Making New Light Known

Making New Light Known

How persons who believe they have discovered new light may have it evaluated.[The following article reporting an action of the Annual Council of 1970, was originally published in THE MINISTRY, July, 1971, [329] 41 [330] 42, and was made available as a reprint.

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The Church: Authority and Unity

A careful look at the nature of the church from a biblical viewpoint.

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The Place for Applause

In my local church, clapping during the worship service is very common. Is there any biblical support for this practice? Clapping during church services is becoming more and more popular in many of our churches, so your church is not unique in this respect. Clapping is mentioned in the Bible as an expression of social…

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To whom should I give my tithe?

Some church members have been telling me that I should give my tithe to persons who will use it correctly, even if they are not ministers of the church. Is there some biblical evidence I can use to oppose this teaching?

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Baptismal Instruction in the New Testament and Other Related Issues

Should instruction in the faith precede or follow baptism? A biblical review of the question.

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Teach Now, or Later?

Should we not immediately baptize those who accept Christ as Saviour, and then teach them our doctrines? Was not that the practice in the apostolic church?

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An Act of Worship

I am exploring several issues related to worship. Where your views on the biblical understanding of kneeling to pray? Why is this important?

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2 Corinthians 6:14

Some Adventists quote 2 Corinthians 6:14 to discourage someone marrying a person not of our faith. Does the noun “unbelievers” designate non-Christians, non-Adventists, or both?

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Essential Worship

My question is about worship. What elements are appropriate and which are not?

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