--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Thus, even after 1888 and Ellen White’s…" description: "\"“Thus, even after 1888 and Ellen White’s strong counsel regarding the once-for-all, all-sufficiency of Christ’s death for our sins, one finds from time..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf2/william-g-johnsson-32380_christianity_thus-even-after-1888-and-ellen-white-s-s_2714407.jpg" --- # Thus, even after 1888 and Ellen White’s strong counsel… ![“Thus, even after 1888 and Ellen White’s strong counsel regarding the once-for-all, all-sufficiency of Christ’s death for our sins, one finds from time to time attempts to add to the simple gospel. These efforts sometimes run along the lines of Uriah Smith’s argument quoted above—that Christ’s…” quote by William G. Johnsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf2/william-g-johnsson-32380_christianity_thus-even-after-1888-and-ellen-white-s-s_2714407.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf2/william-g-johnsson-32380_christianity_thus-even-after-1888-and-ellen-white-s-s_2714407.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf2/william-g-johnsson-32380_christianity_thus-even-after-1888-and-ellen-white-s-s_2714407.jpg) > ““Thus, even after 1888 and Ellen White’s strong counsel regarding the once-for-all, all-sufficiency of Christ’s death for our sins, one finds from time to time attempts to add to the simple gospel. These efforts sometimes run along the lines of Uriah Smith’s argument quoted above—that Christ’s death justified us, but after that our works are necessary to live the sanctified life. Another position, one that goes back as far as the late M. L. Andreassen, emphasizes the righteousness that must be had by those redeemed from the earth when Jesus returns. This “last generation” theology focuses on perfection of character rather than righteousness by faith. In doing so it falls into the error that Paul addressed in his letter to the Galatians, namely, adding something to the gospel, which declares that Christ has done it all for us.”” [William G. Johnsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-g-johnsson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. It warns against adding human works to the gospel of Christ, stressing that salvation is solely through faith. **In simple terms:** Do not add works to the gospel. Key Takeaway Rely on faith alone for salvation. Themes faith gospel salvation Mood serious thoughtful Type doctrinal explanatory When to use this quote - church preaching - personal study - missionary work Key Concepts theology doctrine Christianity Questions to Reflect On - What balance exists between faith and works? 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