The Voice of The Spirit

Prologue

Jesus Christ, The Epitome Of Divine Communication

The Human Instrument

Chapter 1— The Divine Instrument

Christ, Head Of The Church

The Holy Spirit: The Person Of The Divinity In Charge Of Communication

“He Will Testify About Me”

“The Testimony Of Jesus” In The Last Days

“He Will Teach You All Things”

Whom Does The Spirit Teach?

Whom Does The Spirit Illuminate?

The Authority Of The Spirit

“He Will Guide You Into All Truth”

Conclusion

Chapter 2— The Human Instrument

An Imperfect Messenger

Mistaken Prophets?

Preconceived Ideas In The Prophet’s Mind

Prophets Who Run Ahead Of God’s Plans

Prophets Anxious For The Return Of The Lord

An Imperfect Language

Help In The Selection Of The Words And Expressions

Chapter 3— The Divine Presence

Theophanies, The Real And Visible Presence Of A Divine Being

The Angels As Representatives Of Divinity

The Divine Presence In Visions And Prophetic Dreams

Supernatural Phenomena That Accompany A Vision

The Divine Presence In The Prophetic Message

Chapter 4— Human History

The Story Of An Eyewitness

Witness To The Great Acts Of God

Eyewitness To The Birth Of The Last Church

Prophets As Historians

Noninspired References In Inspired Writings

Chapter 5— Divine Counsel

Correction And Counsel In The Old Testament

Oral And Written Messages

Divine Counsel In The New Testament

The Apostolic Letters

The First Letter To The Corinthians: A Case Study

The Authority Of A Letter

“Only A Letter”

Divine Counsel

“I Was Shown”

Chapter 6— Human Writings

The Great Controversy : A Case Study

Origin Of The Book: Revelations And Visions

First Surprise: The Book Grows From 200 To 3500 Pages

Second Surprise: The Prophet’s Uses Of Other Author’s Statements

Third Surprise: There Are Several Versions Of The Great Controversy

Offensive Expressions About Other Religions

The Church And Governmental Rulings

Fourth Surprise: An Additional Chapter Exists In The Spanish Editions

Chapter 7— Human Interpretation

Jesus Christ: The Model Of Interpretation

The Place Of The “Body Of Christ” In Interpretation

Toward The Unity Of The Faith

Threats To The Unity Of The Faith

Basic Principles Of Interpretation

The Original Meaning And The Author’s Intentions

The “6000 Year” Age Of The Earth And The Author’s Intention

The Historical Context And Circumstances

Time And Circumstances In The Days Of Ellen White

How To Apply The Writings Of The Past To Today

Warnings For The Future

Christ’s Counsel

Epilogue

A Personal Testimony

A study on how God Has Led His People Through the Gift of Prophecy

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The Voice of The Spirit