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.
Read MoreHISTORICAL TUNNEL VISION
The unbalanced focus of so many in contemporary Adventism on the perils of extreme spiritual rigidity as distinct from the opposite peril, is reflected to a large degree in the disproportionate focus of some on certain episodes in denominational history to the neglect of others.
Read MoreThe Government of God
Part 1: Foundation Principles
Read MoreTHE BIBLE’S SIMPLE CASE AGAINST WOMEN’S ORDINATION
In our present context, in which church authority and unity are being challenged in various quarters of the denomination relative to the ordination question, it is imperative that our people understand the simple truths of God’s written counsel which undergird the thrice-rendered decision of the worldwide Adventist body on this subject.
Read MoreDANIEL: A MAN OF ACTION
In the refrain of the song “Standing By a Purpose True,” the author (Philip Bliss) sings, “Dare to be a Daniel!” In fact, the desire to be a Daniel is a necessity in the life of every heaven-bound Christian.
Read MoreWHEN HEADLINES DRIVE OUR PROPHETIC OUTLOOK
Destructive belief systems and thought patterns will abound in our world till the end comes. All of these will have to be met and opposed on the basis of God's Word. But our prophetic scenario need not—indeed, cannot—be changed to accomplish this.
Read MoreGod's Character and the Final Generation
“FAITH ALONE”: A DEEPER STUDY
Both Scripture and Ellen White explicitly tell us that we are not saved by “faith alone.” Even so, over the past several decades there has been a growing movement in the Seventh-day Adventist Church promoting the “faith alone” doctrine.
Read More"WITH ONE ACCORD"
Non-compliance with the collective testimony of God’s Word and the corporate judgment of the faith community finds no endorsement in the Sacred Pages.
Read MoreWHY IT'S FOOLISH--EVEN DANGEROUS--TO HATE POLITICS
“The right to a free ballot has been purchased by the blood of patriots. The Christian will not regard it lightly, nor permit it to be lost through apathy or disuse..”
Kenneth H. Wood, “The Christian and the Ballot,” Review and Herald, Oct. 19, 1972
REMEMBERING COLIN STANDISH (1933-2018)
Memories of a fallen champion
Read MoreAUTHORITY'S BAD---UNLESS IT'S MINE
It’s apparently fine for some if intolerance of opposing views is practiced by those believing as they do, but very wrong if a similar course is pursued by others.
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