Benedict XVI and Jesus

Benedict XVI and Jesus

The Pope's somewhat conservative and at least partially brilliant approach to the Jesus of the Gospels ends in good catholic fashion with the church controlling Scripture and not vice versa.

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Order in Worship

What about a biblical order of worship? What is correct, and how and when should it be done?

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Raised Hands in Worship

This question may not appear important, but it reveals that we are very much interested in a worship that is biblically based and does not violate biblical instruction. It also implies that waving hands while singing is creating some tensions. I will deal with the use of the hands during acts of adoration. It will…

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God’s End-Time Remnant and Charges of Exclusivism and Triumphalism

This article addresses the charges that the Adventist understanding of the remnant is offensive, exclusivist, and triumphalist.

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What is Apostasy?

I've heard people talk about apostasy. What is it? The word “apostasy” comes from the Greek apostasía, which means “rebellion.” In Scripture it has a religious content worth exploring. In Christian theology the reformers used it to describe the condition of the church during the Middle Ages.

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A Morning Meditation

Why does the Bible, and the psalms in particular, mention "morning" so often?

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Important 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.

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Ordination of Women

Does the Bible support the ordination of women to pastoral ministry, or not?

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Do 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.

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Holy to the Lord

Is it correct to return tithe to any organization or individual who claims to be doing the work of the Lord?

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