Denials

1. We do not believe that the quality or degree of inspiration in the writings of Ellen White is different from that of Scripture.DDP 489.13

2. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White are an addition to the canon of Sacred Scripture.DDP 489.14

3. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White function as the foundation and final authority of Christian faith as does Scripture.DDP 490.1

4. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White may be used as the basis of doctrine.DDP 490.2

5. We do not believe that the study of the writings of Ellen White may be used to replace the study of Scripture.DDP 490.3

6. We do not believe that Scripture can be understood only through the writings of Ellen White.DDP 490.4

7. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White exhaust the meaning of Scripture.DDP 490.5

8. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White are essential for the proclamation of the truths of Scripture to society at large.DDP 490.6

9. We do not believe that the writings of Ellen White are the product of mere Christian piety.DDP 490.7

10. We do not believe that Ellen White’s use of literary sources and assistants negates the inspiration of her writings.DDP 490.8

We conclude, therefore, that a correct understanding of the inspiration and authority of the writings of Ellen White will avoid two extremes: (l) regarding these writings as functioning on a canonical level identical with Scripture, or (2) considering them as ordinary Christian literature.DDP 490.9