The Trinity

The Trinity: How Important Is It? Was it in God’s order to start a Seventh-day Adventist church to be Trinitarians in 1844 through Ellen G. White?

We know that all our pioneers came from different religious persuasions and most of them if not all were Trinitarians including James and Ellen White before 1844. Why would God lead them to form a non-Trinitarian Fundamental Beliefs published in 1872 and end up switching them back to Trinitarian in 1931? We cannot attribute this kind of work as God’s leading since He does not make mistakes. This can only be attributed to Satan’s ingenious work behind the scenes to lead God’s people to eternal ruin. WAC

John 17:3 says And this is life eternal , that they might know thee the only true God , and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

According to John 17: 3, we have to have the correct knowledge of the only true God we serve in order to have eternal life and also about His only Son Jesus Christ. In these last days, many will come as false teachers and false prophets and honest and sincere seekers for truth will have to base the studies they receive on a “thus saith the Lord”. The goal of the false teachers are to “deceive the very elect” and so it will be difficult to distinguish truth from error since error will be so close to the truth that the only determining factor that anyone can use is to demand a “thus saith the Lord”. These false teachers can even come from our own ranks. They could be the president of the college or president of our conferences or they could even be one that holds 2 or 3 PhDs in our denomination. The only protection one can have is by putting their trust in God and His Word alone. WAC

Catholic and SDA version of the Trinity Shield SDA Version A good concrete illustration of the Blessed Trinity is an equilateral triangle. Such a triangle has three sides equal in every way, and yet distinct from each other. There are three sides, but only one triangle. As we see in this illustration, each Divine Person is different from the other two, but all three are God. Each one is God, distinct from the two others, and yet one with them. The three Persons are equal in every way, with one nature and one substance: three Divine Persons, but only one God. http://www.catholicsource.net/image/trinity2.jpg

After you have seen both trinity shields, Catholic and SDA version,We have to ask the question, not “What is the difference between the two?”, but rather, “What are the similarities?” Ans. Practically everything is the same. WAC

Another question to ask is, “If the Holy Spirit is not the Father and the Son, then where does that place the Omnipresence of both the Father and Son?” This confusing proposition logically leads one to determine who the author is of the Doctrine of the Trinity. Amazing? WAC

Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventists [1889 Yearbook-same as 1872 which is non-Trinitarian] 1. That there is one God , a personal, spiritual being, the creator of all things, omnipotent, omniscient, and eternal; infinite in wisdom,holiness, justice, goodness, truth, and mercy; unchangeable, and everywhere present by his representative, the Holy Spirit.

2. That there is one Lord Jesus Christ , the son of the Eternal Father, the one by whom he created all things, and by whom they do consist; that he took on him the nature of the seed of Abraham for the redemption of our fallen race; that he dwelt among men, full of grace and truth, lived our example, died our sacrifice, was raised for our justification, ascended on high to be our only mediator in the sanctuary in heaven, where, through the merits of his shed blood, he secures the pardon and forgiveness of the sins of all those who penitently come to him; and as the closing portion of his work as priest, before he takes his throne as king, he will make the great atonement for the sins of all such, and their sins will then be blotted out (Acts 3:19) and borne away from the sanctuary, as shown in the service of the Levitical priesthood, which foreshadowed and prefigured the ministry of our Lord in heaven. See Lev. 16; Heb. 8:4, 5; 9:6, 7; etc.143 [This statement is clearly not a Trinitarian statement, and is the belief that the entire church was in unity upon, including Ellen White.]

As one can see, the original 1872 or 1889 versions of the Fundamental Doctrines universally accepted by the SDA church worldwide was non-Trinitarian. Notice the difference between the 1931 versus the 1872 in the foregoing slides. Between these two annual dates, I have compiled a series of statements from E.G. White stating that we should never change the 1872 Fundamental Beliefs or we would have apostatized. Either we have to follow the counsel of our Lord through the prophet, or, follow the demand of the conferences and church leaders to maintain our church membership. As members of the SDA church, we have a choice to make which will affect our eternal destiny. As for me and my house, we will follow the Lord even if it will cost us a denial of our church membership. WAC

Incidentally, to force one’s belief system against the will and conscience of another by threatening to lose ones church membership is simply a devilish strategy. Therefore, to be ostracized and dis-fellowshipped from one’s church should be a welcomed misfortune and should not be considered a bitter experience. Anyway, who wants to belong to a system that have rejected Gods counsel and have apostatized? WAC

Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventists [ 1931 yearbook] 2. That the Godhead , or Trinity [this is the first time this term was ever used to define the Seventh-day Adventists’ beliefs], consists of the Eternal Father , a personal, spiritual Being, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, infinite in wisdom and love; the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father , through whom all things were created and through whom the salvation of the redeemed hosts will be accomplished; the Holy spirit, the third person of the Godhead, the great regenerating power in the work of redemption. Matt. 28:19.

Lucifer's dream to be worshipped came to a head in 325 AD at the council of Nice. Now, Satan sits at the head of humanity worshipped and adored by false worshippers. Read EW p54-56. WAC

3. That Jesus Christ is very God , being of the same nature and essence as the Eternal Father. While retaining His divine nature He took upon Himself the nature of the human family, lived on the earth as a man, exemplified in His life as our Example the principles of righteousness, attested His relationship to God by many mighty miracles, died for our sins on the cross, was raised from the dead, and ascended to the Father, where He ever lives to make intercession for us. John 1:1, 14; Heb. 2:9-18; 8:1, 2; 4:14-16; 7:25.144

The following statements of EG White from 1883 to 1906 are the Lords repeated attempts to point the church in the right direction were completely ignored and disobeyed by the leadership. Notice carefully the year in which these statements were written so as a reader, you will have no doubt in your mind why our entire denomination are in such a mess financially and spiritually, and when our church have actually fallen. Don’t think for a moment that our churches are wallowing in a bed of roses. WAC

Our faith in reference to the messages of the first, second, and third angels was correct. The great waymarks we have passed are immovable. Although the hosts of hell may try to tear them from their foundation, and triumph in the thought that they have succeeded, yet they do not succeed. These pillars of truth stand firm as the eternal hills, unmoved by all the efforts of men combined with those of Satan and his host. We can learn much, and should be constantly searching the Scriptures to see if these things are so. God's people are now to have their eyes fixed on the heavenly sanctuary, where the final ministration of our great High Priest in the work of the judgment is going forward,--where He is interceding for His people.— Review and Herald, Nov. 27, 1883. {Ev 223.1} 1872 Pillars Stand Firm as Eternal Hills (This is the original title of this paragraph)

“ In the future, deception of every kind is to arise, and we want solid ground for our feet. We want solid pillars for the building. Not one pin is to be removed from that which the Lord has established (past tense) . The enemy will bring in false theories such as the doctrine that there is no sanctuary . This is one of the points on which there will be a departing from the faith. Where shall we find safety unless it be in the truths that the Lord has been giving for the last fifty years ?” RH May 25,1905 p. 12, Para. 3, [MR760].

It was elder Ballenger who attempted to destroy the Sanctuary Doctrine and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg who destroyed the Personality of God through his book “Living Temple”. WAC

“ For the past fifty years I have been receiving intelligence regarding heavenly things . But the instruction given me has now been used by others to justify and endorse theories in Living Temple that are of a character to mislead. May the Lord teach me how to meet such things. If necessary I can charge all such work as coming directly from Satan to make the words God has given me testify to a lie .” MS 20, 1906 p. 26, Para. 1, [MR760].

“ God never contradicts Himself. Scripture proofs are misapplied if forced to testify to that which is not true. Another and still another will arise and bring in supposedly great light, and make their assertions. But we stand by the old landmarks .” (If she talks about the old landmarks, she couldn’t be referring to the 1931, could she, if she died in 1915? wac) .” Letter 329, 1905 [ 1 John 1:1-10 quoted.]

“ Post 1844 Truths Unchangeable — The truths given us after the passing of the time in 1844 are just as certain and unchangeable as when the Lord gave them to us in answer to our urgent prayers . The visions that the Lord has given me are so remarkable that we know that what we have accepted is the truth. This was demonstrated by the Holy Spirit. Light, precious light from God, established the main points of our faith as we hold them today .” Letter 50, p. 3, par. 4 [1906 MS]

“ Truths of 1844-46 Abide —I do not wish to ignore or drop one link in the chain of evidence that was formed as, after the passing of the time in 1844, little companies of seekers after truth met together to study the Bible and to ask God for light and guidance. . . . The truth, point by point, was fastened in our minds so firmly that we could not doubt . . . .The evidence given in our early experience has the same force that it had then. The truth is the same as it ever has been, and not a pin or a pillar can be moved from the structure of truth . That which was sought for out of the Word in 1844, 1845, and 1846 remains the truth in every particular.” Letter 38, 1906, pp. 1,2 [MS]

“ Waymarks Must Be Preserved —At this time many efforts will be made to unsettle our faith in the sanctuary question; but we must not waver. Not a pin is to be moved from the foundations of our faith . Truth is still truth. Those who become uncertain will drift into erroneous theories, and will finally find themselves infidel in regard to the past evidence we have had of what is truth. The old waymarks must be preserved , that we lose not our bearings.” Letters 395, 1906, p. 4 [1906MS]

1905 - “The Lord has declared that the history of the past shall be rehearsed as we enter upon the closing work. Every truth that He has given for these last days is to be proclaimed to the world. Every pillar ( Pillars of the Faith ) that has been established (past tense) is to be strengthened . We cannot now step off the foundation ( Foundational Beliefs ) that God has established (past tense). We cannot now enter into any new organization, for this would mean apostasy from the truth .” ( Underscore and emphasis supplied ) Testimony Treasures, Vol. 2, p. 365, 1905

Definition of Apostasy The 1828 Noah Webster’s Dictionary defines “apostasy” as: “ An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion , or departure from one’s faith or religion .”

Conclusion: Based upon the evidences presented, the established leadership organization of SDA’s have apostatized indeed when they voted and accepted the Trinitarian falsehood into the Seventh-day Adventist set of Doctrinal Beliefs in the Dallas, Texas General Conference Committee meeting in 1981, even though the literal change was first initiated in 1931. This leaves the “church” (laity) not guilty of this irresponsible move even though ignorance to this issue will still ultimately determine their fate. Unfortunately, the spirituality of the laity will not exceed the spirituality of their leaders unless they have their own personal studies to have a personal relationship with their Savior. Therefore, it behooves us to “study to show thyself approved unto God … rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15) wac

P.S. If one would rather follow the counsel of the Lord through the prophet, its their prerogative. If it stirs the fiendish attitude of the devil to destroy, so be it, but God’s prerogative still overrules for the truth of God must be revealed for it brings with this knowledge the blessed assurance of, “ eternal life ”. John 17:3 WAC

End of Presentation by Wilson A. Corros, N.D., B.S . Lifestyle Restoration Ministries 373 Wainwright Ave. San Jose, CA 95128 Tel. (408)971-8969 Cell: (408)854-9395 Email: [email_address] or [email_address]

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