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# Ellet J. Waggoner

(1855–1916)   Theologian

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Ellet J. Waggoner was a theologian, best known for *American Sentinel (1886)*.

## Quick Facts About Ellet J. Waggoner

Born January 12, 1855

Died May 28, 1916

Profession Theologian

Notable works American Sentinel (1886)

## About Ellet J. Waggoner

Ellet Joseph "E.J." Waggoner was a Seventh-day Adventist particularly known for his impact on the theology of the church, along with friend and associate Alonzo T. Jones at the 1888 Minneapolis General Conference Session. At the meeting of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Ellet J. Waggoner along with Alonzo T. Jones presented a message on justification supported by Ellen G. White, but resisted by church leaders such as G. I. Butler and others. He supported theological issues such as the meaning of "righteousness by faith", the nature of the Godhead, the relationship between law and grace, and Justification and its relationship to Sanctification.

##  Quotes by Ellet J. Waggoner

> [For every problem, there exists a simple and elegant solution which is absolutely wrong.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ellet-j-waggoner/for-every-problem-there-exists-a-simple-and-elegant-solution-which-is/)

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> [Let Christians all understand that conscience is between themselves and God alone. They are not at liberty to impose even their freedom…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ellet-j-waggoner/let-christians-all-understand-that-conscience-is-between-themselves/)

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