17. The Law
The foundation of the Sabbatarian error, I believe, is the idea that “the law,” in all the strictness of the old letter, is binding on Christians. Hence, their constant theme […]
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August 14–20
Lesson 8: “Free to Rest” This week’s lesson takes the New Testament story of the paralytic let down through the ceiling in order to reach Jesus for healing along […]
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There’s No Such Thing as a Bloodless Atonement—Hebrews 9 | 54
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They talk about the truth that there is no forgiveness without the blood of Jesus. Transcription by Gwen Billington. […]
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EXTRA: You Were Planned for This Time | 53
Colleen and Nikki discuss God’s perfect plan which includes your being here during the pandemic. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Nikki: Welcome to Former Adventist podcast. I’m Nikki Stevenson. Colleen: […]
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The New Covenant is Here!—Hebrews 8 | 52
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They talk about the beginning of the New Covenant—it’s really better. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Colleen: Welcome to […]
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EXTRA: Realized During Pandemic—We Need a Mediator | 51
Colleen and Nikki have published over 50 episodes! They talk about their favorites and also about having a mediator during the pandemic. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Nikki: Welcome to […]
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New Priest Changes the Law—Hebrews 7 (second part) | 50
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss the second part of Hebrews chapter 7 where the new Priest changes the law. Transcription by Gwen […]
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We got mail…
What About the Other Nine Commandments? Greetings! I’ve emailed before, so you may recognize my name or may not, but I’m sure you definitely recognize my [Seventh-day Adventist college] email […]
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Interviewing the Kids of Former Adventists
This week as I was considering topics for this blog, my thoughts were interrupted by the noise of unabated laughter in the back rooms of my home. Our kids, Joshua […]
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No Turning Back
THE LIFE AFTER WITH CHRIS LEE I wormed my way into the cylindrical concrete culvert under the driveway to our grade school. Jon was close on my heels, eager to […]
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16. A History of Numerous Efforts to Revive the Jewish Sabbath
Why Not Found Out Before? If Sabbatarians are right on the Sabbath question, then the whole Christian church has broken the Sabbath for the last 1,800 years, and has kept […]
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August 7–13
Lesson 7: “Rest, Relationships, and Healing” This next week’s lesson is again using the story of Joseph—this time to make a case for forgiveness. Unfortunately, however, this lesson can’t […]
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We got mail…
I Thought I Was Sinning In listening to your recent two podcasts, I have several memories rushing through my brain, as probably is the case with most formers. I distinctly […]
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Leaving the Service of Humiliation
COLLEEN TINKER I was twelve years old, and my best friend whom I’ll call Lynn was a few months older. It was Thirteenth Sabbath, and she and I paired up […]
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Please Explain the Purpose Of the Law!
MARGIE LITTELL I have a question for my Adventist friends: can you show me, a Gentile, what the Scriptures say the purpose is of the huge law-system called the Torah? After […]
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