Practica Prophetica

This is an extensive, theological work by the father of E. J. Waggoner: advent pioneer J. H. Waggoner. One of the main thoughts of this work is to show the centrality of the Law in God’s system of moral justice, and in the work of atonement for sin. The author shows the numerous errors that … Continue reading The Atonement

Here are the 24 studies given by A. T. Jones at the 1893 General Conference Session. In his messages to the church, Jones emphasized that law-keeping, or righteousness, was only possible when Christ’s life was planted in the human soul. The prerequisite was a deep repentance, wherein the old man, the man of sin, or … Continue reading The Second Advent Gospel, Book 1

In this particular work Merritt Cornell has gathered together many historical quotations and statements that support various points of Adventist truth, thus showing that they are not entirely unique or odd ideas, but that these special truths have been entertained by others, at other times, although they did not see the entire framework of truth, … Continue reading Facts for the Times

While researching some early Advent material, I came across a reprint of this article in the defense of the seventh-day Sabbath, from the days of the Dissenters in the mid-1600’s. Part of it was reprinted in the Review and Herald of September 2, 1851. Here is the description they gave: The friends of the Sabbath … Continue reading The Royal Law Contended For

What does it mean to be “ignorant of God’s righteousness”?