Comforter, soothing oil] unto you Titus 3:5,6 the Holy Spirit which He shed on us through Jesus John 14:6 No man comes to the Father but by me Eph 2:18 Through him [Christ] we have access

by one Spirit to the Father

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Revelation 11:3,4Revelation 11:3,4The two witnesses are the The two witnesses are the two two candlestickscandlesticksJohn 5:39John 5:39 Search the scriptures Search the scriptures (OT & NT)(OT & NT)

they are they which they are they which testify testify of meof me

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They are also the They are also the two olive treestwo olive treesJohn 8:16 I am not alone, but John 8:16 I am not alone, but I and I and the Fatherthe FatherJohn 8:17 the John 8:17 the testimony of twotestimony of two men is truemen is trueJohn 8:18 John 8:18 I am oneI am one that bear that bear witness of myselfwitness of myself and the Fatherand the Father bears bears witness of mewitness of me

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““If they do these If they do these things things in a green tree,in a green tree,what shall be done what shall be done in the dry?” Luke in the dry?” Luke 23:3123:31

The Green Olive Tree The Green Olive Tree is a Living Treeis a Living Tree

The The Tree of LifeTree of Life is two treesis two treessharing two trunkssharing two trunksthat become onethat become oneSOURCE

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Zech 4:11 And I answered again, and said unto him,

What are these two olive trees? (tsemach)Zech 4:12 And I answered again, and said unto him,

What be these two olive branches (shibboleth)Isa 27:12 from the channel of the river (flowing stream NASB)

unto the stream of Egypt (brook)

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Zech 4:14 These are the two (fold) anointed ones (sons of oil)

ben yitshar, son as a builder of the family namePs 98:20 Kings anointed; Lev 8:12 Priests anointed.Joshua the High Priest (anointed) & Zerubbabel governor (anointed)Jesus is both Priest and King upon his throne (Zech 6: the Branch)Aaron (priest) and Moses (governor)Michael and Lucifer: anointed cherubim that covers (Eze 28)

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Zech 6:13

Behold the man whose name is The BRANCHEven he shall build the temple of the LORD (Priest)and he shall bear the glory (King)and shall sit and rule upon his throne (King)and he shall be a priest upon his throne (Priest)and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.SOURCE

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Zech 4:14 These are the two anointed ones (sons of oil)

that stand by the Lord of the whole earthJoshua the High Priest (anointed) & Zerubbabel governor (anointed)Ezra 4:1-5 Zerubbabel and Joshua said to them,

“we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God

as king Cyrus the king of Persia has commanded us”

Zech 6:12 Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH

And he shall build the temple of the LORD

Acts 10:38 God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit…

and God was with him.Heb 1:9 God has anointed him with the oil of gladness

1Tim 3:16 Manifest in the flesh, justified in the spiritEarthly ministry Heavenly ministry

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Zech 4:14 These are the two anointed onesthat stand by the Lord of the whole earth

Jesus as High Priest (anointed) & Jesus as King (anointed)Jesus the Branch is anointed with the Spirit of the Lord

Isaiah 11:1-2  a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 1. And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, (anoint him) 2. the spirit of wisdom 3. and understanding, 4. the spirit of counsel 5. and might, 6. the spirit of knowledge 7. and of the fear of the LORD

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Zech 4:14 These are the two anointed onesthat stand by the Lord of the whole earth

Jesus as High Priest (anointed) & Jesus as King (anointed)Jesus the Messiah builds the temple with lively stones 1Pet 2:5

Luke 4:18-19 Anointed at His Baptism  1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me 2. to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me 3. to heal the brokenhearted, 4. to preach deliverance to the captives, and 5. recovering of sight to the blind, 6. to set at liberty them that are bruised, 7. to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.Quoting Isaiah 61 which concludes in verse 3: that Christ may give usthe “oil of joy” and that we might be called “the trees of righteousness”

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“From the two olive trees the golden oil was emptied through the golden pipes into the bowl of the candlestick, and thence into the golden lamps that gave light to the sanctuary. So from the holy ones that stand in God’s presence His Spirit is imparted to the human instrumentalities who are consecrated to His service.” COL p. 408SOURCE

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Two Olive Trees: Father & Son – Source of the Oil

Two Olive Streams: Priest & King – Channels of the Oil

““It was It was the the golden oilgolden oil emptied emptied byby the the heavenly heavenly messengersmessengers into the golden tubes, into the golden tubes, to be to be conducted from the golden bowl into the lamps of conducted from the golden bowl into the lamps of the sanctuary, that produced the sanctuary, that produced a continuous a continuous bright and shining bright and shining lightlight.”.” COL p. 418 COL p. 418

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Oil comes from the Oil comes from the TreeTreeOlive trees live for Olive trees live for centuriescenturiesCut down, they arise Cut down, they arise againagainThey symbolize They symbolize immortalityimmortality“I am like a green tree.“I am like a green tree.From Me is thy fruit”From Me is thy fruit” Hos Hos 14:814:8

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Spirit comes from GodSpirit comes from God“By My Spirit”“By My Spirit”Widow of Zeraphath’s Widow of Zeraphath’s oiloilGod’s Spirit is eternalGod’s Spirit is eternalOlive tree, king of trees Jud 9:8,9“I am like a green olive treein the house of the Lord” Ps 52:8

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““By By the holy beings surrounding the holy beings surrounding His throneHis throne, the Lord keeps up , the Lord keeps up a a constant constant communicationcommunication with the with the inhabitants of the earth. inhabitants of the earth. The golden The golden oiloil represents represents the gracethe grace with which with which God keeps the lamps of believers God keeps the lamps of believers supplied. Were it not that supplied. Were it not that this holy this holy oil is poured from heavenoil is poured from heaven in the in the messages of God’s Spirit,messages of God’s Spirit, the the agencies of evil would have entire agencies of evil would have entire control over men. God is dishonored control over men. God is dishonored when we do not receive the when we do not receive the communicationscommunications that He sends us. that He sends us. Thus we refuse the Thus we refuse the golden oilgolden oil which which He would He would pour into our souls pour into our souls to be to be communicatedcommunicated to those in to those in darkness.” RH Feb. 3, 1903; 4BC p. darkness.” RH Feb. 3, 1903; 4BC p. 1179 1179

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God the Father

Son of God

Spirit of God

Spirit of Christ

The Ancient of DaysJehovah, AlmightyWho is, was, is to come

Lord, Saviour, RedeemerServant of God, BranchJesus Christ, MessiahAngel of the His presenceMichael, the ArchangelAdvocate, MediatorHigh Priest, Prince of peaceMighty God

More Comforter (Advocate)Spirit of truth, Breath of God

Eph 4:6

One GodOver

All

ThroughAll

InYou All

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God the Father

Spirit of GodGlory of the

FatherProceeds from the

mouth of GodWord of GodThe Logos

God’s ThoughtSpirit of His SonSpirit of ChristBreath of Jesus

Sword of the Spirit

Son of God

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““It is It is the love of Godthe love of God continually continually transferred to man that enables him transferred to man that enables him to impart light. Into the hearts of all to impart light. Into the hearts of all who are united to God by faith who are united to God by faith the the golden oil of lovegolden oil of love flows freely, to flows freely, to shine out again in good works, in shine out again in good works, in real, heartfelt service for God.” COL real, heartfelt service for God.” COL p. 418 p. 418

Rom 5:5Rom 5:5 The The love of Godlove of God is poured is poured into ourinto our hearts by the Holy Spirithearts by the Holy Spirit

which is given unto uswhich is given unto us1John 4:8 For 1John 4:8 For God is loveGod is loveSOURCE

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Proverbs 1:23Proverbs 1:23I will I will pour out my Spiritpour out my Spirit unto you, unto you,

I will I will make known my wordsmake known my words unto you unto you

Joel 2:28Joel 2:28I will I will pour out my Spiritpour out my Spirit upon all flesh; upon all flesh;

and your sons and daughters shall and your sons and daughters shall prophesyprophesy

Matthew 10:20Matthew 10:20For it is not you that speaks, For it is not you that speaks,

but the but the Spirit of your FatherSpirit of your Father which which speaks speaks in youin you

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““Learn, oh, learn of Jesus what it Learn, oh, learn of Jesus what it means to means to abide in Christabide in Christ! If the ! If the Christian minister receives Christian minister receives the the golden oil, he has lifegolden oil, he has life; and where ; and where there is life, there is no stagnation, there is life, there is no stagnation, no dwarfed experience. no dwarfed experience. There is There is constant growthconstant growth to the full stature to the full stature of Christ Jesus.” of Christ Jesus.” Testimonies to MinistersTestimonies to Ministers p.338. p.338.

the golden oil…produces a continuous lightthe golden oil…produces a continuous lightthe golden oil of God’s love, the Saviour’s the golden oil of God’s love, the Saviour’s love.love.Golden oil = divine light, life, love, power, Golden oil = divine light, life, love, power, His Spirit, His character, Christ His Spirit, His character, Christ Himself.Himself.

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Luke 4:22Luke 4:22And all bare him witness, and And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.proceeded out of his mouth.

Matthew 4:4Matthew 4:4Man shall not Man shall not livelive by bread alone, but by bread alone, but by every by every wordword that that proceeds from proceeds from the mouththe mouth of God. of God.

John 20:22John 20:22And when he had said this, And when he had said this, he he breathedbreathed on them, and saith unto on them, and saith unto them, “them, “Receive the Holy SpiritReceive the Holy Spirit””

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Revelation 1:16Revelation 1:16And And out of His mouthout of His mouth went a sharp went a sharp two edged swordtwo edged sword

Revelation 19:15,21Revelation 19:15,21A sharp sword A sharp sword proceeded out of the proceeded out of the mouthmouth of him who sat on the horse of him who sat on the horse

Ephesians 6:17Ephesians 6:17The The sword of the Spiritsword of the Spirit which is the which is the Word of GodWord of God

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Ephesians 6:17Ephesians 6:17The The sword of the Spiritsword of the Spirit which is the which is the Word of GodWord of God

Hebrews 9:14Hebrews 9:14The blood of Christ through the The blood of Christ through the eternal eternal SpiritSpiritoffered himself without spot to Godoffered himself without spot to God

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““The Holy Spirit, which The Holy Spirit, which proceeds from the only proceeds from the only begotten Son of Godbegotten Son of God,, bindsbinds the the humanhuman agentagent, body, soul, and , body, soul, and spirit, to the perfect, spirit, to the perfect, divine-divine-human nature of Christhuman nature of Christ. This . This union is represented by the union is represented by the union union of the of the vinevine and the and the branchesbranches. . Finite man is united to the Finite man is united to the manhood of Christ. Through faith manhood of Christ. Through faith human nature is assimilated with human nature is assimilated with Christ's natureChrist's nature. . We are made one with God in We are made one with God in ChristChrist. ” . ” Review and HeraldReview and Herald April 5, 1906 April 5, 1906

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““In giving us In giving us His SpiritHis Spirit, God gives , God gives us us HimselfHimself, making , making HimselfHimself a a fountain of divine influences, to fountain of divine influences, to give health and life to the world.” give health and life to the world.” Testimonies vol. 7, p. 273 Testimonies vol. 7, p. 273

““It is It is through the Spiritthrough the Spirit that that Christ dwells in usChrist dwells in us; and the ; and the Spirit of GodSpirit of God, received , received into the into the heartheart by faithby faith, is the beginning of , is the beginning of the life eternal.” the life eternal.” Desire of AgesDesire of Ages, , page 388 page 388

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2Cor 13:142Cor 13:14The grace of the The grace of the Lord Jesus Lord Jesus

ChristChrist, and , and the love of the love of GodGod, and, andthe the communion ofcommunion of the the Holy Holy

SpiritSpirit, , (Gr. (Gr. koinōniakoinōnia) be with you all) be with you all

God is love. He loved this world so God is love. He loved this world so much,much,He (not they) gave His (not their) He (not they) gave His (not their) Son.Son.The Spirit of God is His The Spirit of God is His communication linkcommunication linkOur communion is not Our communion is not withwith the the Spirit Spirit but but ofof or by or through the Spirit, or by or through the Spirit, the mediumthe medium

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2Cor 13:142Cor 13:14The grace of the The grace of the Lord Jesus Lord Jesus

ChristChrist, and , and the love of the love of GodGod, and, andthe the communion ofcommunion of the the Holy Holy

SpiritSpirit, , (Gr. (Gr. koinōniakoinōnia) be with you all) be with you all

1John 1:31John 1:3 Our Our fellowshipfellowship (via the (via the Spirit) is Spirit) is

withwith the Father and the Father and withwith His Son Jesus Christ. His Son Jesus Christ.

1Cor 1:91Cor 1:9God is faithful, through God is faithful, through whom youwhom you

were called into were called into fellowshipfellowship withwith

His Son, Jesus Christ our His Son, Jesus Christ our LordLord

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2Ki 19:202Ki 19:20 HezekiahHezekiah prayed to the LORD God of prayed to the LORD God of Israel Israel Neh 2:4Neh 2:4 NehemiahNehemiah prayed to the God of heaven prayed to the God of heaven2Cor 13:72Cor 13:7 PaulPaul prayed to God prayed to GodActs 10:2Acts 10:2 CorneliusCornelius prayed to God always prayed to God alwaysMatt 26:53Matt 26:53 JesusJesus prays to his Father John 17 prays to his Father John 17Matt 6:6Matt 6:6 Jesus said, Jesus said, Pray to your FatherPray to your Father which is which is in secret in secret Matt 6:9Matt 6:9 Pray, then, in this way: “Pray, then, in this way: “Our FatherOur Father””Phil 4:6Phil 4:6 “In everything by prayer and “In everything by prayer and supplication…supplication…

let your requests be made known let your requests be made known unto unto GodGod””Acts 12:5Acts 12:5 Prayer was made without ceasing of the Prayer was made without ceasing of the church church

unto Godunto God for him (Peter) for him (Peter)Acts 16:25Acts 16:25 Paul and Silas “prayed and sang praises Paul and Silas “prayed and sang praises unto Godunto God””2Cor 13:72Cor 13:7 Paul prayed “Paul prayed “to Godto God””Col 1:3Col 1:3 Paul gave thanks “Paul gave thanks “to God and the to God and the FatherFather

of our Lord Jesus Christ”of our Lord Jesus Christ”Heb 13:15Heb 13:15 “By him (Jesus) therefore let us offer “By him (Jesus) therefore let us offer

the sacrifice of praise the sacrifice of praise to Godto God.” .” We pray to God our FatherWe pray to God our Father

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John 14:14John 14:14 “If you ask me anything in my name, I will “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it”do it”1Cor 1:21Cor 1:2 “call upon the name of our Lord Jesus “call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”Christ”Acts 7:59Acts 7:59 Stephen called upon the Lord and said,Stephen called upon the Lord and said,

“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

We may pray to JesusWe may pray to Jesus

Rom 8:26Rom 8:26 We do not know how to pray as we should,We do not know how to pray as we should,but but the Spirit Himself intercedesthe Spirit Himself intercedes for us for us

Eph 2:18Eph 2:18 Through him (Jesus) we both have access Through him (Jesus) we both have access by one Spirit unto the Fatherby one Spirit unto the Father

Eph 6:18Eph 6:18 PrayingPraying always with all prayer and always with all prayer and supplication supplication

in the Spiritin the SpiritJude 20Jude 20 PrayingPraying in the Holy Ghostin the Holy Ghost, ,

keep yourselves in the love of God keep yourselves in the love of God

We are to pray We are to pray inin the Spirit not the Spirit not toto the Spirit the SpiritPRAYER

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John 14:16, 18, 23John 14:16, 18, 23““I will I will pray the Fatherpray the Father, and , and hehe shall give you shall give you another Comforteranother Comforter, , that that hehe may may abideabide with you forever .... with you forever .... II willwill not leave not leave you comfortless: you comfortless: I will come to youI will come to you .... If a man love .... If a man love meme, he will keep , he will keep mymy words: and words: and my Father my Father will love him, and  will love him, and we will we will come unto himcome unto him, and make , and make ourour abodeabode with him.” with him.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald Sept 23, 1902 Sept 23, 1902 AnotherAnother Comforter Comforter – Greek – Greek allos allos –– “another of the “another of the same kind” same kind” (not (not heterosheteros – “of a different – “of a different kind”)kind”)

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John 14:16, 18, 23John 14:16, 18, 23““I will I will pray the Fatherpray the Father, and , and hehe shall give you shall give you another Comforteranother Comforter, , that that hehe may may abideabide with you forever .... with you forever .... II willwill not leave not leave you comfortless: you comfortless: I will come to youI will come to you .... If a man love .... If a man love meme, he will keep , he will keep mymy words: and words: and my Father my Father will love him, and  will love him, and we will we will come unto himcome unto him, and make , and make ourour abodeabode with him.” with him.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald Sept 23, 1902 Sept 23, 1902 AnotherAnother Comforter Comforter – Greek – Greek allos allos –– “another of the “another of the same kind” same kind” (not (not heterosheteros – “of a different – “of a different kind”)kind”)

Jesus appeared to the two disciples on the way to EmmausJesus appeared to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus““in in anotheranother [heteros] form” Mark 16:12 [heteros] form” Mark 16:12

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The third person The third person ofof the Godhead is not the Godhead is not a third person a third person inin the Godhead. the Godhead.

““Words of life and assurance fell from Words of life and assurance fell from the Saviour’s lips. But still their eyes the Saviour’s lips. But still their eyes were holden. As He told them of the were holden. As He told them of the overthrow of Jerusalem, they looked overthrow of Jerusalem, they looked upon the doomed city with weeping. But upon the doomed city with weeping. But little did they yet suspect little did they yet suspect whowho their their traveling companion was. They did not traveling companion was. They did not think that think that the subjectthe subject of their of their conversation was walking by their conversation was walking by their side; forside; for Christ referred to Himself as Christ referred to Himself as though He were another personthough He were another person.” .” Desire of AgesDesire of Ages p. 800 p. 800

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The disciples understood Jesus to mean himself.The disciples understood Jesus to mean himself.Verse 22: Judas said unto him, not iscariot, Lord, Verse 22: Judas said unto him, not iscariot, Lord, howhow is it is itThat That youyou will manifest will manifest yourselfyourself to us, and not to the world? to us, and not to the world?

They did not question Who, only How. Jesus did not They did not question Who, only How. Jesus did not answer how.answer how.

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John 14:16, 18, 23John 14:16, 18, 23““I will I will pray the Fatherpray the Father, and , and hehe shall give you shall give you another Comforteranother Comforter, , that that hehe may may abideabide with you forever .... with you forever .... II willwill not leave not leave you comfortless: you comfortless: I will come to youI will come to you .... If a man love .... If a man love meme, he will keep , he will keep mymy words: and words: and my Father my Father will love him, and  will love him, and we will we will come unto himcome unto him, and make , and make ourour abodeabode with him.” with him.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald Sept 23, 1902 Sept 23, 1902 AnotherAnother Comforter Comforter – Greek – Greek allos allos –– “another of the “another of the same kind” same kind” (not (not heterosheteros – “of a different – “of a different kind”)kind”)

This Other Comforter is the “This Other Comforter is the “samesame” Person in “” Person in “anotheranother” form ” form Ellen Whit’s selective use of John 14 emphasizes this point.Ellen Whit’s selective use of John 14 emphasizes this point.She avoids the second person personal pronounsShe avoids the second person personal pronounsexcept for two “he”s that refer to the Father.except for two “he”s that refer to the Father.COMFORTER

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John 14:16, 18, 23John 14:16, 18, 23““I will I will pray the Fatherpray the Father, and , and hehe shall give you shall give you another Comforteranother Comforter, , that that hehe may may abideabide with you forever .... with you forever .... I willI will not leave not leave you comfortless: you comfortless: I will come to youI will come to you .... If a man love .... If a man love meme, he will keep , he will keep mymy words: and words: and my Father my Father will love him, and  will love him, and we will we will come unto himcome unto him, and make , and make ourour abodeabode with him.” with him.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald Sept 23, 1902 Sept 23, 1902 AnotherAnother Comforter Comforter – Greek – Greek allos allos –– “another of the “another of the same kind” same kind”

(not (not heterosheteros – “of a different kind”) – “of a different kind”)Verse 17:Verse 17:Even the Spirit of truth; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, whom the world cannot receive, because it seesbecause it sees him him not, neither knows not, neither knows himhim: : but you know but you know himhim; for ; for hehe dwells with you, dwells with you, and shall be in you.and shall be in you.COMFORTER

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John 14:17John 14:17The The Spirit of truthSpirit of truth; ;

John 1:14John 1:14 The Word was full of The Word was full of grace and grace and truthtruthJohn 14John 14 I am the way, the I am the way, the truthtruth, and , and the lifethe lifeJohn 8:40John 8:40 I have told you the I have told you the truthtruth vs. 45vs. 45John 17:17John 17:17 The Father’s Word is The Father’s Word is truthtruthJohn 18:37John 18:37 Jesus came to bear Jesus came to bear witness to the witness to the truthtruthMatt 22:16Matt 22:16 Jesus taught the way of Jesus taught the way of God in God in truthtruthMark 12:32Mark 12:32 Master, you have said the Master, you have said the truthtruthLuke 4:25Luke 4:25 I tell you of a I tell you of a truthtruth 9:27; 9:27; 12:44; 21:3; 22:5912:44; 21:3; 22:59JohnJohn Verily, verilyVerily, verily I say unto I say unto youyou

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John 5:43 John 5:43 You (Jewish leaders) You (Jewish leaders) receive me notreceive me notJohn 1:11John 1:11 His own received him notHis own received him notJohn 3:10John 3:10 You received not our You received not our [Father, I] witness[Father, I] witnessJohn 3:32John 3:32 No man receives His No man receives His [Jesus] testimony[Jesus] testimonyJohn 5:41John 5:41 I receive not honor from I receive not honor from menmenCOMFORTER

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because cannot receive, because it seeth him it seeth him notnot, , John 1:8John 1:8 No man has seen God at any No man has seen God at any timetime1Tim 6:161Tim 6:16 Whom no man has seen, Whom no man has seen, nor can seenor can seeJohn 5:37John 5:37 You have not seen His You have not seen His shapeshapeMatt 13:13Matt 13:13 Having eyes but they see Having eyes but they see notnotverse 16verse 16 Blessed are your eyes, for they Blessed are your eyes, for they seeseeJohn 14:19 John 14:19 The world sees me no The world sees me no more;more;

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him cannot receive, because it seeth him not, not, neither knows himneither knows him::John 1:10John 1:10 The world knew him notThe world knew him notJohn 1:26John 1:26 One among you whom you One among you whom you know notknow notJohn 7:28John 7:28 Him that sent me you Him that sent me you know notknow notJohn 8:19John 8:19 You neither know me nor You neither know me nor my Fathermy FatherJohn 8:55John 8:55 You have not known Him You have not known Him [Father][Father]John 15:21John 15:21 They know not Him that They know not Him that sent mesent meJohn 16:3John 16:3 They have not known the They have not known the Father, nor meFather, nor me

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knows him: but not, neither knows him: but you you know him;know him; John 10:14John 10:14 I [good Shepherd] am…I [good Shepherd] am…known of mineknown of mineJohn 14:7John 14:7 From henceforth ye know From henceforth ye know Him [Father]Him [Father]

and have seen Himand have seen HimJohn 17:3John 17:3 That they might know That they might know Thee [Father]Thee [Father]John 21:12John 21:12 The disciples knew it was The disciples knew it was the Lordthe LordCOMFORTER

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knows him: but not, neither knows him: but you you know him;know him; for for he dwells with youhe dwells with youJohn 7:33 John 7:33 Yet a little while am Yet a little while am I with I with youyouJohn 13:33John 13:33 Yet a little while Yet a little while I am with I am with youyouJohn 14:25John 14:25 These things These things II have spoken have spoken unto you unto you

being yet being yet present with youpresent with youJohn 16:4John 16:4 These things I said not unto These things I said not unto you atyou at

the beginning, because the beginning, because I was I was with youwith you..Psalm 23Psalm 23 For you (Good Shepherd) are For you (Good Shepherd) are with mewith me

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knows him: but not, neither knows him: but you you know him;know him; for he dwells with you, and for he dwells with you, and shall be shall be in youin you..John 14:20John 14:20 You shall know that You shall know that I am…in youI am…in youCol 1:27Col 1:27 Christ in you Christ in you the hope of glorythe hope of gloryEph 3:16Eph 3:16 Christ Christ may dwell may dwell in your heartsin your hearts by faithby faithRom 8:10Rom 8:10 If If Christ is in youChrist is in you2Cor 13:52Cor 13:5 Jesus Christ is in youJesus Christ is in you Gal 4:19Gal 4:19 ChristChrist is formed is formed in youin youGal 4:6Gal 4:6 God sent forth the God sent forth the Spirit of his Son

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John 14:17John 14:17The Spirit of truth; whom the world The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knows him: but not, neither knows him: but you you know him;know him; for he dwells with you, and for he dwells with you, and shall be shall be in youin you..

““JesusJesus rejoiced that though this knowledge was not rejoiced that though this knowledge was not possessed by the wise and prudent, it had been possessed by the wise and prudent, it had been revealed to these humble men. Often as He had revealed to these humble men. Often as He had presented the Old Testament Scriptures, and presented the Old Testament Scriptures, and showed their application to Himselfshowed their application to Himself and His and His work of atonement, they had been awakened by work of atonement, they had been awakened by His His SpiritSpirit, and lifted into a heavenly atmosphere. . , and lifted into a heavenly atmosphere. . They They beheld Himbeheld Him "whom the world cannot receive, "whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." John 14:17. The only way in which we can in you." John 14:17. The only way in which we can gain a more perfect apprehension of truth is by gain a more perfect apprehension of truth is by keeping the heart tender and subdued by the keeping the heart tender and subdued by the Spirit Spirit of Christ.of Christ.” ” Desire of AgesDesire of Ages p. 494 p. 494

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Christ in the third personChrist in the third personJohn 3:13-19John 3:13-19 No man ascended up to heaven, No man ascended up to heaven,

but but HeHe that came down from heaven, that came down from heaven, even even the Son of manthe Son of manHe that believes on He that believes on HimHim shall not shall not

perish, perish, he that believes on he that believes on HimHim is not is not

condemned.condemned.John 4:10John 4:10 If you knew...who it is that says to you, If you knew...who it is that says to you,

Give me to drink, you would have asked Give me to drink, you would have asked himhim

and and hehe would have given you living would have given you living water.water.John 5:19John 5:19 Jesus said, “The Son can do nothing of Jesus said, “The Son can do nothing of Himself; Himself; but what but what HeHe sees the Father sees the Father do…do…John 9:38John 9:38 You have both seen You have both seen HimHim

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Ellen White in the third personEllen White in the third person““I understood that some were anxious to know I understood that some were anxious to know if if Mrs. WhiteMrs. White  [third person][third person] still held the  still held the same views that same views that sheshe  [third person][third person] did years  did years ago when they had heard ago when they had heard herher  [third [third person]person] speak in the sanitarium grove, in the  speak in the sanitarium grove, in the Tabernacle, and at the camp-meetings held in Tabernacle, and at the camp-meetings held in the suburbs of Battle Creek. the suburbs of Battle Creek. II  [first [first person]person]assured them that the assured them that the message message sheshe  [third person][third person] bears today is the  bears today is the same that same that sheshe  [third person][third person] has borne during  has borne during the sixty years of the sixty years of herher  [third person][third person] public  public ministry. ministry. SheShe  [third person][third person] has the same  has the same service to do for the Master that was laid service to do for the Master that was laid upon upon herher  [third person][third person] in  in herher  [third [third person]person] girlhood.  girlhood. SheShe  [third person][third person] receives  receives lessons from the same Instructor. The lessons from the same Instructor. The directions given directions given herher  [third person][third person] are, "Make  are, "Make known to others what I have revealed to you. known to others what I have revealed to you. Write out the messages that I give you, that Write out the messages that I give you, that the people may have them." This is the people may have them." This is what what sheshe  [third person][third person] has endeavored to  has endeavored to do.” RH, July 26, 1906 do.” RH, July 26, 1906

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““Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the ought: but the SpiritSpirit  itselfitself maketh intercession maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”Romans 8:26Romans 8:26

““Searching what, or what manner of time the Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of ChristSpirit of Christ which was in them did signify, which was in them did signify, when when itit testified beforehand the sufferings of  testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”Christ, and the glory that should follow.”1 Peter 1:11 1 Peter 1:11

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The Spirit ItselfThe Spirit Itself““The Holy Spirit seeks to abide in each soul. If The Holy Spirit seeks to abide in each soul. If itit is  is welcomed as an honored guest, those who welcomed as an honored guest, those who receive receive itit will be made complete in Christ; the good  will be made complete in Christ; the good work begun will be finished; and holy thoughts, work begun will be finished; and holy thoughts, heavenly affections, and Christlike actions will take heavenly affections, and Christlike actions will take the place of impure thoughts perverse sentiments, the place of impure thoughts perverse sentiments, and rebellious acts.” 18MR p. 47and rebellious acts.” 18MR p. 47

““Instead of being repressed and driven back, the Holy Instead of being repressed and driven back, the Holy Spirit should be welcomed, and Spirit should be welcomed, and itsits presence  presence encouraged.” NPU Gleaner, May 26, 1909encouraged.” NPU Gleaner, May 26, 1909

Today’s editors know better than Ellen WhiteToday’s editors know better than Ellen White“When the Spirit of God takes possession of the “When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, heart, itit transforms the life.”  transforms the life.” Desire of Ages Desire of Ages p. 173 p. 173 but in the 1995 devotional book…but in the 1995 devotional book…“When the Spirit of God takes possession of the “When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, heart, HeHe transforms the life.”  transforms the life.” Ye Shall Receive PowerYe Shall Receive Power p. 15p. 15

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““The change of heart represented by the new birth The change of heart represented by the new birth can be brought about only by the effectual working of can be brought about only by the effectual working of the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit. HeHe alone can cleanse us from all  alone can cleanse us from all impurity. If impurity. If HeHe is allowed to mold and fashion our  is allowed to mold and fashion our hearts, we shall be able to discern the character of hearts, we shall be able to discern the character of the kingdom of God, and realize the necessity of the the kingdom of God, and realize the necessity of the change which must be made before we can obtain change which must be made before we can obtain entrance to this kingdom. entrance to this kingdom. Ye Shall Receive PowerYe Shall Receive Power p. 24 p. 24

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The Spirit ItselfThe Spirit Itself““We need to open our hearts to the influence of the We need to open our hearts to the influence of the Spirit, and to experience Spirit, and to experience itsits transforming power.”  transforming power.” Review & HeraldReview & Herald June 24, 1884 June 24, 1884 ““We need to open our hearts to the influence of the We need to open our hearts to the influence of the Spirit, and to experience Spirit, and to experience HisHis transforming power.”  transforming power.” Ye Ye Shall Receive PowerShall Receive Power p. 56 p. 56

““Their minds were illuminated by the Holy Spirit, Their minds were illuminated by the Holy Spirit, their hearts felt their hearts felt itsits softening, subduing influence.”  softening, subduing influence.” Review & HeraldReview & Herald, May 23, 1893 , May 23, 1893 ““Their minds were illuminated by the Holy Spirit, Their minds were illuminated by the Holy Spirit, their hearts felt their hearts felt HisHis softening, subduing influence.”  softening, subduing influence.” Ye Shall Receive PowerYe Shall Receive Power, p. 89, p. 89

This is how the doctrine is today defended:This is how the doctrine is today defended:by altering the words of our prophet.by altering the words of our prophet.““What thing soever I command you, observe to do it:What thing soever I command you, observe to do it:thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.” Deut 12:32 thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.” Deut 12:32 (See also Prov 30:6; Rev 22:18)(See also Prov 30:6; Rev 22:18)

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First, second, third personFirst, second, third personNon-Biblical terminology should be used with Non-Biblical terminology should be used with caution.caution.““three persons in the Godhead,” “second person of three persons in the Godhead,” “second person of the Godhead,” the Godhead,” “co-eternal,” “co-equal,” “consubstantial,” “hypostatic “co-eternal,” “co-equal,” “consubstantial,” “hypostatic union”union”“God the Son,” “God the Holy Spirit”, “Trinity”“God the Son,” “God the Holy Spirit”, “Trinity”“Eucharist,” “Purgatory,” “Limbo,” “Rosary,” “co-“Eucharist,” “Purgatory,” “Limbo,” “Rosary,” “co-redemptrix”…redemptrix”…have no scriptural origin, but are rather of human have no scriptural origin, but are rather of human wisdom.wisdom.

We prefer to reserve our reference to only the We prefer to reserve our reference to only the inspired wordinspired word““which things also we speak, which things also we speak, not the words which not the words which man’s wisdom teachesman’s wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit , but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Corinthians 2:13Corinthians 2:13

““The church that holds to the word of God The church that holds to the word of God is is irreconcilably separated from Romeirreconcilably separated from Rome.” .” Signs Signs of the Timesof the Times, February 19, 1894 , February 19, 1894

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““Baptizing them Baptizing them in the namein the name of the of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” Holy Ghost” Matt 28:19Matt 28:19

Only one name. Father and Son have the same Only one name. Father and Son have the same name?name?“My name is in him” “the whole family in “My name is in him” “the whole family in heaven and earth”heaven and earth”Persons, beings, or their nature is not Persons, beings, or their nature is not discussed.discussed.The verse does not identify who the Holy Spirit The verse does not identify who the Holy Spirit is.is.

How did the disciples understand this How did the disciples understand this commission of Jesus?commission of Jesus?

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Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Be baptized every one of you Be baptized every one of you in the name of in the name of Jesus ChristJesus Christ

Acts 8:12Acts 8:12 the the name of name of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, they were , they were baptized baptized

(by Philip in Samaria)(by Philip in Samaria)Acts 8:16Acts 8:16 in the in the name of the name of the Lord JesusLord Jesus

(by Peter and John in Samaria)(by Peter and John in Samaria)Acts 8:37Acts 8:37 Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God is the Son of God

(confession of the Ethiopian as Philip (confession of the Ethiopian as Philip baptized him)baptized him)Acts 10:48 Acts 10:48 in the in the name of name of the Lordthe Lord

(to the new converts in Cornelius’ (to the new converts in Cornelius’ household)household)Acts 19:5 Acts 19:5 in thein the name of the name of the Lord JesusLord Jesus

(to the converts in Ephesus)(to the converts in Ephesus)Acts 22:15Acts 22:15 the the name of name of the Lordthe Lord

(when Saul was baptized by Ananias)(when Saul was baptized by Ananias)1Cor 1:131Cor 1:13 Is Christ divided?Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified was Paul crucified for you? for you?

or were you baptized in the name of or were you baptized in the name of Paul? Paul?

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Gal 3:27Gal 3:27 you have been you have been baptized baptized into Christinto Christ Rom 6:3Rom 6:3 many of us as were many of us as were baptized baptized into Jesus into Jesus ChristChrist

were baptized into were baptized into his deathhis deathCol 2:12Col 2:12 Buried Buried with himwith him in baptism, in baptism,

wherein also you are wherein also you are risen risen with himwith him. . 1Cor 6:111Cor 6:11 you are washed, sanctified and justified you are washed, sanctified and justified

in the in the name of the Lord Jesusname of the Lord JesusActs 4:12Acts 4:12 there is there is none other namenone other name under under heaven heaven

given among men, whereby we must be given among men, whereby we must be saved.saved.Acts 10:43Acts 10:43 through through his namehis name whosoever believeth whosoever believeth in him in him

shall receive remission of sins.shall receive remission of sins.Phil 2:9-11Phil 2:9-11God has…given him God has…given him a namea name which is which is above above

every nameevery name …that Jesus Christ is Lord…that Jesus Christ is LordCol 3:17Col 3:17 whatsoever ye do in word or deed, whatsoever ye do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesusdo all in the name of the Lord Jesus1Cor 12:131Cor 12:13 For by For by one Spiritone Spirit are we all are we all baptized into one body baptized into one body

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The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious KnowledgeKnowledge, , (1957 edition), Vol. I, p.435: “The New Testament (1957 edition), Vol. I, p.435: “The New Testament knows only knows only baptism in the name of Jesusbaptism in the name of Jesus… which … which still occurs even in the second and third centuries.”still occurs even in the second and third centuries.”(1914 edition), Vol. 1 Article: Baptism:(1914 edition), Vol. 1 Article: Baptism:““Jesus, however, can not have given his disciples this Jesus, however, can not have given his disciples this Trinitarian order of baptism after his resurrection; for Trinitarian order of baptism after his resurrection; for the New Testament knows only the New Testament knows only baptism in the name baptism in the name of Jesusof Jesus (Acts ii, 38; viii, 16; xix, 5; Gal. iii, 27; Rom. vi, (Acts ii, 38; viii, 16; xix, 5; Gal. iii, 27; Rom. vi, 3; I Cor. i, 13-15), which still occurs even in the second 3; I Cor. i, 13-15), which still occurs even in the second and third centuries, while the Trinitarian formula and third centuries, while the Trinitarian formula occurs only in Matt. xxviii, 19 and then only again occurs only in Matt. xxviii, 19 and then only again Didache vii, 1 and Justin, Didache vii, 1 and Justin, ApolApol., i, 61. It is unthinkable ., i, 61. It is unthinkable that that the Apostolic Church thus disobeyed the the Apostolic Church thus disobeyed the express command of the Lordexpress command of the Lord, which it otherwise , which it otherwise considered the highest authority. Occurrences like considered the highest authority. Occurrences like those of Acts xix, 1-7 ought to have shown that the those of Acts xix, 1-7 ought to have shown that the prescribed formula of baptism could not have been prescribed formula of baptism could not have been shortened to “the name of the Lord Jesus,” if the shortened to “the name of the Lord Jesus,” if the character of baptism was to be retained as commanded. character of baptism was to be retained as commanded. Judging from I Cor. i, 14-17, Paul did not Judging from I Cor. i, 14-17, Paul did not know Matt. xxviii, 19know Matt. xxviii, 19; otherwise he could not have ; otherwise he could not have written that Christ had sent him not to baptize, but to written that Christ had sent him not to baptize, but to preach the gospel.”preach the gospel.”

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Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible (1962, (1962, Vol. 1, p. 351)Vol. 1, p. 351)““The evidence… suggests that The evidence… suggests that baptism in baptism in early Christianity early Christianity was administered, not in was administered, not in the threefold name, but ‘in the name of Jesus the threefold name, but ‘in the name of Jesus Christ’ or ‘in the name of the Lord Jesus.’ ” Christ’ or ‘in the name of the Lord Jesus.’ ”

Catholic EncyclopediaCatholic Encyclopedia, vol 2, page 377. , vol 2, page 377. “Catholics acknowledge that “Catholics acknowledge that baptism in Jesus’ baptism in Jesus’ name was changed by the Catholic churchname was changed by the Catholic church.” .”

As it does with the change of the Sabbath to As it does with the change of the Sabbath to Sunday, the Catholic church also claims Sunday, the Catholic church also claims responsibility for changing the original responsibility for changing the original baptismal formula.baptismal formula.

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Threefold NameThreefold Name““Christ has made baptism the sign of Christ has made baptism the sign of entrance to His spiritual kingdom. He has entrance to His spiritual kingdom. He has made this a positive condition with which all made this a positive condition with which all must comply who wish to be must comply who wish to be acknowledged acknowledged as as under the authorityunder the authority of  of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spiritthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. . Before man can find a home in the church, Before man can find a home in the church, before passing the threshold of God’s before passing the threshold of God’s spiritual kingdom, he is to receive the spiritual kingdom, he is to receive the impress of impress of the divine namethe divine name, “, “The LordThe Lord our  our Righteousness.” Jer. 23:6.... Those who are Righteousness.” Jer. 23:6.... Those who are baptized in the baptized in the threefold namethreefold name of the of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, at the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, at the very entrance of their Christian life declare very entrance of their Christian life declare publicly that they have forsaken the service publicly that they have forsaken the service of Satan and have become members of of Satan and have become members of the the royal familyroyal family, children of the heavenly King.” , children of the heavenly King.” The Faith I Live By The Faith I Live By p. 145 6T p. 91p. 145 6T p. 91

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Matt 28:18Matt 28:18 Go ye therefore, and Go ye therefore, and teachteach all all nationsnationsMark 16:15Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world and Go ye into all the world and preach the preach the gospelgospel

He that He that believesbelieves and is baptized and is baptized shall be savedshall be savedJohn 3:16John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he For God so loved the world that he gavegave

his only begotten his only begotten SonSon that that whosoever whosoever believesbelievesActs 8:37Acts 8:37 I I believebelieve that that Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the is the Son of GodSon of God

(Ethiopian confessed as Philip (Ethiopian confessed as Philip baptized him)baptized him)1John 5:101John 5:10He that believes on the He that believes on the Son of GodSon of God has thehas the

witness in himself: he that believes witness in himself: he that believes not Godnot God

has made Him a liar, because he has made Him a liar, because he believes notbelieves not

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NameName““Him that overcometh will I make a pillar Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and no more out: and I will write upon him the I will write upon him the name of my name of my GodGod, and the name of the city of my God, , and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which comes which is new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God: and down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him I will write upon him my new namemy new name.” .” Revelation 3:12Revelation 3:12

““And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him 144,000 the mount Sion, and with him 144,000 having having his Father’s namehis Father’s name written in written in their foreheads.”their foreheads.” Revelation 14:1 Revelation 14:1

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““There are There are three living personsthree living persons of the heavenly trio. In the of the heavenly trio. In the namename of of these these three powersthree powers,--the Father, ,--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, those the Son, and the Holy Ghost, those who who receive Christreceive Christ by living faith by living faith are baptized, and these powers will are baptized, and these powers will cooperate with the obedient cooperate with the obedient subjects of heaven in their subjects of heaven in their effortsefforts to live the new life to live the new life in Christin Christ. What . What is is the sinnerthe sinner to do?--Believe to do?--Believe in in ChristChrist.” .” Ellen G. White: Bible Training Ellen G. White: Bible Training School, School, March 1, 1906March 1, 1906

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““There are There are three living three living personpersonalitiesalities of the heavenly trio. of the heavenly trio. In the name of these In the name of these threethree powerspowers,--the Father, the Son, and ,--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, those who the Holy Ghost, those who receive receive ChristChrist by living faith are baptized, by living faith are baptized, and these powers will cooperate and these powers will cooperate with the obedient subjects of with the obedient subjects of heaven in their heaven in their effortsefforts to live the to live the new life new life in Christin Christ. What is . What is the the sinnersinner to do?--Believe to do?--Believe in Christin Christ.” .” Ellen G. White: Bible Training Ellen G. White: Bible Training School, School, March 1, 1906March 1, 1906

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““The sentiments of those who are searching for The sentiments of those who are searching for advanced scientific ideas are advanced scientific ideas are not to be trustednot to be trusted. . Such representations as the following are made: Such representations as the following are made: ‘The Father is as the light invisible‘The Father is as the light invisible: the Son is : the Son is as the light embodied; the Spirit is the light shed as the light embodied; the Spirit is the light shed abroad.’ ‘abroad.’ ‘The Father is like the dew, invisible The Father is like the dew, invisible vaporvapor; the Son is like the dew gathered in ; the Son is like the dew gathered in beauteous form; the Spirit is like the dew fallen to beauteous form; the Spirit is like the dew fallen to the seat of life.’ Another representation: ‘the seat of life.’ Another representation: ‘The The Father is like the invisible vaporFather is like the invisible vapor; the Son is like ; the Son is like the leaden cloud; the Spirit is rain fallen and the leaden cloud; the Spirit is rain fallen and working in refreshing power.’working in refreshing power.’ All these All these spiritualistic representationsspiritualistic representations are are simply nothingness. They are imperfect, untrue. simply nothingness. They are imperfect, untrue. They weaken and diminish the Majesty which no They weaken and diminish the Majesty which no earthy likeness can be compared to. earthy likeness can be compared to. God God cannot be cannot be compared with the things His hands have made.”compared with the things His hands have made.”

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DOUG BATCHELORDOUG BATCHELOR  An Amazing Fact: Science tells us that light An Amazing Fact: Science tells us that light is constituted of is constituted of three primary rays, or three primary rays, or groups of wavelengthsgroups of wavelengths. Clearly distinct . Clearly distinct from each other, none of them without the from each other, none of them without the others could be light. Each ray has its own others could be light. Each ray has its own separate function. The separate function. The firstfirst originates, the originates, the secondsecond illuminates, and the illuminates, and the thirdthird consummates. The first ray, often called consummates. The first ray, often called invisibleinvisible light, is neither seen nor felt. The light, is neither seen nor felt. The second is both second is both seen and feltseen and felt. The third is . The third is not seen but is not seen but is felt as heatfelt as heat. Like light, our . Like light, our “One God” is revealed in the three distinct “One God” is revealed in the three distinct persons of the Father, Son, and Holy persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. “For there are three that bear witness Spirit. “For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one” (1 John Holy Spirit; and these three are one” (1 John 5:7 NKJV).  5:7 NKJV). 

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““I have often seen the lovely I have often seen the lovely JesusJesus, that , that He He is a personis a person. . I asked Him if I asked Him if His His Father was a personFather was a person and and had a form like Himselfhad a form like Himself. Said Jesus, . Said Jesus, “I am in the express “I am in the express image of My Father’s image of My Father’s person.person.” “I have often seen that ” “I have often seen that the the spiritual view spiritual view took away all the glory of took away all the glory of heaven, and that in many minds the throne heaven, and that in many minds the throne of David and of David and the lovely person of Jesus the lovely person of Jesus have been have been burned up in the fire of burned up in the fire of SpiritualismSpiritualism. I have seen that some who . I have seen that some who have been have been deceived and led into this deceived and led into this errorerror will be brought out into the light of will be brought out into the light of truth, but truth, but it will be almost impossible for it will be almost impossible for them to get entirely rid of the deceptive them to get entirely rid of the deceptive power of Spiritualismpower of Spiritualism.” .” Early WritingsEarly Writings, , page 77 1851 page 77 1851

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Boardman continued to expound on the three Boardman continued to expound on the three personalities of God:personalities of God:

““They may also illustrate the truth that all the They may also illustrate the truth that all the fulness fulness of of Him who filleth all in all,Him who filleth all in all, dwells in each dwells in each personperson of of the Triune Godthe Triune God..The Father The Father isis all the fulness of the Godhead all the fulness of the Godhead invisible.invisible. The Son The Son isis all the fulness of the Godhead all the fulness of the Godhead manifested.manifested. The Spirit The Spirit isis all the fulness of the Godhead all the fulness of the Godhead making manifestmaking manifest..The persons are not mere offices, or modesThe persons are not mere offices, or modes of revelation, of revelation, butbut living personsliving persons of the living God.” of the living God.”

““These likenings are all imperfect. They These likenings are all imperfect. They rather hide than illustrate rather hide than illustrate the tri-the tri-personality of the one God,personality of the one God, for they are for they are not persons but things, poor and earthly at not persons but things, poor and earthly at best, to represent best, to represent the living personalitiesthe living personalities of the living Godof the living God.”.”

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Ellen White commented on each of Boardman’s Ellen White commented on each of Boardman’s statements:statements:

WB: The Father WB: The Father isis all the fulness of the all the fulness of the Godhead Godhead invisible.invisible.EW: The Father EW: The Father isis all the fullness of the all the fullness of the Godhead Godhead bodily, bodily, and is invisible to mortal sight. and is invisible to mortal sight.

WB: The Son WB: The Son isis all the fulness of the Godhead all the fulness of the Godhead manifested.manifested.EW: The Son EW: The Son isis all the fullness of the Godhead all the fullness of the Godhead manifested. manifested. The Word of God declares Him to be The Word of God declares Him to be “the express “the express image of His person.”image of His person.” “God so loved “God so loved the world, that the world, that He gaveHe gave His only begotten SonHis only begotten Son, that , that whosoever whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting have everlasting life.” life.” Here is shown the Here is shown the personality of personality of the Fatherthe Father..

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WB: The Spirit WB: The Spirit isis all the fulness of the Godhead all the fulness of the Godhead making manifestmaking manifest..EW: The Comforter EW: The Comforter that Christ promised to that Christ promised to send after He send after He ascended to heaven ascended to heaven, , is (Christ) the is (Christ) the Spirit Spirit inin all the fullness of the Godhead, all the fullness of the Godhead, making manifest making manifest the power of divine the power of divine grace to all who receive and believe grace to all who receive and believe in in Christ as a personal SaviourChrist as a personal Saviour..

WB: WB: The persons are not mere offices, or The persons are not mere offices, or modesmodes of of revelation, but revelation, but livingliving persons persons of the living of the living God.”God.”EW: There are three living EW: There are three living personalitiespersonalities of the of the heavenly trio…heavenly trio…

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In John 17 Jesus repeatedly says:In John 17 Jesus repeatedly says:He and His Father are one; He and His Father are one; He is He is inin the Father and the Father is the Father and the Father is inin Him. Him.John 10:38 “that you may know and believe, that the John 10:38 “that you may know and believe, that the Father is in meFather is in me, and , and I in himI in him””Jesus’ body was “the temple of the Holy Spirit” 1Cor 6:19Jesus’ body was “the temple of the Holy Spirit” 1Cor 6:19

““In giving us In giving us His SpiritHis Spirit, God gives us , God gives us HimselfHimself, making , making HimselfHimself a fountain of a fountain of divine influences, to give health and life to divine influences, to give health and life to the world.” the world.” TestimoniesTestimonies vol. 7, p. 273 vol. 7, p. 273

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““The The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit will enter the heart will enter the heart that can boast of nothing. The that can boast of nothing. The love of love of JesusJesus will fill will fill the vacuum that is made by the vacuum that is made by the emptying out of self. Those who the emptying out of self. Those who see see ChristChrist in His true character, and in His true character, and receive receive Him into the heartHim into the heart, have everlasting , have everlasting life.” life.” Desire of AgesDesire of Ages pp. 805; RH June 2, pp. 805; RH June 2, 18961896

““The The divine Spiritdivine Spirit that the world’s that the world’s Redeemer promised to send, is Redeemer promised to send, is the the presence and powerpresence and power of God” of God” Signs of Signs of the Timesthe Times, November 23, 1891, November 23, 1891

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Gal 4:6Gal 4:6 God sent forth the God sent forth the Spirit of His SonSpirit of His Son1Cor 15:451Cor 15:45 second Adam was made a second Adam was made a life life giving Spiritgiving SpiritJohn 14:23John 14:23 Father and Son will come Father and Son will come

and make their abode in usand make their abode in usRom 8:9Rom 8:9 Father and Son share the same SpiritFather and Son share the same Spirit

Spirit of GodSpirit of God, , Spirit of ChristSpirit of Christ is in is in usus

““They are two in individuality, yet They are two in individuality, yet one in one in spiritspirit””

Youth’s Instructor Youth’s Instructor Dec 16, Dec 16, 18971897

“Remember the words of “Remember the words of ChristChrist, remember , remember HeHe is an is an unseen presenceunseen presence in the person of the Holy Spirit, in the person of the Holy Spirit, manifesting to you that manifesting to you that He is with youHe is with you, the Sun of , the Sun of Righteousness” Letter 124, 1897 (Righteousness” Letter 124, 1897 (This Day with GodThis Day with God p. p. 185)185)

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[In response to a letter from a Brother [In response to a letter from a Brother Chapman who believed among other things Chapman who believed among other things that that ““the Holy Ghost’s not being the the Holy Ghost’s not being the Spirit of God, which is ChristSpirit of God, which is Christ, but the , but the angel Gabriel.angel Gabriel.”” After quoting John 14:16-17 After quoting John 14:16-17

she says] she says]

““This refers to This refers to the omnipresence the omnipresence of the of the Spirit of Christ,Spirit of Christ, called the called the ComforterComforter” ” 14MR p. 179 (Letter 7, 6-11-1891)

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““The The Saviour is our ComforterSaviour is our Comforter. . This I have proved Him to be.” 8MR This I have proved Him to be.” 8MR p. 49 July 16, 1892p. 49 July 16, 1892

““As by faith As by faith we look to Jesuswe look to Jesus, our , our faith pierces the shadow, and we faith pierces the shadow, and we adore God for His wondrous love in adore God for His wondrous love in giving giving Jesus the ComforterJesus the Comforter.” .” 19MR No. 1405 Preston, Melbourne, 19MR No. 1405 Preston, Melbourne, July 26, 1892 p. 297; July 26, 1892 p. 297; Sons and Sons and Daughters of GodDaughters of God p.124 p.124

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““The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of ChristChrist, , which is sent to all men to give which is sent to all men to give them sufficiency, that through His them sufficiency, that through His grace we grace we might be complete in Him.might be complete in Him.

14MR p. 8414MR p. 84

““The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of ChristChrist; ; it is His representative.”it is His representative.”

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““There is There is no comforter like Christno comforter like Christ, , so tender and so true. He is touched so tender and so true. He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities. with the feeling of our infirmities. His His SpiritSpirit speaks to the heart.” speaks to the heart.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald Oct 26, 1897 Oct 26, 1897

““He is coming to us by He is coming to us by His Holy His Holy SpiritSpirit today. Let us today. Let us recognize Himrecognize Him nownow; then we shall recognize Him ; then we shall recognize Him when when He comes in the cloudsHe comes in the clouds of of heavenheaven, with power and great glory.” , with power and great glory.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, April 30, 1901, April 30, 1901

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““The reasons why the churches The reasons why the churches are weak and sickly and ready to are weak and sickly and ready to die is that die is that the enemy hasthe enemy has brought influences of a brought influences of a discouraging nature to bear upon discouraging nature to bear upon trembling souls. He has sought to trembling souls. He has sought to shut Jesus from their view as shut Jesus from their view as the Comforterthe Comforter” ” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, August 26, , August 26, 1890. 1890.

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““Let them study the seventeenth of Let them study the seventeenth of John, and learn how to pray and John, and learn how to pray and how to live the prayer of how to live the prayer of ChristChrist. . He is the ComforterHe is the Comforter. He will . He will abide in their hearts, making their abide in their hearts, making their joy full.” E.G. White, joy full.” E.G. White, Review and Review and HeraldHerald, January 27, 1903 , January 27, 1903

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Comforter - Comforter - parakletosparakletos1 John 2:11 John 2:1

We have an We have an advocateadvocate (parakletos) (parakletos) with the Father, with the Father, Jesus ChristJesus Christ the the righteous.righteous.

Isaiah 59:16 Isaiah 59:16 He saw that there was no man and He saw that there was no man and wondered that there was no wondered that there was no intercessorintercessor: therefore : therefore his armhis arm brought salvation brought salvation unto him.unto him.

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Comforter - Comforter - parakletosparakletos1 John 2:11 John 2:1

We have an advocate (parakletos) We have an advocate (parakletos) with the Father, Jesus Christ the with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.righteous.

““All the communionAll the communion between between heaven and the fallen race has heaven and the fallen race has been been through Christthrough Christ. It was the . It was the Son of God that gave to our first Son of God that gave to our first parents the promise of redemption. parents the promise of redemption. It was He who revealed Himself to It was He who revealed Himself to the patriarchs.” PP p. 366the patriarchs.” PP p. 366

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““Christ is the beginning and the end, the Christ is the beginning and the end, the author and the finisher of our faith. He is our author and the finisher of our faith. He is our sacrifice, our substitute, our surety and sacrifice, our substitute, our surety and advocate. We have a risen Saviour, and our advocate. We have a risen Saviour, and our completeness is in him; for completeness is in him; for he who entered he who entered upon the work of our salvationupon the work of our salvation, humbling , humbling himself even to the death of the cross that we himself even to the death of the cross that we might be exalted, might be exalted, will complete that which will complete that which he hath begunhe hath begun.” .”

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Luke 1:35Luke 1:35The Holy GhostThe Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and shall come upon thee, and the the power of the Highestpower of the Highest shall overshadow shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called be born of thee shall be called the Son of Godthe Son of God..

Matthew 1:20Matthew 1:20That which is conceived in her is of the That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Holy GhostGhost..

The The Father’sFather’s Spirit (power of the Highest, Spirit (power of the Highest, Holy Ghost) Holy Ghost) Conceived the human life of Christ, the Conceived the human life of Christ, the SonSon of of GodGodJohn 14:10 The John 14:10 The Father is in meFather is in me……dwells in medwells in me

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““It is not essential for us to be It is not essential for us to be able to define just able to define just whatwhat the Holy the Holy Spirit isSpirit is. Christ tells us that the . Christ tells us that the Spirit is Spirit is the Comforter, ‘the Spirit the Comforter, ‘the Spirit of truthof truth, which , which proceedeth from proceedeth from the Fatherthe Father.’ John 15:26.” .’ John 15:26.” Acts of the Acts of the ApostlesApostles, p. 51 1911 , p. 51 1911

““The The naturenature of the Holy Spirit is a of the Holy Spirit is a mystery. Men cannot explain itmystery. Men cannot explain it, , because the Lord has not revealed it because the Lord has not revealed it to them.” to them.” IbidIbid p. 52 p. 52

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““In regard to In regard to the personality and the personality and prerogatives of God,prerogatives of God, wherewhere He is He is andand whatwhat He is He is, this is a subject , this is a subject which which we are not to dare to touchwe are not to dare to touch. . On On this theme silence is this theme silence is eloquenceeloquence.” .” ManuscriptManuscript 132, Nov. 8, 1903 132, Nov. 8, 1903

““In regard to In regard to God—God—whatwhat He is He is and and wherewhere He is He is ——silence is eloquencesilence is eloquence. . When you are tempted to speak of When you are tempted to speak of whatwhat God is, keep silence God is, keep silence, because , because as surely as you begin to speak of this, as surely as you begin to speak of this, you will disparage Him.” you will disparage Him.” ManuscriptManuscript 46, 1904 46, 1904

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John 14:4 John 14:4 You You know know WhereWhere I’m going I’m goingand you and you know the know the WayWay

John 14:6John 14:6 I am the WayI am the Way, the truth and , the truth and the life.the life.

No one comes No one comes to the Fatherto the Father but but by meby meHis Father is the His Father is the WhereWhere, Jesus is the , Jesus is the WayWay

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John 10:7John 10:7 Jesus is the Jesus is the DoorDoor (the way (the way to)to)John 14:2John 14:2 His Father’s His Father’s househouse (the (the where)where)The door The door is part ofis part of the house; but it the house; but it is notis not the housethe houseThus, “You know the Father and you know Thus, “You know the Father and you know me”me”John 14:7John 14:7 If you had If you had known meknown me

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Hebrews 10:19,20Hebrews 10:19,20We can therefore have “boldness to We can therefore have “boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus by a Jesus by a new and livingnew and living wayway (Jesus (Jesus is the Way), which he has consecrated is the Way), which he has consecrated (inaugurated, opened, dedicated) for (inaugurated, opened, dedicated) for us, through the veil (curtain), that is to us, through the veil (curtain), that is to say, say, his fleshhis flesh” (his own body, human ” (his own body, human nature). nature).

Christ’s Christ’s human presencehuman presence is in the heavenly is in the heavenly templetempleChrist’s Christ’s divine presencedivine presence is in our body is in our body templestemplesAfter the cross a new After the cross a new livingliving way was way was inauguratedinauguratedChrist’s Spirit Life was made possible “for us”Christ’s Spirit Life was made possible “for us”

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Luke 23:44Luke 23:44And it was about the sixth hour…and And it was about the sixth hour…and the veilthe veil of the temple of the temple was rentwas rent in the in the midst. And Jesus cried out, “Father, midst. And Jesus cried out, “Father, into thy hands I commend into thy hands I commend my spiritmy spirit: : and having said thus, he and having said thus, he gave up the gave up the ghostghost..

Christ’s Christ’s human presencehuman presence is in the heavenly is in the heavenly templetempleChrist’s Christ’s divine presencedivine presence is in our body is in our body templestemplesAfter the cross a new living way was After the cross a new living way was inauguratedinauguratedChrist’s Spirit Life was made possible “for us”Christ’s Spirit Life was made possible “for us”

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Romans 5:10Romans 5:10Reconciled to God by the death of His Son,Reconciled to God by the death of His Son,much more we shall be much more we shall be saved by His Lifesaved by His Life..

2Cor 3:3,6,17,182Cor 3:3,6,17,18You are our epistle of Christ You are our epistle of Christ written with the written with the SpiritSpirit of the Living God…for the of the Living God…for the Spirit gives Spirit gives lifelife …Now …Now the Lord is that Spiritthe Lord is that Spirit …But we …But we with open face beholding the glory of the Lord with open face beholding the glory of the Lord are are changed into the same imagechanged into the same image by the by the Spirit of the LordSpirit of the Lord

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““He [Christ] determined to give He [Christ] determined to give his his representativerepresentative, the third person of , the third person of the Godhead.the Godhead.” 6BC p. 1052, ” 6BC p. 1052, Southern WatchmanSouthern Watchman, November 28, , November 28, 19051905

Quotes John 14:16,17 “Quotes John 14:16,17 “the Holy the Holy SpiritSpirit should come to do a mighty should come to do a mighty work as work as His His representativerepresentative..” ” Acts Acts of Apostlesof Apostles p. 47 p. 47

““The Lord The Lord Jesus acts through the Jesus acts through the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit, for , for it is it is hishis representativerepresentative. . Through itThrough it he he infuses infuses spiritual lifespiritual life into the soul...” into the soul...” Review & HeraldReview & Herald, Feb 10, 1903, Feb 10, 1903

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““That Christ should That Christ should manifest manifest HimselfHimself to them, and to them, and yet be yet be invisibleinvisible to the world, was to the world, was a mysterya mystery to the disciples. They to the disciples. They could not understand the words of could not understand the words of Christ in their spiritual sense. They Christ in their spiritual sense. They were thinking of the outward, were thinking of the outward, visible manifestation. They could visible manifestation. They could not take in the fact that they could not take in the fact that they could have have the the presence of Christpresence of Christ with with them, and yet He be unseen by the them, and yet He be unseen by the world. They did not understand the world. They did not understand the meaning of meaning of a a spiritual spiritual manifestationmanifestation.” .” The Southern The Southern ReviewReview, September 13, 1898 , September 13, 1898

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John 14:10 The Father is in me…John 14:10 The Father is in me…dwellsdwells in mein me

He He doeth the worksdoeth the worksJohn 5:26 For as the Father hath life in himself;

so has he given to the Son to have life in himself

““The Lord The Lord Jesus acts through the Holy Jesus acts through the Holy SpiritSpirit, for , for it is it is hishis representativerepresentative. . Through it he infuses spiritual life into the Through it he infuses spiritual life into the soul...” soul...” Review & HeraldReview & Herald, Feb 10, 1903, Feb 10, 1903

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John 14:10 The Father is in me…dwells John 14:10 The Father is in me…dwells in mein me

He doeth the worksHe doeth the works

John 5:26 For as the Father hath life in himself;

so has he given to the Son to have life in himself

““The Lord Jesus acts through the Holy The Lord Jesus acts through the Holy Spirit, for it is his representative. Spirit, for it is his representative. Through itThrough it he he infusesinfuses spiritual lifespiritual life into the soulinto the soul...” ...” Review & HeraldReview & Herald, Feb , Feb 10, 190310, 1903

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““The The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit is the breath of is the breath of spiritual life in the soul. The spiritual life in the soul. The impartation of impartation of the Spiritthe Spirit is the is the impartation of the impartation of the life of Christlife of Christ. It . It imbues the receiver with imbues the receiver with the the attributes of Christattributes of Christ.”.”Desire of AgesDesire of Ages pp. 805; RH June 2, 1896 pp. 805; RH June 2, 1896

““Through the SpiritThrough the Spirit the believer the believer becomes a partaker of the becomes a partaker of the divine divine naturenature. . Christ has given Christ has given hishis Spirit Spirit as as a a divine powerdivine power to overcometo overcome all all hereditary and cultivated tendencies to hereditary and cultivated tendencies to evil, and to impress evil, and to impress his own characterhis own character upon the church.”upon the church.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, May 19, 1904, May 19, 1904

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““Christ declared that after his ascension, Christ declared that after his ascension, he would send to his church, as he would send to his church, as his his crowning giftcrowning gift, the , the ComforterComforter, who was , who was to take his place. to take his place. This Comforter is the This Comforter is the Holy Spirit,--Holy Spirit,--the soul of his lifethe soul of his life,, the the efficacy of his church, the efficacy of his church, the light and lifelight and life of the world. With of the world. With his Spirit Christ his Spirit Christ sendssends a reconciling a reconciling influence and a influence and a powerpower that takes away sin.” that takes away sin.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, May 19, 1904, May 19, 1904

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“I have received yours dated June 3. In this letter you speak in these words: "Elder Robinson does not wish me to leave, but urges that I enter the canvassing field until such time as the conference can afford to employ me in some other capacity, but states positively that I cannot be sent out to present the truth to others until some points held by me are changed or modified in order that the views regarded by us as a people should be properly set forth. He quotes as a sample, 'My idea in reference to the Holy Ghost's not being the Spirit of God, which is Christ, but the angel Gabriel, and my belief that the 144,000 will be Jews who will acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah. On all fundamental points I am in perfect harmony with our people; but when I try to show what seems to me to be new light on the truth, those in authority, none of whom have seemingly ever made a personal investigation of the matter, refuse to look into the Bible, but brand me as a fellow with queer ideas of the Bible.'" My brother, you have asked me candidly for advice. Please read with attention John 17:17-27. I quote verses 20 to 23: [verses 20-23, quoted].” p. 175

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Our Lord especially prayed that His disciples might be united in the closest bonds of Christian fellowship and love; as one body, under one supreme Head. This will exist only in proportion to the degree of their illumination and sanctification. The more fully they receive the enlightenment of the living Spirit, the more nearly will they harmonize in their understanding of what is truth. The more closely they are united in judgment, the more confidence they have in one another. They are blessed with peace and harmony, believing and speaking the same things, "with one heart and one mouth glorifying God." Their love, their Christian unity, is an evidence to the world that God has sent Jesus to save sinners, and with convicting power it testifies that the Word of God is the safe rule of life. The differences that now exist among Christians did not exist in the days of Christ or His apostles. When the gospel was preached after the resurrection and ascension of Christ, union prevailed; the believers were all of one heart and one mind. For a short time there was a difference of understanding in regard to circumcision, as to whether admission to the church should be granted to the uncircumcised Gentiles; but this matter was soon settled, and through the divine illumination and sanctification of the Spirit the believers were perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. This was and always will be the fruit that is borne under the influence of the Holy Spirit. P. 176

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Brethren should not feel that it is a virtue to stand apart because they do not see all minor points in exactly the same light. If on fundamental truths they are at an agreement, they should not differ and dispute about matters of little real importance. To dwell on perplexing questions that, after all, are of no vital importance, has a direct tendency to call the mind away from truths which are vital to the saving of the soul. Brethren should be very modest in urging these side issues which often they do not themselves understand, points that they do not know to be truth and that it is not essential to their salvation to know. When there is difference of opinion on such points, the less prominence you give to them the better it will be for your own spirituality and for the peace and unity that Christ prayed might exist among brethren. Unbelievers are critical, and they want to frame some excuse for not receiving the truth as it is in Jesus. Where these differences exist among us, those who stand outside will say, "It will be time enough for us to believe as you do when you can agree among yourselves as to what constitutes truth." The ungodly take advantage of the divisions and controversies among Christians. P. 177

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“Your ideas of the two subjects you mention do not harmonize with the light which God has given me. The nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery not clearly revealed, and you will never be able to explain it to others because the Lord has not revealed it to you. You may gather together scriptures and put your construction upon them, but the application is not correct. The expositions by which you sustain your position are not sound. You may lead some to accept your explanations, but you do them no good, nor are they, through accepting your views, enabled to do others good. It is not essential for you to know and be able to define just what the Holy Spirit is. Christ tells us that the Holy Spirit is the Comforter, and the Comforter is the Holy Ghost, "the Spirit of truth, which the Father shall send in My name." "I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him, for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you" [John 14:16, 17]. This refers to the omnipresence of the Spirit of Christ, called the Comforter. Again Jesus says, "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth" [John 16:12, 13].

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There are many mysteries which I do not seek to understand or to explain; they are too high for me, and too high for you. On some of these points, silence is golden. Piety, devotion, sanctification of soul, body, and spirit--this is essential for us all. "This is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent"

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Christ did not tell His disciples that their work would be easy. He showed them the vast confederacy of evil arrayed against them. They would have to fight “against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12. But they would not be left to fight alone. He assured them that He would be with them; and that if they would go forth in faith, they should move under the shield of Omnipotence. He bade them be brave and strong; for One mightier than angels would be in their ranks--the General of the armies of heaven. He made full provision for the prosecution of their work and took upon Himself the responsibility of its success. So long as they obeyed His word, and worked in connection with Him, they could not fail. Go to all nations, He bade them. Go to the farthest part of the habitable globe and be assured that My presence will be with you even there. Labor in faith and confidence; for the time will never come when I will forsake you. I will be with you always, helping you to perform your duty, guiding, comforting, sanctifying, sustaining you, giving you success in speaking words that shall draw the attention of others to heaven. AA p. 29. RETURN

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If men would but take the Bible as it reads, if there were no false teachers to mislead and confuse their minds, a work would be accomplished that would make angels glad and that would bring into the fold of Christ thousands upon thousands who are now wandering in error. Great Controversy 598

Those who believe that word just as it reads are held up to ridicule. There is a growing contempt for law and order, directly traceable to a violation of the plain commands of Jehovah. Prophets and Kings, p. 185

God sends them light to undeceive them, but they refuse to take the Word of God as it reads. They accept error, choosing the lies of Satan rather than a "Thus saith the Lord." And these advocates of error make it very hard for those who see the truth to obey it. Manuscript 19, 1894 Evangelism p. 239

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We are to take the Word of God as it reads, the words of Christ as He has spoken them. Signs of the Times, Aug. 18, 1887

The Bible, just as it reads, is to be our guide. Nothing is so calculated to enlarge the mind and strengthen the intellect as the study of the Bible. Review and Herald, Sept 28, 1897

Satan is a cunning worker, and he will bring in subtle fallacies to darken and confuse the mind and root out the doctrines of salvation. Those who do not accept the Word of God just as it reads, will be snared in his trap. Selected Messages Book 2 p. 47

Brethren, cling to your Bible, as it reads, and stop your criticisms in regard to its validity, and obey the Word, and not one of you will be lost. The ingenuity of men has been exercised for ages to measure the Word of God by their finite minds and limited comprehension. Selected Messages Book 1 p. 18

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The word of God, just as it reads, contains the very essence of truth. Medical Evangelist Oct 1, 1909

When those who profess to believe present truth come to their senses, when they accept the word of God just as it reads, when they do not try to wrest the Scriptures, they will bring from the treasure-house of the heart things new and old, to strengthen themselves and those for whom they labor. Review and Herald, June 18, 1901

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On July 14, Prescott identified who the Holy Spirit was beginning on page 710 of the 1919 Bible Conference TranscriptsPRESCOTT:Now shall we advance one step farther and call attention to this fact. Read John 15:26: “And when the Comforter is come whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the spirit of truth which proceedeth from the Father.” This is the spirit of truth. He is, and announces himself as, the spirit of truth. The spirit of truth is the spirit of Christ. The spirit in Jesus. Now the promise of the Spirit—the Comforter—in the 17th verse was that “he shall be in you” which was to be fulfilled “in that day when ye shall know that I am in you.”

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That is the advent of the Comforter, the advent of this person of Christ in the Spirit—divested now of his humanity to dwell with our humanity. To get this clear we must take all the Scriptures: “That Christ may dwell in your heart,” “Crucified with Christ”, “Christ living in me.” All these Scriptures that speak of the indwelling Christ are fulfilled by the indwelling of the Comforter, and we have just that measure of the indwelling Christ that we have of the indwelling of the Comforter. But now he ministers that Comforter, he ministers that life himself, as found from the second chapter of Acts where it says “he is at the right hand of God, the minister of the true sanctuary of the Lord. RETURN