Church History
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Adventist History | Back to the Wilderness
Understand the pivotal 1888 Minneapolis General Conference and its aftermath. Despite Ellen White’s vision urging her to stay, witness the spirit of resistance, sarcasm, and ridicule directed towards the message of righteousness by faith presented by A.T. Jones and E.J. Waggoner. Recognize the core issue: a reliance on self-righteousness and works (“as barren as the…
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Adventist History | The Beginning of the Loud Cry
Trace the historical context leading up to the pivotal 1888 Minneapolis General Conference. Understand the spiritual condition of the Adventist Church, described as Laodicean—lukewarm and self-satisfied, having lost sight of Christ’s righteousness despite possessing doctrinal knowledge. Recognize that God, in His mercy, delayed Christ’s return and sent the “loud cry” message of Revelation 18, beginning…
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Adventist History | The Early Years
Trace the formation years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church following the Great Disappointment of 1844. Understand how Revelation 10’s prophecy of the “sweet” but “bitter” little book foretold this experience. Follow the believers as the light on the heavenly sanctuary dawned through Hiram Edson’s vision, leading them to understand Christ’s ministration in the Most Holy…
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Lineage Journey
Lineage Journey traces the rise of Christianity and helps you find your place in the story. Take a journey through time with stories from Christian heritage and meet historical characters full of conviction, sacrifice and commitment.
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Adventist History | The Trumpets and the Little Book (Part 2)
Uncover the early Adventist understanding of the first four trumpets in Revelation 8. Trace the historical interpretations linking the Goths (Alaric), Vandals (Genseric), Huns (Attila), and the fall of the Western Roman Empire (Odoacer) to these prophetic symbols as God’s judgments. Understand the historicist lens used by pioneers like Uriah Smith and James White, contrasting…
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Adventist History | The Trumpets and the Little Book (Part 1)
Journey through the period following the Protestant Reformation, focusing on the development of religious liberty in America. Learn how the Pilgrim Fathers, seeking freedom of conscience, established colonies based on solemn covenants, yet initially struggled with the same intolerance they fled. Discover Roger Williams’s pivotal role in founding Rhode Island on the principle of complete…
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Adventist History | The Great Awakening Message
Explore the historical context that necessitated the Advent movement, picking up after the Protestant Reformation. Understand how, despite escaping persecution, early American Puritans still struggled with intolerance, failing to fully grasp religious liberty. Trace the development of true freedom of conscience through Roger Williams and the founding principles of the United States. Witness the spiritual…
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Adventist History | Protestant America
Follow the journey of religious liberty from the Reformation’s embers to the shores of America. Understand the Puritan quest for freedom of conscience, the early intolerance in the colonies, and Roger Williams’s pioneering establishment of true religious liberty in Rhode Island. Contrast the foundational American principles of separation of church and state and the inviolability…
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Adventist History | The Reformation (Part 2)
Delve into the history of the Protestant Reformation and its crucial connection to Adventist identity. Understand why the Reformation became necessary, tracing the compromises made by groups like the Waldenses and the rise of papal power that suppressed liberty of conscience. Follow the courageous stands of Reformers like Wycliffe, Hus, and Luther, who championed the…
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Adventist History | The Reformation (Part 1)
Explore the historical backdrop of the Adventist movement, starting with the predicted “falling away” (apostasy) prophesied in 2 Thessalonians 2. Trace how pagan practices and traditions gradually infiltrated the early Christian church, leading to the rise of the papacy and the union of church and state. Discover the legacy of faithful groups like the Waldenses…
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Adventist History | The Great Prophetic Timeline
Trace the great prophetic timeline of Matthew 24, outlining the signs leading to Jesus’s return. Follow the sequence from His ascension and Paul’s warning of a “falling away” through the predicted Great Tribulation (1260 years of papal supremacy). Discover the historical fulfillment of the Dark Day (1780) and the Falling Stars (1833) as key markers…
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Christian Nationalism, Second Coming, Sabbath, and Protecting the Freedom to Worship God
Introduction: A Loving Call to Awareness and Compassion In a world filled with shifting tides of faith, politics, and identity, it becomes more vital than ever for us to walk together with grace and brotherly love. The movement known as Christian nationalism is one such tide—subtle in its origins, yet powerful in its influence. It…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: When All Else Fails | David Fiedler
Dive into the historical and prophetic context of the challenges facing the modern Adventist Church with Dave Fiedler. Understand the subtle shift from objective biblical truth to subjective emotional experience that has opened the door to mystical and emergent church influences. Recognize the characteristics of this “new spirituality”—often marketed as progressive—and its roots in ancient…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: Town Hall Panel | Pastor Stephen Bohr and Dustin Butler
Engage with a panel of Adventist leaders and thinkers including Steve Wahlberg, Janet Newman, Stephen Bohr, and Jerry Wagner as they dissect the Emergent Church movement and its influence within Adventism. Understand the subtle dangers of spiritual formation practices rooted in mysticism and subjective experience rather than objective biblical truth. Hear the panel discuss the…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: The New Pagan Revival | Gerry Wagoner
Understand the historical shifts within the Adventist movement and the rise of mystical liberalism challenging its foundations. Jerry Wagner traces how progressive spirituality, subjective experiences, and emergent church ideas have infiltrated Adventist thought, contrasting them with the objective truths of Scripture and the original mission. Hear the urgent call to resist these errors, uphold biblical…
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The Omega Deception | The Emerging Church Controversy Within Adventism | Steve Wohlberg
Operation Iceberg symposium on the emerging church at Sacramento Central Church in October 17th and 18th, 2014.
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: A Church In Change | Janet Neumann
Uncover the subtle shifts and emergent influences entering the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Follow Janet Newman as she shares personal experiences from Walla Walla, highlighting concerns surrounding spiritual formation, ministries like “The One Project,” books such as “Hunger” and “The Green Cord Dream,” and the teachings of figures associated with the Emergent Church. Contrast these trends…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: Adventism’s Emergence | Alexa Hernandez
Examine the rise of “spiritual formation” and mystical practices within Adventist institutions and ministries, particularly those influenced by leaders like Richard Rohr and Leonard Sweet. Understand the core beliefs of Quakerism and the Emergent Church movement, contrasting their emphasis on “inner light” and subjective experience with the Adventist reliance on Scripture and established doctrines. Hear…
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Adventist History 101 | Meet the Pioneers | Uriel Vidal
An interesting and engaging review of the lives and labors of the Adventist pioneers. This lecture was presented at the 2023 OCI retreat in Bolivia (English and Spanish).
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The Seventh Day Sabbath: God’s Loving Gift of Rest in a Restless World
Uncover the biblical truth of the seventh-day Sabbath, a divine gift of rest for our restless world. We trace its origins from Creation, examine how Constantine’s Sunday edict shifted worship, and reveal why honoring God’s true day of rest is essential preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
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Embracing the Palace in Time: Rediscovering the Seventh-Day Sabbath in a Restless World
Rediscover the Sabbath as a divine “palace in time” in our restless, 24/7 world. We explore the biblical roots of the seventh-day Sabbath, from a creation gift to a commandment, and trace its historical shift. Learn how embracing God’s invitation to rest can prepare your heart for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
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The Seventh-Day Sabbath: God’s Loving Gift of Rest in a Restless World
A Forgotten Gift in Modern Times In our fast-paced, 24/7 society, the idea of setting aside a full day to rest and reconnect with God feels almost impossible. Yet, the Bible presents the seventh-day Sabbath, a palace in time, as one of the most precious gifts God ever gave humanity. It is more than just…
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Embracing the Palace in Time: Rediscovering the Seventh-Day Sabbath in a Restless World
Imagine this: It’s Friday evening, the sun dipping low on the horizon, casting a golden hue over your home. The week’s chaos fades—the emails unanswered, the deadlines unmet—and for the first time in days, you breathe deeply. No agendas, no screens, just you, your loved ones, and the quiet assurance that God Himself has woven…
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Incomparable | Matthew 2: The New Exodus | David Asscherick
Uncover the politically charged reality of Jesus’s birth in Matthew 2, shattering the traditional “Silent Night” image. Understand Matthew’s emphasis on Mary’s virginity not as an idealization of celibacy, but as proof of the miraculous conception against circulating rumors. Witness how Gentile Magi recognized and worshipped the newborn King, highlighting the theme of Gentile inclusion,…