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The Roots of Rebellion by Ellen G. White

The Roots of Rebellion erupts from the fertile soil of profound discontent, self-determination and insatiable striving for liberty and power. Originating from the clash of two ancient kingdoms and unfurling at the world's spiritual epicentres, this book declares the virulent and intractable enmity to truth; resulting in embattled sequels of tyranny and revolution and outbreaks of hostility and persecution, all yielding the bitter fruit of anarchy. The mystery of rebellion dominates the seats of government and rages in the hearts of humankind. Flourishing into mature, passionate and intrepid subversion, the instruments of rebellion construct and establish an order of chaos and coercion; commanding universal compliance and cooperation. As it effectively enlightens on the secret underpinnings of one world government and hegemonic imperialism, the reader is armed to encounter and counter the greatest deception of all time.

The Roots of Rebellion erupts from the fertile soil of profound discontent, self-determination and insatiable striving for liberty and power. Originating from the clash of two ancient kingdoms and unfurling at the world's spiritual epicentres, this book declares the virulent and intractable enmity to truth; resulting in embattled sequels of tyranny and revolution and outbreaks of hostility and persecution, all yielding the bitter fruit of anarchy. The mystery of rebellion dominates the seats of government and rages in the hearts of humankind. Flourishing into mature, passionate and intrepid subversion, the instruments of rebellion construct and establish an order of chaos and coercion; commanding universal compliance and cooperation. As it effectively enlightens on the secret underpinnings of one world government and hegemonic imperialism, the reader is armed to encounter and counter the greatest deception of all time.

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Roots</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rebellion</strong><br />

testimony. Many were driven across the ocean to America and here laid the<br />

foundations <strong>of</strong> civil and religious liberty which have been the bulwark and glory <strong>of</strong><br />

this country.<br />

Again, as in apostolic days, persecution turned out to the furtherance <strong>of</strong> the<br />

gospel. In a loathsome dungeon crowded with pr<strong>of</strong>ligates and felons, John Bunyan<br />

breathed the very atmosphere <strong>of</strong> heaven; and there he wrote his wonderful allegory<br />

<strong>of</strong> the pilgrim's journey from the land <strong>of</strong> destruction to the celestial city. For over two<br />

hundred years that voice from Bedford jail has spoken with thrilling power to the<br />

hearts <strong>of</strong> men. Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Grace Abounding to the Chief <strong>of</strong><br />

Sinners have guided many feet into the path <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

Baxter, Flavel, Alleine, and other men <strong>of</strong> talent, education, and deep Christian<br />

experience stood up in valiant defense <strong>of</strong> the faith which was once delivered to the<br />

saints. <strong>The</strong> work accomplished <strong>by</strong> these men, proscribed and outlawed <strong>by</strong> the rulers<br />

<strong>of</strong> this world, can never perish. Flavel's Fountain <strong>of</strong> Life and Method <strong>of</strong> Grace have<br />

taught thousands how to commit the keeping <strong>of</strong> their souls to Christ. Baxter's<br />

Reformed Pastor has proved a blessing to many who desire a revival <strong>of</strong> the work <strong>of</strong><br />

God, and his Saints' Everlasting Rest has done its work in leading souls to the "rest"<br />

that remaineth for the people <strong>of</strong> God.<br />

A hundred years later, in a day <strong>of</strong> great spiritual darkness, <strong>White</strong>field and the<br />

Wesleys appeared as light bearers for God. Under the rule <strong>of</strong> the established church<br />

the people <strong>of</strong> England had lapsed into a state <strong>of</strong> religious declension hardly to be<br />

distinguished from heathenism. Natural religion was the favorite study <strong>of</strong> the clergy,<br />

and included most <strong>of</strong> their theology. <strong>The</strong> higher classes sneered at piety, and prided<br />

themselves on being above what they called its fanaticism. <strong>The</strong> lower classes were<br />

grossly ignorant and abandoned to vice, while the church had no courage or faith any<br />

longer to support the downfallen cause <strong>of</strong> truth.<br />

<strong>The</strong> great doctrine <strong>of</strong> justification <strong>by</strong> faith, so clearly taught <strong>by</strong> Luther, had been<br />

almost wholly lost sight <strong>of</strong>; and the Romish principle <strong>of</strong> trusting to good works for<br />

salvation, had taken its place. <strong>White</strong>field and the Wesleys, who were members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

established church, were sincere seekers for the favor <strong>of</strong> God, and this they had been<br />

taught was to be secured <strong>by</strong> a virtuous life and an observance <strong>of</strong> the ordinances <strong>of</strong><br />

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