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This annotated edition of Steps to Christ is the result of many years of reflection on the content of that deeply spiritual little book, first published more than a century ago. Ellen White clarifies and expounds many essential thoughts about God’s plan of salvation for mankind and the believer’s experience. It is hoped that this edition will benefit all those who wish to reflect on the meaning of the salvation that Jesus Christ has provided for all mankind and how people can personally experience that salvation.

The first edition of this annotated edition was published by Andrews University Press in 2017 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its original publication in 1892 and in the context of the 500th anniversary of the beginning of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation.

In this book you will find a slightly revised introduction that offers a brief history of the book, including the controversy surrounding the preparation of its manuscript and how Ellen White and her assistants prepared and compiled her books from previous publications. That information will help correct some misunderstood views about Ms. White’s inspiration and the purpose of her books. The introduction also provides a historical and theological summary of Ellen White’s understanding of salvation.

DENIS FORTIN is a professor of historical theology at Andrews University’s Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Since joining the Seminary faculty in 1994, Fortin has also served as director of the Master of Divinity program (1999-2001), associate dean (2000-2004), chair of the Department of Theology and Christian Philosophy (2006) and dean (2006-2013). He is the author of publications on Adventist history and theology. His latest publications include a Bible study guide, Oneness in Christ, on unity in the church (2018) and a companion volume One in Christ: Biblical Concepts for a Doctrine of Church Unity (Pacific Press, 2018). His annotated 125th anniversary edition of Ellen G. White’s classic, Steps to Christ (Andrews University Press, 2017), received widespread support and praise.