These biblical books are the best for helping us see the historical, prophetic, and spiritual line of the great conflict between Christ and Satan that Ellen White writes about.<\/em><\/p>\n When a person reads \"The Great Controversy,\" it is important not only to follow the events of church history or the last days, but also to see how the Bible itself explains these processes. In the Seventh-day Adventist understanding, the books of Daniel and Revelation provide the main prophetic framework. They show God's control over history, the faithfulness of His people under pressure, and Christ's final victory.<\/p>\n The book of Daniel is very suitable for parallel reading because it combines two important things: personal faithfulness and a prophetic overview of history. It contains both practical examples of God's people living in a foreign environment and great visions about kingdoms, judgment, and the end of history. This harmonizes very well with \"The Great Controversy.\"<\/p>\n In the first chapters, we see how Daniel and his friends remain faithful in both small and great matters. This reminds us that the great controversy is revealed not only in global events, but also in daily choices. Then the prophetic chapters show that earthly empires change, but God remains the Ruler of history.<\/p>\n \"But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever!\" Dan. 7:18<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This verse is especially important because it reminds us that despite persecution, apostasy, or the temporary power of earthly systems, the ending belongs to God. When you read chapters of \"The Great Controversy\" about the struggle for truth, the Reformation, persecution, or the judgment, Daniel helps you not get lost in the details and keeps your eyes on God's plan.<\/p>\n \"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.\" Dan. 2:44<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Therefore, if you want to understand the foundation of the prophetic picture, Daniel is the best first step.<\/p>\n If Daniel gives the foundation, Revelation shows more fully the spiritual meaning of the final events. It is here that the themes of worship, faithfulness to God's law, the testimony of Jesus, judgment, Babylon, the three angels' message, the second coming, and the restoration of all things sound especially clearly.<\/p>\n In \"The Great Controversy,\" these themes appear constantly. Therefore, reading Revelation helps us see that Ellen White's book does not stand apart from Scripture, but leads to it. For Seventh-day Adventists, Revelation is a key book for understanding end-time events.<\/p>\n \"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus!\" Rev. 14:12<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This text summarizes well the character of God's people in the final crisis. This is exactly the kind of faithfulness often emphasized in \"The Great Controversy.\" It is not only about knowing prophecies, but about endurance, obedience, and trust in Christ.<\/p>\n \"And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away!'\" Rev. 21:3-4<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Revelation is also very important because it does not allow us to focus only on the conflict. It leads us to hope, the victory of the Lamb, and the new earth. This protects us from fear and helps us read prophetic themes with faith.<\/p>\n Alongside Daniel and Revelation, it is helpful to read the Gospel of John. Although the main answer to your question is Daniel, John helps keep at the center not only events, but the Person of Jesus Christ. Without this, even a correct study of prophecy can become dry or overly intellectual.<\/p>\n \"And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.\" John 1:5<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In the great controversy, the main issue is God's character, the truth about Christ, and the human choice between light and darkness. The Gospel of John especially clearly reveals the love, truth, and saving mission of Jesus.<\/p>\nWhy it is worth beginning with the book of Daniel<\/h2>\n
Why after Daniel it is natural to move on to Revelation<\/h2>\n
If you want to focus more on the person of Christ<\/h2>\n