In aggregate, there are 11 statements that invoke the United Nations or World Health Organisation. Such reference to supranational political entities may result in (unintended) deference to the UN and its affiliates.
Read moreWhat About These 'Official Statements' of The Church? (Part one)
This unsolicited two-part series on the history of church statements is interesting, and we invite you to consider its implications as we seek to be the Remnant of God and a representative working body of our Advent Message.
Read moreRoe is Gone; Now the Court Must Overturn Obergefell
Overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey was the most significant Supreme Court decision in decades. Now it is time to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges and same-sex marriage.
Read moreCanceling Meaningful Holidays by Pre-Celebration
The era that went from British world dominance to American world dominance was very much a peaceful handover, probably the most peaceful one in history.
Read moreA Compassionate Response to a Public Outcry
We pride ourselves with prophetic light, as though that’s all we need to sustain what has become a brittle and disintegrating denomination. The lack of spiritual guidance, can certainly “feel” like “spiritual abuse.”
Read moreThe Theological Inconsistencies Of SDA Pro-WO Feminism
This student was brave and open minded and willing to challenge his or her worldview when it came into contact with Scripture. The response of the seminary teacher shocks and horrifies me to this day.
Read moreThe Called Convention Controversy
On the next and final day, I was told that word had gotten out to the church leaders over the need to change worship to become more reverent. One person told me, “God answered our prayer!’
Read moreIs The Bible Pro-Life? Pastor Doug Batchelor Answers
Pastor Doug thank you for standing up for all of the commandments and not just one. I've watched you on and off—for the past 2 yrs I've listened to you a lot. I'm a Christian. I'm also Catholic. It may sound crazy but I try to keep the Sabbath and abstain from unclean meats.
Read moreSomething Special Happened to Me Yesterday
And something about that image—the freeze-frame in my mind’s eye of him biting into that apple—sent such a delightful joy throughout my soul.
Read moreCount the Cost: The Hidden Dangers of Government Funding of Religious Education
With external culture wars threatening to break down the doors, religious school administrators and boards who are serious about existing to provide their students with a faith-based foundation should be very intentional about their next steps.
Read moreIt's Time to Reconcile (conclusion)
How can I forgive them? If I am kind and loving toward them, they won’t realize how much they have hurt me. They need to be punished so they’ll see just how bad they are!
Read moreIt's Time To Reconcile (part 1)
We are told by worldly psychotherapists and secular counselors that we should take care of ourselves first and stand up for our rights, especially in our marriages and filial relationships. We are drilled on our need to guard ourselves against “abusive” and “toxic” relationships.
Read moreMeasuring The Strength of Israel
Today, it is very evident, based on the many signs now manifest, that spiritual Israel is facing imminent mortal combat with all of the forces of evil, both human, and angelic, on a scale none of us can presently conceive of.
Read moreServing God From The Back Pew
After probably 45 minutes, the lights in the church were being turned off, whereupon we were approached for the very first time by anyone—the pastor as it turned out—to say how happy he was we had come and hoped we would come again.
Read moreThe View From The Sixth Floor, GC Session 2022
Delegates face a peculiar problem, that of becoming a small but powerful elite that, instead of holding the Church to account on behalf of the people/members, they offer leaders unconditional support in exchange for the illusion of influence.
Read moreWhat I Saw At The General Conference Session, English & Spanish Version
Ojalá la iglesia, el pueblo de Dios de la historia y del fin, vuelva a la Biblia y a su “escrito esta”, si no lo hace correrá el riesgo de que su autoridad sea lo que no está escrito ni es inspirado por Dios. (English version inside.)
Read moreAdventists Protesting Adventists
That’s the beauty about “freedom.” However, “freedom” as we know it, is rapidly disappearing. Social Justice is the new ruler, taking exception with God’s justice.
Read moreADRA's Strange Litigation Partner
How ADRA found itself making common cause with George Soros in trying to invalidate a law requiring those receiving government funds for HIV/AIDS relief work to oppose prostitution and sex-trafficking.
Read moreFamous Brain Surgeon Ben Carson Analyzes Biden's Mental Capacity
“However, now that we’re starting to lose strength, you’re starting to see the despotic leaders rise again and so it is important not only to our country but to the world that we have strong, effective leadership,” Carson said.
Read moreMy Motion To Discuss The 2015 ADCOM Statement on Monday at GC Session
We are all part of the family, no matter how dysfunctional. Let’s fix it. The solution, in my opinion, will start with a thorough understanding of religious liberty and church governance. Don’t leave, I’m not.
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