The Remnant of God, or Spiritual Israel at the End Times.

Throughout the ages, God has had a people through whom He chose to disseminate His truth. It was Gods plan that all people - every nation, tribe and tongue should become partakers of His grace. In His divine plan of restoration, He chose fallen human beings to become co-workers together with Him to achieve this end. God has always had faithful followers who would stand for truth and justice even in the face of great opposition. Before the flood, Enoch walked with God, and faithful Noah became the father of the post-flood human race, when he and his family were the only remnant to be saved from the destruction of the then-time apostate world.

After the flood, the patriarch Abraham was given the promise that through his seed all peoples would be blessed. (Genesis 12:2) The Messianic promise was to be realized through Isaac and Jacob whose name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with God for divine forgiveness and blessing. (Genesis 32:28) "Israel" became the name of the descendants of Jacob - the chosen people in terms of the covenant between God and Abraham their forefather. (Genesis 15:18; Psalm 105:9,10)

First lets go through the Isreal of God in Old Covenant Israel. There is much confusion today as to who constitutes the Israel of God. Many denominations seek the fulfillment of the promises of God to ancient Israel in modern Israel. They expect the restoration of Israel, and the modern Israel in Palestine is seen to be integral in this process. It must be remembered that "Israel" is not the natural name of Jacob, but was given to him by God in recognition of a spiritual victory when he prevailed with God and secured pardon for his past sins. Jacob wrestled with the Angel and refused to let Him go unless he obtained the surety of the heavenly blessing which would grant him the pardon of his sins. Jacob prevailed and received the blessing, his was heart was renewed and he could face his brother Esau knowing that God was with him. The name change signified a change in character from the "supplanter or deceiver" to "God contends". An understanding of the relationship between physical Israel and the covenant people of God is vital if we are to discern who Gods light-bearers are in this modern age.

Following the Exodus from Egypt, God formally entered into a covenant with the nation of Israel. (Exodus 19:1-8) Israel was to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:6) and they were to spread light to all people on the face of the earth. (Isaiah 60:1-3) The covenant promises made to ancient Israel were conditional to obedience.
Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a special treasure unto Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. Exodus 19:5

The promises were subject to "if". The physical throne of Israel was always conditional to obedience, and both David and Solomon were informed on this issue.
...that the Lord may continue His word which He spake concerning me, saying, "If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul,’ He said, ‘there shall not fail thee a man on the throne of Israel." 1 Kings 2:4

This promise was repeated in 1 Kings 9:5-7:
"...then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel forever, as I promised to David thy father, saying ‘There shall not fail thee a man on the throne of Israel.’ But if ye shall at all turn from following Me, ye and your children, and will not keep My commandments and My statues which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods and worship them, then I will cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house which I have hallowed for My name I will cast out of My sight. Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all peoples." 1 Kings 9:5-7

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 contains a list of the most wonderful blessings ever pronounced to any nation or people. Again the promises were conditional to obedience.
"And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God." Deuteronomy 28:2

Israel did, however, not heed this admonition and became more corrupt than the nations around them. (2 Kings 17:6-23) Only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin were spared for a while, and the other tribes were carried away captive by the king of Assyria and disappear from history, though some believe that they constitute the nations of Britain and their descendants including the USA. Without loyalty to God, the promises could not be fulfilled, and a century and a half later, even Judah was plucked up from the Promised Land and scattered in the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Nevertheless, some had remained faithful to God even in the face of this calamity as is shown by the stories of Daniel and his friends who were willing to rather face death than to disobey God. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God had granted a specific time for repentance and reflection, and He had promised that they would return to their land after 70 years of exile (Jeremiah 31:10-14; Isaiah 43:1-13). They were to rebuild the temple, the time prophecies of Daniel predicted the advent of the Messiah; and they had the opportunity to be witnesses to the nations (Micah 4:1-4; 5:2-6; Zechariah 8:20-23). Again all these promises were conditional to obedience (Zechariah 6:15). Sadly, the nation rejected the Messiah, and forfeited its covenant role and the covenant promises. By Rejecting Jesus, the house of Israel became desolate.
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." Matthew 23:37-39

Now lets go through the Israel of God in New Covenant Israel. When the Jewish nation rejected the Messiah, the gospel was to go to the Gentiles and all who would believe in the name of Jesus would become the spiritual descendants of Abraham. (Galatians 3:16; Romans 4:16; Romans 9:3,8)
"And if ye be Christs, then ye are Abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise." Galatians 3:29
The apostle Paul speaks of Christians as the "Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16) and the "circumcision" (Phil. 3:3) The kingdom of God and the covenant promises associated with it were to be taken from the Jews and passed on to spiritual Israel - those who would permit Christ to transform them, to change their character as was the case with Jacob of old.
"Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you and given to a nation bearing forth the fruits of it. And whoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken; but on whomever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." Matthew 21:43,44

Jesus did not choose 12 disciples coincidentally. Just as the twelve patriarchs were the founders of ancient Israel, so these twelve men are the foundation stones of new Israel to which the Lord promised the kingdom (Matt 19:28; Luke 22:30). The subsequent choice of seventy others is modeled after the choice of seventy elders by Moses in ancient Israel (Num 11:16). The real Israel of God is a remnant chosen by grace (Rom 11:5). There is a marvelous continuity between the old and the new Israel of God. In Romans 11:17-24, Paul speaks of the olive tree which represents Israel. The branches (Jews) were broken off because of unbelief and the wild olive shoots (Gentiles) were grafted in to share in the nourishment of the tree. The natural branches could be grafted back into the tree if they accepted the conditions. God is no respecter of nations or individuals. All who turn to Him will be accepted (Acts 10:34,35).
"For there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all that call upon Him." Romans 10:12 NIV.
"For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:26

The new Israel is the inheritor of Gods covenant promises. Those who have accepted Christ have become the chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. (Compare 1 Peter 2:9,10 with Exodus 19:5,6) They were chosen to reveal Gods marvelous light to the world, (1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 28:19,20; Ephesians 3:10) a remnant, called out to shine the light of truth and prophecy of the end times, and are those that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

The human race is in desperate need of redemption, yet many reject his commandments and the faith of Jesus. God yearns to forgive and cleanse and never gives up trying. (John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4) Henceforth it is the role of the remnant or Spiritual Israel to carry Gods truth to the world.

Now lets look at the Adventist perspective. In Seventh-day Adventist theology there will be an end time remnant of believers faithful to God. Traditionally the Seventh-day Adventist Church has been understood to be a catalyst for the formation of this group, or as roughly equivalent to the group. This is not a claim that Adventists are the only one who will be saved, but that they have been specially entrusted by God with a message for the end times. This assertion is implied in the 13th fundamental teaching of the church, "Remnant and Its Mission". The interpretation is based primarily upon Revelation 12:17, which states:
"And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." (King James Version, emphasis added)

"Fundamental Belief #13. Remnant and Its Mission: The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His second advent. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14; it coincides with the work of judgment in heaven and results in a work of repentance and reform on earth. Every believer is called to have a personal part in this worldwide witness. (Rev. 12:17; 14:6-12; 18:1-4; 2 Cor. 5:10; Jude 3, 14; 1 Peter 1:16-19; 2 Peter 3:10-14; Rev. 21:1-14.)"

Another fundamental teaching mentions the remnant church:

"Fundamental Belief #18. The Gift of Prophecy: One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is prophecy. This gift is an identifying mark of the remnant church and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen. G. White . As the Lord's messenger, her writings are a continuing and authoritative source of truth which provide for the church comfort, guidance, instruction, and correction. They also make clear that the Bible is the standard by which all teaching and experience must be tested. (Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:14-21; Heb. 1:1-3; Rev. 12:17; 19:10.)

Two of the identifying marks of the remnant listed in Revelation 12:17 are that they "keep the commandments of God" and have the "testimony of Jesus". The "commandments of God" refer to the Ten Commandments, which includes the fourth commandment regarding the seventh-day Sabbath. Also, Revelation 19:10 equates "the testimony of Jesus" to the "Spirit of prophecy", which Adventists believe is a reference to the ministry and writings of Ellen G. White.

Adventist scholar Ángel Manuel Rodríguez, has observed how some view the concept of the 'remnant' in the present day church:

"it is with great concern that some observe a tendency to de-emphasize or ignore this fundamental self-definition [of Adventists being the remnant]". Rodríguez identifies six different interpretations of the "remnant" that have gained popularity within contemporary Adventism:

1. The traditional position — The remnant is equivalent to the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.
2. The remnant includes Adventists and non-Adventists — Although the Adventist church bears the unique "remnant message", all faithful and sincere Christians (regardless of denomination) can be counted as being among the remnant.
3. A remnant within the remnant — Only a select group within the Adventist church constitute the true remnant. The church as a whole is in fact headed into apostasy. (This view tends to be held by ultra-conservatives.)
4. The remnant is an invisible entity — In contrast to the traditional position, which defines the remnant as an institutional/ecclesiastical entity, this view regards the remnant as an invisible body which transcends the Adventist denomination. It is promoted by progressive Adventist Steve Daily.
5. The Remnant is not yet a Reality — The prophecy of Revelation 12:17 is as yet unfulfilled, and as such the existence of the remnant is still future. This position has been suggested by Jack W. Provonsha.
6. Sociological Understanding of the Remnant — The mission of the remnant is to work for social and political reform. The remnant should not be defined in exclusively religious terms.

http://www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/documents/remnantSDAchurch.htm

In his conclusion he states..." The different uses of the concept of the remnant in the Old Testament are useful in refining what we mean when we call ourselves the remnant church. We are the historical expression of the eschatological remnant, raised by the Lord after the fulfillment of the prophecy of the 1260 years recorded in Rev 12. The historical remnant is at the same time the faithful remnant in the sense that they are the bearers of God's message to the world. They have been entrusted with a mission and message from God that, if accepted by others, will be a protection against the last great deception of Satan. This is a visible remnant that can be identified through some specific marks. The fulfillment of their mission requires the presence of some type of organization.

This historical and faithful remnant is active during the time when the dragon is forming a coalition with the beast from the sea that was healed and the beast from the earth (Rev 13) in an attempt to unite the world against God's people. During that time the remnant is also active proclaiming the messages of the three angels and gathering the rest of the members of the eschatological remnant. The biblical understanding of the remnant indicates that not every member of the historical remnant is fully committed to the Lord in a permanent faith-relationship. But it is God's intention to cleanse this remnant separating the weeds from the wheat before the final crisis.

If the term remnant is to be used to refer to the people of God who are still in Babylon, as E. G. White suggests, we must define the term very carefully. They are a faithful remnant in Babylon, but they are not yet part of the historical and visible end-time remnant. They are faithful to the light God entrusted to them and they are also willing to accept more light from the Word of God. They need to hear the message proclaimed by the historical remnant in order to be ready to confront the deceptions of the enemy and to be able to reflect as fully as possible the character of God and the Lamb in their lives. Only then will they be part of God's historical and faithful eschatological remnant.

The eschatological remnant will be fully developed when those who came out of Babylon join the historical, visible and faithful remnant. This will take place at the eschatological polarization of the human race shortly before the return of our Lord. During the final confrontation they will find refuge in the providential care and protection of the Lamb...."

I dont think those who have faith in Jesus and follow the commandments of God need to worry too much as to which definition of the remnant is correct as in any one of them they will be there. Now those who fight against what defines the remnant have a problem, I dont have to state it as the bible does it quite clearly that faith of Jesus and Gods commandments will be the criteria. God will again have faithful followers who will stand for truth and justice even in the face of great opposition of the end times, they will be the Spiritual Israel of the last days. They will hearken unto the voice of the Lord their God and receive his blessings to stregthen them in their time of adversity. God will not care whether it is Pope or Pauper if they turn to him and acept his precepts and have faith in the savior they will be accepted into the remnant people. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26

Now what do we do for those who do not accept what God has set forth and "... call the attention of the world and other churches to this church, denouncing her as Babylon, is to do a work in harmony with him who is the accuser of the brethren. Is it possible that men will arise from among us, who speak perverse things, and give voice to the very sentiments that Satan would have disseminated in the world in regard to those who keep the commandments of God?" The Faith I live by pg. 305.

We know that their will be many who in the last days turn away from the truth and apostasize, and they will be the strongest acusers of those who follow Gods truth. "We are not to seek any strange, new message. We are not to think that the chosen ones of God who are trying to walk in the light compose Babylon. The fallen denominational churches are Babylon. Babylon has been fostering poisonous doctrines, the wine of error. This wine of error is made up of false doctrines, such as the natural immortality of the soul, the eternal torment of the wicked, the denial of the pre-existence of Christ prior to His birth in Bethlehem, and advocating and exalting the first day of the week above God's holy and sanctified day. These and kindred errors are presented to the world by the various churches." Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers p. 61,62.

Some say it doesnt matter if you are following some of these errors or are in a church that follows these false doctrines. I feel that some world changing major epithemy on the level of 9/11 happening which will force everyone to make a choice. I think the evil one himself will try to pass himself as a angel of light or false Christ and many will accept him and turn with a vengence on those who stand firm for God.

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:23-25 (King James Version)

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.2 Corinthians 11:14 (King James Version)

God will not end the work on earth with less power than that with which He started it. Under the symbols of the former and latter rain, God has promised showers of blessings to his people. As God’s power was manifested at Pentecost when the fledgling church was empowered to take the gospel to the world, so God’s power will be manifested when the church completes its witness. The symbols of the early and the latter rain (Hosea 6:3; Joel 2:23,28-32; Acts 2:16-21) represent not only the outpouring of the Spirit on the church, but also on the individuals that constitute the church. Each individual must also have a former and latter rain experience. The former rain represents the rebirth whilst the latter rain is to bring the character in line with the character of Christ. They also refer to justification and sanctification or “us in Christ” and “Christ in us”. (John 14:20)
To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 NKJV

At the end of time, God will have a people that will represent Him and His truth before an apostate world. As in the days of the disciples, the truth will be triumphant - the latter rain will do its work to bring God’s harvest to fruition.

So as we looked at before when the Jewish nation rejected the Messiah, the gospel was to go to the Gentiles and all who would believe in the name of Jesus would become the spiritual descendants of Abraham. The kingdom of God and the covenant promises associated would be passed on to spiritual Israel - those who would permit Christ to transform them. So anyone who falls into this catagory can be part of the remnant, the problem being the promises made to ancient Israel were conditional to obedience. That is the rub with believers that are in other churches, they want to be classed as spiritual Isreal or the remnant yet they dont want to follow the commandments and use every vehicle of rational as to why they are exempt from obedience. If they do not know they are in error, I feel God would not hold it against them, but even in mans laws ignorance is not a shield against the consequences of the law. So it is a dangerous to walk in error and follow false doctrine and listen to the vain excuses from these churches as to why Gods promises arent really conditional to obedience, then claim ignorance as we are told to study the scriptures to be approved of God.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 2 Timothy 2:14-16 (King James Version)

Now lets take the other view that the church is not the vehicle for for those that consider themselves Spiritual Israel or the Remnant to be in. That they must be free of any cordinated or religious body so they are 'pure' of any 'fundemental belief' or doctrine that they dont agree with such as the Sabbath. Well if the church is following that which God has laid out, where is the error, where is the disobedience, following the commandments is not a reason to reject the Adventist body.

Now as to why anyone who be part of the remnant would want to reject the Spirit of Prophecy which does encourage Spiritual Isreal to follow that which God has laid out, where is the error, where is the disobedience. So why then reject the vehicle that brings the testimonies to us, why is Ellen White shunned when she does not encourage disobedience but the opposite to Spiritual Isreal. My opinion is because they do not want to be admit or allow that being part of Spiritual Isreal and receiving the promises made are conditional to obedience. So they reject her with a ferocity that makes the inquisition a day in the park....

"I tell you, my brethren, the Lord has an organized body through whom He will work. . . . When anyone is drawing apart from the organized body of God's commandment-keeping people, when he begins to weigh the church in his human scales and begins to pronounce judgment against them, then you may know that God is not leading him. He is on the wrong track." --3SM 17, 18 (1893).


So where do we find the wisdom to choose what is right and be part of Spritual Isreal?
Wisdom in a biblical sense comes from a relationship with God that is built on trust and obedience, and cannot be compared with worldly wisdom. In Psalm 119, we read:
Thou, through Thy commandments, hast made me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Thy testimonies are my meditation. Psalm 119: 98,99

Wisdom is associated with the law of God and the word of God. Understanding comes from obedience to God’s law (Psalm 119:100,104) and to the testimony, the Word of God revealed through the prophets of all ages (Psalm 119:125, 130, 144). If truth was to be restored, then knowledge and understanding of the Biblical concept of truth is essential.
Three definitions of truth are given in the Scriptures:

...I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by Me. John 14:6
Sanctify them through Thy truth. Thy word is truth. John 17:17
Thy word is very pure; therefore Thy servant loveth it. Psalm 119:140
Thou art near, O Lord, and all Thy commandments are truth. Psalm 119:151

Truth restored contains all these elements. It is Christ centered, it is word-based, and it involves obedience to the law of God. As Jesus Himself pointed out:
If ye love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15

Out of the Millerite movement grew the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After the Great Dissapointment, in 1848, a doctrinal platform existed incorporating the great truths uncovered by the reformation. The basic principles of prophetic interpretation as held by the emerging church were the cumulative prophetic views of the church of the centuries. They adopted, coordinated, and continued reforms that had been lost in the sands of time. Doctrinal landmarks of the movement were grounded on the Scriptural teaching regarding:

1. The second coming of Christ.
2. The binding claims of the seventh-day Sabbath.
3. The third angel’s message in relation to the first and second angel’s messages.
4. The ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary.
5. The non-immortality of the soul.

In Revelation 14, John describes the judgment hour message, as given by an angel who said in a loud voice.
Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come; and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. Revelation 14:7

This message is, however, followed by two further messages, namely the proclamation of the fall of Babylon, and the warning against allegiance to the beast and his image.

The expulsion of advent believers from the established churches led these pioneers to believe that the refusal of these churches to accept the warning of God meant that they had fallen in the eyes of God and stayed with Babylon. The refusal of light leads to darkness (Isaiah 5:20; Jeremiah 13:16) whereas the acceptance of God’s Word brings light:
The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 NKJV

Because of this, they associated this fall with the fall of Babylon, as proclaimed by the second angel. (Revelation 14:8) It was, however, only after the great disappointment in 1844 that the message of the third angel began to be understood.

The third angel’s message is the final message of warning to an apostate world. It is filled with power and deep spiritual truths. As its significance came to be understood, the symbolism and prophetic import of the entire book of Revelation was unfolded. The prophecy of Revelation 10, in particular, was associated with the unfolding of the message and the experience of the advent believers.

In Revelation 10, a mighty angel is depicted having a little book open in his hand. He cries with a loud voice as when a lion roareth (verse 3) and in the midst of the sound of seven thunders, John hears a voice from heaven saying:
...seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered and write them not. Revelation 10:4

A book (or scroll) that is open and a reference to information that is sealed can only be a reference to a sealed book (or prophecy) which must now be opened or unsealed. Scripture must be its own expositor and in this regard only the prophecy of Daniel (the 2300-day prophecy) was a sealed prophecy that would be opened at the “time of the end” or after the 1260-day period which brings us to 1798. At precisely the right time (after 1798), the Millerite movement proclaimed the message of judgment as a consequence of the unraveling of the prophecy of Daniel. The message was sweet, but turned to bitter disappointment when Christ did not return in 1844.

The 2300-day prophecy is the longest time prophecy in the Bible, and no prophetic time is given thereafter. The statement by the angel in Revelation 10:6 that “there should be time no longer” can be seen as a reference to the prophecy of Daniel which brings us to the end of prophetic time. John is also given the instruction to eat the scroll, (verse 9) which is sweet in his mouth but turns bitter in his stomach. (verse 10). To eat the scroll is to internalize it, make it one’s own, to understand it.
Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16

The sweetness was a joyful expectation that the understanding of the word elicited, whereas the bitterness reflects the disappointment experienced by wrong application. The advent believers had expected the return of Christ - but He had not come. They thought the last message of warning had been given - but it had not. In Revelation 10:11, the instruction is given:
And he said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.” Revelation 10:11 NKJV

The word “again” is of significance. They thought they were finished with prophesying, but they had to prophecy again. Moreover, the message to be prophesied again was to be a worldwide message that was to reach all the peoples and nations of the entire world.

What was the all-important message that God wanted proclaimed to the entire world? It is the three angels’ messages recorded in Revelation 14 where the instruction is given once again that the message must go to all peoples on the face of the earth.
Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth - to every nation, tribe, tongue and people ... Revelation 14:6 NKJV

At the right time, God raised up a people who came from all denominations (a remnant) to preach the gospel in its fullness, “the everlasting gospel”, to the whole world. This is the remnant that the dragon would persecute at the end of time, those:
which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:17

As in the case of the disappointment in Christ’s time, the disappointment of 1844 led to ardent study of the Scriptures and assimilation of truths uncovered by the reformation. Those associated with the advent movement that remained after 1844 considered themselves as “the remnant church” or simply “the remnant”.

The prophecies of Daniel were re-examined and a number of believers discovered that the books of Hebrews and Revelation are full of references to a sanctuary in heaven. The great doctrine of the sanctuary, its type and antitype was rediscovered and the role of Jesus as our High Priest and sacrificial lamb were understood in its setting. The Typology of the Jewish feasts and their meaning and fulfillment were also uncovered. Together with this tremendous breakthrough in understanding came the realization of what the day of atonement stood for in type, and what its relevance was in terms of the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary or the commencement of the judgment in heaven.

The standard of judgment, the law, and its significance was also understood in its relationship to the plan of salvation. The ancient wall of truth that had served as a bulwark against evil, was being rebuilt as Isaiah had prophesied:

And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12

The Law and the Sabbath were rediscovered and the relationship between law and grace was placed in a right setting. The commandments of God and faith in Jesus Christ became pillars on which the faith of the remnant rested. Here are brought to the fore the attributes of this remnant which rouse the ire of Satan, obedience to God’s commandments and the testimonies of Jesus Christ. The Reformation had restored faith in the merits of Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation, but the importance of the law and obedience to God as well as the significance of the High Priestly ministry of Jesus were largely misunderstood. The fullness of the gospel and ministry of Jesus, together with the prophetic chain of events from the fall to final restoration, were truths which were to be proclaimed by a remnant responding to the call of grace. To this end, the testimony of Jesus or the spirit of prophecy was restored to assist in the unraveling of truth.

And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, See that you do it not! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. Revelation 19:10 NKJV

I posted this under Ellen White and her role in the church but this also applies here:
One of the identifying features of the remnant of God is the spirit of prophecy.
And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:17 NKJV

The remnant keeps the commandments of God and the Law is therefore restored in its fullness. As prophets of God need to live and speak in harmony with God’s law, the true gift of prophecy can only be made manifest if the law forms an integral part of the theology of the prophet. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, ‘See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.’ Revelation 19:10 NKJV

The Scriptures teach that those awaiting the coming of the Lord will come behind in no gift, and we are also admonished to test the spirits and to hold on to what is good. Ellen White has certainly passed the criteria provided to test the prophets in our time. She has writing from inspiration, prophesies to edify the church, counseling and advising in religious matters.
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification and exhortation, and comfort, ... but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 1 Corinthians 14:3,4
But I am the Lord your God, ever since the land of Egypt; I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast. I have also spoken by the prophets, and have multiplied visions; I have given symbols through the witness of the prophets. Hosea 12:9,10 NKJV

Ellen White has not tried toflatter as some of the modern televangalist or condone sin (transgression of the law 1 John 3:4) or tried to impress with false healings or even real ones as signs and wonders are no test of genuineness. As in the Scriptural below, the prophet’s words were not in harmony with the Law of God. Satan will work miracles in the last days to deceive many. (Revelation 16:14)
If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder comes to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying ‘ Let us go after other gods’ - which you have not known - and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams, for the Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. Deuteronomy 13:1-4 NKJV

Her writings have most certainly exalted Christ as the Son of God and the Saviour of mankind.
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.... Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:12,15 NKJV

Most importantly, and this is why some fight against her so strongly is that her message is in complete harmony with the word of God and the law of God.
To the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
Most of these modern-day healers and prophets would fail this test. A prophet cannot negate what God has revealed in His word, and all the precepts of the law are binding.
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. James 2:10

When Jesus, after His resurrection, expounded the Scriptures to His disciples, He revealed to them the prophetic proclamations regarding Himself.
And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. Luke 24:27

After the death of the apostles, prophets enjoyed respectability in many circles until AD 300, but the decline of spirituality in the Church and the resultant apostasy, led to a diminishing of both the presence and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, false prophets caused a loss of confidence in the prophetic gift. The decline of the prophetic gift during certain periods of Church history did not mean that God had withdrawn the gift permanently. The Bible indicates that as the end approaches, this gift will be present to assist the Church through these difficult times. More than that, it points to an increased activity of this gift. The church of the Middle Ages made void the law of God by altering the Ten Commandments and this effectively blocked the prophetic gift. We must not reject Gods precepts and block ourselves from the Holy Spirits testimonies through Ellen White, she has proven herself in many ways and we must hold fast that which she has given us as it is good.

Now the SOP tells us:“Jesus, looking down to the last generation, saw the world involved in a deception similar to that which caused the destruction of Jerusalem. The great sin of the Jews was their rejection of Christ; the great sin of the Christian world would be their rejection of the law of God, the foundation of His government in heaven and earth.... “

Because Israel rejected the Messiah they lost their place as God's favored people. Jesus predicted this would take place by saying, "The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof" (Matthew 21:43).

Christians assume the role of Israel, and the Christian church absorbs the status of the temple or sanctuary of God. So now at the end, the abomination comes into the Christian church, worldwide, and this time everyone will choose who they worship, and this abomination will ultimately bring desolation to the whole world.

The Protestant churches have clung to the apostasy which is detestable to God by continuing the practice of abominations that have their roots firmly fixed in ancient pagan religions. Both Catholicism and Protestantism have continued the abominations of pagan sun worship in God's holy place, His church. The Christian church is repeating many of the same sins of abominations of Israel and soon will come the judgement of desolation.