Ellen White’s writings present justification as a central Christian teaching, emphasizing that it is by faith in Christ that sinners are pardoned and made right with God. Here are the key points from her writings: 1. Justification by Faith in Christ: Ellen White highlights that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ. She writes, "With great clearness and power the apostle presented the doctrine of justification by faith in Christ. ... Through all the ages the great truth of justification by faith has stood as a mighty beacon to guide repentant sinners into the way of life. It was this light that scattered the darkness which enveloped Luther's mind and revealed to him the power of the blood of Christ to cleanse from sin. The same light has guided thousands of sin-burdened souls to the true Source of pardon and peace." (AA 373.3) 2. God's Justice and the Plan of Atonement: She explains that God’s justice is fully demonstrated in the plan of atonement: "God's law stands fully vindicated. He is just, and yet the justifier of all who believe in Jesus. Nothing less than this plan of atonement could convince the whole universe of God's justice." (4SP 323.2) 3. Distinction from Sanctification: Ellen White notes that justification and sanctification are related but distinct. She shares her own experience of confusion: "My ideas concerning justification and sanctification were confused. These two states were presented to my mind as separate and distinct from each other; yet I failed to comprehend the difference or understand the meaning of the terms, and all the explanations of the preachers increased my difficulties. I was unable to claim the blessing for myself..." (LS 28.2; also 1T 23.1) 4. The Epistle to the Romans and Justification: She points to the Epistle to the Romans as a foundational source for understanding justification by faith: "The great truth of justification by faith, as set forth in this epistle, has stood through all the ages as a mighty beacon to guide the repentant sinner into the way of life. This light scattered the darkness which enveloped Luther's mind, and revealed to him the power of the blood of Christ to cleanse from sin. It has guided thousands of sin-burdened souls to the same source of pardon and peace." (LP 187.1) Summary: Ellen White consistently teaches that justification is by faith in Christ alone. It is through belief in Jesus and His atoning sacrifice that sinners are pardoned and made right with God. She also clarifies that justification and sanctification, while related, are distinct aspects of the Christian experience. The doctrine of justification by faith is a central, guiding truth for Christians throughout history. If you would like more detail on a specific aspect of justification, such as its relationship to sanctification or its practical implications, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles, p. 373.3. - White, E. G. (1884). The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4, p. 323.2. - White, E. G. (1915). Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, p. 28.2. - White, E. G. (1868). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 23.1. - White, E. G. (1883). Sketches from the Life of Paul, p. 187.1.