This suits those who do not love reproof and correction, and who, if their ideas are crossed, have occasion to explain the difference between the human and the divine. 'Many times in my experience I have been called upon to meet the attitude of a certain class, who acknowledged that the testimonies were from God, but took the position that this matter and that matter were Sister White's opinion and judgment. To deny this work would be to deny the Holy Ghost, and would place us in that company who have departed from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits.' We have seen and do testify that the power of the Holy Ghost has accompanied the presentation of the truth, warning with pen and voice, and giving the messages in their order. And this testimony I know to be of the Father and the Son. 'I testify the things which I have seen, the things which I have heard, the things which my hands have handled of the Word of life. The Testimonies are of the Spirit of God, or of the devil.' bears the stamp of God or the stamp of the enemy. God does nothing in partnership with Satan.

'God is either teaching His church, reproving their wrongs and strengthening their faith, or He is not. They are what God has opened before me in vision-the precious rays of light shining from the throne.' ''I do not write one article in the paper expressing merely my own ideas. 'I speak that which I have seen, and which I know to be true.' In some cases she'll make statements such as: When speaking of God and His message given to prophets she strongly affirms infallible inspiration but when speaking of her own opinions she does not claim infallibility, and cites the Bible and God as the only source of perfection. White's opinions regarding her own inspiration maintain a distinction between her own common fallible opinion as compared to the infallible opinion of God when He communicates a message to mankind. ( December 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. This section possibly contains original research. 19:10 Amos 3:7 Hosea 12:10, 13.) They recognize that this gift was manifested in the life and ministry of Ellen G. That the gift of the Spirit of prophecy is one of the identifying marks of the remnant church. That these gifts operate in harmony with the divine principles of the Bible, and are given 'for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.' Eph. That God has placed in His church the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as enumerated in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4. Their study will constantly lead the Church back to the Bible as the very foundation of faith and practice.' ДЄn earlier, unofficial list of 22 foundational beliefs first printed in 1931 served as a de facto standard placed less emphasis on White.

The General Conference in session made supportive statements in 2010, 20: 'Her writings continue to be a most positive influence in the life of the Church, providing for it comfort, guidance, instruction, correction, and theological stimulus. I accept the biblical teaching of spiritual gifts and believe that the gift of prophecy is one of the identifying marks of the remnant church.' The Adventist baptismal vows do not mention Ellen White specifically yet the set of 13 vows include:

They areвЂ¦ the authoritative reveler of doctrinesвЂ¦' 'The Holy Scriptures are the infallible revelation of His will. 12:17 19:10.)' ДЇundamental Belief number one, 'Holy Scriptures,' states in part, They also make clear that the Bible is the standard by which all teaching and experience must be tested. As the Lord's messenger, her writings are a continuing and authoritative source of truth which provide for the church comfort, guidance, instruction, and correction. This gift is an identifying mark of the remnant church and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen. The Gift of Prophecy: One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is prophecy. One of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the church is The mainstream and most common Adventist view is that White's writings had a 'confirming' not 'initiating' role in the doctrinal development of the church, following the group's conclusions based on Bible study. Various contemporaries of Ellen White argued for the even stronger view of verbal inspiration. Some Historic Adventists in the church argue that she is inerrant.

Infallible, inerrant or verbal dictation.

5.2 Tension between fundamentalism and liberalism.

1.6 Degrees of inspiration regarding Ellen White's writings and doctrinal authority.

1.4 Modern interpretations and viewpoints.

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