How Ephesians Contradicts Adventism #11
But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to […]
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Author: Rick Barker
Rick Barker is a native of Southwestern Ohio and led a weekly Bible study for former SDAs in the area for over 10 years. Rick graduated from Andrews University in 1987 and received a Masters degree from the University of Dayton. He previously served on the staff of the Thomas Bilney Institute for Biblical Research and volunteered on the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry website. He is an active member of his local Lutheran church, having served as an elder as well as both an adult and youth Sunday school teacher. Rick was a volunteer for 6 years and remains a participant on the discussion boards. Rick and his wife Sheryl formally left the SDA church in 2004. Prior to this they had been active in the Miamisburg and Wilmington Ohio churches.
How Ephesians Contradicts Adventism #10
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, […]
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DEATH AND RESURRECTION ASSUMES MAN IS PHYSICAL
ADVENTISM’S FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF #26 The wages of sin is death. But God, who alone is immortal, will grant eternal life to His redeemed. Until that day death is an unconscious […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #9
Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #8
Eph 3:1–13 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles (v. 1) Verse 1 is generally seen as distinct from verses 2-13, which are a […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #7
Ephesians 2:16-22 Context is a crucial item for understanding any statement, so before we continue with Ephesians 2 by looking at verses 16–22, it is important to review the key […]
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WHO DETERMINES TRUTH?
By Rick Barker As a Christian, the answer to this question seems so obvious that one can hardly imagine even asking it seriously among fellow Christians. Of course, the answer […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #6
Ephesians 2:11-12 ESV Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that […]
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SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT UNCLEAN MEAT?
By Rick Barker Do followers of Christ need to concern themselves with clean and unclean meats? To understand the question of clean vs unclean meats, we must start with […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #5
Perhaps you have been following this study since I began, or perhaps this is the first time you have looked at it. It might be easy and comfortable to conclude […]
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THE FALSE GOSPEL OF “GOOD ENOUGH”
The most pervasive false gospel, both today and perhaps throughout the history of the Christian church, is the gospel of “Good Enough”. This false gospel takes many different forms: God […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #4
Ephesians 2: 8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. I realize that this is a much shorter section than the other passages that we have studied in Ephesians. However, the […]
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CHRIST’S MINISTRY IN THE HEAVENLY SANCTUARY
ADVENTISM’S FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF #24 There is a sanctuary in heaven, the true tabernacle that the Lord set up and not humans. In it Christ ministers on our behalf, making available […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #3
This week I am continuing my study of Ephesians, showing how it contradicts Adventism. I am picking up then lesson with the beginning of chapter 2. And you were dead […]
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HOW EPHESIANS CONTRADICTS ADVENTISM #2
Because of a reader’s request, I’m returning to the study of Ephesians and comparing how the passages in this book relate to typical Adventist teaching. In this blog I’ll resume […]
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