Corporate Repentance - Robert J. Wieland

four proposed solutions above in a different light:
1. The integrity of the church remains intact as the
true "remnant" of the Bible prophecies.
2. Our foundational doctrines remain valid, being
thoroughly scriptural.
3. Ellen White endures criticism and attacks as a
true, honest agent who exercised the prophetic
gift of "the testimony of Jesus."
4. The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is
not confused with the future personal, literal
second coming of Christ. The Lord has not
delayed His coming nor has He mocked the
sincere prayers of His people since 1844. The
pioneers were truly led of the Holy Spirit in
their understanding of the prophecies, the
second advent, and the sanctuary. What must
"give," then, is only our corporate, sinful,
Laodicean unbelief that has thwarted all of our
Lord's attempts to bring healing, unity, and
reformation.
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