Revelation: Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament
Sigve K. Tonstad, a prolific Adventist scholar of Norwegian origin, has published a number of books and scholarly articles in different areas. His published dissertation has positioned him well to write a commentary on the book of Revelation. Tonstad’s major interest lies in theological interpretation of biblical texts, which features prominently in all of his…
Read MoreProphets in Conflict: Issues in Authority
George Knight’s latest book is Prophets in Conflict: Issues in Authority. In “A Word to the Reader” at the start of the book, he says, “In 2017, I published Adventist Authority Wars, Ordination, and the Ro- man Catholic Temptation.
Read MoreDaniel 11 Decoded: An Exegetical, Historical and Theological Study by Jacques Doukhan
Jacques Doukhan has brought back for analysis and discussion Daniel 11, one of the most difficult passages in biblical apocalyptic literature, raising new questions and offering some new readings through the use of a new approach to the text.
Read MoreWorship: The Center of the Three Angels’ Messages — Part 2
This article focuses on God and the rightfulness of His demand for worship as well as the fairness of His judgment on those who engage in false worship.
Read MoreWorship: The Center of the Three Angel’s Messages — Part 1
The call to worship God is an important element of the first angel's message. The author of this article focuses on the theological relationships among creation, worship, and judgment.
Read MoreThe Man of Sin
Who is the “man of sin” in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8? The apocalyptic passage of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8 is so dense that it raises questions for which it is difficult to provide answers. However, when we compare it to the biblical passages that provide its foundation, some elements of the prophecy appear to be clear.
Read MoreLessons from Daniel 7
Nations use images of animals as their representatives, conveying a message about how they see themselves. Some have chosen an eagle, others a lion, and still others a bear or an antelope. Sometimes humans are given animal names. This can be negative or positive. To be called “dog,” “fox,” “wolf, or “ass” is typically negative.…
Read MoreElijah in Prophecy
Who is the Elijah mentioned in Malachi 4:5?In seeking to answer your question, I will comment on the context of the passage, examine how it is interpreted in the Gospels as it refers to Christ, and discuss how it might be fulfilled in the last days.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Wealth and Desire
Why do some Bible versions translate Haggai 2:7, “And they will come with the wealth of all nations” (NASB),* instead of “And the desire of all nations shall come” (KJV)?
Read MoreDaniel 11 and the Islam Interpretation
Since the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the interpretation of Daniel 11:40–45 has been a subject of debate.
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