It is worthy of note that these "other divisions" reject many more than Doug Batchelor. David Gates, Walter Veith and a few others come to mind. If he were not the General Conference president, Elder Ted Wilson would likely make the list. Anyone who speaks their true convictions without watering down their messages to soothe the itching ears of the people are in danger of becoming ostracized in these regions of our church. Is it any wonder that they are foremost among those who would rebel against the World Church?
As Mrs. White has indicated, the very ones who most need a message will be the most likely to reject it.
Blessings,
Green Cochoa.
We can receive of heaven's light only as we are willing to be emptied of self. We can discern the character of God, and accept Christ by faith, only as we consent to the bringing into captivity of every thought to the obedience of Christ. And to all who do this, the Holy Spirit is given without measure. In Christ "dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him." [Colossians 2:9, 10.] {GW 57.1} -- Ellen White.
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