"Luther and Ellen White highlighted the ultimate authority of Scripture for faith and practice, the importance of Scripture as its own interpreter, the close relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and the central role of Jesus Christ. They strongly held that salvation from sin is accomplished only in the merits of Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross, and that it is a gift of God’s grace, and that it is received by the sinner by faith alone, and not by any works. In addition, for both Luther and White a conspicuous, eschatological outlook accompanied salvation."