A Call for the Proof by E. Lanphear

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Jul 4, 1865

A Call for the Proof.

By E. Lanphear

Bro. White: Desiring to obtain all the light possible in reference to the various doctrines preached in the world, I propose to ask a few questions through the Review by your permission.

1. Will some one tell me where to find the chapter and verse in the Bible which says that the first day of the week was ever called the (weekly) Sabbath; or that Christ or any of his followers ever observed it as such.

2. The chapter and verse that calls anything but immersion, baptism.

3. The chapter and verse that says that man has an immortal soul.

4. The chapter and verse that says the wicked shall have immortality, or endless life in the future world, or endless punishment.

5. The chapter and verse that says that all mankind shall be saved or redeemed.

These are doctrines preached and taught by various men and denominations in the world; and not knowing where to find the evidence I must pronounce them all unscriptural until the evidence is produced. Give us the law and the testimony that we may receive the light.

E. Lanphear.

Nile, N. Y., June 28th, 1865.