According to Ellen G. White's writings, repentance is possible only until the close of probation, not until the Second Coming of Christ. Here are the key points she makes: - Probation is a special period given to humanity to repent and develop characters for eternal life. This period ends shortly before Jesus returns: "When the work of the investigative judgment closes, the destiny of all will have been decided for life or death. Probation is ended a short time before the appearing of the Lord in the clouds of heaven." (GC 490.2) - After the close of probation, there is no further opportunity for repentance: "The probation of all closes when the pleading for sinners is ended and the garments of vengeance are put on." (2T 691.1) - Some may mistakenly believe there will be a chance to repent after Christ appears, but this is not supported: "Those who love the world...will flatter themselves that a period of probation will be granted after Christ appears in the clouds of heaven...Many will remain in carnal security and continue in rebellion against God, flattering themselves that there is then to be a period for repentance of sin...When they have nothing to venture, nothing to lose, by yielding obedience to Christ and the truth, they think they will take their chance for salvation." (2T 691.3) - The call is to repent now, while probation lingers: "Now, while probation lingers, while mercy's voice is still heard, is the time for us to put away our sins." (5T 220.2) **In summary:** According to Ellen G. White, repentance is possible only until the close of probation, which happens shortly before the Second Coming. After probation closes, there is no further opportunity for repentance. **References:** - White, E. G. (1911). The Great Controversy, p. 490.2. - White, E. G. (1871). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, pp. 691.1, 691.3. - White, E. G. (1882). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, p. 220.2.