The moment financial conformity becomes a proxy for spiritual fidelity, the treasury has begun to trespass upon liberty of conscience. The institution becomes the mediator, compliance becomes the evidence, and money begins to occupy a place it was never ordained to hold. 

Whenever financial conformity begins to imply spiritual fidelity, the old indulgence booth has merely been given a new coat of paint. 

While its title suggests restoration and defense, the substance of its argument represents something far more perilous—a subtle reconfiguration of Ellen White’s prophetic role.

This inquiry by Paul appears at first glance to bring to the imagination a class of people who were undergoing a rite of water baptism on behalf of or for others in some way.

His answer was both reassuring and unsettling. If he correctly recognized that the apparition was not the deceased, another question remains. Why should such a manifestation appear at all? What conditions exist in a person's spiritual life that permit the kingdom of darkness to intrude so boldly into the home?

But why is it that we have not succeeded in finishing the work God has given us?  Is it because we were too busy building our institutions and our reputation? 

He had no worldly commendations, he had no great wealth, he did not have the backing of any great institutions, and he had no governmental support.  Jeremiah’s message was a message of repentance and a call to return to the Lord and follow His ways.

Worldliness is a strong focus on material things, physical pleasures, and social status instead of spiritual or eternal matters. It describes a lifestyle driven by the values of human society rather than the counsel of God.

With all their prosperity, their wealth and influence, they began to compromise in their worship of God.  This compromise led to their downfall.  They became subservient to the Midianites.

We have wandered much longer than 40 years in this world, waiting for entrance into the heavenly Canaan.  Are we going to continue to rebel against the Lord’s directives? 

LGBTQ activism is alive and well within Adventism, at the highest levels. At the NAD level, and in conferences and unions such as the Potomac conference. And yet there are still those at a distance that want to question where the apostasy in the church is today.

This debate shows no sign of diminishing, rather it appears to be intensifying.  If a productive, biblical solution is not found, the result could be devastating to the church.

No, the Jesuits are not the cause of your problems; or the Jews, or the Zionists, or the Christian Nationalists, or the racists, or the Marxists, or the globalist elite, or church administrators.

Of course, the title does not imply a literal death – though I dare say there have been some poor souls who actually did die in the midst of a sermon – including the preachers themselves.

Expanding this prophecy to include every past or present injustice may be popular today, but it goes beyond what Scripture and the Spirit of Prophecy actually say.  

Path #1: Real-World Specifics. We Have Pursued and Obtained Government Funding. Formed Alliances with ‘Babylonian’ Organizations. Increasingly aligned our official statements with theirs.

Going out on the streets around 7 p.m., I started handing out the tracts. In a matter of minutes they were gone! I could have given out thousands more if I had had them!

Dhurbe embodies an evil that operates beyond rational control or environmental excuses. He does not negotiate with human boundaries. He does not respect attempts at coexistence. He seeks only to destroy.

Seventh-day Adventists have long understood that God used the United States, represented by the beast coming up out of the earth (Revelation 13:11), as a refuge for His church.  

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died two centuries ago today, July 4th, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Elder Kohler, I also believe it is time to change the paradigm of our church structure.  We are at a crossroad in our church history where we can no longer ignore the accountability issues. 

Suggestions have been made to justify a cessation of returning tithe via the Church structure until certain demands are met. Is there no mechanism to drive change besides manhandling the sacred tithe?

The church has increasingly positioned itself as a middleman, receiving federal money to run schools, hospitals, and federally approved welfare programs.

I am also aware of your recent blog post. Such posting disqualifies you as a productive conversation partner in this matter. As such, no appointment request will be granted. 

So why are so many Adventists looking for a bushel to hide the Ten Commandments out of the sight of impressionable young public-school students in Texas and Louisiana?

After Christ’s death, Paul, who was a Benjamite and a minister of the gospel, claimed the right to receive support just like the priests and Levites who ministered in the temple (1 Cor 9:1-14).

It only took one generation after Joshua — a man who knew God and walked with Him — for the people to slide into ignorance and rebellion. They knew about God, but they didn’t know Him.

Many people crucify themselves between two thieves:  regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow.  And we want to get through his minefield to see what is beyond – over the hill. 

She tells the patient plainly: “This medicine can protect you while we turn the ship. But the disease pattern is being fed every day. If we do not change what feeds it, we have not treated the cause.”