Many in conservative Christian circles have been badly shaken by the recent marital breakup and renouncing of Christianity by the one generally regarded as the leading founder of what has come to be called the evangelical “purity movement.” Could these tragic events have been collateral damage from the implosion of the man-made social paradigm that first made him famous?

A closer look at a much-abused Ellen White statement.

When we talk of the centrality of Jesus, are we in fact speaking of the Biblical Jesus?

The call to Christian perfection must never fail to make a clear distinction between the written counsel of God and the taboos and expectations of popular culture, even if the latter wears a conservative label.

Updated evidence on the continued growth and strength of theologically conservative denominations, and the continued shrinkage and weakness on the part of theologically liberal ones.

“Many Sabbath-keepers are not right before God in their political views. . . . These brethren cannot receive the approval of God while they lack sympathy for the oppressed colored race, and are at variance with the pure, republican principles of our Government.”

Ellen G. White, Testimonies, vol. 1, pp. 533-534

Some, including the late Dr. Desmond Ford, have insisted that Biblical righteousness by faith includes justification only. Is this true?

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. 

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.

"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).