Who is behind the great controversy project

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Email Address: Follow Search for:. Blog at WordPress. Follow Following. Richardson Seventh-day Adventist Church Join 33 other followers. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. The Enemy. With a noticeable shift in technology and access to the internet worldwide, The Great Controversy Project 2. The book will be made available in over 70 languages by , when the project is expected to officially launch. This is a huge undertaking, and one involving church members from all over the world providing their talents and willing spirits to the translation and preparation of the content of the book.

At a time where free movement of church members, preachers and missionaries has been limited, the importance of literature distribution has once again proven itself to be at the forefront of Adventist mission.

In the meantime, members are encouraged to acquaint or reacquaint themselves with the book, to both foster wisdom for these last days, and to be ready to engage in conversations with those new to the book, and new to the idea of the great controversy itself. Divisions will be involved in promoting and circulating the resources in preparation for the launch in No one is declaring war on "people of other faith. The dispute is with the church itself, not with the man in the pew.

It's no different from someone saying that they love Cubans, but have issues with their government. The papacy has departed far from Scripture, and appears to have no intention of every going back to the truth.

The sins of Babylon need to be exposed, one way or another. Ellen White wanted her books distributed far and wide through the canvassing work. Do you have anything where she says to give her major books away, but because I recall reading her specifically counsel against such methods.

Good point! Her concept was distribution through the canvassing work. A person who buys a book is far more likely to read it than if is arrives unsolicied. The problem is that the canvassing work has largely died. Tried canvassing about 50 years ago, because of propaganda I'd been hearing all my life about canvassing. Remember, this is not a sales effort nor a business deal where efficiency is the primary metric.

This an attempt to start a world wide conversation about a set of prophecies. What worked or didn't work in a neighborhood or metro area may be a function of timing or affected by complementary tactics or the lack of them.

Distributing million copies of a book that challenges Protestant and Catholic traditions will likely not be ignored. The point, I believe, is to purposefully upset the equilibrium in a way that sets the stage for a specific conversation.

Concerns about cost-effectiveness pale in comparison to concerns about the mark of the beast and that of his image.

Let's not avoid the real work. That efficiency is unimportant on such a massive distribution plan! That the church would embark upon a plan with no cost estimates and the whole idea of "upsetting the equilibrium"? Currently, the equilibrium of millions is focused on the global economy and their own pocketbooks. To initate such a program in a time of serious financial distress worldwide and expect millions to be interested in a "mark of the beast" is to ignore reality. If this is the mission, it is very short-sighted and poorly planned.

Many who believe the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and the Great Controversy narrative of them see those issues as having more importance and perhaps providing context to this and worldwide problems. What would be the ideal state of world affairs to begin such a conversation? The mission of this church is, explicitly, to preach the gospel, in the context of the 3 angels' messages.

That it is doing so seems mighty threatening to those who claim neither membership nor belief it the church's take on prophecy. If you are not a member, presumably, it is not your money that is being "wasted. I'm a member — and I fully support the initiative. What metrics would make this a wise investment from your standpoint? How many Adventists believe these are so important and to liberally support this program? Has anyone done a sampling survey to determine this interest?

As for "many," because Adventists may feel it is important, presumably these books are to be distributed to non-SDAs, who may not at all believe that the ideas expressed are of any importance.

Shouldn't there first be created an interest, even a desire to obtain and read a book? With fewer reading books daily, to be given a non-requested book does not suddenly create a burning desire to read it. Is this the best way to evangelize the cities? Again, the purpose of this initiative may not be traditional evangelism i.

The likely purpose, I believe, is to inject a catalyst into the body of Christ to begin a public conversation about the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation in the context of present day and future events. As I have said many times in this space, the purpose of prophecy is to inform others PRIOR to the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Providing timely information allows those who head it to act or react wisely. Adventism is a prophetic church. Unless we share what we believe before the time of its fulfillment, it will be useless. Further, if we believe it to be true, but do not share it, it would be irresponsible, bordering on negligent. It only introduces SDA interpretation of prophecy. If a pamphlet is in the mail informing of a new nightclub in town, a new free seminar, information on life insurance, it will not be equally considered timely at all.

Timely is in the eye of the beholder. What is "timely" prophecy to an SDA is not what is equivalent in the general population, which is who the recipients will be. The sentiment expressed that "if we do not share it we will be irresponsible" is another form of Pilate washing his hand and releasing himself from all responsibility. Has witnessing become so impersonal as to remove all personal involvement?

Why not just send money and let others do the work and call it witnessing. You seem to think the distribution of the Great Controversy is the end rather than a means to an end. The strategy is, likely, to leverage the free media surrounding the story to begin a conversation about what the prophecies mean. Christ is introduced to all by the Holy Spirit. The fact that the book is "merely" free, has no effect on the content of the book.

It is, perhaps, your cynicism that sees sharing urgent news as an abandonment of responsibility it has been said, "Cynicism is the embers of idealism". Pilate was looking to be politically correct. Adventists are looking, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to be effective and, clearly, not politically correct. What are the plans to follow up and how will it be done? Are these not legitimate questions?

Where are those plans to be found and shouldn't they all be laid out before beginning, or merely playing by ear? Call it cynicism, but as one who has seen many such plans for the initiation with nothing to follow, shouldn't there be a revelation of the entire program or will it be just "waiting to see"?

I know it's not a novel idea. It's actually a very old idea. But this doesn't make it a "good" idea. Are Adventists able to preach the Gospel without opening fire on other religions?

Apparently not! Well Mr. Tichy and Mr. Wagner I go out street preaching in the area where we work as a Church. I have had Sunday Christians call us to conduct church services at their homes and have on numerous occasions put up a tent outside their homes to accomodate larger numbers. I have been preaching also in some Sunday Churches as well where the Pastor's or members have been close friends of mine. I think you guys miss the 'bigger' picture of the gospel and as Mr Tom would say looking through the telescope the wrong way 'round.

Yeah the gospel in my world is much bigger and dynamic than you assert within the Adventist context and understanding of it. Adventism still offers a relevant channel for the Gospel of Jesus Christ of which I testify too. Many are cuurently in the valley of decision and we hope that the Gospel will bring us a few more souls into the kingdom via the Adventist Church ministry in Christ Jesus.

Keep up the good work, Trevor! We need more people who are willing to step out and do what you are doing. You understand the reality of needing to get out and mingle on the streets of Babylon before we can call people out and expect them to move. Also I know many people who were impressed and became Adventists because of this book! We could all speculate about the results, but judging from the past, I believe that this book will continue to help many people to be interested in the Bible and became Christians.

Although we don't know all the details how these books are going to be distributed, for sure all the churches around the globe will have some adaptation for their needs in their regions. For sure this book will be after the Bible the most printed ever. I will be delighted to give donations and time for this project. We know that Holy Spirit is in this project! You the ones in AT that criticize and oppose to this idea probably ignore the potential of the GC.

For the ones who at one time we did not have any interest in the Bible, this book was a key to open our eyes to the eternal gospel! It is hard to believe that some people here in AT that suppose to be Christians are criticizing a project that will bring people to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. I wonder under of what kind of influence are writing in this bog.

In my case, under the influence of about 60 of adventism, including attending an adventist scholl from 1st grade until finishing college School of Religion, BA in Theology.

Also under the influence of many people including some bright scholars who taught me to think objectively. And under the influence of my father who always encouraged me to utilize the brains given by God, and to avoid being a mere repeater of other people's ideas or biases. But I am aware that there are some people who become uncomfortable with independent thinkers, and often start judging their spirituality.

I already got used to that…. The name of the book: On The Edge of Time- it is clear to me that just by going through the name the book would naturally be focussing on on the times as these and their implications from the Adventist perspective. When we say we are living on the edge of time there has to be a message of urgency to take the right side in this great battle between the good and the evil forces aka the GC which ultimately means that the issue of Judgement are to be the subject of the discussion.

Talking about Time and the circumstances as ours from Adventist perspective and ignoring the IJ to me cannot happen. A movement lead by the Spirit of truth that has much to do with understanding of God's judgement of love and his designated time frame….

Some respected dear elderlies here have even made their own interpretation of the 'Time of end'……i. What more funny thing here is that as a a trademark of AT bloggers and commentators to prove their anti adventist points they as usual love dragging EGW into some controversy…..

And mind you these are the dear people who love fingerpointing the traditonals that they are legalist who forget grace and live by work not by faith………but as the wise man says' Wisdom is justified in her doings mine '.

We are called to speak of God's judgement alongside of His endless love. We don't have to be popular and crowd pleaser……. That really is a paradox! I would concur wholeheartedly with your comments in your recent post and the excerpt I pasted above. Nicely put. Through the positive influence of the GC in my life I can say that my journey to 'skid row' was averted when Jesus turned my life around. Who knows? The Great Controversy writings led me to a personal relationship with Jesus and a journey in which I have never looked back.

The rest is history even in the making 'cos He ain't finished with me yet. Praise God for the Ministry of Ellen white and for the way her writings have lead souls to Christ and the Holy Bible: always by default — all the time — to Christ and the Bible — and it even was the full version GC that made this significant start in my journey with Christ for me.

I would put my head on the block and venture out and say that this has been the experience of thousands if not millions who have encountered Christ through the pen of inspiration. Praise God! Your experience highlights the conceptual challenge that is created when we look at what has worked on a limited basis in the past and assume that future results will grow in a linear fashion according to how much we increase distribution.

It seems logical. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. No matter how many times you increase distribution the potential number who will respond as you did does not grow.

Being effective requires that we have a variety of resources and, as we are guided by the Holy Spirit, we individually distribute those materials to those who appear interested. That is a far more effective approach because it combines personal contact with private study and, hopefully, invitation to join a nurturing spiritual family in the local church. Well Sir, just to let you know that the work of sowing the seed is what we have been called to do.

The numbers? Well that's the work of the Holy Spirit. He convicts; He subdues; He tranforms. All we are is instruments in His hands. Every nation, kindred, tongue and people, is based on the premise that each individual from within each of these groups is given opportunity to 'HEAR' the gospel of the kingdom, which includes the Three Angels Messages of Revelation This is why I will say again, that cultural progressives are much more narrow minded in their evangelical vision for our church.

Traditionalists will in most cases support diverse manners of evangelism including the distribution of this inspiring book especially to a secular lost society who have NO real interest in who Jesus is and what He has done on the cross.

The GC looks at the whole picture from a different perspective which in many cases through the perfect working of the Holy Spirit. The recipient of such a book will then be drawn to Christ the Saviour and be ready to 'step to Christ' and learn about the 'desire of ages'. Yes, many sadly will choose otherwise and reject its message just like many cultural Adventists have done and as always they will have to deal with the conequences of rejecting light.

Perhaps we have progressed so much that we have forgotten who we are and what we have been called for as a church. Apparently you and I have had very different experiences. From where I stand, it is the traditionalists most particularly senior church leaders such as those at the GC who are defending and promoting singular and exclusive methods of outreach without regard to their effectiveness and the progressives who are promoting innovations that are proving to be far more effective.

To give you a contrast, the church I used to attend held public crusades, distribute EGW books, etc. It consistently lost as many members as it gained. The church I now attend tried that and quickly realized the futility. So we allowed God to develop gift-based ministries. The results? We haven't held an evangelistic crusade or had any serious literature distribution in six years. Our membership has almost doubled since then. People cry when they have to move away.

There is more love and closer fellowship than I have experienced in any other congregation. Yeah Dr. The Holy Spirit worked in my life through Ellen White writings. It's a pity that so many culturalists have progressed so far into the rabbit hole…that they don't know White from wrong. Here is an excerpt from the 'controversial' book which seems pretty Christ centred to me:.

But when man had sinned through yielding to the deceptions of this apostate spirit, God. The mighty argument of the cross demonstrates to the whole universe that the course of sin which Lucifer had chosen was in no wise chargeable upon the government of God. In the contest between Christ and Satan, during the Saviour's earthly ministry, the character of the. Nothing could so effectually have uprooted Satan from the affections. The daring blasphemy of his demand that Christ should pay him homage, his.

It was Satan that prompted the world's rejection of Christ. The prince of evil exerted all his power. Satan contested every claim. The sophistry and falsehood by which he had sought to hinder the work of Jesus, the.

The pent-up fires of. When the great sacrifice had been consummated, Christ ascended on high, refusing the adoration of. Me where I am. Then [ Page ] with inexpressible love and power came forth the answer from the Father's throne: "Let all the angels of God worship Him. Not a stain rested upon Jesus. His humiliation ended, His sacrifice completed, there was given unto Him a name that is above every name. From what I have gathered here, we need to keep some copies of the book for the many unbelievers, ex-believers, dis-believers, and those mis-believers, right here, even on AT.

As the Protestant churches reject the clear, Scriptural arguments in defense of God's law, they will long to silence those whose faith cannot overthrow by the Bible…. The dignitaries of church and state will unite to bribe, persuade, or compel all classes to honor the Sunday…. In free America, rulers and legislators, in order to secure public favor, will yield to the popular demand for a law enforcing Sunday observance,…As the Sabbath has become the special point of controversy throughout Christendaom, and religious and secular authorities have combined to enforce the observance of the Sunday, the persistent refusal of a small minority to yield to the popular demnd will make them objects of universal execration".

Only one of the paragraphs in the book which is centered on "Sabbath keepers" and "Christendom" will enforce Sunday observance. The book and the paragraph you quote is spot on though. If rulers and legislators could force evolution theory on the mainstream Christian America and get it accepted as a norm then Sunday observance would be a piece of cake.

It will just be a matter of time. Hey, even homosexual 'marriage' is been sweeping across the American states. The economic instability, social depravity and depleted health care funds are an easy taking for the Sunday movement. How appropiate that they call it the First 'Day' World. Seventh-day Adventists have a mandate to warn the world of this. Why would ex Adventists and other non-believers be so agitated by such Adventist activity. Why don't they go and preach their own ex-Adventist brand of the gospel.

So far I have never ever had one ex-Adventist knock on my door or approach me with the message of ex-Adventism. I just see them standing on the sidelines doing lots of heckling even though they have no real dog in this fight.

There's nothing in the copied portion that has anything whatever to do with either evolution, homosexual "marriage" that you mention. They are strawmen and red herrings introduced that have nothing to do with what has been presented.

Introducing subjects never mentioned does not divert from the original article and is only a diversionary tactic. The unborn are not ready to drink milk and newborns cannot eat solid food. So how do you defend the concept of presenting the undiluted "plain truth" to the growing majority who are not ready to receive and digest it?

How many souls will we prejudice against the Gospel by trying to force-feed them more than they are ready to receive? To those who say that Ellen White wanted this book distributed, consider that at the time there was a lot of anti-Catholic feeling in the country and many would have welcomed the ideas and read the book. This is just not the world today. In this era putting down another belief system unless it is "fundamenalism" , is not tolerated. Therefore, I cannot see this book making a positive impression at all.

Rewritten for the current age of "present truth" it might work. But the church apparently finds the wording too sacred to change. I find the book GC to have little to say about the important things of God to the present world other than "God will gitcha. Ellen White wanted the books distributed through the canvassing ministry, which has since largely died. That ministry had the element of personal presentation to evaluate if the potential recipient would be receptive.

Delivery via the postman assumes impersonal delivery will be successful when it is simply not the method we were told would make it effective. I have been challenged as to the accuracy of the posted description of the page abridgement that is being circulated with the title The Edge of Time.

Can someone skuggest a website to me that will document the posted description? Search for:. Toggle navigation. Comments: So it sounds like the chapter 28 "facing lifes Record" or as titled in the orginal, "The investigative Judgement" is not part of this new widely distributed version.