Chapter 2: The Sabbath a Jewish Institution
Law-teachers try in every way possible to evade the fact that the Sabbath was only Jewish. To admit this would prove that they are trying to revive an abolished institution […]
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Category: Adventist Doctrines
1: The Sabbath: When Originated And When First Enjoined Upon Man
The plan of redemption was conceived in the mind of God prior to the foundation of the world. It was a mystery then hid in him alone. Long ages […]
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Debunking the Cosmic Conflict Paradigm
As the story goes, Samuel Chadwick, a 19th century English pastor, was walking in his village one day, trying to find inspiration for a sermon illustration he needed the following […]
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The Scapegoat Has Carried Our Sins Away
Introduction The theme of this blog concerns God’s mercy as provided through the work of the scapegoat. Throughout the Old Testament—including in this particular quote from one of King David’s […]
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Relearning the Story of Eve in the Garden
We all grew up with the story of the Garden of Eden and of how Adam and Eve were tempted and ate the forbidden fruit. Looking at this story again […]
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Adventism Explored
PHILLIP E. HARRIS PREFACE The basic doctrinal format of this article is derived from Walter Martin’s book; The Truth About Seventh-day Adventism. For historical and biographical information, use has […]
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Seven Sabbath Myths Perpetuated by Adventists
RICK BARKER In this blog I will address seven Adventist arguments used to justify their keeping the seventh day Sabbath. Jesus observed the Sabbath thereby obligating all of His followers […]
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Was Sabbath Created?
A LOOK AT ADVENTISM’S USE OF MARK 2:27 From time to time I have had discussions with a sabbatarian scholar who takes me to task for doing an “inductive” study […]
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Prophet or Not
JULIE TIVY BONEY Abstract This article examines the Biblical test of a prophet as it relates to Ellen White. I encourage you to invite the Holy Spirit to enlighten […]
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COMMENTARY: New Adventist Abortion Statement and the Great Disappointment
For decades abortion-on-demand has been the Adventist organization’s dirty little secret. Ever since 1971, when Adventist administrators and health professionals met and “unofficially” approved an internal document permitting Adventist hospitals […]
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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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New Improved Investigative Judgment
Like a phoenix rising from embers, the ideas of the Investigative Judgment arose from the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844, when Jesus failed to return as William Miller and […]
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Your Questions Finally Answered
CHRIS BADENHORST If you have ever dismissed your thoughts about the Investigative Judgment and the Adventist doctrine of the Sanctuary because they seemed too confusing to grasp, this article might […]
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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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Knowing the Covenants Puts Sabbath In Its Place
COLLEEN TINKER Adventism’s belief that man is purely physical makes its soteriology dependent upon man’s sanctified behavior. Adventists believe that God’s promises are always conditional upon human obedience, but the […]
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