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# The Book of Joel and The Laodicean Seventh-day Adventist Church - Number One

Knjiga proroka Joela i laodicejska Crkva adventista sedmoga dana – broj jedan

Testing Present Truth

Ispitivanje sadašnje istine

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Jeff Pippenger

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December 2, 2025

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> “There are in the Scriptures some things which are hard to be understood and which, according to the language of Peter, the unlearned and unstable wrest unto their own destruction. We may not, in this life, be able to explain the meaning of every passage of Scripture; but there are no vital points of practical truth that will be clouded in mystery. When the time shall come, in the providence of God, for the world to be tested upon the truth for that time, minds will be exercised by His Spirit to search the Scriptures, even with fasting and with prayer, until link after link is searched out and united in a perfect chain. Every fact which immediately concerns the salvation of souls will be made so clear that none need err or walk in darkness.

> „U Svetome pismu ima nekih stvari koje je teško razumjeti i koje, prema Petrovim riječima, neuki i nepostojani izvrću na vlastitu propast. Možda u ovom životu nećemo moći objasniti značenje svakoga odlomka Svetoga pisma; ali nema nijedne bitne točke praktične istine koja bi ostala zamagljena tajnom. Kada, po Božjoj providnosti, dođe vrijeme da svijet bude iskušan istinom za to vrijeme, umovi će pod djelovanjem Njegova Duha biti potaknuti da istražuju Sveto pismo, čak i uz post i molitvu, sve dok se karika po karika ne pronađe i ne poveže u savršen lanac. Svaka činjenica koja se neposredno tiče spasenja duša bit će učinjena tako jasnom da nitko ne mora pogriješiti niti hoditi u tami.“

> “As we have followed down the chain of prophecy, revealed truth for our time has been clearly seen and explained. We are accountable for the privileges that we enjoy and for the light that shines upon our pathway. Those who lived in past generations were accountable for the light which was permitted to shine upon them. Their minds were exercised in regard to different points of Scripture which tested them. But they did not understand the truths which we do. They were not responsible for the light which they did not have. They had the Bible, as we have; but the time for the unfolding of special truth in relation to the closing scenes of this earth’s history is during the last generations that shall live upon the earth.

> „Dok smo slijedili niz proročanstva, objavljena istina za naše vrijeme jasno se vidjela i bila objašnjena. Odgovorni smo za povlastice koje uživamo i za svjetlo koje obasjava naš put. Oni koji su živjeli u prošlim naraštajima bili su odgovorni za svjetlo kojemu je bilo dopušteno da im svijetli. Njihov je um bio zaokupljen različitim točkama Svetoga pisma koje su ih stavljale na kušnju. Ali oni nisu razumjeli istine koje mi razumijemo. Nisu bili odgovorni za svjetlo koje nisu imali. Imali su Bibliju, kao i mi; ali vrijeme za razotkrivanje posebne istine u vezi sa završnim prizorima povijesti ove zemlje pripada posljednjim naraštajima koji će živjeti na zemlji.״

> “Special truths have been adapted to the conditions of the generations as they have existed. The present truth, which is a test to the people of this generation, was not a test to the people of generations far back. If the light which now shines upon us in regard to the Sabbath of the fourth commandment had been given to the generations in the past, God would have held them accountable for that light.” Testimonies, volume 2, 692, 693.

> „Posebne istine bile su prilagođene prilikama naraštaja onako kako su postojali. Sadašnja istina, koja je kušnja za ljude ovoga naraštaja, nije bila kušnja za ljude naraštaja daleke prošlosti. Kad bi svjetlo koje sada svijetli nad nama u pogledu subote četvrte zapovijedi bilo dano naraštajima u prošlosti, Bog bi ih držao odgovornima za to svjetlo.” Testimonies, svezak 2, 692, 693.

## New and Old

Novo i staro

> “In every age there is a new development of truth, a message of God to the people of that generation. The old truths are all essential; new truth is not independent of the old, but an unfolding of it. It is only as the old truths are understood that we can comprehend the new. When Christ desired to open to His disciples the truth of His resurrection, He began ‘at Moses and all the prophets’ and ‘expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself.’ Luke 24:27. But it is the light which shines in the fresh unfolding of truth that glorifies the old. He who rejects or neglects the new does not really possess the old. For him it loses its vital power and becomes but a lifeless form.

> „U svakom naraštaju postoji novo razvijanje istine, Božja poruka ljudima toga naraštaja. Sve stare istine bitne su; nova istina nije neovisna o staroj, nego njezino razotkrivanje. Tek kada se stare istine razumiju, možemo shvatiti novu. Kada je Krist poželio otvoriti svojim učenicima istinu o svojem uskrsnuću, započeo je ‘od Mojsija i svih proroka’ te im ‘protumači u svim Pismima što se na Njega odnosilo’. Luka 24:27. No svjetlost koja sjaji u svježem razotkrivanju istine proslavlja staro. Onaj tko odbacuje ili zanemaruje novo zapravo ne posjeduje staro. Za njega ono gubi svoju životnu snagu i postaje tek beživotan oblik.“

> “There are those who profess to believe and to teach the truths of the Old Testament, while they reject the New. But in refusing to receive the teachings of Christ, they show that they do not believe that which patriarchs and prophets have spoken. ‘Had ye believed Moses,’ Christ said, ‘ye would have believed Me; for he wrote of Me.’ John 5:46. Hence there is no real power in their teaching of even the Old Testament.

> “Ima onih koji tvrde da vjeruju i poučavaju istine Staroga zavjeta, dok odbacuju Novi. No odbijajući prihvatiti Kristov nauk, pokazuju da ne vjeruju onomu što su govorili patrijarsi i proroci. ‘Da ste vjerovali Mojsiju,’ rekao je Krist, ‘vjerovali biste i Meni; jer je o Meni pisao.’ Ivan 5,46. Stoga nema stvarne snage ni u njihovu poučavanju čak ni Staroga zavjeta.”

> “Many who claim to believe and to teach the gospel are in a similar error. They set aside the Old Testament Scriptures, of which Christ declared, ‘They are they which testify of Me.’ John 5:39. In rejecting the Old, they virtually reject the New; for both are parts of an inseparable whole. No man can rightly present the law of God without the gospel, or the gospel without the law. The law is the gospel embodied, and the gospel is the law unfolded. The law is the root, the gospel is the fragrant blossom and fruit which it bears.

> Mnogi koji tvrde da vjeruju i poučavaju evanđelje nalaze se u sličnoj zabludi. Oni odbacuju starozavjetna Pisma, za koja je Krist rekao: „Ona svjedoče za Mene.“ Ivan 5,39. Odbacujući Stari zavjet, oni zapravo odbacuju i Novi; jer su oba dijelovi jedne nerazdvojive cjeline. Nitko ne može ispravno iznositi Božji zakon bez evanđelja, niti evanđelje bez zakona. Zakon je utjelovljeno evanđelje, a evanđelje je razotkriveni zakon. Zakon je korijen, evanđelje je mirisni cvijet i plod koji on nosi.

> “The Old Testament sheds light upon the New, and the New upon the Old. Each is a revelation of the glory of God in Christ. Both present truths that will continually reveal new depths of meaning to the earnest seeker.” Christ’s Object Lessons, 128.

> „Stari zavjet rasvjetljuje Novi, a Novi Stari. Svaki je objava Božje slave u Kristu. Oba iznose istine koje će ozbiljnom tragaču neprestano otkrivati nove dubine značenja.” Christ’s Object Lessons, 128.

Present truth is by definition the “revealed truth” for a specific period of time that is “clearly seen and explained.” The generation living at the time when “present truth” is revealed are held “accountable” to accept that truth or die. The combined truths which make up the “present testing truth” for “this generation,” are represented in “the unfolding of special” truths “in relation to the closing scenes of this earth’s history.” Truth, and therefore “present truth” is typified by the New Testament in relation to the Old Testament. Truth is established upon two witnesses and truth has a beginning and an end, a literal and a spiritual, an ancient and a modern, an alpha and an omega, a first and a last.

Sadašnja istina po definiciji je „otkrivena istina” za određeno vremensko razdoblje koja se „jasno vidi i objašnjava”. Naraštaj koji živi u vrijeme kada se „sadašnja istina” otkriva smatra se „odgovornim” prihvatiti tu istinu ili umrijeti. Združene istine koje sačinjavaju „sadašnju kušalačku istinu” za „ovaj naraštaj” predstavljene su u „otkrivanju posebnih” istina „u odnosu na završne prizore povijesti ove zemlje”. Istina, a stoga i „sadašnja istina”, u Novome je zavjetu predočena kao pralik u odnosu na Stari zavjet. Istina se utvrđuje na osnovi dvaju svjedoka i istina ima početak i svršetak, doslovno i duhovno, drevno i suvremeno, alfu i omegu, prvo i posljednje.

The Millerite foundation of the first angel’s message is the “old” in relation to the “present truth” message of the third angel. Those who are “rejecting the Old,” “virtually reject the New” for both are parts of an inseparable whole.”

Mileritski temelj poruke prvoga anđela jest „staro“ u odnosu na poruku „sadašnje istine“ trećega anđela. Oni koji „odbacuju Staro“, „zapravo odbacuju Novo“, jer oboje su dijelovi nerazdvojive cjeline.

> “I saw the necessity of the messengers, especially, watching and checking all fanaticism wherever they might see it rise. Satan is pressing in on every side, and unless we watch for him, and have our eyes open to his devices and snares, and have on the whole armor of God, the fiery darts of the wicked will hit us. There are many precious truths contained in the Word of God, but it is ‘present truth’ that the flock needs now. I have seen the danger of the messengers running off from the important points of present truth, to dwell upon subjects that are not calculated to unite the flock and sanctify the soul. Satan will here take every possible advantage to injure the cause.

> „Vidjela sam nužnost da vjesnici, osobito, bdiju i suzbijaju svaki fanatizam gdje god bi ga vidjeli da se pojavljuje. Sotona navaljuje sa svih strana, i ako ne bdijemo nad njim, i ne držimo oči otvorene za njegove smicalice i zamke, i ne budemo li odjeveni u sve Božje oružje, ognjene strijele Zloga pogodit će nas. U Božjoj riječi sadržane su mnoge dragocjene istine, ali stadu je sada potrebna ‘sadašnja istina’. Vidjela sam opasnost da vjesnici skrenu s važnih točaka sadašnje istine kako bi se zadržavali na temama koje nisu prikladne da ujedine stado i posvete dušu. Sotona će ovdje iskoristiti svaku moguću prednost da naudi djelu.“

> “But such subjects as the sanctuary, in connection with the 2300 days, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, are perfectly calculated to explain the past Advent movement and show what our present position is, establish the faith of the doubting, and give certainty to the glorious future. These, I have frequently seen, were the principal subjects on which the messengers should dwell.” Early Writings, 63.

> „No teme kao što su Svetište, u vezi s 2300 dana, Božje zapovijedi i vjera Isusova, savršeno su prikladne da objasne prošli adventni pokret i pokažu kakav je naš sadašnji položaj, da utvrde vjeru onih koji sumnjaju i daju sigurnost slavnoj budućnosti. Često sam viđala da su to bile glavne teme na kojima bi se vjesnici trebali zadržavati.“ Early Writings, 63.

The “sanctuary, in connection with the 2300 days, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” are the key to explain the “past Advent movement” of the Millerites and in so doing, to explain “perfectly” “what our present position is.” Those who are “doubting” the “past Advent movement,” are “doubting” what gives “certainty to the glorious future.” What gives certainty to the future is the past.

„Svetište, u vezi s 2300 dana, Božje zapovijedi i vjera Isusova“ ključ su za objašnjenje „prošlog adventnog pokreta“ milerita i time za „savršeno“ objašnjenje „kakav je naš sadašnji položaj“. Oni koji „sumnjaju“ u „prošli adventni pokret“, „sumnjaju“ u ono što daje „sigurnost slavnoj budućnosti“. Ono što daje sigurnost budućnosti jest prošlost.

The book of Joel is a message of present testing truth. This is confirmed by multiple witnesses. Joel is identified as “present truth” by the Spirit of Prophecy, which according to John in the book of Revelation is the testimony of Jesus.

Knjiga proroka Joela poruka je sadašnje istine kušnje. To potvrđuju višestruki svjedoci. Joel je od Duha proroštva prepoznat kao „sadašnja istina”, koji je, prema Ivanu u knjizi Otkrivenja, svjedočanstvo Isusovo.

> The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Revelation 1:1, 2.

> Otkrivenje Isusa Krista, koje mu dade Bog da pokaže svojim slugama što se ima uskoro dogoditi; i on ga posla i priopći po svome anđelu svome sluzi Ivanu, koji posvjedoči za riječ Božju i za svjedočanstvo Isusa Krista, i za sve što vidje. Otkrivenje 1,1.2.

The “testimony” of John (which he bore “record of”), was portrayed in three parts. He recorded the “word of God,” the “testimony of Jesus” and the “things that he saw.” In the first two verses of Revelation, John represents one who has been given the gift of the “spirit of prophecy.” That gift includes a special revelation of God’s Word, and it also includes special revelations conveyed to the prophet through the words of Christ; (either by Christ directly or through his angelic representatives) and the gift also includes truth presented through the medium of dreams and visions. The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Christ which is conveyed to the prophet and it bears the same authority as if an angel or Christ spoke the words.

„svjedočanstvo“ Ivana (koje je on „posvjedočio“) prikazano je u tri dijela. Zabilježio je „riječ Božju“, „svjedočanstvo Isusa Krista“ i „što god je vidio“. U prva dva retka Otkrivenja Ivan predstavlja onoga komu je dan dar „duha proroštva“. Taj dar uključuje posebno otkrivenje Božje riječi, a također uključuje posebna otkrivenja prenesena proroku riječima Kristovim; (bilo izravno od Krista ili preko njegovih anđeoskih predstavnika), a dar također uključuje istinu iznesenu posredstvom snova i viđenja. Duh proroštva jest svjedočanstvo Kristovo koje se prenosi proroku i ono nosi istu vlast kao da je anđeo ili Krist izgovorio te riječi.

> And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. Revelation 19:10.

> I padoh ničice k nogama njegovim da mu se poklonim. A on mi reče: Gledaj, nemoj to činiti! Ja sam susluga tvoj i braće tvoje koja imaju svjedočanstvo Isusovo. Bogu se pokloni! Jer svjedočanstvo Isusovo duh je proroštva. Otkrivenje 19,10.

Gabriel identifies that he is a fellowservant with John, and he is not to be worshipped. Gabriel also identifies that the “brethren” that are represented by John “have the testimony of Jesus,” which is the “spirit of prophecy.” The “brethren” which John represents are the one hundred and forty-four thousand, and the brethren all have the “spirit of prophecy.”

Gabriel potvrđuje da je susluga s Ivanom i da mu se ne smije iskazivati štovanje. Gabriel također potvrđuje da „braća” koju predstavlja Ivan „imaju svjedočanstvo Isusovo”, što je „duh proroštva”. „Braća” koju Ivan predstavlja jesu sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće, i sva braća imaju „duh proroštva”.

> “And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 2 Chronicles 20:20.

> „I uraniše ujutro i pođoše u pustinju Tekou; a kad su pošli, Jošafat stade i reče: Čujte me, o Judo, i vi stanovnici Jeruzalema; vjerujte u Gospodina, Boga svojega, i bit ćete utvrđeni; vjerujte njegovim prorocima, i uspijevat ćete.“ 2 Ljetopisa 20,20.

> “‘Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.’

> „Vjerujte u Jahvu, Boga svojega, i održat ćete se; vjerujte njegovim prorocima, i napredovat ćete.“

> “Isaiah 8:20. ‘To the law and to the testimony; if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.’ Two texts are here set before God’s people: two conditions for success. The law spoken by Jehovah himself, and the spirit of prophecy, are the two sources of wisdom to guide His people in every experience. Deuteronomy 4:6. ‘This is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, who shall say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

> „Izaija 8,20. ‘K zakonu i svjedočanstvu; ako ne govore prema ovoj riječi, to je zato što u njima nema svjetlosti.’ Ovdje su pred Božji narod stavljena dva teksta: dva uvjeta za uspjeh. Zakon koji je izgovorio sam Jahve i duh proroštva dva su izvora mudrosti koja vodi Njegov narod u svakom iskustvu. Ponovljeni zakon 4,6. ‘To je vaša mudrost i vaš razum pred očima narodâ, koji će reći: Doista, velik je ovaj narod, mudar i razuman narod.’”

> “The law of God and the Spirit of Prophecy go hand in hand to guide and counsel the church, and whenever the church has recognized this by obeying His law, the spirit of prophecy has been sent to guide her in the way of truth.

> „Božji zakon i Duh proroštva idu ruku pod ruku kako bi vodili i savjetovali Crkvu, i kad god je Crkva to prepoznala poslušnošću Njegovu zakonu, duh proroštva bio je poslan da je vodi putem istine.

> “Revelation 12:17. ‘And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.’ This prophecy points out clearly that the remnant church will acknowledge God in His law and will have the prophetic gift. Obedience to the law of God, and the spirit of prophecy has always distinguished the true people of God, and the test is usually given on present manifestations.

> „Otkrivenje 12,17. ‘I zmaj se razgnjevi na ženu te ode zaratiti s ostatkom njezina potomstva, koji drže zapovijedi Božje i imaju svjedočanstvo Isusa Krista.’ Ovo proročanstvo jasno pokazuje da će crkva ostatka priznavati Boga u Njegovu zakonu i imati proročki dar. Poslušnost Božjemu zakonu i duh proroštva uvijek su razlikovali pravi Božji narod, a kušnja se obično daje na sadašnjim očitovanjima.“

> “In Jeremiah’s day the people had no question about the message of Moses, Elijah, or Elisha, but they did question and put aside the message sent of God to Jeremiah until its force and power was wasted and there was no remedy but for God to carry them away into captivity.

> „U Jeremijino doba narod nije dovodio u pitanje poruku Mojsija, Ilije ni Elizeja, ali je dovodio u pitanje i odbacivao poruku koju je Bog poslao po Jeremiji, sve dok njezina snaga i moć nisu bile uzalud potrošene te nije bilo lijeka osim da ih Bog odvede u sužanjstvo.

> “Likewise in the days of Christ the people had learned that Jeremiah’s message was true, and they persuaded themselves to believe that if they had lived in the days of their fathers they would have accepted his message, but at the same time they were rejecting Christ’s message, of whom all the prophets had written.

> „Isto tako, u Kristove dane narod je uvidio da je Jeremijina poruka bila istinita te su sami sebe uvjerili da bi, da su živjeli u dane svojih otaca, prihvatili njegovu poruku, a u isto su vrijeme odbacivali Kristovu poruku, o kome su pisali svi proroci.״

> “As the third angel’s message arose in the world, which is to reveal the law of God to the church in its fullness and power, the prophetic gift was also immediately restored. This gift has acted a very prominent part in the development and carrying forward of this message.

> „Kad se u svijetu uzdigla poruka trećega anđela, koja treba otkriti Božji zakon Crkvi u svoj njegovoj punini i sili, i dar proroštva bio je također odmah obnovljen. Taj je dar odigrao vrlo istaknutu ulogu u razvitku i daljnjem širenju ove poruke.

> “As differences of opinion have arisen in reference to interpretations of Scriptures and methods of labor, calculated to unsettle the faith of believers in the message and lead to disunion in the work, the spirit of prophecy has always thrown light on the situation. It has always brought union of thought and harmony of action to the body of believers. In every crisis that has arisen in the development of the message and the growth of the work, those who have stood firmly by the law of God and the light of the Spirit of prophecy have triumphed and the work has prospered in their hands.” Loma Linda Messages, 33, 34.

> „Kako su se pojavljivala razmimoilaženja u mišljenjima glede tumačenja Svetoga pisma i metoda rada, koja su bila takva da poljuljaju vjeru vjernika u poruku i dovedu do nejedinstva u djelu, duh proroštva uvijek je rasvjetljavao stanje. On je tijelu vjernika uvijek donosio jedinstvo misli i sklad djelovanja. U svakoj krizi koja se pojavila u razvoju poruke i rastu djela, oni koji su čvrsto stajali uz Božji zakon i svjetlo Duha proroštva nadvladali su, i djelo je napredovalo u njihovim rukama.“ Loma Linda Messages, 33, 34.

The book of Joel is directly identified as “present truth” within the Spirit of Prophecy, which according to John in the book of Revelation is the testimony of Jesus. It is also endorsed directly within the Word of God. Both the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy directly apply the book of Joel to the last days.

Knjiga proroka Joela izravno je prepoznata kao „sadašnja istina” unutar Duha proroštva, koji je, prema Ivanu u knjizi Otkrivenja, svjedočanstvo Isusovo. Ona je također izravno potvrđena unutar Riječi Božje. I Biblija i Duh proroštva izravno primjenjuju knjigu proroka Joela na posljednje dane.

> “Each of the ancient prophets spoke less for their own time than for ours, so that their prophesying is in force for us. ‘Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.’ 1 Corinthians 10:11. ‘Not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.’ 1 Peter 1:12. …

> „Svaki od drevnih proroka govorio je manje za svoje vrijeme nego za naše, tako da je njihovo prorokovanje na snazi za nas. ‘A sve im se to događalo za uzor; i napisano je za opomenu nama, na koje su došli svršeci svijeta.’ 1 Corinthians 10:11. ‘Kojima bi objavljeno da ne sebi, nego nama poslužuju ono što vam je sada naviješteno po onima koji su vam propovijedali evanđelje po Duhu Svetom poslanom s neba; u što anđeli žele proniknuti.’ 1 Peter 1:12. …”

> “The Bible has accumulated and bound up together its treasures for this last generation. All the great events and solemn transactions of Old Testament history have been, and are, repeating themselves in the church in these last days.” Selected Messages, book 3, 338, 339.

> „Biblija je sabrala i zajedno povezala svoja blaga za ovaj posljednji naraštaj. Svi veliki događaji i svečani prizori povijesti Staroga zavjeta bili su, i jesu, ponavljani u crkvi u ovim posljednjim danima.“ Selected Messages, knjiga 3, 338, 339.

The prophecy of Joel is “in force” “upon” those “whom the ends of the world are come.” “In force” is simply emphasizing that “present truth” is always a test, and those who fail the test are represented by such biblical characters as Judas.

Joelovo je proročanstvo „na snazi” „nad” onima „na koje su došli svršeci svijeta”. Izraz „na snazi” jednostavno naglašava da je „sadašnja istina” uvijek kušnja, a oni koji padnu na toj kušnji prikazani su takvim biblijskim likovima kao što je Juda.

> “Lesson after lesson fell unheeded on the ears of Judas. How many today follow in his steps. In the light of God’s law, selfish men see their evil characters, but fail to make the required reformation, and go on from one state of sin to another.

> „Pouka za poukom padala je neopaženo na Judine uši. Koliki danas idu njegovim stopama. U svjetlu Božjega zakona sebični ljudi vide zloću svojega karaktera, ali propuštaju izvršiti potrebnu reformu te nastavljaju prelaziti iz jednoga stanja grijeha u drugo.

> “The lessons of Christ are applicable to our own time and generation. He said, ‘Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.’ The same testimony is brought to us in these last days as was brought to Judas. The same lessons which he failed to make practical in his life come to men who hear, and yet make a like failure, because they do not put away their sin.” Review and Herald, March 17, 1891.

> „Kristove pouke primjenjive su na naše vlastito vrijeme i naraštaj. On je rekao: ‘Ne molim samo za ove, nego i za one koji će na mene vjerovati po njihovoj riječi.’ Isto svjedočanstvo donosi se nama u ovim posljednjim danima kakvo je bilo doneseno Judi. Iste pouke koje on nije uspio provesti u svome životu dolaze ljudima koji slušaju, a ipak doživljavaju sličan neuspjeh, jer ne odbacuju svoj grijeh.” Review and Herald, 17. ožujka 1891.

John throughout the book of Revelation typifies God’s last day people, and in being banished to Patmos John represents those who are persecuted in the Sunday law crisis. He states why he was incarcerated.

Ivan kroz cijelu knjigu Otkrivenja predstavlja Božji narod posljednjih dana, a time što je bio prognan na Patmos, Ivan predstavlja one koji su progonjeni u krizi zakona o nedjelji. On navodi razlog zbog kojega je bio zatočen.

> I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:9.

> Ja Ivan, vaš brat i sudionik u nevolji, i u kraljevstvu i strpljivosti Isusa Krista, bijah na otoku zvanom Patmos poradi riječi Božje i svjedočanstva Isusa Krista. Otkrivenje 1,9.

John was persecuted for the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy. Why are the one hundred and forty-four thousand persecuted because of the Spirit of Prophecy? The first truth the prophet Joel identifies is the apostasy of the Seventh-day Adventist church. When the apostle Peter identified that Pentecost was a fulfillment of the book of Joel, Peter did so in response to the Jews attacking the manifestation of “tongues.” The Jews, who then typified Seventh-day Adventists in the last days, were arguing that Peter and those proclaiming the message were “drunk.” Seventh-day Adventists will fight against the message of the latter rain as did the Jews of Peter’s time. They do so for those who are proclaiming the “present truth” testing message of the latter rain have the “old” foundational truths, for new truth is always based upon old truth. Jeremiah called for God’s people in the time of the latter rain to walk in the old paths and hearken to the sound of the watchman’s trumpet, but they refuse. The foundational “old” truth message is symbolically represented by the “seven times” of Leviticus twenty-six, which sets forth the covenant relationship in terms of the Sabbath for the land.

Ivan je bio progonjen zbog Biblije i Duha proroštva. Zašto je sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće progonjeno zbog Duha proroštva? Prva istina koju prorok Joel prepoznaje jest otpadništvo Crkve adventista sedmoga dana. Kada je apostol Petar utvrdio da je Pedesetnica ispunjenje Joelove knjige, Petar je to učinio kao odgovor na to što su Židovi napadali očitovanje „jezika”. Židovi, koji su tada predočavali adventiste sedmoga dana u posljednjim danima, tvrdili su da su Petar i oni koji su objavljivali poruku „pijani”. Adventisti sedmoga dana borit će se protiv poruke poznoga dažda kao što su to činili Židovi u Petrovo vrijeme. Oni to čine jer oni koji objavljuju kušajuću poruku „sadašnje istine” poznoga dažda imaju „stare” temeljne istine, jer se nova istina uvijek temelji na staroj istini. Jeremija je pozvao Božji narod u vrijeme poznoga dažda da hodi starim stazama i posluša zvuk trube stražareve, ali oni odbijaju. Temeljna poruka „stare” istine simbolično je predstavljena „sedam vremena” iz Levitskog zakonika dvadeset i šest, koji iznosi saveznički odnos u smislu subote za zemlju.

> “I saw the nominal church and nominal Adventists, like Judas, would betray us to the Catholics to obtain their influence to come against the truth. The saints then will be an obscure people, little known to the Catholics; but the churches and nominal Adventists who know of our faith and customs (for they hated us on account of the Sabbath, for they could not refute it) will betray the saints and report them to the Catholics as those who disregard the institutions of the people; that is, that they keep the Sabbath and disregard Sunday.

> „Vidjela sam da će nominalna crkva i nominalni adventisti, poput Jude, izdati nas katolicima kako bi stekli njihov utjecaj da ustanu protiv istine. Sveti će tada biti neznatan narod, malo poznat katolicima; ali će crkve i nominalni adventisti, koji znaju za našu vjeru i naše običaje (jer su nas mrzili zbog subote, budući da je nisu mogli pobiti), izdati svete i prijaviti ih katolicima kao one koji zanemaruju ustanove naroda; to jest, da drže subotu, a zanemaruju nedjelju.“

> “Then the Catholics bid the Protestants to go forward, and issue a decree that all who will not observe the first day of the week, instead of the seventh day, shall be slain. And the Catholics, whose numbers are large, will stand by the Protestants. The Catholics will give their power to the image of the beast. And the Protestants will work as their mother worked before them to destroy the saints. But before their decree bring or bear fruit, the saints will be delivered by the Voice of God.” Spalding and Magan, 1, 2.

> „Tada će katolici naložiti protestantima da krenu naprijed i izdaju odredbu da se svi koji ne budu svetkovali prvi dan tjedna umjesto sedmoga dana imaju pogubiti. A katolici, kojih je mnogo, stat će uz protestante. Katolici će dati svoju moć slici Zvijeri. A protestanti će raditi kao što je njihova majka radila prije njih da uništi svete. No prije nego što njihova odredba donese ili urodi plodom, sveti će biti izbavljeni Glasom Božjim.” Spalding i Magan, 1, 2.

Twice Sister White identifies the “nominal church” and the “nominal Adventists,” while drawing a distinction between the two “nominal groups” and the “Catholics.” The “nominal church” and the “nominal Adventists,” “hated” those represented by Peter and John “on account of the Sabbath, for they could not refute it.” The nominal church and Catholics cannot “refute” the seventh-day Sabbath truth, and “nominal Adventists” cannot “refute” the “seven times” of Leviticus twenty-six, which is the Sabbath commandment of the land. The nominal church and Catholics cannot “refute” the fact that the seventh-day Sabbath is a “foundational” biblical truth, and “nominal Adventists” cannot “refute” the fact that the “seven times” of Leviticus twenty-six is a “foundational” Millerite truth.

Sestra White na dva mjesta poistovjećuje „nominalnu crkvu” i „nominalne adventiste”, pritom povlačeći razliku između tih dviju „nominalnih skupina” i „katolika”. „Nominalna crkva” i „nominalni adventisti” „mrzili” su one koje su predstavljali Petar i Ivan „zbog subote, jer je nisu mogli pobiti”. Nominalna crkva i katolici ne mogu „pobiti” istinu o suboti sedmoga dana, a „nominalni adventisti” ne mogu „pobiti” „sedam vremena” iz Levitskog zakonika dvadeset i šest, što je subotnja zapovijed zemlje. Nominalna crkva i katolici ne mogu „pobiti” činjenicu da je subota sedmoga dana „temeljna” biblijska istina, a „nominalni adventisti” ne mogu „pobiti” činjenicu da su „sedam vremena” iz Levitskog zakonika dvadeset i šest „temeljna” mileritska istina.

John’s captivity on Patmos represents the one hundred and forty-four thousand who uphold both the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, and who are especially persecuted from outside over the seventh-day Sabbath and persecuted from inside over the seventh-year Sabbath for the land. For this reason, John’s testimony of why he was being persecuted in verse nine is followed with verse ten’s Sabbath and the message from the past (“behind”) from the “great voice” as of a “trumpet.”

Ivanovo sužanjstvo na Patmosu predstavlja sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće onih koji drže i Bibliju i Duh proroštva, i koji su osobito progonjeni izvana zbog subote sedmoga dana, a iznutra progonjeni zbog subote sedme godine za zemlju. Zbog toga je Ivanovo svjedočanstvo o tome zašto je bio progonjen u devetome retku popraćeno subotom u desetome retku i porukom iz prošlosti („iza“) od „velikoga glasa“ kao od „trube“.

> I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet. Revelation 1:9, 10.

> Ja Ivan, vaš brat i sudionik u nevolji, i u kraljevstvu i postojanosti Isusa Krista, bijah na otoku zvanom Patmos poradi riječi Božje i poradi svjedočanstva Isusa Krista. U Duhu bijah u Gospodnji dan i začuh za sobom snažan glas, kao glas trube. Otkrivenje 1,9.10.

John represents those who at 9/11 heard the trumpet voice of the angel of Revelation eighteen calling for God’s people to return to Jeremiah’s “old paths.” That great voice was also the warning of the seventh trumpet, which is also the third woe.

Ivan predstavlja one koji su 11. rujna čuli trubljni glas anđela iz osamnaestoga poglavlja Otkrivenja kako poziva Božji narod da se vrati Jeremijinim „starim stazama”. Taj veliki glas bio je također upozorenje sedme trube, koja je ujedno i treće jao.

Sister White recorded that the “Bible has accumulated and bound up together its treasures for this last generation.” The book of Joel is one of the biblical “treasures” that is present truth in the “last days.” At the time of Pentecost Peter identified that it was the book of Joel that was then being fulfilled. Peter, as with Joel, “spoke less for” the time period of Pentecost than for our “time.” The time period of Pentecost was the early rain for the Christian Dispensation. Pentecost marks the beginning of the Christian Dispensation, and in so doing it illustrates the end of the Christian Dispensation. The end of the Christian Dispensation is the time of the latter rain as typified by Pentecost. Peter is therefore a symbol of God’s people in the end of the Christian Dispensation who identify the fulfillment of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit by employing the book of Joel to do so.

Sestra White zapisala je da je „Biblija sabrala i zajedno povezala svoja blaga za ovaj posljednji naraštaj.” Knjiga proroka Joela jedno je od biblijskih „blaga” koje je sadašnja istina u „posljednjim danima”. U vrijeme Pedesetnice Petar je utvrdio da se upravo tada ispunjavala Knjiga proroka Joela. Petar je, kao i Joel, „govorio manje za” vremensko razdoblje Pedesetnice nego za naše „vrijeme”. Razdoblje Pedesetnice bilo je rani daž za kršćansko razdoblje. Pedesetnica označava početak kršćanskog razdoblja i time prikazuje svršetak kršćanskog razdoblja. Svršetak kršćanskog razdoblja vrijeme je kasnoga daža, kako je predočeno Pedesetnicom. Petar je stoga simbol Božjega naroda na svršetku kršćanskog razdoblja, koji prepoznaje ispunjenje izlijevanja Duha Svetoga služeći se pritom Knjigom proroka Joela.

> But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:14–21.

> A Petar, ustavši s jedanaestoricom, podiže svoj glas i reče im: Ljudi Judejci i svi vi koji prebivate u Jeruzalemu, neka vam ovo bude znano i poslušajte moje riječi: Jer ovi nisu pijani, kao što vi mislite, ta tek je treći sat dana. Nego je ovo ono što je rečeno po proroku Joelu: I bit će u posljednje dane, govori Bog, izliti ću od Duha svojega na svako tijelo; i prorokovat će vaši sinovi i vaše kćeri, i vaši će mladići viđati viđenja, a vaši će starci sanjati snove. I na svoje sluge i na svoje službenice izlit ću u one dane od Duha svojega; i oni će prorokovati. I pokazat ću čudesa gore na nebu i znakove dolje na zemlji: krv i oganj i paru dima. Sunce će se pretvoriti u tamu, a mjesec u krv, prije nego dođe onaj veliki i slavni dan Gospodnji. I bit će: tko god prizove ime Gospodnje, spasit će se. Djela 2:14–21.

To be a successful student of prophecy requires a settled understanding that the end of the world is illustrated “line upon line” within the historical narrative of Scripture. Connected with this truth is that the prophets themselves represent God’s people in the last days. Joel places his book in the last days for it announces the approach of the “day of the Lord.”

Da bi netko bio uspješan proučavatelj proročanstva, potrebno je imati čvrsto razumijevanje da je svršetak svijeta prikazan „redak na redak“ unutar povijesnog pripovijedanja Svetoga pisma. S tom je istinom povezano i to da sami proroci predstavljaju Božji narod u posljednjim danima. Joel smješta svoju knjigu u posljednje dane, jer ona navješćuje približavanje „dana Gospodnjega“.

> Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand. Joel 2:1.

> Zatrubite u trubu na Sionu i oglasite uzbunu na mojoj svetoj gori; neka dršću svi stanovnici zemlje, jer dolazi dan Gospodnji, jer je blizu. Joel 2,1.

A “trumpet” as a symbol, among other meanings, represents a warning message. As a symbol a trumpet may represent a period of time or a point in time, or both—based upon context. A trumpet also represents judgment. The feast of trumpets, ten days before the Day of Atonement was a warning of approaching judgment.

„Truba“ kao simbol, među ostalim značenjima, predstavlja poruku upozorenja. Kao simbol, truba može predstavljati vremensko razdoblje ili trenutak u vremenu, ili oboje — ovisno o kontekstu. Truba također predstavlja sud. Blagdan truba, deset dana prije Dana pomirenja, bio je upozorenje na približavajući sud.

The “day of the Lord” represents either a point in time or a period of time, based upon the context of the passage where the “day of the Lord” is employed. The “day of the Lord” can be a symbol of the executive judgment represented as the seven last plagues, or it can be the executive judgment at the end of the thousand-year millennium. In either case, the trumpet is identifying God’s executive judgment. The “day of the Lord” therefore can represent the point where God’s punishment is delivered or the period of time when God’s punishments are delivered.

„Dan Gospodnji” predstavlja ili određeni trenutak u vremenu ili vremensko razdoblje, ovisno o kontekstu odlomka u kojem se izraz „Dan Gospodnji” upotrebljava. „Dan Gospodnji” može biti simbol izvršne presude predstavljene kao sedam posljednjih zala, ili može biti izvršna presuda na kraju tisućugodišnjega milenija. U oba slučaja truba označava Božju izvršnu presudu. „Dan Gospodnji” stoga može predstavljati točku u kojoj se izvršava Božja kazna ili vremensko razdoblje tijekom kojega se izvršavaju Božje kazne.

A “trumpet” as with the “day of the Lord” can represent a point and a period of time as witnessed to in the historical points and periods represented by the seven trumpets of Revelation eight and nine. The “day of the Lord” that Joel is representing with the “trumpet” that is to be blown—is both a point in time and also a period of time which begins when the judgment of the dead ended and the judgment of the living began. On 9/11, a trumpet was blown marking the arrival of the judgment of the living as a point in time, and also marking 9/11 as the beginning of the period of the judgment of the living.

„Truba”, kao i „dan Gospodnji”, može predstavljati i točku i razdoblje vremena, što potvrđuju povijesne točke i razdoblja predstavljena sa sedam truba u Otkrivenju osmom i devetom poglavlju. „Dan Gospodnji”, koji Joel predstavlja „trubom” u koju treba zatrubiti, jest i točka u vremenu i također razdoblje vremena koje započinje kada je sud nad mrtvima završio, a sud nad živima započeo. Dana 11. rujna zatrubljena je truba koja je označila dolazak suda nad živima kao točke u vremenu, a također i označila 11. rujna kao početak razdoblja suda nad živima.

> Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the Lord your God? Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly. Joel 2:12–15.

> Stoga i sada, govori Gospodin, vratite se k meni svim svojim srcem, i postom, i plačem, i tugovanjem. Razderite svoja srca, a ne svoje haljine, i vratite se Gospodinu, Bogu svojemu, jer je milostiv i milosrdan, spor na srdžbu i bogat dobrotom, te se kaje zbog zla. Tko zna ne će li se vratiti i pokajati, i ostaviti za sobom blagoslov, čak prinos od jela i ljevanicu Gospodinu, Bogu vašemu? Zatrubite u trubu na Sionu, proglasite post, sazovite svečani zbor. Joel 2:12–15.

This is the second time Joel commands that a trumpet be blown. The “trumpets” in Joel are both warnings of the approaching executive judgment of the seven last plagues, and are set within the context of the Laodicean call for repentance and the imminent close of probation.

Ovo je drugi put da Joel zapovijeda da se zatrubi u trubu. „Trube” u Joelu istodobno su upozorenja na približavanje izvršne osude sedam posljednjih zala i postavljene su unutar konteksta laodicejskog poziva na pokajanje i skorašnjeg završetka vremena milosti.

> Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Isaiah 58:1.

> Viči iz svega glasa, ne susteži se, podigni glas svoj kao trubu i pokaži mojemu narodu njihov prijestup, i domu Jakovljevu njihove grijehe. Izaija 58,1.

Isaiah, Joel, John and Peter are all representing the one hundred and forty-four thousand of the last days, as does Jeremiah who identifies when the trumpet is to be sounded.

Izaija, Joel, Ivan i Petar svi predstavljaju sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće posljednjih dana, kao i Jeremija, koji određuje kada treba zatrubiti u trubu.

> Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken. Jeremiah 6:16, 17.

> Ovako govori Gospodin: Stanite na putovima i pogledajte, i raspitajte se za stare staze, gdje je dobar put, i njime idite, pa ćete naći pokoj dušama svojim. Ali oni rekoše: Nećemo ići njime. Postavih nad vama i stražare govoreći: Poslušajte zvuk trube. Ali oni rekoše: Nećemo poslušati. Jeremija 6,16.17.

The trumpet sounded in these last days at 9/11, and the latter rain then began to fall upon those who chose the good way and walked therein. It is then that the angel of Revelation eighteen descended.

Truba je zatrubila u ovim posljednjim danima na 11. rujna, i tada je kasna kiša počela padati na one koji su izabrali dobar put i njime hodili. Tada je sišao anđeo iz osamnaestog poglavlja Otkrivenja.

> “The latter rain is to fall upon the people of God. A mighty angel is to come down from heaven, and the whole earth is to be lighted with his glory.” Review and Herald, April 21, 1891.

> „Kasna će kiša pasti na Božji narod. Moćan će anđeo sići s neba, i sva će zemlja biti obasjana njegovom slavom.” Review and Herald, 21. travnja 1891.

When the great buildings of New York were brought down on 9/11, the mighty angel descended and the latter rain began to fall.

Kada su velike građevine New Yorka bile srušene 11. rujna, silni je anđeo sišao i kasna je kiša počela padati.

> “Now comes the word that I have declared that New York is to be swept away by a tidal wave? This I have never said. I have said, as I looked at the great buildings going up there, story after story, ‘What terrible scenes will take place when the Lord shall arise to shake terribly the earth! Then the words of Revelation 18:1–3 will be fulfilled.’ The whole of the eighteenth chapter of Revelation is a warning of what is coming on the earth. But I have no light in particular in regard to what is coming on New York, only that I know that one day the great buildings there will be thrown down by the turning and overturning of God’s power. From the light given me, I know that destruction is in the world. One word from the Lord, one touch of his mighty power, and these massive structures will fall. Scenes will take place the fearfulness of which we cannot imagine.” Review and Herald, July 5, 1906.

> „Sada dolazi riječ da sam izjavila kako će New York biti zbrisan plimnim valom? To nikada nisam rekla. Rekla sam, dok sam promatrala kako se ondje podižu velike zgrade, kat za katom: ‘Kakvi će se strašni prizori odigrati kada Gospod ustane da silno potrese zemlju! Tada će se ispuniti riječi iz Otkrivenja 18,1–3.’ Cijelo osamnaesto poglavlje Otkrivenja upozorenje je na ono što dolazi na zemlju. Ali nemam nikakvu posebnu svjetlost u vezi s onim što dolazi na New York, osim što znam da će jednoga dana ondje velike zgrade biti oborene okretanjem i prevrtanjem Božje sile. Prema svjetlosti koja mi je dana, znam da je propast u svijetu. Jedna riječ od Gospoda, jedan dodir njegove silne moći, i te će goleme građevine pasti. Odigrat će se prizori čiju strahotu ne možemo ni zamisliti.” Review and Herald, 5. srpnja 1906.

On 9/11 the latter rain began to sprinkle in advance of its full outpouring at the Sunday law.

Dana 11. rujna kasna je kiša počela škropiti unaprijed, uoči svojega potpunog izlijevanja pri nedjeljnom zakonu.

> “The great work of the gospel is not to close with less manifestation of the power of God than marked its opening. The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain at its close. Here are ‘the times of refreshing’ to which the apostle Peter looked forward when he said: ‘Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; and He shall send Jesus.’ Acts 3:19, 20.” The Great Controversy, 611, 612.

> „Veliko djelo evanđelja ne treba završiti s manjim očitovanjem Božje sile nego što je obilježilo njegov početak. Proročanstva koja su se ispunila u izlijevanju ranoga dažda na početku evanđelja ponovno se trebaju ispuniti u kasnome daždu na njegovu svršetku. Ovdje su ‘vremena okrjepe’ na koja je apostol Petar unaprijed gledao kada je rekao: ‘Pokajte se dakle i obratite se da se izbrišu grijesi vaši, kako bi došla vremena okrjepe od lica Gospodnjega; i da pošalje Isusa.’ Djela 3:19, 20.” Velika borba, 611, 612.

The perfect fulfillment of the “times of refreshing” occurs when you are living, for the warning is to “repent,” which is impossible to do if you are dead. The “times of refreshing” arrives when the “sins” of living souls might still be “blotted out”. The “times of refreshing” began on 9/11, thus identifying the beginning of the judgment of the living. Pentecost is repeated at the close of the gospel dispensation. When the “times of refreshing” arrived, the events typified at Pentecost began to repeat.

Savršeno ispunjenje „vremena osvježenja” zbiva se dok ste živi, jer upozorenje glasi: „pokajte se”, što je nemoguće učiniti ako ste mrtvi. „Vremena osvježenja” dolaze kada grijesi živih duša još uvijek mogu biti „izbrisani”. „Vremena osvježenja” započela su 11. rujna, čime je označen početak suda nad živima. Pedesetnica se ponavlja na završetku evanđeoske raspodjele. Kada su „vremena osvježenja” nastupila, događaji predoznačeni na Pedesetnicu počeli su se ponavljati.

> “It is with an earnest longing that I look forward to the time when the events of the day of Pentecost shall be repeated with even greater power than on that occasion. John says, ‘I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.’ Then, as at the Pentecostal season, the people will hear the truth spoken to them, every man in his own tongue.

> „S usrdnom čežnjom iščekujem vrijeme kada će se događaji dana Pedesetnice ponoviti s još većom silom nego tom prilikom. Ivan kaže: ‘Vidjeh drugoga anđela gdje silazi s neba, koji imaše veliku vlast; i zemlja se prosvijetli od slave njegove.’ Tada će, kao i u vrijeme Pedesetnice, ljudi čuti kako im se govori istina, svaki čovjek na svojem vlastitom jeziku.״

> “God can breathe new life into every soul that sincerely desires to serve Him, and can touch the lips with a live coal from off the altar, and cause them to become eloquent with His praise. Thousands of voices will be imbued with the power to speak forth the wonderful truths of God’s Word. The stammering tongue will be unloosed, and the timid will be made strong to bear courageous testimony to the truth. May the Lord help His people to cleanse the soul temple from every defilement, and to maintain such a close connection with Him that they may be partakers of the latter rain when it shall be poured out.” Review and Herald, July 20, 1886.

> „Bog može udahnuti novi život u svaku dušu koja Mu iskreno želi služiti, i može dotaći usne živim ugljenom s oltara te učiniti da postanu rječite u Njegovoj hvali. Tisuće glasova bit će prožete silom da objavljuju čudesne istine Božje Riječi. Jezik koji muca bit će odriješen, a plašljivi će biti osnaženi da hrabro svjedoče za istinu. Neka Gospodin pomogne svom narodu da očisti hram duše od svake nečistoće i da održava tako blisku vezu s Njime da budu dionici kasne kiše kada bude izlivena.” Review and Herald, 20. srpnja 1886.

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> And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep, And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.

> I anđeo koji govoraše sa mnom dođe opet i probudi me, kao čovjeka koji se budi iz sna. I reče mi: Što vidiš? A ja rekoh: Pogledao sam, i gle, svijećnjak sav od zlata, sa zdjelicom na njegovu vrhu, i njegovih sedam svjetiljaka na njemu, i sedam cijevi za sedam svjetiljaka koje su na njegovu vrhu. I dva maslinova stabla uz njega, jedno s desne strane zdjelice, a drugo s njezine lijeve strane.

> So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.

> Tada odgovorih i progovorih anđelu koji je govorio sa mnom, rekavši: Što je ovo, gospodaru moj? Tada mi odgovori anđeo koji je govorio sa mnom i reče: Ne znaš li što je ovo? A ja rekoh: Ne, gospodaru moj.

> Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:1–6.

> Tada mi odgovori i reče, govoreći: Ovo je riječ Gospodnja Zerubabelu: Ne silom niti snagom, nego mojim Duhom, govori Jahve nad Vojskama. Zaharija 4,1–6.

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