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.
Read MoreRELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND THE 2020 ELECTION
A momentous election is upon us here in the United States. Should Seventh-day Adventists vote? If so, what principles should guide us? What does “religious accommodation” mean? What does social justice mean to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian? What is the role of civil government in matters of consensual morality? Come and hear these issues addressed, either through live-streaming or in person. The final meeting will involve a panel discussion with live questions and answers, which can be submitted either verbally, via e-mail, or by other means. Plan to join and be blessed.
Read MoreCALVINISM, PART 2: MODERN CALVINISM
Because of confusion over the role of evangelism, Calvinists tend to focus more on the "worship experience" of their congregations than Christians being the salt of the earth or needing to be fed from the Word of God. Hence the growing uncharitable attitudes in certain circles toward the poor, immigrants, and minorities.
Read MorePOPE FRANCIS AND THE GAY ISSUE
What may seem contradictory in the current pope’s stance relative to the legal recognition of same-sex marriage must be viewed in the light of the inspired pronouncement: “And let it be remembered, it is the boast of Rome that she never changes” (Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 581).
Read MoreOUR TRUE MISSION
The three angels’ messages are the embodiment of revival and reformation, reviving hope in our hearts and reformation in our lives. As we reach out to a hurting world, ministering to many needs today through Total Member Involvement, let us, as Jesus did, always keep the eternal in view, realizing that only He can regenerate hearts.
Read MorePRESUMPTION
The God of Scripture is not the enabler of arrogant risk-taking, nor the ally of self-focused daredevils who thoughtlessly jeopardize their own health and that of others.
Read MoreGOD WILL HAVE A PEOPLE
“’When the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.’ Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church. When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own” (Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 69).
Read MoreTHE BATTLE FOR THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND THE IMAGE TO THE BEAST
The recent passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the ensuing battle over her proposed replacement, has thrust issues of civil and religious freedom into the forefront of public consciousness and of the current U.S. presidential campaign.
Read MoreSECRETS UNSEALED TO HOST SYMPOSIUM ON LAST GENERATION THEOLOGY
What is Last Generation Theology? Is it an anti-gospel heresy, as some have alleged? Or is it the Bible-based rationale for the existence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Tune in to this symposium for an in-depth discussion of these issues.
Read MoreNAIVE ABOUT EVIL
Most of the time, those who teach error and do wicked things are not obviously bad.
Read MoreCALVINISM, PART 1
The first in a three-part series on the premises, conclusions, and implications of Calvinistic Protestantism.
Read MoreTHE COST OF REVIVAL AND REFORMATION
With a global pandemic raging and resulting postponement of the 2020 General Conference session, with life as we’ve come to know it largely upended by the present health emergency, with political and social unrest dominating headlines especially in the United States, it would be easy to forget the unfinished business of revival and reformation within God’s church. But we dare not.
Read MoreGENERAL CONFERENCE ADCOM ISSUES STATEMENT AGAINST RACISM
One humanity: A Human Relations Statement Addressing Racism, Casteism, Tribalism, and Ethnocentrism.
Read MoreWHEN A CHRISTIAN LEADER FALLS
How to keep one’s faith intact when prominent faith leaders betray sacred trusts.
Read MoreGOD---THE ULTIMATE INNOVATOR
Using simple means for miraculous results.
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