Chapter 31. Covetousness : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 31 COVETOUSNESS I saw Satan and his angels consulting together. He bade his angels go and lay their snares especially for those who were looking for Christ's second appearing, and who were keeping all God's commandments. Satan told his...
Chapter 6. The Transfiguration : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 6 THE TRANSFIGURATION I saw that the faith of the disciples was greatly strengthened at the transfiguration. God chose to give the followers of Jesus strong proof that he was the promised Messiah, that in their bitter sorrow...
Chapter 33. The Sins Of Babylon : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 33 THE SINS OF BABYLON I saw the state of the different churches since the second angel proclaimed their fall. They have been growing more and more corrupt; yet they bear the name of being Christ's followers. It is impossible...
Chapter 39. The Earth Desolated : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 39 THE EARTH DESOLATED I then beheld the earth. The wicked were dead, and their bodies were lying upon the face of the earth. The inhabitants of earth had suffered the wrath of God in the seven last plagues. They had gnawed their...
Chapter 25. Advent Movement Illustrated : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 25 ADVENT MOVEMENT ILLUSTRATED I saw a number of companies who seemed to be bound together by cords. Many in these companies were in total darkness. Their eyes were directed downward to the earth, and there seemed to be no connecti...
Chapter 30. Spiritualism : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 30 SPIRITUALISM I saw the rapping delusion. Satan has power to bring the appearance of forms before us purporting to be our relatives and friends that now sleep in Jesus. It will be made to appear as if they were present, the words they...
Chapter 24. The Second Angel's Message : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 24 THE SECOND ANGEL'S MESSAGE The churches would not receive the light of the first angel's message, and as they rejected the light from heaven they fell from the favor of God. They trusted in their own strength, and placed themselves...
Chapter 37. Deliverance Of The Saints : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 37 DELIVERANCE OF THE SAINTS It was at midnight that God chose to deliver his people. As the wicked were mocking around them, suddenly the sun appeared, shining in his strength, and the moon stood still. The wicked beheld the scene with...
Chapter 34. The Loud Cry : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 34 THE LOUD CRY I saw angels hurrying to and fro in heaven. They were descending to earth, and again ascending to heaven, preparing for the fulfilment of some important event. Then I saw another mighty angel commissioned to descend...
Chapter 14. The Conversion Of Saul : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 14 THE CONVERSION OF SAUL As Saul journeyed to Damascus with letters of authority to take men or women who were preaching Jesus, and to bring them bound unto Jerusalem, evil angels exulted around him. But as he journeyed, suddenly...
Chapter 32. The Shaking : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 32 THE SHAKING I saw some with strong faith and agonizing cries, pleading with God. Their countenances were pale, and marked with deep anxiety, which expressed their internal struggle. There were firmness and great earnestness expressed...
Chapter 20. The Reformation : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 20 THE REFORMATION But notwithstanding all the persecution and the putting to death of the saints, yet living witnesses were raised up on every hand. The angels of God were doing the work committed to their trust. They were searching...
Chapter 26. Another Illustration : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 26 ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION I was shown the interest which all heaven had taken in the work which had been going on upon the earth. Jesus commissioned a strong and mighty angel to descend and warn the inhabitants of earth to get ready...
Chapter 16. Paul Visited Jerusalem : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 16 PAUL VISITED JERUSALEM Shortly after Paul's conversion he visited Jerusalem, and preached Jesus, and the wonder of his grace. He related his miraculous conversion, which enraged the priests, and rulers, and they sought to take his...
Chapter 18. Mystery Of Iniquity : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 18 MYSTERY OF INIQUITY It has ever been the design of Satan to draw the minds of the people from Jesus to man, and to destroy individual accountability. Satan failed in his design when he tempted the Son of God. He succeeded better...
Chapter 38. The Saints' Reward : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 38 THE SAINTS' REWARD Then I saw a very great number of angels bring from the city glorious crowns; a crown for every saint with his name written thereon; and as Jesus called for the crowns, angels presented them to him, and the lovely...
Chapter 29. A Firm Platform : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 29 A FIRM PLATFORM I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, and would give no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body. God looked upon them with approbation. I was shown three steps -- one, two...
Chapter 28. The Third Angel's Message : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 28 THE THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE As the ministration of Jesus closed in the Holy place, and he passed into the Holiest, and stood before the ark containing the law of God, he sent another mighty angel to earth with the third message. He...
Chapter 3. The Plan Of Salvation : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 3 THE PLAN OF SALVATION Sorrow filled heaven, as it was realized that man was lost, and the world that God created was to be filled with mortals doomed to misery, sickness and death, and there was no way of escape for the offender...
Chapter 19. Death, Not Eternal Life In Misery : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 19 DEATH, NOT ETERNAL LIFE IN MISERY Satan commenced his deception in Eden. He said to Eve, Thou shalt not surely die. This was Satan's first lesson upon the immortality of the soul; and he has carried on this deception from that time...
Chapter 9. The Crucifixion Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 9 THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST The Son of God was delivered to the people to be crucified. They led the dear Saviour away. He was weak and feeble through pain and suffering, caused by the scourging and blows which he had received, yet they...
Chaper 5. The Ministry Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 5 THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST After Satan had ended his temptations, he departed from Jesus for a season, and angels prepared him food in the wilderness, and strengthened him, and the blessing of his Father rested upon him. Satan had failed...
Chapter 10. The Resurrection Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 10 THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST The disciples rested on the Sabbath, sorrowing for the death of their Lord, while Jesus, the King of glory, rested in the sepulchre. The night had worn slowly away, and while it was yet dark, the angels...
Chapter 23. The First Angel's Message : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 23 THE FIRST ANGEL'S MESSAGE I saw that God was in the proclamation of the time in 1843. It was his design to arouse the people, and bring them to a testing point where they should decide. Ministers were convicted and convinced...
Title Page : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], THE GREAT CONTROVERSY, BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS ANGELS, AND SATAN AND HIS ANGELS. BY ELLEN G. WHITE. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. PUBLISHED BY JAMES WHITE. [1858] Downloaded from http://www.earlysda.com/download.html. Additional formatting and proofing...
Chapter 17. The Great Apostasy : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 17 THE GREAT APOSTASY I was carried forward to the time when the heathen idolators cruelly persecuted the Christians, and killed them. Blood flowed in torrents. The noble, the learned, and the common people, were alike slain without...
Chapter 15. The Jews Decided To Kill Paul : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 15 THE JEWS DECIDED TO KILL PAUL The chief priests and rulers were moved with hatred against Paul, as they witnessed the effect of the relation of his experience. They saw that he boldly preached Jesus, and wrought miracles in his name...
Chapter 40. The Second Resurrection : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 40 THE SECOND RESURRECTION Then Jesus and all the holy retinue of angels, and all the redeemed saints, left the City. The holy angels surrounded Jesus, and escorted him on his way, and the train of redeemed saints followed. Then Jesus...
Chapter 36. The Time Of Jacob's Trouble : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 36 THE TIME OF JACOB'S TROUBLE I saw the saints leaving the cities and villages, and associating in companies together, and living in the most solitary places. Angels provided them food and water; but the wicked were suffering with...
Chapter 2. The Fall Of Man : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 2 THE FALL OF MAN I saw that the holy angels often visited the garden, and gave instruction to Adam and Eve concerning their employment, and also taught them concerning the rebellion of Satan and his fall. The angels warned them...
Chapter 13. The Death Of Stephen : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 13 THE DEATH OF STEPHEN Disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem. The word of God increased, and many of the priests were obedient unto the faith. Stephen, full of faith, was doing great wonders and miracles among the people. Many were...
Chapter 41. The Second Death : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 41 THE SECOND DEATH Satan rushes into the midst, and tries to stir up the multitude to action. But fire from God out of heaven is rained upon them, and the great men, and the mighty men, and the noble, and poor and miserable men, are...
Untitled : Ellen Gould White (1827-1915) was a 19th century American religious leader who started the movement which later became the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Great Controversy, a narrative of immense cosmic conflict through Biblical times down to the 19th century, was written on the back of a stack...
Chapter 35. The Third Message Closed : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 35 THE THIRD MESSAGE CLOSED I was pointed down to the time when the third angel's message was closing. The power of God had rested upon his people. They had accomplished their work, and were prepared for the trying hour before them...
Chapter 27. The Sanctuary : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 27 THE SANCTUARY I was then shown the grievous disappointment of the people of God. They did not see Jesus at the expected time. They knew not why their Saviour did not come. They could see no evidence why prophetic time had not ended...
Chapter 7. The Betrayal Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 7 THE BETRAYAL OF CHRIST I was then carried down to the time when Jesus ate the Passover supper with his disciples. Satan had deceived Judas, and led him to think he was one of Christ's true disciples; but his heart had ever been carnal...
Chapter 21. The Church And World United : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 21 THE CHURCH AND WORLD UNITED Satan then consulted with his angels, and they there considered what they had gained. It was true that they had kept some timid souls through fear of death, from embracing the truth; but many, even...
Chapter 22. William Miller : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 22 WILLIAM MILLER I saw that God sent his angel to move upon the heart of a farmer who had not believed the Bible, and led him to search the prophecies. Angels of God repeatedly visited that chosen one, and guided his mind, and opened...
Chapter 8. The Trial Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 8 THE TRIAL OF CHRIST The angels as they left heaven, in sadness laid off their glittering crowns. They could not wear them while their commander was suffering, and was to wear a crown of thorns. Satan and his angels were busy in th...
Chapter 11. The Ascension Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 11 THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST All heaven was waiting the hour of triumph when Jesus should ascend to his Father. Angels came to receive the King of glory, and to escort him triumphantly to heaven. After Jesus had blessed his disciples, he...
Chapter 12. The Disciples Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 12 THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST With mighty power the disciples preached a crucified and a risen Savior. They healed the sick, even one who had always been lame was restored to perfect soundness, and entered with them into the temple...
Chapter 4. The First Advent Of Christ : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], CHAPTER 4 THE FIRST ADVENT OF CHRIST Then I was carried down to the time when Jesus was to take upon himself man's nature, humble himself as a man, and suffer the temptations of Satan. His birth was without worldly grandeur. He was born...
Chapter 1. The Fall Of Satan : * "The Great Controversy", by Ellen G. White, [1858], "THE GREAT CONTROVERSY BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS ANGELS, AND SATAN AND HIS ANGELS." CHAPTER 1 THE FALL OF SATAN The Lord has shown me that Satan was once an honored angel in heaven, next to Jesus Christ. His countenance was mild, expressive...
