Righteousness by Faith
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From Under Law to Under Grace
In Paul’s introduction to his letter to the Romans, he referred to the gospel as the power of God unto salvation, salvation not only from the condemnation and the death sentence that the law brings to us, but also from sin itself. Joseph was told that, when Jesus was born, he should give Him the…
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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 Two Adams
John tells us that, when we understand the love of God, His perfect love will cast out fear and there will be no more fear of the judgment. It is not because we are good but because, as He is, so are we in this world. But the fact that God loves us unconditionally 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 Sufferings of Christ
“God is love.” His love manifested toward fallen man, in the gift of his beloved Son, amazed the holy angels. “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever beliehristveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” The Son was the brightness of the Father’s glory, and the…
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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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Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Significance of the Cross for Time and Eternity
The death of Jesus Christ is one of the most profound and perplexing chapters of human history. It was a singular moment that changed the world, that transforms lives, that can radically shift your heart right now. But what did the Son of God really accomplish on the cross? Why does the crucifixion of Christ…
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Two Things Not Even God Can Do | David Asscherick
Explore two things that are impossible for God. Understand why God’s omnipotence has limits set by His own character and laws. First, discover from Hebrews 10:4 (“it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins”) and the story of Gethsemane that God cannot save anyone apart from the blood…
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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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Words | Why Faith Isn’t Just in Your Head: Pistis | Ty Gibson & Nathan McKee
Faith is more than just belief. In this message, Ty Gibson and Nathan McKee explore “Pistis,” the New Testament word for faith that calls believers to active reliance on God rather than passive agreement. Through the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8 and the examples of great faith heroes Hebrews 11, explore how…
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When Death and Judgment Are Mercy: A Biblical Perspective on Life After Rejecting Christ
The Merciful Justice of God Death is often seen as the enemy, a terrifying unknown. Yet, the Bible portrays it as a doorway into the ultimate reality: either eternal life with Christ or separation from Him. For those who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the Bible describes a final judgment that results in…
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Grace Comes Before One Understands the Truth
Dive into the profound biblical truth of grace—God’s undeserved favor. Journey from the Old Testament, where Noah found grace in God’s eyes, to the New Testament, where grace is fully revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. We explore the life-changing doctrine of salvation by grace alone, discovering that God’s mercy always precedes our understanding.
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Echoes of Faith: The Timeless Christian Convictions That United Martin Luther King, Jr. and Charlie Kirk
Two Voices Silenced, One Eternal Truth Echoing On Imagine standing on a stage, heart ablaze with conviction, pouring out words that challenge the status quo and call a nation back to its moral compass. The air is thick with anticipation, the crowd hanging on every syllable. Then, in an instant, a single act of hatred…
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What Happens When You Die? A Biblical View of Life After Death
If someone were to ask you, “What is life’s greatest question?”, how might you respond? Would you say: “Who am I?” or “What is my purpose?” or “Is God real?” These questions are undoubtedly both heavy and pressing, but there is one question every human must grapple with. What will happen when I die? Death…
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Does the Bible Teach We Go Straight to Heaven When We Die?
From crafting the wheel to building spaceships, writing with cuneiform to programming with binary code, and painting scenes on cave walls to generating stories with artificial intelligence, humanity never stops innovating. Yet no matter how far we progress or how many “impossible” problems we solve, will we ever understand death? Will we ever be able…
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What the Bible Says About Hell: Eternal Conscious Torment or Annihilation?
According to the Bible, what will be the eternal fate of the wicked: endless torture or final destruction? Few questions have stirred more emotional debate among Christians. Why? Because the answer a person chooses to believe in has the power to shape their views on God’s character, God’s justice, God’s feelings for them and their…
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10 Bible Verses That Teach Death Is Sleep Until the Resurrection
Many Christians believe that people go directly to heaven or hell when they die. But the Bible actually shares a far different, more tender truth. Instead of presenting death as a terrifying, permanent end or a potential doorway to suffering, the Bible repeatedly describes death as sleep—imagery that brings comfort, hope, and peace. Just as…
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Climate Change and the Question of Hell’s Heat: A Biblical Worldview
The World is Heating Up—But What About Eternity? https://www.secondcoming.org/is-hell-getting-hotter-climate-change-and-the-divine-perspective/ When you hear the term climate change, your mind probably jumps to melting glaciers, rising sea levels, or scorching summers. Scientists warn us daily that the earth is heating up at an alarming rate. But as Christians, we can’t help but ask deeper questions: what does…
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How Turning Point USA Sparked a Cultural Revival: Sharing a Biblical Worldview and Hastening the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Imagine a young college student, lost in the haze of secular ideologies on campus, suddenly encountering a message that pierces the heart: “God is love, and through Jesus Christ, that love can transform not just your life, but an entire nation.” This isn’t a scene from a movie—it’s the reality for thousands of young Americans…
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The 1888 Message Re-examined Part VII
Conclusion It has been a century since these inspired observations were written. Recall the opening statement in this little collection, “The loud cry will soon be heard and the earth will be lightened with the glory of God. {20MR 357.1} June 27, 1884. Has there been a delay, and if so, why? The answer to…
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The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part VI
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part VI What Was the Message? (Ellen White made many statements regarding the message sent through A. T. Jones and E. J. Waggoner. The following excerpts are samples, mostly from EGW 1888 Materials, given in chronological order. The repetitious variations serve to reinforce the divine character and importance…
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The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part V
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part V 1895 May 1 (to H. Lindsay) My brother, why do you cherish such bitterness against Elder A.T. Jones and Elder Waggoner? It is for the same reason Cain hated Abel. Cain refused to heed the instruction of God, and because Abel sought God, and followed His will,…
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The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part IV
The Message of 1888 Re-examined Part IV 1892 September (Advent Review and Sabbath Herald article, “Address to the Church”) There is less excuse in our day for stubbornness and unbelief than there was for the Jews in the days of Christ. They did not have before them the example of a nation that had…