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The Great Controversy
GC 211.1–GC 216.2 • Zechariah 4:6; Philippians 1:12; 1 Corinthians 1:27

“The French Reformation”

Faithfulness when the truth is rejected

In France the gospel found eager hearts and fierce opposition. Notice the faith of men like Lefevre, Farel and Calvin, and the cost paid by ordinary believers.

pp. 211–216 · 15 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Zechariah 4:6
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Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Philippians 1:12
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But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

1 Corinthians 1:27
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But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 211.1–GC 216.2)

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