Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White's writings indicate that both Jesus and the Holy Spirit play a role in awakening us at the resurrection. She speaks of Jesus's own declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life" (SpM 137.1). She also identifies the Holy Spirit as the power that gives life to the dead (4MR 330.4). Ellen White highlights the power of the Holy Spirit in the resurrection. She states, "The only power that can quicken the heart into activity is the power which will give life to the dead—the Holy Spirit of God" (2MR 24.4). She also references Romans 8:11, explaining that "He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you" (2SM 270.3). Furthermore, Ellen White describes the voice of the Son of God calling forth the sleeping saints at the resurrection (GrH_c 46). She notes that {{UNVERIFIED_START}}"Throughout the earth the dead shall hear that voice, and they that hear shall live" (GrH_c 46){{UNVERIFIED_END}} {{WARNING}}Reference could not be verified{{WARNING_END}}. Therefore, according to Ellen White's writings, both Jesus and the Holy Spirit are instrumental in the resurrection. Jesus proclaims Himself as the resurrection and the life, while the Holy Spirit is the power that quickens the dead.

Ellen White does not explicitly state that only those who accustom themselves to hardships and privations will make it through the time of trouble. However, she emphasizes the necessity of developing a strong and enduring faith to withstand the challenges of that period. Ellen White highlights the importance of a faith that can endure hardship. She writes, "The season of distress and anguish before us will require a faith that can endure weariness, delay, and hunger,—a faith that will not faint, though severely tried" (GC88 621.2). She also notes that "That season of distress and anguish will require an effort of earnestness and determined faith that can endure delay and hunger, and will not fail under weakness, though severely tried" (3SG 135.1). This suggests that those who develop such a faith will be better prepared for the difficulties of the time of trouble. Ellen White uses Jacob's experience as an example of the kind of perseverance needed. She explains, "Jacob's experience during that night of wrestling and anguish represents the trial through which the people of God must pass just before Christ's second coming" (PP 201.1). She also states, "Jacob prevailed because he was persevering and determined" (GC88 621.2). This illustrates the importance of unwavering faith and determination in the face of adversity.