Adventism’s Excuse: “Present Truth”
COLLEEN TINKER We had been out of Adventism only a few years. My very Adventist parents-in-law were visiting one afternoon, and our conversation fell into a discussion of whether or […]
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Author: Colleen Tinker
Colleen Tinker, the editor of Proclamation! magazine, and her husband Richard left Adventism in 1998 with their two sons, Roy and Nathanael, who were in grades six and ten. They have co-led the Former Adventist Fellowship since 1999. Colleen, a graduate of Walla Walla University, is a former high school English teacher and also the former managing editor of Adventist Today magazine. Colleen became the stepmother of Roy and Nathanael in 1989, and in 2008 she adopted them. Romans 8:15-17 has assumed new depth and significance for her and Richard since she and her sons chose to claim each other legally and permanently. She and Richard share an office and a commitment to sharing the gospel of the true Jesus with all of those seeking a way out of the bondage of the false gospel of Adventism.
September 9–15, 2023
Lesson 12: “The Call to Stand” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The lesson equates Paul’s instruction to put on and stand in God’s armor with fighting in the […]
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We Got Mail
How Do I Find a “Safe” Church? Wow. I just watched the Cultish series [on Adventism] and I’m excited to learn more about your ministry. I’m looking for a new […]
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September 2–8, 2023
Lesson 11: “Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The biggest problem with this lesson is the underlying Adventist worldview that doesn’t understand that the […]
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We Got Mail
Confusion, Dread, and Darkness Gone Forever I’m studying the book of Daniel as I listen to your podcast. I’ve just completed Daniel 8: 1-14 (with visceral fear and trembling). Wow! […]
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August 26–September 1, 2023
Lesson 10: “Husbands and Wives: Together at the Cross” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The author writes without understanding the new birth and the new identity we have […]
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We Got Mail
Info Needed About the “Adventist” Holy Spirit Can you please provide some quotes that show the early Adventists did not believe in the Holy Spirit? —VIA EMAIL Response: The […]
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August 19–25, 2023
Lesson 9: “Living Wisely” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: This lesson takes the texts from Ephesians 5 out of sequence to make points about good lifestyle. The significance […]
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We Got Mail
I Need Fellowship Are there any groups near Keene, Texas, that meet? I feel alone; I’ve been going to Bible churches, and I definitely felt the freedom, after just watching […]
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August 12–18, 2023
Lesson 8: “Christ-Shaped Lives and Spirit-Inspired Speech” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: Again, the lesson attempts to instruct members to live and speak positively without understanding being born […]
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We Got Mail
Doug Batchelor Twists Revelation and the Rapture Wow! I just listened to your latest podcast this morning. And I am listening to it again! I’ve been reading the book on Revelation by […]
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August 5–11
Lesson 7: “The Unified Body of Christ” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: The author does not understand the impact of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling believers but admonished readers […]
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We Got Mail
Darkness That Is Adventism I just wanted to write and thank you for the impact that your ministry has had on my journey. I just attended a Sunday morning service […]
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Pondering the Rapture
COLLEEN TINKER As Nikki Stevenson and I have been walking through the book of Revelation in the Former Adventist Podcast, we have been bumping into questions about the rapture of […]
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July 29–August 4, 2023
Lesson 6: “The Mystery of the Gospel” COLLEEN TINKER Problems with this lesson: This week’s lesson again eviscerates the power of the gospel and the depth of what Paul was […]
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