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I'm interested in questions regarding the law in the NT. I also like questions about justification, sanctification, the seal of God, and the nature of Christ. I spent many years as a Sabbath keeper and tithe payer. I can also opine on EGW from the perspective of a well read student of her writings.

Experience
More than 30 years an SDA member, graduate of an SDA college. Former community chaplain at "New Folsom" state prison. Spent several years serving the gay community during the AIDS crisis.

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www.cleansanctuary.blogspot.com

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30 years of Bible study, most of it from an SDA perspective. Basic knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, specifically word studies and contribution of the LXX to NT understanding. Extensive study of EGW, more than fifty of her books read in their entirety.

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Seventh-Day Adventists - stumbling block to fully accepting Adventism

Expert: Glenn Hansen - 11/5/2009

Question
After reading in several places that Ellen White cautioned us to "accept the Bible EXACTLY as it reads", I have seen that she quotes from the Revised Version in numerous places. This translation has been thoroughly exposed, as it is based on the destructive criticisms of the Westcott and Hort greek text, and infused with their non-biblical doctrines. Did Mrs White ever advocate this version? Why would she go against her own counsel that was given her by God? I believe God gave it to her, but the contradiction is glaring. Why do SDA's as a denomination, ignore this counsel as well, and go after translations based on critical greek and hebrew texts? I do not believe the Holy Spirit inspired more than 100 different translations that do not agree, so how can a group of people who are "people of the Book", reconcile those glaring contradictions? I am not being pejorative, but am confused. Please help, as this is a matter of personal prayer to me as well. Thank you.

Answer
Joseph, The controversy over the Greek texts is an interesting one, one which people who are not well versed in Greek should avoid. F.H.A. Scrivener is usually associated with the controversy

There are numerous good Bible versions available today, versions through which the Spirit still works to bring people to Christian faith.

The Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek. Many Jews considered this a catastrophe. The LXX, as the Greek OT is known, differs significantly, in numerous places, from the existing Hebrew text. Jesus himself quoted from the LXX. Paul used it almost exclusively.

If the NT writers, and Jesus himself, quoted from a version available in their day, it appears that versions, regardless of how perfect they are, may still be used with profit.

There are many good reasons to avoid Adventism. The KJV/Received Text controversy is not one of them.

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