Change is Good
Change is hard. As human beings, we are notoriously resistant to change and the discomfort that comes with it. Change as simple as switching brands of laundry detergent or coffee […]
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1. Introduction to Galatians
The book of Galatians had a powerful impact on the reformation of the 16th century. Luther called it “Catherine von Bora, [the name of Luther’s wife] for, he said, ‘I […]
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October 27–November 1
Lesson 5: “Violating the Spirit of the Law” This week deals with how the Israelites were behaving and how Nehemiah had to step in to stop their mistreatment of […]
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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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Jesus is Human Forever
Recently a former Adventist sent me a link to a recent article from the Adventist Review written by Angel Manuel Rodriguez entitled “Forever Human, Forever Divine”. Rodriguez wrote an answer […]
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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE #96
With Dale Ratzlaff John 21:20-25 20 Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; the one who also had leaned back on His bosom at the […]
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October 19–26
Lesson 4: “Facing Opposition” This week’s lesson follows the continuing story fairly well and does a good job of pointing out that Zerubbabel had to refuse the offers of […]
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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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New Creations from Broken Pieces
I remember that afternoon so clearly. It was one of my favorite parts of the day. The kids were both napping, and I had time to sit in my backyard […]
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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE #95
With Dale Ratzlaff John 21:15-19 Over the years, I have read scholars and heard sermons that build much of their interpretation on the differences of the meaning of the […]
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October 12–18, 2019
Lesson 3—”God’s Call” This week’s lesson starts off well regarding our calling from God. Not all are called for the same tasks and God does seem to use our […]
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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE #94
With Dale Ratzlaff John 21:1-14 Some believe this chapter was added to chapter 20 sometime later. The last two verses of Chapter 20 studied in the last lesson appear […]
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October 5–11, 2019
Lesson 2—”Nehemiah” Sabbath afternoon From the lesson: Although the first two groups returned to rebuild Jerusalem and to complete part of that project by finishing the temple, the rest […]
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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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