Let’s face it: “Doctrine” is not a very popular word today. There are movements that want to minimize doctrine and emphasize Jesus only. For some, doctrine conjures up the idea of cold church creeds, stale traditions, boring discourses, and “proof-texting.”
Read MoreWhen Did it Become Acceptable?
The church of today is not the church I grew up in. In some cases that is a good thing, in other cases it is definitely not good. The following is a list outlining symptoms of the current condition of the church. Symptoms may be either positive or negative. Symptoms are, by definition, an indication of a cause, in this case, a spiritual one.
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“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 MoreEvery Wind of Doctrine
Presented here is a video of Elder Mark Finley's sermon at the GC Spring Meeting on April 11, 2018.
May it be a blessing to you as it has been to us.
Read MoreAssurance of Salvation at the Time of the End
Few theological topics evoke such passion as the question of the assurance of salvation. In many ways this is understandable, as human beings naturally crave security. Insurance companies know this, which is why they are among the richest and most powerful organizations in our society.
Read MoreGeneral Conference Issues Warning Against False Christ-Centeredness
To honor and exalt Jesus is the foundational commitment of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and undergirds its prophetic message expressed in the 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Salvation by Faith alone leading to a life of discipleship to Jesus is the goal of our mission. As we proclaim the three angels’ messages let us make sure that Christ stands at the center of all our activities and initiatives.
Read MoreWhy I Left the Anti-Trinitarian Movement (Video)
I was raised a Seventh-day Adventist, and in my early teens accepted the Anti-trinitarian view of God. But years later I experienced some unease with these teachings, and chose to search out more thoroughly the Truth for myself.
Read MoreWas Jesus a Legalist?
Like the Communist label during the 1920s “Red Scare,” and during the Joe McCarthy era thirty years later, the word “legalist” has become a popular though undefined epithet in a great deal of theological dialogue within Western Adventism. Like similar labels, whether in the secular political world or the world of theology, the “legalist” moniker often has the effect of closing minds and shutting down conversation before substantive evidence is considered.
Read MoreThoughts, Prayers, and Action
In the wake of the most recent school shooting in the United States, in Parkland, Florida, survivors have voiced a sentiment that more and more has been heard in the aftermath of these tragedies—that thoughts and prayers are not enough.
Read MoreThis is an Apple!
Recently on CNN, a commercial has been running with various wording, with an apple in focus. It speaks of how whether the apple is viewed from the right or from the left, whether one insists with loud screams or capital letters that this is a banana instead, the fact still remains that “this is an apple.” The commercial ends with the simple phrase, FACTS FIRST.
Read MoreQuestions on Doctrine: Manifesto of the New Theology or Minor Aberration?
Just what is the problem with the 1957 book Questions on Doctrine? (1) Why all the fuss about a volume that most Adventists have probably never heard of, much less read? Those who have taken the time to read its pages might wonder what all the controversy is about. That is, unless they are aware of some significant factors surrounding its publication.
Read MoreThe True Meaning of the Stable
At this time of year, scenes and songs recounting our Lord’s birth in Bethlehem can be heard and witnessed almost everywhere. But how many of us have truly contemplated the meaning of that rude enclosure, those breathtakingly primitive facilities, into which the Second Person of the Godhead descended in coming to this earth?
Read MoreWeimar Godhead Series Videos
Pastor Kevin Paulson's series on the Godhead at Weimar during the weekend of December 15-16, 2017 is now available on Youtube. For your convenience, the videos are posted here. Feel free to share and discuss among your family and friends.
Read MoreSeries on the Godhead at Weimar Institute Dec. 15-16, 2017
The presentations will be given at Weimar Institute on the weekend of December 15-16, 2017. Please plan to join this important seminar on the topic of the Godhead. Invite your family and friends and especially those who have entertained anti-trinitarian sentiments.
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