Church History
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The Two Counterfeits
A counterfeit is something that looks like the real but it isn’t. When I was in Ethiopia my father wrote to me and said, “There is a coin, a very special coin in Ethiopia which was produced by the Italians during the five years they were there called the Maria Theresa coin.” My father is…
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The Righteousness of God
In 1972, my family and I had the “privilege” of being deported from Uganda by Idi Amin. I say “privilege” because the other alternative was to be put into a concentration camp and be shot. When we left, we lost everything. Idi Amin would not allow us to even touch our bank account. Each one…
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The Biblical and Historical Origins of the Sabbath
The Biblical and Historical Origins of the Sabbath The Old Testament In this blog, we dive deep into the Bible to explore the origins, commands, and ongoing significance of the Sabbath. From the creation story in Genesis to the teachings of Jesus and the early church, we’ll uncover how this day of rest is…
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The Seventh-Day Sabbath: Answering Common Questions with Scripture
Address the most persistent questions and objections surrounding the seventh-day Sabbath by grounding each answer in the clarity of Scripture. We explore why Jesus corrected legalistic abuses of the day without ever abolishing its sanctity, and we clarify the biblical distinction between the weekly Sabbath of creation and the ceremonial shadows of the Old Testament.…
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Biblical Basis for the Seventh-Day Sabbath
Examine the biblical foundations of the seventh-day Sabbath through this comprehensive study of Scripture. From its origins at Creation to its central place in the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath is revealed as a sacred gift of time made holy by God for all humanity. We explore how Jesus honored the day, address common questions regarding…
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Why Many Religions Teach the Nonbiblical View of Eternal Torment or Hell
Why Many Religions Teach the Nonbiblical View of Eternal Torment (Hell) Below is a careful, historical, and theological explanation of why some religions reject eternal hell and how the doctrine of eternal conscious torment emerged, with special attention to early Christianity and the influence of Greco-Roman philosophy. I’ll keep this clear, structured, and balanced rather…
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Daniel’s walk with God | Dr. Conrad Vine
Follow the lifelong spiritual journey of the prophet Daniel in this devotional. Pastor Conrad Vine traces Daniel’s path from a teenage exile in Babylon, where he displayed unwavering faithfulness in small things like his diet, to his role as a wise counselor interpreting the dreams of pagan kings. See how God’s revelation to Daniel grew…
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The Straight Testimony｜Dr. Conrad Vine
Explore the history of Adventist responses to totalitarianism in this sobering message from Conrad Vine. Through the examples of World War I, World War II, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, discover a pattern of compromise by church leadership in the face of state pressure, leading to persecution of faithful members. Contrast the German church’s support…
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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Results | Pr. Ron Kelly
Explore the power of God’s leadership in the church. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges the comfortable, consumer-driven Christianity that has led to spiritual decline, contrasting it with the biblical call to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” He shares personal stories of leading a church through difficult decisions, including a major financial…
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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Convenient Church | Pr. Ron Kelly
Revitalize your church and personal walk with this stirring call to embrace the “inconvenient” nature of discipleship. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges the comfortable, consumer-driven Christianity that leads to spiritual decline, urging believers to accept the “all or nothing” invitation of Jesus. Through personal anecdotes and biblical examples like Peter’s fishing trip in Luke 5, understand…
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An Appeal to Leaders, The Future of the Church is at Stake | Pr. Ron Kelly
Explore the historical foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist church organization, starting with James White’s struggle to unite the movement in 1861. This message examines a recent, painful controversy within a vibrant local congregation, where a senior pastor was dismissed after conflicts with conference leadership over member discipline and authority. Analyze the tension between local church…
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Unchecked Power King Saul’s Story and Our Crisis | Pr. Ron Kelly
Learn a sobering lesson on the necessity of accountability and listening to godly counsel from the tragic life of King Saul. Pastor Ron Kelly highlights Saul’s spiritual decline, from a humble, Spirit-filled beginning to a paranoid king who rejected the prophet Samuel’s rebuke, distrusted his own son Jonathan, and ultimately sought guidance from a medium.…
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Love, How to Protect it | Pastor Ron Kelly
Experience a call to return to your first love in the final installment of the “Greatest Want of the World” series. Pastor Ron Kelly draws inspiration from the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who chose conscience over safety in Nazi Germany, to illustrate the true cost of discipleship. Examine the messages to the churches in Ephesus…
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Three Horns | Dr. Conrad Vine
Trace the rise and fall of the Arian nations, the Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths, in this historical exploration. Conrad Vine connects these events to the prophecy of the “three horns” uprooted in Daniel 7, paving the way for papal supremacy in 538 AD. Contrast the religious tolerance practiced by these Arian kings with the intolerance…
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True Men Wanted | Part 5 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Stand firm in an age of compromise by rediscovering what it means to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” In this fourth sermon of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts the vacillation of King Ahab with the unwavering courage of the prophet Elijah. Explore the dramatic…
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True Men Wanted | Part 4 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Revisit the concept of moral obligation in a postmodern world with Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the metaphor of a “broken compass” and “reverse polarity,” this sermon challenges the cultural trend of redefining right and wrong. Explore the biblical story of Jonathan, who prioritized his duty to God and truth over loyalty to his father, King…
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True Men Wanted | Part 3 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Examine the necessity of being “true and honest” in our inmost souls, drawing on the biblical stories of Saul and David. In the second part of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts King Saul’s tragic descent into deception and paranoia with King David’s willingness to accept rebuke and repent, as…
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True Men Wanted | Part 2 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Confront the uncomfortable necessity of calling sin by its right name. This sermon, the third in the “Greatest Want of the World” series, uses the story of Aaron and the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate the disastrous consequences of “pliant” leadership that bows to popular pressure. Contrast Aaron’s failure with the unwavering stance…
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Christian Nationalism, Second Coming, Sabbath and Protecting Freedom to Worship
Explore the origins and rising influence of Christian Nationalism. We trace its roots from colonial America to the modern era and examine its impact on government, faith, and the rights of the minority. Discover the importance of upholding liberty of conscience and the separation of church and state in these prophetic times.
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Fireproof | Dr. Conrad Vine
Prepare to stand firm, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the “fiery furnace” of modern cancel culture. Pastor Conrad Vine frames this contemporary persecution as a spiritual battle where truth is the first casualty, and elites, both in society and the church, seek to silence any who challenge their power. Discover the four spiritual lessons…
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Wrong Think | Is There Inclusion for Jesus Christ? | Conrad Vine
Trace the historical roots of totalitarianism back to Karl Marx and the tragic human cost of his ideology in the 20th century. Understand how Marxist economic theory has been repackaged as “Critical Theory,” shifting the focus from an economic struggle (proletariat vs. bourgeoisie) to a power struggle (oppressed vs. oppressor). This message unpacks the weaponized…
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Wrong Think | How Soft Totalitarianism Is Silencing Christians | Conrad Vine
Analyze the descent of Western society into soft totalitarianism. Pastor Conrad Vine outlines how a post-truth, post-privacy, and post-community world, marked by widespread loneliness, has created a void filled by Marxist-driven identity politics. See how this ideology, which demands adherence to lies and suppresses dissent through “cancel culture,” is aggressively undermining biblical truths about gender,…
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Is Your Church a Remnant, Respectable, or Regime? | Conrad Vine
Reflect on the Adventist Church’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the future. Conrad Vine discusses his opinion of the General Conference’s 2021 statement. Hear a case study of an Australian Adventist teacher who suffered a debilitating stroke after a mandated vaccine.
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The Centurion Confession: Can You Have This Radical Faith Today? | Conrad Vine
Hear the radical, political challenge of Mark’s Gospel. Understand that to a first-century Roman audience, Mark 1:1 “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” was a direct act of sedition. This message contrasts the “good news” (euangelion) of Caesar with the singular good news of Christ. See how Mark…