Unless the Word of God arrests our attention with its condemnation of our disobedience to the divine law—what some might describe as “clobbering”—it cannot perform its role as the schoolmaster to bring us to Christ (Gal. 3:24).
Read MoreTHE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND REALITY
While admonishing fellow believers who post online to conduct themselves like true Christians is certainly appropriate, the present cacophony of online voices should never be allowed by the thoughtful believer to define the spirit or mindset of those for whom such voices presume to speak.
Read MoreA WHIFF OF THE DRAGON'S BREATH
As America confronts the pending transfer of presidential power, Seventh-day Adventists in the United States and elsewhere are forced to take stock of the prophetic and eschatological implications of the recent election, and of the past four years.
Read More"YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET"
While praying for His disciples (and for us), Christ indicated the power of the Word when He stated, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17). In a world in which truth is considered relative, based upon one’s own lived experience, Christ boldly proclaims that His Word— the Bible—is solid, unchangeable truth.
Read MoreCALVINISM, PART 3: CALVIN AND US
Those Adventists who cling to their classical faith as rooted in Scripture and the writings of Ellen White must exert their influence to curtail the errors of both theological liberalism and mainstream evangelicalism, both of which—though in different ways—offer a too-easy doctrine of salvation and humanly-crafted solutions to humanity’s spiritual dilemma.
Read MoreGODLY CITIZENSHIP
Every American is a steward of this Republic. Seventh-day Adventist Christians, because of our knowledge of inspired prophecy, possess an even greater obligation as custodians of this free state.
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