The finest robe
For those who believe in Jesus, the robe of righteousness is the most valuable thing that we can possess. It is the only garment that the redeemed will wear inside the walls of the New Jerusalem. It is our ticket to paradise, the passport that allows members of the human family to pass from the kingdoms of this world to the Heavenly kingdom. FULL ARTICLEA popular error in prophetic interpretation
Being a Seventh-day Adventist believer, with Adventist views on Bible prophecy and eschatology, I was oblivious to the latest mania of prophetic interpretation sweeping the evangelical Christian world. It seems that there are signs in the heavens. From spring of 2014 to autumn of 2015, there will be four “blood red moons,” plus one solar eclipse sandwiched in the middle of the four lunar eclipses. FULL ARTICLE
Self and feeling take center in 'Seventh Gay Adventist' film
In the fall of 2009, the conference “Marriage, Homosexuality and The Church” took place at Andrews University. I was there as a speaker, and gave my testimony. Stephen Eyer and Daneen Akers, soon to be producers of the film Seventh Gay Adventists also attended this conference. After God’s transformation in my life, I was excited that at last a film would boldly proclaim that God redeems gays. I was in for a surprise. FULL ARTICLEThe eternal flame: remembering a hinge of history
Fifty years ago this last Friday, on a sun-swept autumn Friday, unspeakable sorrow convulsed millions of hearts and drew the world together. On the campuses students stood weeping, in Berlin—on both sides of the infamous Wall—candles of remembrance flickered in countless windows, even in far-off New Guinea primitive tribesmen built rush mats in which to bury the leader whose inspiration had touched humanity everywhere. FULL ARTICLESouthern faculty release statement on the Emerging Church Movement
Southern Adventist University faculty from the religion department released a statement in October of this year denouncing the emerging church movement. The statement appears to also allude to Spectrum's Third Way conference that took place near Southern earlier in October. FULL ARTICLE
A prophecy for parents
The Bible states that “children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward” (New American Standard Bible, Psalm 127:3). Indeed they are. From dirty diapers to dirty rooms, my son has been the Lord’s reward to me, a gift that has caused me to lie down on the carpet with him crafting cool Lego destroyer vehicles when he was about seven. FULL ARTICLEBarley loaves and fishes
Late in the summer of 2005, I opened a letter from ADRA. It said that 25 cents would feed one child for one day in Bangladesh. I had just finished paying bills and didn’t really have any extra that month. I prayed, “Lord, I really do want to give, but I can’t this month.” FULL ARTICLETed Wilson: State of the church address
Seventh-day Adventist Church President Ted N. C. Wilson today released a State of the Church address in which he updated the denomination on its mission and membership growth and highlighted concerns, including lack of involvement and disunity. FULL ARTICLE
A prophecy in Genesis 5
A few days ago, I was in Ohio at the invitation of Pastor Bob Helm and his small Seventh-day Adventist congregation in Harrison. I was there to give a weekend seminar on origins, highlighting some of the research I had compiled for my book, “Dinosaurs—an Adventist View.” FULL ARTICLELime green pants
Growing up without a TV provided some extra time in my life. After my chores were completed, I would fill those hours with three things — reading, baseball, and dirt bikes. But I never took up golf. FULL ARTICLETed Wilson: Keeping the church at arm's length from state
A U.S. federal appeals court right now is considering whether for-profit businesses can be exempted from a contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act -- a mandate that is tantamount to a "war on Christianity" by the Obama administration, according to at least one elected official. FULL ARTICLE
Yellow stripes and dead armadillos
Recent ideological clashes in American government and society have caused certain historians and commentators—and much of the public as well—to yearn wistfully for the days when compromise and moderation more easily bridged the gap between widely different convictions and courses of action. FULL ARTICLEAnother look at the ordinance of humility
Seventh-day Adventists are one of several Christian denominations that practice the Ordinance of Humility, also known as the Ordinance of foot-washing, or the foot-washing service. This Ordinance is based upon Jesus' act, at the last supper, of washing his disciples' feet (See, John 13:2-17). FULL ARTICLEGeneral Conference officers respond to SECC
Seventh-day Adventist world church officials today released a statement regarding a local conference that recently elected as president a person who is not recognized by the world church as an ordained minister. Ordination is one of the criteria for being a conference president. FULL ARTICLE
Sandy Roberts voted SECC president
Sandy Roberts' presidential nomination to Southeastern California Conference passed, 72 percent to 28 percent. FULL ARTICLELive blog: SECC session 2013
Links to the live blog will not be be working until 9 am PST. FULL ARTICLE
Female nominated for SECC president
Southeastern California Conference (SECC) delegates will vote tomorrow on Sandra E. Roberts' nomination to conference president. The constituency meeting will take place at La Sierra University Church, Calif., at 9 am. FULL ARTICLEInterview with Steve Wohlberg on the emerging church
On October 12, 2013, GYC Southeast held a conference at Southern Adventist University, Tennessee. On Sabbath, Pastor Steve Wohlberg exposed the dangers of spiritual formation and the emerging church. ADvindicate interviewed Wohlberg to learn how the conference was received and to learn more about the dangers the church is facing from these forms of spiritualism. FULL ARTICLEThe Christian's role in government
How should a Christian vote? In a democratic society in which laws are made by elected legislators responding to public opinion, may a Christian promote laws that reflect his biblical belief system? For example, may a Christian seek to enact laws that protect traditional marriage? FULL ARTICLE![[photo: Ansel Oliver/Adventist News Network]](http://static.squarespace.com/static/51ca804ce4b0ff1650b3d00a/t/5261edffe4b0378afc9faad5/1382149637017/Ted%20Wilson.png)
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Ted Wilson's sermon: Illuminate the Earth with God's Glory
Speaking to a capacity crowd of more than 450 in the General Conference auditorium, General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson emphasized a call to “communicate God’s truth in love and illuminate the earth with God’s glory.” FULL ARTICLEThe failure of the Adventist Accrediting Association
Last week, the board of AAA, chaired by Lisa Beardsley-Hardy, voted to certify that La Sierra University is uniquely Adventist in its identity, and is adequately fulfilling its religious mission. This certification lasts for three years, through 2016. This is an appalling failure on the part of AAA. FULL ARTICLEOne tiny grain
A few days ago I was at the beach. It was a warm day for the beginning of October, and I had just come from body surfing in the frothy waves. Nearly all the students from my college were relaxing on the beach, and I joined a group who were playing hacky-sack on the sticky, wet sand near the water. FULL ARTICLE
WASC visiting team commends La Sierra for revisions to university governance practices
A special visiting team from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has commended La Sierra University for the considerable work the school has completed addressing concerns regarding university governance expressed by the regional accrediting association. FULL ARTICLE
La Sierra University gets 3-year AAA renewal
La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist-owned educational institution in Riverside, California, received a three-year accreditation through 2016, following a vote by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) board, meeting Wednesday, October 9, in Silver Spring, Maryland. FULL ARTICLEDealing with apostasy
It is natural to get angry when the church we love is denigrated, when plainly revealed doctrines are cast aside. FULL ARTICLE
Holy ground
I was upstairs on the phone talking with the church clerk, when I heard the front door open and Daniel screaming, “Mom!” I heard the words, “hit” and “truck.” Panic washed over me. Had Joshua been hit by a truck? How badly was he hurt? Was he even alive? FULL ARTICLEA generous apostasy
I was astonished that Spectrum would invite Brian McLaren, the leader of the emerging church movement who denies the blood atonement of Jesus, the authority of Scripture, a literal hell. He also keeps the Muslim Feast of Ramadan and promotes Ignatian Spiritual Formation. FULL ARTICLEStudent responds to Third Way Conference
Last weekend I was invited to attend the Adventist Forum's Conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., through Southern’s History department. FULL ARTICLE
Dividing Jesus from doctrine
In light of the following verses, one becomes notably uneasy when Christians promote agendas under such slogans as “Jesus. All,” “Just Jesus,” “Jesus only,” or “Jesus period.” FULL ARTICLESecondhand spiritual sustenance
According to a 2008 "Adventist Review" article, “Still ‘People of the Book’?,” many Adventists are not doing so great in the area of personal Bible study. FULL ARTICLEGYC HERE WE COME
We're making plans to attend the Generation for Youth Conference (GYC) in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 1-5, 2014. We're excited about attending GYC because of its demographic and size. It's two to three times the size of ASI, and appeals to a younger crowd. FULL ARTICLE
General Conference spends nearly one million on great controversy-themed dramatic series
Specialty cocktails greeted attendees at the 21-and-over launch party for the General Conference's trailer for its new web series "The Record Keeper" in San Diego’s Gaijin Noodle and Sake House July 19. FULL ARTICLE
IRS approves ADvindicate's 501(c)3 application
We're happy to announce that ADvindicate's application for tax exempt status has been approved as of Sept. 15, 2013. FULL ARTICLETwo visions of Christian unity
Today, the subject of Christian unity is exceedingly popular. The ecumenical movement has never been stronger. FULL ARTICLEThe voice of melody: 10 guidelines
In my last article I gave an introduction to the music debate and now offer some general principles in selecting music. FULL ARTICLE
ADvindicate forum
Some of you may have noticed a new link appear in the navigation menu at the top of ADvindicate's home page. We've added a forum. FULL ARTICLE
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The voice of melody
I remember the debates and the emotional intensity of the ‘90s regarding the pros and cons of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Families, friendships and churches felt the strain and I queried, “How could music cause so much acrimony and dissension?” FULL ARTICLEWhy I believe
Why did I believe so firmly in the stability of my chair that it didn’t even occur to me to check it before I sat down to type? Is that the same as faith? FULL ARTICLEWhere have all the holy people gone?
Pastor Bill Penick of the Beaumont Seventh-day Adventist Church in Beaumont, Calif., reflects on the Day of Atonement and its implications for holy living. FULL ARTICLE
How God made Belgium GLOW
My wife and I enjoy traveling the world, and over the last four summers, we've visited 35 countries. While we were in Belgium in 2011, we shared some English GLOW tracts with our friend Christophe and his small church. FULL ARTICLEThe Devil's test run
Question: Could it be that Satan is presently conducting a test run for his final and full frontal assault on the moral law of God? FULL ARTICLEComment feature updates
Now you can upload images, get prompted on titles and view old or new comments in longer threads. FULL ARTICLE
AN ADVENTIST CHURCH PROMOTES PRO-GAY FILM
Evidence of liberal drift within the Adventist denomination in Southern California continues to mount. The latest incident involves the showing of a pro-homosexual documentary at a local Adventist Church. FULL ARTICLEJourney of blessing
This spring I received a text asking me to help out in kindergarten at Oklahoma Campmeeting. I was surprised; I hadn’t seen my friend Joyce in years. What would make her think of me? FULL ARTICLEPagan influence and demonic doors
Every now and again I meet an earnest Christian that is concerned regarding some relic of paganism that has crept into his church or home. FULL ARTICLE
Comments are Moot
Confused? You would be if you didn't know we were talking about Moot, the new commenting service we're looking into. Change, even if it's good, can be hard to adjust to, so we thought we'd let you play around with Moot to see what you think. FULL ARTICLEYou are not alone
Twenty-five miles south of Beersheba, a man comes running into the wilderness and eventually slows to a stop. He sits down under a lone juniper tree and leans back against the trunk. Utterly exhausted he gives voice to feelings that hurt worse than exhaustion. FULL ARTICLEComment guidelines: give us your feedback
ADvindicate is in the processes of drafting new guidelines for commenting, but we want to include you in the process. Here is draft of what is being proposed. Please leave your feedback in the comments below or through our contact page. FULL ARTICLE
