Messiah Stone Scrutinized
Media attention has recently spotlighted a sensational interpretation of what has been dubbed “Gabriel‟s Vision” and “a Dead Sea Scroll on stone.” Israel Knohl, Professor at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, claims that the 87-line Hebrew inscription, which has been dated by Ada Yardeni and Binyamin Elitzur to the late first century B.C.,reflects a pre-Christian, Jewish…
Read MoreWorthwhile Reading on the Creation-Evolution Debate
A number of helpful books on creation, from both Adventist and non-Adventist authors, are summarized and reviewed, including the updated edition of Harold Coffin’s Origin by Design, Faith, Reason and Earth History by Leonard Brand, and Creation, Catastrophe and Calvary, edited by John Templeton Baldwin.
Read MoreGroundbreaking Conference on Homosexuality Held
The church’s relation to the issue of homosexuality, including biblical, ethical, biological, and practical aspects are described in light of recent and extensive research.
Read MoreDon’t Do What We’ve Done
A shift away from biblically-based decisions by Presbyterians provides a warning for Adventists in dealing with issues such as homosexuality.
Read MoreImportant Decisions Reached in Atlanta
Details key decisions made at the 2010 GC Session, including an emphasis on revival and reformation, the ordination of deaconesses, clarifying the definition of marriage, and an affirmation of the biblical account of creation.
Read MoreDo We need Adventist Megachurches?
What can we learn from the experience of very large churches? The growth of the New Testament church provides principles for an Adventist approach. Some dangers of large congregations are also explored.
Read MoreJohn 2:1–11. What Kind of Wine Did Jesus Make at Cana?
The miracle of turning water into wine is the first recorded miracle of Jesus. But what kind of wine was it? Did He make fermented wine or grape juice? If it was not fermented, how was it preserved?
Read MoreEssential Guidance for Surviving the End Time
Important principles for God’s people to survive the end time are found in the early chapters of Daniel, Revelation, and The Great Controversy. These are briefly considered and explained.
Read MorePowerful, Easty-to-Use Bible Software
Use of Accordance Bible software (now available in both Mac and Windows versions) is reviewed and explained, including basic and advanced searches, tagged texts and tools, and scholarly packages that were available up to 2011.
Read MorePowerful, Easy-to-Use Bible Software
Use of Accordance Bible software (now available in both Mac and Windows versions) is reviewed and explained, including basic and advanced searches, tagged texts and tools, and scholarly packages that were available up to 2011.
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