Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
[Last Day Events pp 211.212] Thousands Converted in a Day. There will be thousands converted to the truth in a day who at the eleventh hour see and acknowledge the truth and the movements of the Spirit of God. These conversions to truth will be made with a rapidity that will surprise the church, and God's name alone will be glorified. The time is coming when there will be as many converted in a day as there were on the Day of Pentecost, after the disciples had received the Holy Spirit.
So, how should we reconcile the two phrases given above? Here they are again, side by side: Thorough Preparation for Baptism. Thousands Converted in a Day. While it is true that persons are to be thoroughly instructed before baptism, wherever possible, the fact is that most individuals do not retain all of the teachings given up front, let alone all of the twenty- seven fundamental doctrines of the church. In fact, very many Seventh Day Adventists may not be able to rattle off all 27 doctrines if asked to.
And therefore, the latter rain mindset will seek to make as simple and straightforward as possible that which will enable persons to make informed decisions for present truth. In other words, where time permits, extensive Bible studies can, and should be given, so as to make the candidates for baptism informed of what is involved in being baptized. But under the latter rain the Bible studies will become much shorter and condensed so as to feature those specific points of truth especially controverted by the beast.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!