Yes, Ellen White did address the concept of the "shut door" in her writings, and she did have visions regarding this topic. Here are the key points based on her own statements: 1. Early Adventist Belief in the Shut Door: After the disappointment of 1844, many Adventists believed that the "door of mercy" was shut for the world—that probation had ended for all who had not accepted the Advent message. Ellen White describes this belief: "they felt that their work for the world was done... All this confirmed them in the belief that probation had ended, or, as they then expressed it, 'the door of mercy was shut.'" (4SP 268.1, see also EW 42-45, ExV 24-27). 2. Ellen White's Vision on the Open and Shut Door: In 1849, Ellen White had a vision clarifying the "open and shut door" concept. She wrote: "I was taken off in the Spirit to the City of the living God. Then I was shown that the commandments of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, relating to the shut door, could not be separated... This door was not opened until the mediation of Jesus was finished in the Holy Place of the Sanctuary in 1844. Then, Jesus rose up and shut the door in the Holy Place, and opened the door in the Most Holy..." (ExV 24, EW 86.1). 3. Clarification of the Shut Door: Ellen White later clarified that the "shut door" did not mean that salvation was closed to all sinners, but rather that Christ's ministry had moved from the Holy Place to the Most Holy Place in the heavenly sanctuary. The "open door" referred to the new phase of Christ's intercessory work, and the "shut door" referred to the close of the previous phase, not to the end of mercy for all people (4SP 268.3). 4. Application to Salvation: Ellen White used biblical examples (such as Noah's ark and the destruction of Sodom) to illustrate that there comes a time when the "door of mercy" is closed for those who persistently reject God's grace (PP 98.2, 5T 233.3, 8T 75.1). However, she did not teach that this had already happened for all people after 1844. Summary: Ellen White did have visions regarding the "shut door," and early on, some Adventists (including herself for a time) believed that the door of salvation was shut for those who rejected the Advent message. However, her later visions and writings clarified that the "shut door" referred to a change in Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, not the end of salvation for all sinners. The door of mercy remains open until Christ's final intercessory work is complete. If you need direct quotations or more detail from her visions, please let me know! References: - Ellen G. White, Early Writings (EW), pp. 42-45, 86.1 - Ellen G. White, Experience and Views (ExV), p. 24-27 - Ellen G. White, The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4 (4SP), p. 268 - Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets (PP), p. 98.2 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5 (5T), p. 233.3 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8 (8T), p. 75.1

Ellen G. White had only one recorded vision in 1844. Here are the details based on her own accounts and published sources: **1. The First Vision (December 1844, Portland, Maine)** - **Content:** This vision focused on the experience of the Advent believers after the "Great Disappointment," the journey of the faithful to the city of God, the coming of Christ, and the reward for the faithful. In the vision, she saw the Advent people traveling on a narrow path toward the heavenly city, with a bright light (interpreted as the "midnight cry") behind them. Jesus was leading them, and as long as they kept their eyes on Him, they were safe. - **Sources:** Early Writings, pp. 13-20; Life Sketches, p. 64; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 58. **No Record of Additional Visions in 1844** - According to her autobiographical sketches and the historical record, there is no evidence that Ellen White had any other visions in 1844. Her next recorded visions occurred in 1845 and later years. **Summary Table:** | Date | Location | Main Concern/Theme | Source References | |-----------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Dec 1844 | Portland, Maine| Journey of Advent people, Christ's coming, reward | EW 13-20; LS 64; 1T 58 | **Key Source Quotes:** - "It was not long after the passing of the time in 1844 that my first vision was given me... I had a view of the experience of the advent believers, the coming of Christ, and the reward to be given to the faithful." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 58) - "While we were praying, the power of God came upon me as I had never felt it before. I seemed to be surrounded with light, and to be rising higher and higher from the earth." (Life Sketches, p. 64) **Conclusion:** Ellen White had one recorded vision in 1844, which centered on the journey and experience of the Advent believers after the disappointment, the coming of Christ, and the reward for the faithful. There is no evidence in her published works of any other visions in 1844. **References:** - Ellen G. White, Early Writings, pp. 13-20. - Ellen G. White, Life Sketches, p. 64. - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 58. If you would like information about her visions in 1845 or later, please let me know!