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The investigative judgment is a solemn work occurring in the heavenly sanctuary before the Second Advent to decide the eternal destiny of every person and to blot out the sins of believers. Ellen White explained that "The work of the investigative judgment and the blotting out of sins is to be accomplished before the second advent of the Lord" (GC 485.2). This judgment is the final phase of Christ's ministry as our mediator. Ellen White noted that we are currently living in the "great day of atonement," a time when Jesus is in the sanctuary and the cases of the dead are being investigated (10MR 266.3). She emphasized that "it is impossible that the sins of men should be blotted out until after the judgment at which their cases are to be investigated" (GC88 485.3). When this work is finished, Christ will return to earth with His reward "to give to every man as his work shall be" (CIHS 180.2). The close of the investigative judgment marks the end of human probation. At that moment, "the destiny of all will have been decided for life or death" (LDE 230.2). Christ will then declare that those who are holy shall remain holy, while those who are unjust will remain unjust (GH August 1, 1910, par. 7). Following this, Christ will place the guilt of all confessed sins upon Satan, the "originator and instigator of sin," who will bear them for a thousand years on a desolate earth (GC88 485.3). For us today, this teaching is a call to "solemn heart-searching" and prayer (SW February 5, 1907, par. 6). Rather than focusing on the faults of others, Ellen White counseled that . This period is an opportunity to humble our souls and ensure our works are "perfect before God" through His grace (10MR 266.3). In summary, the investigative judgment is the necessary process of reviewing the records of life to ensure that sin is finally eradicated and God's people are delivered. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the "blotting out of sins"? • How can we prepare for the investigative judgment of the living? • What is the role of the sanctuary in the plan of salvation? --- 📚 **hundreds of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=investigative+judgment)