The Lord spoke through Jeremiah: “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.”1

Christians travel many paths today. Many of these paths lead away from God and the truth. False doctrines and erroneous theology confuse and destroy one’s faith in God.
God has only one path–the old path–that leads to eternal life. “ And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down.”2

Elijah repaired the old broken altar–He did not build a new altar. As Adventists we need to rebuild the altars of truth that have been broken down by the enemy, building on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ.

Only a few people want to rebuild the altar that has been broken down. The majority build new altars and then sacrifice to their own gods. During the time of Noah, only eight people obtained salvation by entering the ark. All the others remained outside the ark and perished. They had rejected the saving message from God. Will this happen again in the last days?

Ellen G. White, a servant of God, brought messages of truth to the church. She was called by God to warn, admonish, and help people prepare for Christ’s second coming. The messages of revival and reformation were clearly delivered. She was a faithful messenger who joyfully proclaimed the third angel’s message. Every warning and solemn appeal to repent were spoken or written in love.

Sister White, as we like to call her, lived in Elmshaven, California, from 1900 to 1915, where she had visions regarding a coming reformation. “

Volumes 6 to 9 of the Testimonies for the Church were written at Elmshaven between 1900 and 1909 and contain precious truth about the coming revival and reformation. In Volumes 7 and 8, in particular, she calls for a definite awakening and reformation.

“God’s people will not endure the test unless there is a revival and a reformation.”3

“Unless there is a decided reformation among the people of God, He will turn His face from them.”4

Let us trace the history of the Advent Movement from its beginning.