Author Faculty (Discipline)

Theology

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2018

Journal

Ministry: International Journal for Pastors

Volume Number

90

Issue Number

10

Page Numbers

23-26

ISSN

0026-5314

Embargo Period

11-12-2018

ANZSRC / FoR Code

220499 Religion and Religious Studies not elsewhere classified

Avondale Research Centre

Christian Education Research Centre

Avondale Research Centre

Scripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre

Reportable Items (HERDC/ERA)

C1

Abstract

This study explores the correlation between Ellen White’s, the Great Controversy vision (Lovett Grove, 1858) and Health Vision (Otsego, 1863) in the context of the Civil War (1861- 1865). It argues that the prevailing social, political and religious conditions of American society and the spiritual demise among the Sabbatarian Adventists prepared the ground for the injection of a new prophetic vision at a time of paradoxical crisis. It also aims to show that the memory of God’s providential leading through the prophetic voice is not only relevant to life challenges in the present, but such a memory ignites an inspirational motivation for a purposeful Christian journey in the changing world. More so, it argues that the restored narrative of the prophetic visioning impacts the quality of pastoral leadership and confronts leaders with the challenge to recapture the essence of God’s vision for life in the time of waiting for Christ’s promised return.

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