The question is whether later inspired writers may include added details
about persons and events described in the Bible. Additions in terms of details,
from one privileged to view in vision scenes of Biblical history, is no more
surprising than the fact that one finds details mentioned by one Gospel writer
that are omitted by another describing the same event. Paul identifies the
Egyptian magicians by name (2 Tim. 3:8), whereas in the book of Exodus they are
nameless. Jude describes a prophecy of Enoch (Jude 14, 15) that is nowhere
recorded in Genesis. Similar insights by Ellen White complement the Biblical
record, which remains the unique, authoritative, revelation of God's will.
Thought for the Day
When the tempests of temptation gather, and the fierce lightnings flash, and the waves sweep over us, we battle with the storm alone, forgetting that there is One who can help us. We trust to our own strength till our hope is lost, and we are ready to perish. Then we remember Jesus, and if we call upon Him to save us, we shall not cry in vain. Though He sorrowfully reproves our unbelief and self-confidence, He never fails to give us the help we need. Whether on the land or on the sea, if we have the Saviour in our hearts, there is no need of fear. Desire of Ages, p. 336