The available Ellen White Estate books make it clear that the exact time of Jesus' second coming is not revealed. Here are key points from the sources:
- Jesus Himself said, “Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house cometh... lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping.” (
2T 190.1)
- Ellen White repeatedly emphasized that no definite time is given for Christ’s return: “I have not presented before you any definite time, but have repeated to you the injunction of Christ himself, to watch unto prayer, ‘For in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh.’” (
CE 114.2)
- The signs of Christ’s coming have appeared, and we are told to be ready: “Now we know of a surety that the Lord's coming is at hand.” (
DA 632.2)
- The Bible and Ellen White’s writings both stress readiness and watching for the signs, not setting dates: “Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” (
8T 252.2)
In summary: The exact time of Jesus’ coming is not revealed, and we are counseled to always be ready and watchful, as it will come unexpectedly.
References:
- White, E. G. (1871). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 190.
- White, E. G. (1893). Christian Education, p. 114.
- White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages, p. 632.
- White, E. G. (1904). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, p. 252.