Evangelism

by Ellen Gould White

747 page hard cover book on Evangelism as set forth in the writings of Ellen G. White.

Genres: Religion

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Bruce Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to reach others

This life's journey is not easy. This writer explains the need to be committed to having a relationship with your creator, and how to relate to others so they can have a abiding relationship with him.

[Ryan Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This compilation of writings is certainly an in-depth study. It is quite profound in many places, and occasionally a tiresome repetition of uninspiring passages. That being said, it is well worth the read and consideration.

What strikes me most is that, frustratingly, very little is given in the means of detailed instructions for evangelism. Precise methods are not dictated. I believe this to be intentional. Instead of methods, principles are given whereby we as the readers are left to consider how best to implement these principles in our context. This prevents the reader from defining the one method of carrying out the work, and from dogmatically proclaiming the need for that one method to be practiced.

The doctrinal sections of this book are particularly profound and clear. They provide inspiration for deeper study and reflection upon these and other doctrinal issues currently needing to be addressed in the minds of many within the church.

[Jonny David Amaral · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a beautiful book. Ellen White speak about the truth method of evangelism.

[Nathan Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book during my time in Decatur Arkansas, while working as a Bible worker/health coach. Insightful, inspired, and practical beyond degree, this book is a must have for any worker seeking to finish the great commission in this generation.

[Canny Tay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book can help you to become an evangelist for God!