According to Ellen White's writings, the exact time of Jesus' second coming is not revealed. She emphasizes that Jesus Himself promised to return, but He also warned that no one knows the day or hour of His coming. Instead, believers are urged to watch and be ready, as His coming will be sudden and unexpected, "as a thief in the night." The signs of His approach are given in Scripture, and when these are seen, we are to know that "it is near, even at the door." Here are some key points from her writings: - Jesus declared He would come again to gather His faithful and take vengeance on those who reject His mercy. (4SP 38.1) - The exact time is not known: “Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house cometh... lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping.” (2T 190.1) - The promise of Christ’s second coming was to be kept fresh in the minds of His disciples, but the time is not specified. (AA 33.2, John 14:3) - The coming of Christ is described as nearer than when we first believed, and believers are admonished: “Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” (8T 252.2, Matthew 24:44) - The event will be visible to all: “Then every eye shall see Him, and they also that pierced Him.” (DA 739.3) In summary, Ellen White affirms the certainty of Jesus’ return but states that the time is unknown and believers should always be ready and watchful. References: - Ellen G. White, The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4, p. 38.1 (4SP 38.1) - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 190.1 (2T 190.1) - Ellen G. White, The Acts of the Apostles, pp. 33.2, 34.1, 536.1 (AA 33.2, 34.1, 536.1) - Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, pp. 301.1, 339.2, 359.1 (GC 301.1, 339.2, 359.1) - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 252.2 (8T 252.2) - Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 739.3 (DA 739.3) If you would like more specific quotations or further explanation, please let me know!

Ellen White’s writings make it clear that we are not saved by our works, but neither are we saved without them. Here are key points from her books: - “Our good works alone will not save any of us, but we cannot be saved without good works. And after we have done all that we can do, in the name and strength of Jesus we are to say: ‘We are unprofitable servants.’” (4T 228.2) - “It will avail nothing for us to do penance or to flatter ourselves that by our own works we shall merit or purchase an inheritance among the saints... Repentance is turning from self to Christ; and when we receive Christ so that through faith He can live His life in us, good works will be manifest.” (MB 87.3) - “Man is to be saved by faith, not by works; yet his faith must be shown by his works.” (PP 279.1) - “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.” (MH 65.2; COL 397.2) - “The desire for an easy religion, that requires no striving, no self-denial, no divorce from the follies of the world, has made the doctrine of faith, and faith only, a popular doctrine; but what saith the Word of God?... faith without works is dead... Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” (GC88 472.1, quoting James 2:14-24) In summary: We are saved by faith in Christ and His merits, not by our own works. However, genuine faith will always be accompanied by good works as evidence of that faith. Works are the fruit, not the root, of salvation. If you would like specific quotations or further explanation, please let me know! References: - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 228.2 (4T 228.2) - Ellen G. White, Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 87.3 (MB 87.3) - Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 279.1 (PP 279.1) - Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 65.2 (MH 65.2) - Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 397.2 (COL 397.2) - Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy (1888), p. 472.1 (GC88 472.1)