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Interfaith Relations: The Seventh-day Adventist Approach Explained
The questions are still asked: “Why mingle with other Christians? Is this not a betrayal of Adventist identity, message, and mission?” To these, our unequivocal answer is no, it is not. The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church cannot be fulfilled without mingling as Jesus did. Fears and objections are part of human experience, but…
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Adventist Religious Liberty: A Case Reaches the U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. government’s top Supreme Court lawyer has recommended the Court hear a case with potentially far-reaching implications for Sabbath-keepers in the workplace. Noel Francisco, the U.S. Solicitor General, filed the brief December 9, 2019, in a case brought by Seventh-day Adventist church member Darrell Patterson against the national pharmacy chain Walgreens. Francisco, whose brief…
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Washing Feet in the Bible: Uncovering Its Deeper Spiritual Meaning
Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. His instruction was confined to the wants of their own condition in practical life. The curiosity that led them to seek for something they had not, when they came to him with prying questions, he turned into occasions of most solemn, earnest, vital appeal.…
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Jesus’ Foot Washing: Servant Leadership and True Discipleship
“And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my…
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Foot Washing as a Lesson in Humility from the Last Supper
Those who come to the sacramental service with their hearts open to the influences of the Spirit of God will be greatly blessed, even if those who officiate are not benefited thereby. Christ is there to make the heart susceptible to his Holy Spirit, and to discern the entire dependence of his people upon him…
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Lord’s Supper: Its Meaning and the Practice of Foot Washing
“Then came the day of unleavened bread; when the passover must be killed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there…
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Is Trump a Christian? Examining the Former President’s Faith
The following is from the Washington Post February 14, 2020: “In September 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump gathered evangelical pastors, whose support he had courted assiduously, to discuss the political beliefs that they shared. The Rev. Robert Jeffress, who leads the megachurch First Baptist Dallas and would preach at the church service Trump attended on…
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Coronavirus and Bible Prophecy: What COVID-19 Reveals
Is this outbreak a sign of the times? Many are thinking so. We are sharing the latest from the Centers for Disease Control: An outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019, and has spread throughout China and to 31 other…
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Living in Unprecedented Times: What COVID-19 Means for Prophecy
The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis like we’ve never seen in our lifetime. It has affected not only our health, but so many other areas of our lives. The Bible gives us a frame of reference for the perilous times in which we live in, Matthew 24: 4-8: 4 And Jesus answered and said unto…
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Military Service: When Duty Conflicts with the Law of God
There is inherently a fundamental conflict with those that are contemplating joining or have joined the military. That is, the military pledge of allegiance conflicts with God’s Word and His unchanging law that commands not to kill another person. “You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Deuteronomy 5:17 United States Soldiers Creed…
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Faith During COVID: Trusting God in a Time of Crisis
Government stay at home orders and directives for churches to remain closed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic have created significant tension and dismay, with many congregants and church leaders. As a result, many pastors, elders, church leaders have defied the order, risking fines and jail, to continue having in-church worship services, even while…
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Christian Marriage: Lessons from Romans 7 on Love and Commitment
Do you not know, brothers — for I am speaking to men who know the law — that the law (Torah) has authority over a man only as long as he lives? For example, by law (Torah) a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband…
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Great Reset: The World Economic Forum’s Role in End-Time Events
The Great Reset is the name of a proposal submitted by the World Economic Forum in May 2020 for economic planning for the sustainable reconstruction of the economy and society after the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated economic crisis of 2020-2021. As COVID-19 lockdowns are gradually easing, anxiety about the world’s social and economic prospects is…
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Bible Questions and Answers: Truths That Shape Our Destiny
Answering these 5 questions will determine your eternal destiny : 1. What has my record been for the (day ending or) year that is just closing? 2. What advancements have I made in the Christian life? 3. What victories have I gained? 4. What have I done to help others and lead them to Christ? 5. What is my daily experience with…
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Meditation in the Bible: An 11-Step Process for Spiritual Growth
What is the main truth of this verse? What other Scripture can I find to illuminate this verse? Is there any word or part of this verse which I do not understand? Is there a command or a word of advice here to obey? Is there a good example to follow? Is there a sin…
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church: A Holy War or Power Struggle?
In 988, Vladimir of the Rus, returning to Kiev after a huge religious-political military victory, held a mass baptism on the banks of the river Dnieper. This iconic act was the founding of Russian Orthodox Christianity. The Russian church today hopes to reunite with the independent Ukrainian branch under a single patriarch in Moscow that…
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True Leadership: Defining the Qualities of a Godly Leader
By: Dr. Paul Gotthard Kraemer II Have a humble opinion of your own capabilities. It’s not about you. Be willing to be instructed and learn, realizing you don’t know everything. Assemble a team of experienced, wise men who are under the instruction and guidance of God’s Word It’s not about you and your vision, it’s…
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Holy War: The Vatican, Pope Francis, Kirill, and Putin in Prophecy
The Vatican says that Pope Francis would be willing to facilitate dialogue to help stop the war in Ukraine. A large majority of the Ukrainian population identifies as orthodox Christian and their religious leaders have publicly condemned the invasion. Sadly, Russian Patriarch Kirill openly supported Moscow’s invasion. This has splintered the worldwide Orthodox Church and…
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Jesus Christ: The Man the World Needs Most Today
The world needs a leader. A leader that understands the human condition. Kind, compassionate. One who exhibits other-centered love, not self-love. One who has experienced what living in poverty is like. One who was betrayed by His friends and mocked for His love and grace. One whose life mission was grossly misunderstood. One who was wounded for our…
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Death and Resurrection: The Infinite Sacrifice of the Messiah
ASSURANCE OF SALVATION “Is He my Savior? Can I lay hold upon His merits this very hour? Can I commit the keeping of my soul to Jesus Christ today? Yes. How? What assurance have I? I point you to Christ of Calvary. Can you stand under the shadow of the cross and there talk your…
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Eisenhower’s Farewell Address: A Prophetic Warning for America
We now stand ten years past the midpoint of a century that has witnessed four major wars among great nations. Three of these involved our own country. Despite these holocausts America is today the strongest, the most influential and most productive nation in the world. Understandably proud of this pre-eminence, we yet realize that America’s…
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Faithfulness of God: Was It Abraham’s Trust or God’s Promise?
Abraham is called the “father of the faithful.” This identification is true, not because Abraham was always faithful, but he is still is regarded as the the “father of the faithful,” because his experience is so reflective of the experiences of so many of us – sometimes strong in faith, sometimes failing and putting Christ…
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1919 Bible Conference: A Turning Point in Adventist Leadership
Written by: Gilbert M. Valentine Published In Spectrum Magazine: May 10, 2022 In this two-part article, Dr. Gilbert Valentine explores the particular circumstances surrounding the exit from office of General Conference presidents Daniells and Butler, and then surveys the circumstances involved in the exit of the other occupants of the office of GC president since…
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Religious Decline: What America’s Spiritual Shift Means Today
New surveys show Americans’ membership in communities of worship has declined sharply in recent years, with less than 50% of the country belonging to a church, synagogue or mosque. Why it matters: The accelerating trend towards a more secular America represents a fundamental change in the national character, one that will have major ramifications for politics…