Based on our best data from the White Estate, there is no statement or annotation in Ellen White’s writings that directly supports the idea that individuals are resurrected specifically for the purpose of preaching.
Ellen White frequently emphasizes:
- The commission to preach the gospel, the power of the resurrection of Christ, and the responsibility of all believers to share the message of salvation. For example:
“The commission given to the disciples is given also to us. Today, as then, a crucified and risen Saviour is to be uplifted before those who are without God and without hope in the world. The Lord calls for pastors, teachers, and evangelists. From door to door His servants are to proclaim the message of salvation. To every nation, kindred, tongue, and people the tidings of pardon through Christ are to be carried.” (Gospel Workers, 29.1;
8T 15.5;
ChS 23.3)
- The resurrection of Christ is repeatedly connected to the boldness and power of the apostles’ preaching:
“But after the Resurrection their hopes and faith were resurrected, and they went forth proclaiming Christ and Him crucified. They told how by wicked hands the Lord of life and glory had been taken and crucified, but He had risen from the dead. And thus with great boldness they spoke the words of life at which the people were much astonished.” (
FW 63.4)
- There are references to miraculous restorations (such as Paul being restored after being stoned, or Tabitha/Dorcas being raised from the dead), but these are not described as resurrections for the purpose of preaching, but rather as acts that led to conversions or further ministry (
8Red 24.2;
7Red 56.1).
- The “special resurrection” in Adventist eschatology (Daniel 12:2) is not described as being for the purpose of preaching, but as a fulfillment of prophecy and vindication of God’s people.
- Ellen White rebukes the idea that a resurrection of the righteous had already taken place for the purpose of ministry or translation (
2SM 34.1; GCB April 23, 1901, Art. A, par. 13).
**Conclusion:**
While the resurrection of Christ is central to the power and message of Christian preaching, and while there are instances of individuals being restored to life and continuing ministry, there is no evidence in Ellen White’s writings that anyone is resurrected specifically for the purpose of preaching. The commission to preach is given to all believers, empowered by the risen Christ, but not as a result of a special resurrection for that purpose.
**References:**
- Ellen G. White, Gospel Workers, p. 29.1
- Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 15.5
- Ellen G. White, Christian Service, p. 23.3
- Ellen G. White, Faith and Works, p. 63.4
- Ellen G. White, Redemption Series, vol. 8, p. 24.2; vol. 7, p. 56.1
- Ellen G. White, Selected Messages, Book 2, p. 34.1
- Ellen G. White, General Conference Bulletin, April 23, 1901, Art. A, par. 13
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