Steps to Christ By Ellen Gould White Thousands have become acquainted with Jesus through this little book, Steps to Christ. And it has helped many more, including those who have walked with Him for years, to know Him better. In just thirteen short chapters, you'll discover the steps to finding a forever friendship with Jesus. You'll read about His love for you, repentance, faith and acceptance, growing like Him, the privilege of prayer, what to do with doubt, and how to spend your days rejoicing in your best Friend, Jesus. N OTE: Pagination follows that of the standard printing which is also used in the Comprehensive (Topical) Index to the Writings of Ellen G. White. Published by Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association ISBN: 978-1-61253-082-6 Citation: White, E. G. (1892) Steps to Christ. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association. Retrieved from https://egwwritings.org/book/b108 Foreword Few books attain a distribution reckoned in millions or exert so grea…
"Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."
The EGW passage speaks of finding a 'forever friendship with Jesus,' which directly echoes the sentiment of Jesus calling his disciples 'friends' in John 15:15. The connection is strong and relevant to the overall theme of the book.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The EGW passage describes the book as helping people find rest and peace, which aligns with the promise of rest offered by Jesus in Matthew 11:29. The connection is thematic and supports the book's purpose.
"Rejoice evermore."
The EGW passage mentions 'rejoicing in your best Friend, Jesus,' which directly relates to the command to 'rejoice evermore' in 1 Thessalonians 5:16. While brief, the connection is clear and supports the book's message of finding joy in Christ.
"The title of the book tells its mission. It points the reader to Jesus Christ as the only one who is able to meet the needs of the soul. It directs the feet of the doubting and halting to the pathway of peace. It leads the seeker after righteousness and wholeness of character, step by step, along the way of Christian living, to that experience where he can know the fullness of blessing which is found in the complete surrender of self. It reveals to him the secret of victory as it unfolds in simplicity the saving grace and the keeping power of the great Friend of all mankind. SC 5.3"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The EGW passage echoes the invitation and promise of rest found in Matthew 11:28. Both passages speak to finding peace and meeting the needs of the soul through Jesus Christ.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
EGW's passage describes the book's mission to point readers to Jesus as the one who meets the needs of the soul and leads them to the pathway of peace. John 14:6 directly states that Jesus is the way. The connection is strong and thematic.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
The EGW passage speaks of finding peace and blessing through surrender to Christ, which aligns with Philippians 4:7's promise of God's peace guarding hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.