Some, including the late Dr. Desmond Ford, have insisted that Biblical righteousness by faith includes justification only. Is this true?
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Part 3: Eternal Submission
Read MoreDO OUR FEELINGS DEFINE US?
It is best, when making moral and spiritual decisions, to do so on the basis of a transcendent, changeless standard. Christians are fortunately in possession of such a standard, and it is called the Holy Bible.
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Part 2: Voluntary Submission
Read MoreMISGUIDED ANGUISH
Recently I watched an online forum featuring several Seventh-day Adventist Church administrators and a group of Adventist college and university students. It was one of the most frustrating, heart-wrenching encounters I have ever witnessed.
Read MoreFREE WILL, THE TRINITY, AND THE NATURE OF LOVE
The first in a three-part study of parallels between the varied roles within the Godhead and similar roles between men and women with regard to spiritual leadership.
Read MoreTHE DIVINE SUBPOENA
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Cor. 5:10).
Read MoreTHE TROJAN HORSE
This article is a transcript of a sermon delivered at the recent Sacramento Central SDA Church symposium on Last Generation Theology by Elder Dennis Priebe, on the evening of March 22, 2019. As Dennis's son Matthew assisted in the preparation of this sermon, his name is listed as co-author with his father.
Read MoreSABBATH SHOOTINGS
Regardless of where we stand with reference to proposed political remedies to these problems, faithful Christians—in particular Seventh-day Adventists—should stand resolutely against violence of any sort, especially when such deeds are perpetuated against persons because of racial or other differences.
Read MoreWhat it Means to Follow Jesus Now
Following Jesus means an abundant life now and an abundant entrance into the kingdom when He comes. For this reason “I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and be established in the present truth.”
Read MoreTHE FIRE THIS TIME
As we see a world convulsed in sorrow at the destruction by fire of the iconic cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France, our hearts go out to the millions for whom this architectural, historic wonder serves as a symbol of faith and the ultimate meaning men and women seek from their faith.
Read MoreReflections on Hypocrisy
It has been said that hypocrisy is the tribute that vice pays to virtue. More than likely, this is because even those not desiring to relinquish certain evil deeds—along with those who do thus desire but lack the power available through Biblical conversion to do so (Rom. 7:14-25)—nevertheless realize that a measure of outward goodness makes for greater success in traversing the grim interval between birth and eternity.
Read MoreNow Online: Sermons from the Symposium, "God's Character and the Final Generation" (March 22-23, 2019)
Now Online:
“God at Risk”, Elder Dennis Priebe
“Why Jesus Waits”, Dr. Norman McNulty
“New Books, Old Error”, Pr. Larry Kirkpatrick
“Living Without a Mediator”, Dr. Gerard Damsteegt
“Humanity & Divinity Combined”, Pr. Larry Kirkpatrick
“End-Time Soul Winners”, Dr. Norman McNulty
PERFECTION THEOLOGY AND THE MORAL IMPERATIVE OF SCRIPTURE
The controversy in modern and postmodern Adventism over whether sinless obedience (character perfection) is possible in earthly lives through God’s power, is no mere abstract argument. It is an intensely practical one. More than any other reason, this accounts for the staying power of this discussion during the past half century and more of Adventist history.
Read MoreWELCOME TO THE “DAYS OF NOAH” : FINDING GRACE IN GOD’S EYES
Let us never forget how God has led us, His current guidance, and His future leading. God never changes, and neither does His truth, as we come closer to Christ’s soon appearing.
Read MoreDOES SALVATION REQUIRE HUMAN EFFORT?
The theory that Biblical salvation involves no proactive human effort beyond passive belief and a surrender process best defined as “letting go and letting God” remains enormously popular in certain circles of contemporary Adventism. Even among theologically conservative church members this notion persists, often to an alarming rate.
Read MoreUNITED METHODISTS REJECT LGBT PASTORS, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Those in contemporary Adventism who adhere to Biblical faithfulness regarding the issues of human sexuality must certainly rejoice at the outcome of the recent Methodist General Conference session in St. Louis. But due to earlier concessions by so many in the United Methodist Church regarding higher criticism, theological liberalism in general, and women’s ordination in particular, the struggle to hold the line on the sexuality issues will be vastly harder in that community than it might otherwise be.
Read MoreTHE GOVERNMENT OF GOD, PART 3
Part 3: Original Headship.
Read MoreARE DISTRACTIONS UNIMPORTANT?
Whatever lures our hearts from strict faithfulness to the counsel of God is most assuredly a distraction from the mission of the church. But such distractions are not unimportant. They merit the loving but firm corrective hand of Christ's body.
Read MoreTHE GOVERNMENT OF GOD, PART 2
Part 2: Divine Principles of Leadership.
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