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Appendix E: Statements by Seventh-day Adventist Leaders Regarding the Authority of the Writings of Ellen G. White

March 5, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

E. E. Cleveland: “I believe in the Testimonies. Mrs. White’s writings are the world’s only inspired Bible commentary. They constitute the most serious challenge to Christian living that has come […]

Appendix D: Select Bibliography

March 5, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

The works with an asterisk are those which, in one way or another, document some of the errors in SDA theology. Included in the bibliography are many books written by […]

Appendix B: Questionable Statements by Ellen G. White

February 26, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Adventist Doctrines, Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature

Acquired physical characteristics become genetic By lacing, the internal organs of women are crowded out of their positions…. These fashionably dressed women cannot transmit good constitutions to their children. Some […]

Appendix C: Ellen G. White Bibliography

February 26, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Investigative Judgment

I have not listed the publisher for the Ellen G. White books as this information has little practical use. Her books are sold at Adventist Book Centers throughout the U.S. […]

Appendix A: Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

February 19, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Adventist Doctrines, Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the […]

20. Alarm Bells—An Evangelical Wake-up Call

February 5, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith. This important chapter is directed specifically to Christian pastors and leaders. Since the late Walter Martin1 did not declare the Seventh-day […]

19. The Prophet—The Angel and The Church

January 29, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! The Prophet […]

18. The Marks of a Cult—Does the SDA Church Have Them?

January 23, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Books, Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

For certain persons have crept in unnoticed. In this chapter we will list typical identifying marks of a “Christian” cult, compare the SDA church1 to these characteristics and draw some […]

17. I’ve Been Acquitted! The Good News of Judgment

January 15, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

The good news of the judgment is that Christ has taken our place. He was judged a sinner on the cross. There, He paid the price for all sin-yours, mine, […]

16. Tampering With the Word—Additions to Scripture

January 8, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

If anyone adds to them God shall add the plagues One of the main marks of a cult is that it has an additional source of authority. In fact, many […]

15. The Central Pillar: The Heart of SDA Theology

January 2, 2026 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate that the doctrine of the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary and the investigative judgment is indeed “the foundation and central pillar of […]

14. We Knew it Was Wrong—But… An Ethical Evaluation

December 25, 2025 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

Within traditional Adventism there has developed what could be called “vindication theology.” It finds its roots in the writings of Ellen White and is intimately tied to the cleansing of […]

13. Living in the Judgment: An Experiential Evaluation

December 18, 2025 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out […]

12. Is This Truth? A Theological Evaluation

December 11, 2025 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

In Chapter 10 a brief biblical evaluation of the doctrine of the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary and the investigative judgment was given. It was found to be without biblical […]

11. Lumps Under the Rug—A Historical Evaluation

December 4, 2025 Dale Ratzlaff Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism, Dale Ratzlaff, Feature, Investigative Judgment

In previous chapters we have seen several ways Ellen White and the early Adventists dealt with their doctrinal errors. In this chapter we will briefly summarize and enumerate what we […]