During October 19-20, the Village Seventh-day Adventist church in Berrien Springs Michigan hosted a Daniel 11 Prophecy Conference. It was historic, in that it was the largest conference in Seventh-day Adventist history specifically focusing on the prophecy of Daniel 11. With twenty-one speakers, including both scholars, evangelists, and especially
What You Will Learn: The purpose of this four-article series is to help the reader to: Understand the basis on which theological unity in the Seventh-day Adventist church is built (see article 1: Unity and the Structure of Belief) Understand the role (a) hermeneutics and (b) theological method plays in establishing theological doctrine and unity (s
What You Will Learn: The purpose of this four-article series is to help the reader to: Understand the basis on which theological unity in the Seventh-day Adventist church is built (see article 1: Unity and the Structure of Belief) Understand the role (a) hermeneutics and (b) theological method plays in establishing theological doctrine and unity (s
The gathering in Atlanta was the second “One project” gathering I attended, the first being in Seattle a few years back, which left me with an overall good impression. I like the idea (and practice) of being seated around the table and having time to process the information received during presentations. Hearing the Voice of the Attendees This is s
This week, we've arrived at Romans 7, and I’d like to begin this article by briefly addressing a number of points that, in my opinion, tend to receive more attention than necessary. Firstly, this is one of the chapters in Romans where Adventists spend a great deal of time attempting to convince other Christians (and each other) that Paul was
Servants and Friends: A Biblical Theology of Leadership is precisely what the title indicates: a Bible-based theology of the concept of leadership—particularly as seen through the lens of servanthood. The interested reader will find themselves immersed in a comprehensive chronological survey of what the entirety of Scripture, from Genesis to Revela
Protest of the Center (Colossians 1:16-18) Brandy Kirstein is a stay-at-home mom, pastor’s wife, and doctoral student in family nursing practice in Collegedale, TN. She began her presentation by noting that, for a long time, the earth was believed to be the center of the universe. One of the reasons why this was deemed true was the conviction that
It is the complex interplay between the religious factions within Adventism that gives rise to “once in a generation” ministries that have the ability to redefine the Church.[1] The One Project is potentially one such ministry. Almost since its inception, the One Project has been a lightning rod for criticism for some and for others a beacon of hop
Upon reflecting on the nature of prophecy, the difference between modern prognosticators (of the religious and political stripe) and the biblical prophetic word should be increasingly apparent. But have you ever asked yourself what will it look like, the fulfillment of prophecy that is? It is possible to preach something for so long and not really
498 years ago this week, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on Wittenberg Church in Germany. What started out as a reform turned into a full-fledged reformation. In the annals of human history, the sixteenth century will remain a turning point that ushered in a new era of biblical literacy and spirituality. The clarion call of the Reformation was t
