November 9–15
Lesson 7: “Our Forgiving God” The week starts out with a discussion of the confession of sin and celebration of God’s forgiveness. Fasting and Worship From the lesson: […]
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The Party Crasher
The table was set, the wine was poured, and as the guests came to recline at table, servants scurried to bring the hot food. The master of the feast certainly […]
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2. Galatians 1:1
In this series on Galatians, our desire is to do a thorough, contextual study. Going verse by verse and chapter by chapter, our goal is to mine out of the […]
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November 2–8
Lesson 6: “The Reading of the Word” This whole week is dedicated to the Word of God. It has much to say about how we need to know the […]
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How was Israel saved?
As former Adventists we struggle for years detangling our ideas of law, faith, and salvation. It was not surprising, therefore, that we recently received an email articulating our common confusion: […]
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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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