Test 2/3: 1888 - The Background

Question 1

What were some of the contextual views and events of believers and history that lead up to the 1888 General Conference meeting:

Answer 1

• Many Adventists had Christ as a doctrine and not a personal friend
• Ellen White says this GC meeting will be the most important meeting
• 2nd generation Adventists existed (young vs old)
• National Sunday laws were being talked about

Question 2

Where was the 1888 General Conference held:

Answer 2

-Minneapolis, MN

Question 3

What were the 2 main issues of the conference:

Answer 3

• The 10 Horns of Daniel 7 (A.T Jones found that Uriah Smith was wrong)
• The Law in Galatians (RBF/what law was done away with)

Question 4

What are the 2 types of law mentioned in Galatians 3:

Answer 4

• Ceremonial Law = Jewish tradition

- Moral Law = Ten commandments (actually in Galatians 3)

Question 5

What was Ellen White’s role in the General Conference of 1888:

Answer 5

-She acted as the mediator between the 2 opposing sides

Question 6

Define Righteousness by Faith:

Answer 6

-The belief that faith in Jesus is the only thing that saves us, and that there is NOTHING we can do to make it to heaven, Jesus justifies, and sanctifies us so we can eventually be glorified when He returns