Spirit of Prophecy = unreliable, as is generally is White's opinion on theology, lifestyle ect. She is occasionally inspired when she gets it right. And in any case she, is much less inspired than the biblical Prophets.
Read moreIt's Not Non-Compliance, It's Rebellion
My conscience is held captive to the Word of God, the Testimony of Jesus which is the Spirit of prophecy; and three General Conference Session votes, here I stand I can do no other.
Read moreChanging Leaders: Understanding The Times (part 1)
“Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach,” (Joel 2:17) and let me not make things worse.
Read moreWhat to Expect at Annual Council 2019
Daily agendas will be released on the Executive Committee Portal as they become available; they will also be distributed daily to attendees at the meetings. There are several interesting agenda items this year.
Read moreOrdination Undone
“Suddenly, I felt a hand on my back. It pushed me--hard. 'Go find Bart!' came the strong impression.”
Read moreMark Finley Answers Myths About The Compliance Document
The proposed “warning” and “reprimand” are designed to enable entities to think of the seriousness of non-compliance to voted actions of the world church, and to encourage them to come back into harmony with the world church.
Read moreConservatives Didn't Win in Battle Creek, Common Sense Did
By Sunday morning, the Adventist atmosphere had shifted from an easy-going reflection on our heritage to an apprehensive west wind of expectation.
Read moreBabies In The Church
This Bylaws article was put into the Working Policy for crises such as this. And mind ye, every level has this provision, even to the local church level.
Read moreChurch Music and Gay Activism
High quality music is very valuable to Christian worship, but it must not be allowed to become an avenue of homosexual activism.
Read moreA Heartfelt Cry For My Church
I will be praying and fasting for the whole Autumn Council, that the Church leadership will come to its senses.
Read moreWho Gets To Vote?
There are leaders/pastors on all levels of authority who continue to ordain women in direct opposition to the G.C. actions. Do they get to vote?
Read moreSeeds of Distress In The Church
"Satan hates this church. He will develop every chance to hit it from within and without. His goal is to destroy the church by either infecting it with false teaching or destroying its structure and unity."
Read moreChurch Discipline in an Undisciplined Culture
The process of discipline, though painful at the time, leads ultimately to the triumph of God’s people.
Read moreA Biblical Basis for Church Governance and Authority
No power or authority within the church can claim independent or unilateral legitimacy in view of this model of interdependence established by the Chief Shepherd.
Read moreThe Right to Confront: Should it Apply in Church Discipline Cases?
It is disgraceful that a member can be excluded from his own disciplinary hearing for no reason other than that his accusers would rather not look him in the eye.
Read moreGod is Bringing His Church Back
Now is not the time to disconnect from the church. Her best days are ahead. Yes, there will be trials, but God is taking the reins in His own hand and will guide us home.
Read moreUnderstanding the Looming Church Crises
Satan and his angels could have quietly withdrawn from heaven when they saw that they disagreed with God’s commands. But that is not Satan’s way.
Read moreNine Reasons to Re-designate Wayward Unions
The world church will then be able to restore a viable and distinctively Seventh-day Adventist witness in these unions.
Read moreAnglican Church Disciplines Anglican "NAD"
The fact that the Anglican Communion has imposed church discipline on what is its rough equivalent to the Adventist North American Division is striking.
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