Selected Messages, in its three volumes, is a unique compilation, for it sought to gather and maintain in permanent availability not only valuable journalistic writings and statements from manuscripts and letters, but also priceless old pamphlets that are no longer in print.

The various sections of the books bear little relation to one another, but their advice in the form of articles will be of particular value to Adventists in their preparation to resist the attacks that the adversary of souls will unleash against the remnant church in the form of fanaticism, deceptive teachings, and erroneous and subversive movements. Furthermore, it addresses countless other important topics and issues pertaining to the work of the church and its members.