A Closer Look at the ex-GC President’s Appeal
You’ve probably seen it, a short reel of former SDA General Conference President Ted N. C. Wilson speaking with what sounds like heartfelt evangelical tone. He talks about looking to Jesus, preaching the gospel, and standing on God’s Word. Sounds good, right?
But here’s the problem: it’s not what it seems.
Evangelical Words, Adventist Framework
In the video, Wilson sounds just like your average non-denominational preacher. He appeals to “faith in Christ alone,” “the authority of Scripture,” and the urgency of sharing the gospel.
But the gospel he’s talking about isn’t the biblical gospel of grace alone. It’s the Adventist gospel a gospel that still hinges on investigative judgment, Sabbath as seal of salvation, and obedience to the law as part of the final test.
“Scripture alone,” he says.But what he means is: Scripture interpreted through Ellen White.
The Real Evangelical Gospel vs. Adventism
Let’s not be confused. The true biblical gospel is Jesus + nothing. Not Jesus + Ellen White. Not Jesus + Investigative Judgment. Not Jesus + Sabbath as the seal.
Wilson’s appeal is warm and sincere sounding, but it’s a polished version of the same old framework: loyalty to the denomination, upholding Ellen White, and subtle guilt if you question the system.
He’s not wrong in saying we need revival. But real revival doesn’t happen when you wrap the same problematic teachings in prettier packaging. It happens when people repent of false gospels and come to the finished work of Christ.
Why It Matters
If you’re a former Adventist or someone questioning what you were taught growing up, this is important. These soft-spoken appeals are designed to keep you emotionally connected to a system that still holds to teachings that distort the gospel.
And if you're an evangelical Christian unfamiliar with SDA theology don’t be fooled. Wilson’s language may sound familiar, but it doesn't mean the doctrine behind it is sound.
Discernment Over Emotion
Let’s be discerning.
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Wilson says, “Jesus is coming soon,” but the SDA system teaches that the final judgment of believers has been going on since 1844.
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He says, “read the Bible,” but adds that the Spirit of Prophecy (Ellen White) is the “lesser light” that guides you to the Bible.
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He says, “stand for the truth,” but never honestly addresses the false prophecies, plagiarism, and double standards that haunt Adventist history.
Let’s Talk
We’re not here to attack people—we’re here to test teachings, expose false gospels, and point people to the real Jesus—who finished the work on the cross, who doesn’t need Ellen White to explain what He meant, and who offers full assurance today—not after a 180-year heavenly investigation.
Former Adventists Philippines
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