The document discusses the need for revival and reformation in preparation for the latter rain. It emphasizes returning to the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy, proclaiming the three angels' messages with power, and overcoming all sin in order to participate in the loud cry. The latter rain will be given to those who receive the former rain by confessing and abandoning sin through prayer and consecration. Satan's final deception will be to make the testimonies of none effect.

1. Revival andRevival and
ReformationReformation
Preparation for the Latter RainPreparation for the Latter Rain

3. upa7.org presentsupa7.org presents

4. GC Session 2010GC Session 2010
Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia

5. Sabbath, July 3rd, 2010Sabbath, July 3rd, 2010
Nearly 70,000 in attendanceNearly 70,000 in attendance

6. KeynoteKeynote
AddressAddress
President Ted N. C. WilsonPresident Ted N. C. Wilson
calls for revival andcalls for revival and
reformationreformation

7. Outline for StudyOutline for Study
Revival and Reformation: What does it involve?Revival and Reformation: What does it involve?
Return to the Bible and the Spirit of ProphecyReturn to the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy
Proclamation of the three angels messagesProclamation of the three angels messages
The latter rainThe latter rain

8. Revival and ReformationRevival and Reformation
“A revival and a reformation must take place, under the ministration of
the Holy Spirit. Revival and reformation are two different things.
Revival signifies a renewal of spiritual life, a quickening of the powers of
mind and heart, a resurrection from spiritual death. Reformation
signifies a reorganization, a change in ideas and theories, habits and
practices. Reformation will not bring forth the good fruit of
righteousness unless it is connected with the revival of the Spirit.
Revival and reformation are to do their appointed work, and in doing
this work they must blend.” ― Review and Herald, Feb. 25, 1902

9. Return to the Bible andReturn to the Bible and
the Spirit of Prophecythe Spirit of Prophecy
Arthur White, Ellen White’sArthur White, Ellen White’s
grandson, standing next to agrandson, standing next to a
stack of her publishedstack of her published
writingswritings

10. “Brethren, cling to your Bible, as it reads, and stop your criticisms
in regard to its validity, and obey the Word, and not one of you will
be lost. The ingenuity of men has been exercised for ages to
measure the Word of God by their finite minds and limited
comprehension. If the Lord, the Author of the living oracles,
would throw back the curtain and reveal His wisdom and His glory
before them, they would shrink into nothingness and exclaim as
did Isaiah, "I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of
people of unclean lips" (Isa. 6:5).” – Selected Messages, Vol. 1, p. 18
Take the Bible as it ReadsTake the Bible as it Reads

11. “Satan is . . . constantly pressing in the spurious to lead away from―
the truth. The very last deception of Satan will be to make of none
effect the testimony of the Spirit of God. "Where there is no vision,
the people perish" (Prov. 29:18). Satan will work ingeniously, in
different ways and through different agencies, to unsettle the
confidence of God's remnant people in the true testimony. Letter―
12, 1890.” ― Selected Messages, Vol. 1, p. 48
Satan’s Very Last DeceptionSatan’s Very Last Deception

12. “There is the most imperative necessity of urging the injunction of
Christ upon the minds and hearts of all believers, men and women,
youth and children: "Search the Scriptures." Study your Bible as
you have never studied it before. Unless you arise to a higher,
holier state in your religious life, you will not be ready for the
appearing of our Lord. As great light has been given, God expects
corresponding zeal, faithfulness, and devotion on the part of His
people. There must be more spirituality, a deeper consecration to
God, and a zeal in His work that has never yet been reached. Much
time should be spent in prayer, that our garments of character may
be washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb.” ―
Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 717
““Search the Scriptures”Search the Scriptures”

13. “The church has turned back from following Christ her Leader
and is steadily retreating toward Egypt. Yet few are alarmed or
astonished at their want of spiritual power. Doubt, and even
disbelief of the testimonies of the Spirit of God, is leavening our
churches everywhere. Satan would have it thus. Ministers who
preach self instead of Christ would have it thus. The testimonies
are unread and unappreciated. God has spoken to you. Light has
been shining from His word and from the testimonies, and both
have been slighted and disregarded. The result is apparent in the
lack of purity and devotion and earnest faith among
us.”―Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 217
Result of Disregarding theResult of Disregarding the
TestimoniesTestimonies

14. Proclamation of the ThreeProclamation of the Three
Angels MessagesAngels Messages

15. “There are but few, even of those who claim to believe it, that
comprehend the third angel's message, and yet this is the message
for this time. It is present truth. But how few take up this message
in its true bearing, and present it to the people in its power! With
many it has but little force. . . . The closing work of the third angel's
message will be attended with a power that will send the rays of the
Sun of Righteousness into all the highways and byways of life, and
decisions will be made for God as supreme Governor; His law will
[be] looked upon as the rule of His government. Ms 15, 1888, p.
5.”―Manuscript Releases, Vol. 1, p. 56
Few ComprehendFew Comprehend
the Messagesthe Messages

16. 1. “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting
gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and
kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give
glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made
heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Verses 6, 7 “And
there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city,
because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.”
Verse 8“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man
worship the beast and his image, and receive [his] mark in his forehead, or in
his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured
out without mixture into the cup of his indignation;” Verses 9-10
Revelation 14:7-10Revelation 14:7-10

17. “I saw angels hurrying to and fro in heaven, descending to the
earth, and again ascending to heaven, preparing for the fulfillment
of some important event. Then I saw another mighty angel
commissioned to descend to the earth, to unite his voice with the
third angel, and give power and force to his message. Great power
and glory were imparted to the angel, and as he descended, the
earth was lightened with his glory. The light which attended this
angel penetrated everywhere, as he cried mightily, with a strong
voice, "Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the
habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of
every unclean and hateful bird.". . .”
The Messages to be RepeatedThe Messages to be Repeated

18. “The message of the fall of Babylon, as given by the second angel,
is repeated, with the additional mention of the corruptions which
have been entering the churches since 1844. The work of this angel
comes in at the right time to join in the last great work of the third
angel's message as it swells to a loud cry. And the people of God are
thus prepared to stand in the hour of temptation, which they are
soon to meet. I saw a great light resting upon them, and they united
to fearlessly proclaim the third angel's message.”―Early Writings,
p. 277

19. Antitypical Babylon will FallAntitypical Babylon will Fall

20. Who Will be Able to Stand?Who Will be Able to Stand?
Who will Proclaim theWho will Proclaim the
Messages?Messages?
Will you, will I?Will you, will I?
Testimonies, Vol. 5, p. 80, 81
Review and Herald, November 19, 1908 par. 9

21. “In the last solemn work few great men will be engaged. They are self-
sufficient, independent of God, and He cannot use them. The Lord has
faithful servants, who in the shaking, testing time will be disclosed to view.
There are precious ones now hidden who have not bowed the knee to Baal.
They have not had the light which has been shining in a concentrated blaze
upon you. But it may be under a rough and uninviting exterior the pure
brightness of a genuine Christian character will be revealed. .”―Testimonies,
Vol. 5, p. 80
“When trees without fruit are cut down as cumberers of the ground, when
multitudes of false brethren are distinguished from the true, then the hidden
ones will be revealed to view, and with hosannas range under the banner of
Christ. Those who have been timid and self-distrustful will declare
themselves openly for Christ and His truth. The most weak and hesitating in
the church will be as David—willing to do and dare.”―Testimonies, Vol. 5, p.
81.

22. What are the Requirements?What are the Requirements?
“The third angel's message is to lighten the earth with its glory; but
only those who have withstood temptation in the strength of the
Mighty One will be permitted to act a part in proclaiming it when it
shall have swelled into the loud cry.”―Review and Herald,
November 19, 1908 par. 9

23. The Latter Rain is ComingThe Latter Rain is Coming

24. “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the
Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious
fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he
receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient;
stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth
nigh.” James 5:7-8―
Promise of Early andPromise of Early and
Latter RainLatter Rain

25. “The outpouring of the Spirit in the days of the apostles was the
beginning of the early, or former, rain, and glorious was the
result. To the end of time the presence of the Spirit is to abide
with the true church. But near the close of earth's harvest, a
special bestowal of spiritual grace is promised to prepare the
church for the coming of the Son of man. This outpouring of the
Spirit is likened to the falling of the latter rain; and it is for this
added power that Christians are to send their petitions to the
Lord of the harvest "in the time of the latter rain." In response,
"the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of
rain." "He will cause to come down . . . the rain, the former rain,
and the latter rain," Zechariah 10:1; Joel 2:23.”―Acts of the
Apostles, p. 55.1
The Latter RainThe Latter Rain
What does it represent?What does it represent?

26. “It is God who began the work, and He will finish His
work, making man complete in Jesus Christ. But there
must be no neglect of the grace represented by the
former rain. Only those who are living up to the light
they have will receive greater light. Unless we are daily
advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian
virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the
Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts
all around us, but we shall not discern or receive
it.”―Testimonies to Ministers, p. 507.1
The Latter RainThe Latter Rain
Who will receive it?Who will receive it?

27. “Many have in a great measure failed to receive the former
rain. They have not obtained all the benefits that God has
thus provided for them. They expect that the lack will be
supplied by the latter rain. When the richest abundance of
grace shall be bestowed, they intend to open their hearts to
receive it. They are making a terrible mistake. The work
that God has begun in the human heart in giving His light
and knowledge must be continually going forward. Every
individual must realize his own necessity. The heart must
be emptied of every defilement and cleansed for the
indwelling of the Spirit. . . .
Former Rain to ProceedFormer Rain to Proceed
the Latter Rainthe Latter Rain

28. “It was by the confession and forsaking of sin, by earnest
prayer and consecration of themselves to God, that the
early disciples prepared for the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. The same work, only in
greater degree, must be done now. Then the human agent
had only to ask for the blessing, and wait for the Lord to
perfect the work concerning him.”―Testimonies to Ministers,
p. 507.1
Work Needed to ReceiveWork Needed to Receive
the Latter Rainthe Latter Rain

29. Who will be found strivingWho will be found striving
to overcome Sin today?to overcome Sin today?

30. Summary PointsSummary Points
Revival and Reformation is our greatest need.Revival and Reformation is our greatest need.
The Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy should be upliftedThe Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy should be uplifted
up.up.
Satan’s very last deceptions is to make the Testimonies ofSatan’s very last deceptions is to make the Testimonies of
none effect.none effect.
The three angels messages will be repeated with power andThe three angels messages will be repeated with power and
force by a purified ministry.force by a purified ministry.
We must overcome all known sin if we are going to takeWe must overcome all known sin if we are going to take
part in the Loud Cry.part in the Loud Cry.
The latter rain can only be given to those who receive theThe latter rain can only be given to those who receive the
former rain.former rain.

31. “Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings.
Prove all things;
hold fast that which is good.”
1 Thessalonians 5:19-21
The Former Rain isThe Former Rain is
Already Falling!Already Falling!
Please, investigate for yourself and search
the scriptures to see if these things are so.
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