This section offers a careful, Scripture-based evaluation of key teachings within Seventh-day Adventist theology. It explores questions
surrounding prophetic authority, doctrinal development, and whether these teachings fully align with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Rather than relying on tradition or inherited assumptions, each study invites you to test every claim against the authority, clarity, and
sufficiency of Scripture—seeking truth that is firmly grounded in God’s Word alone.
| Prophecy, Scripture & the Gospel: A Careful Examination (Series) Examine biblical prophecy, end-time teachings, and prophetic claims in light of Scripture and the gospel. Test every doctrine and stay grounded in Christ’s finished work. |
| How Should Christians Test Prophetic Claims? Applying the biblical mandate to examine every teaching with spiritual discernment and humility. |
| Nineteenth-Century Prophetic Movements and Authority Claims — When New Voices Claimed Restored Truth (Part One) (Series) This article study examines the rise of nineteenth-century prophetic movements and how emerging leaders claimed to restore lost or neglected biblical truth. It evaluates those authority claims in light of Scripture, historical context, and the enduring sufficiency of God’s Word. |
| Untangling Modern Prophetic Authority — Scripture, Christ, and the Question of Sufficiency (Part Two) A Biblical Examination of Nineteenth-Century Restoration Movements and Their Ongoing Influence |
| Did Ellen G. White Claim Direct Divine Authority? This section examines Ellen G. White’s own statements regarding the origin, inspiration, and authority of her writings. By allowing her words to speak for themselves, readers can evaluate how she understood her role and how she positioned her testimonies in relation to Scripture and the church. |
| Examining the Question of Literary Borrowing The issue of literary borrowing in the writings of Ellen G. White has generated significant discussion among scholars, church members, and critics alike. This section explores documented parallels, historical context, and the theological implications surrounding authorship, inspiration, and prophetic authority. |
| Five Claims of Divine Revelation and 25 Concerns About Literary Borrowing This article examines five statements where Ellen G. White claimed that her writings and testimonies were given through divine revelation. It then presents twenty-five documented concerns regarding literary borrowing in her works, encouraging readers to carefully evaluate prophetic claims in the light of historical evidence and Scripture. |
| 25 Failed Predictions Attributed to Ellen G. White This article examines twenty-five prophetic predictions attributed to Ellen G. White that critics argue were not fulfilled, including the 1844 expectation, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the anticipated Sunday law crisis. It invites readers to evaluate these claims carefully in light of historical developments and the biblical test for prophetic authority. |
| 30 Contradictions in Ellen G. White’s Writings This article presents thirty commonly cited contradictions in the writings of Ellen G. White, comparing statements from her own publications side by side. By examining these quotations in context, readers are encouraged to carefully evaluate her prophetic claims in light of Scripture and historical evidence. |
| Ellen G. White and the Sunday Law Contradiction This article examines Ellen G. White’s counsel regarding a future Sunday law and raises questions about apparent contradictions in her advice. While Sunday observance is often portrayed as the final test of loyalty in Adventist eschatology, her writings also recommend holding religious meetings and missionary activities on Sunday, creating a tension that invites closer biblical examination. |
| Did Ellen G. White Claim to Be a Prophet—or More Than a Prophet? Many Seventh-day Adventists sincerely say, “We believe in the Bible alone. Ellen G. White is not our final authority.” Yet when her own writings are examined carefully, a different picture appears. She repeatedly claimed that God was speaking through her, that her messages were given by divine command, that her writings were necessary for guidance, and that rejecting them could lead to deception and a departure from truth. |
| Ellen G. White, Health Reform, and “Solitary Vice” – A Question and Answer Examination Is Ellen G. White truly “ahead of her time” in health reform, or do her early teachings on solitary vice (masturbation) reflect the medical beliefs of the 19th century? When her strongest warnings are examined closely, do they reveal divine insight—or simply the thinking of her era? |
| Are You Following Fear or Christ? How Religious Systems Influence Belief and Behavior How do fear-based teachings influence behavior in religious systems? This study examines how repeated warnings in Adventist theology, particularly in the writings of Ellen G. White, shape beliefs, behavior, and spiritual decision-making. |
| Examining a Modern Prophetic Claim in Light of Scripture – Video Title: “I Can’t Believe SDA Pastor Ivor Myers Did THIS With The Scriptures!” Video Link: https://youtu.be/u_mP00CnbVM Date of Analysis: March 19, 2026 Topic: An Analysis of Scriptural Interpretation and the Sunday Law Narrative This Rescue Ministries analysis examines the Sunday law false prophecy and highlights biblical interpretation errors often found in Adventist teaching. This Ivor Myers analysis focuses on whether these claims are supported by Scripture. |
| “We Follow the Bible, Not Ellen G. White” — Examining the Claim in Light of History, Doctrine, and Her Own Words Do Seventh-day Adventists truly follow the Bible alone, or does another authority shape their beliefs? Examine the historical evidence, doctrinal development, and Ellen G. White’s own words to uncover the reality behind the claim. |
| Examining the Cosmic Conflict Narrative in Adventist Theology (Series) Examine the cosmic conflict narrative in Adventist theology, including the Great Controversy, investigative judgment, scapegoat doctrine, and prophetic framework in light of Scripture. |
| The Manufacturing Of The Investigative Judgment How the Sanctuary Doctrine Led to a New Phase of Salvation History |
| Why the Scapegoat Must Represent Satan in Adventist Theology Part 1 The teaching that the scapegoat in Leviticus 16 represents Satan is one of the most distinctive doctrines within Seventh-day Adventist theology. Many Adventists assume that this interpretation comes naturally from Scripture itself. However, a careful examination shows that the interpretation exists primarily because it supports a larger theological framework. |
| If the Scapegoat Becomes Christ, the Great Controversy Collapses Part 2 Among the many doctrines that define Seventh-day Adventist theology, few are as critical as the interpretation of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16. |
| Why Early Adventist Pioneers Needed the Scapegoat to Be Satan Part 3 The Historical Link to the 1844 Investigative Judgment When examining the Adventist interpretation of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16, it becomes clear that this doctrine did not arise simply from a straightforward reading of Scripture. Historically, the interpretation developed within a very specific theological crisis that occurred in the mid-19th century. |
| The Spiritual Danger of Making Satan the Scapegoat Part 4 How This Teaching Undermines the Finished Work of Christ One of the most troubling doctrines within Seventh-day Adventist theology is the teaching that the scapegoat in Leviticus 16 represents Satan and that the sins of believers will ultimately be placed upon him. |
| The Eden Deception Repeated: When Another Voice Explains Salvation Part 5 The confusion surrounding the scapegoat in Adventist theology is not just a theological mistake. It reflects a pattern of deception that began in the Garden of Eden. When God spoke to Adam and Eve, His word was clear. But the serpent introduced another voice alongside God’s word. “Did God really say…?” — Genesis 3:1 |
| The Two Sin Bearers Problem in Adventism Examining the Claim That Sin Is Ultimately Placed on Satan |
| A Response to “Three Ways to Misuse Ellen White’s Writings” By Ron Hessel – February 17, 2026 Published at Adventist Today Available at: https://atoday.org/misusing-ellen-white/ On February 17, 2026, Ron Hessel published an article titled “Three Ways to Misuse Ellen White’s Writings.” The piece argues that Ellen G. White is often misused when: 1. She is treated as a primary interpreter of Scripture. 2. Her writings are expected to be perfect. 3. Everything she wrote is applied universally without regard to context. The article concludes that her writings should be filtered through the Bible and that one’s faith does not depend upon believing she was a prophet. |
| The Day-Year Principle in Adventist Prophecy: Biblical Truth or Interpretive Assumption? The day-year principle is one of the main methods used in Adventist prophecy to transform prophetic days into literal years, shaping major doctrines and timelines. This study examines whether that method is clearly taught in Scripture, supported by early Christian interpretation, and accepted by modern biblical scholarship. |
| Biblical Infographics Examining Adventist Theology and the Finished Work of Christ Biblical infographics examining Adventist theology, including the investigative judgment, scapegoat teaching, and the finished work of Christ. |
| When Another Voice Replaces the Voice of God: Do Ellen G. White’s Claims of God Speaking Through Her “Testimonies” Shift Authority Away from His Son? Did Ellen G. White introduce a continuing voice of God through her “testimonies,” even though Hebrews says God has already spoken fully through His Son? Could elevating these messages to divine authority shift attention from Christ as the final voice to another source claiming to speak for God? To the Law and to the Testimony” A Test of Truth—or a Misapplied Standard? Is Isaiah 8:20 really a biblical test of truth and prophets, or has it been misapplied to support doctrinal systems and validate authority? Discover the true context of the verse and why its common use in Adventist teaching may go beyond what the text actually says. |
| What If the Scapegoat Doesn’t Represent Satan? For many within Adventism, the idea that the scapegoat represents Satan is treated as settled truth—rarely questioned, often assumed. But what if that interpretation does not align with the full pattern of Scripture? |
| The Collapse No One Talks About: Why Revelation 17 -18 Challenges the Sunday Law Narrative Is the end-time crisis really about worship on Sunday? This article examines the popular Sunday Law teaching and compares it with what Revelation 17–18 actually reveals about Babylon, deception, and the final global conflict. |
| The Collapse No One Talks About: Why Revelation 13–19 Challenges the Sunday Law Narrative (Part 2) Does Revelation really teach a National Sunday Law? This article compares The Great Controversy with Revelation 13, 17, 18, and 19 to examine the final crisis, the mark, Babylon, and Christ’s return. Does Hebrews 4 Teach Sabbath Keeping? 40 Critical Questions and Answers Many appeal to Hebrews 4:9 as proof of ongoing Sabbath keeping. But when Hebrews 3–4 is read in context, the emphasis falls on unbelief, faith, and entering God’s rest in Christ—not on defending a weekly day. This study walks through 40 critical questions and answers to test the claim carefully from the text itself. Final Events: Bible Truth or The Great Controversy Narrative? Are the final events taught in the Bible the same as those presented in The Great Controversy? This article compares Revelation 14–18 with traditional Adventist teachings to determine what is truly written in Scripture. Is the Sabbath Still Binding? A Debate Between Adventist and Former Adventist Views Is the Sabbath still binding on Christians today? This question-and-answer debate presents 40 carefully framed biblical questions, highlighting both the Adventist defense of the seventh-day Sabbath and the Former Adventist view that the Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ under the New Covenant. |
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