Taken or Left?
“Then shall two be in the field, the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill, the one shall be taken, and the other left” (Matthew 24:40, 41). I never would have thought this paragraph of the Bible would be in need of explaining. Why?
The Emerging Church
"This book of systematic theology teaches truth in all but our distinctive doctrines,” affirmed my professor of theology introducing a textbook written by an Evangelical author. With the passing of time, I have discovered that most Adventists implicitly share my professor’s assumption...
Christ in the Book of Revelation
In the New Testament there are three sets of books that belong to John the disciple: the Gospel of John, a set of epistles (three), and the book of Revelation. Together with Paul and James, John is of a Hebrew mind.[1] In his writings, there transpires a universe of connections and links with Jewish culture, language and faith.
Why are General Conference Sessions Held?
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a representative-democratic structure which is exemplary among modern ecclesiastical organizations, and for this reason from June 23rd to July 3rd this world-wide religious community will hold its 59th General Conference Session.
Eschatology and Salvation
Although we cannot know the future, we certainly try. Knowing what the future holds fascinates us. Not surprisingly, prophecies about the end of the world captivate even postmodern minds.
Historicism, the Best Way to Interpret Prophecy
Why do Adventists interpret prophecies differently from others? Through watching certain protestant television preachers or by reading such books as the "Left Behind" series, some
Will You Be Left Behind?
The book Left Behind, published in 1995, became an instant bestseller. The subtitle says, A Novel of the Earth's Last Days. It describes fictitious events surrounding the secret...
The 1,290 and 1,335 Days of Daniel 12
The interpretation of the 1,290 days and 1,335 days of Daniel 12:11, 12 as 1,290 years and 1,335 years respectively can be found already among the Jewish expositors of the eighth century...
What is the agenda behind Caritas in Veritate?
On June 29, 2009 the Vatican released Caritas in Veritate the new apostolic letter from Benedict XVI. What does an “apostolic letter” mean? In the Roman Catholic Church, an apostolic letter intends to trace its origins to the letters the apostles sent to the leaders of the early Christian communities....
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Taken or Left?
Daniel Scarone
“Then shall two be in the field, the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill, the one shall be taken, and the other left” (Matthew 24:40, 41).
I never would have thought this paragraph of the Bible would be in need of explaining. Why? (more)
The Emerging Church
Fernando Canale
“This book of systematic theology teaches truth in all but our distinctive doctrines,” affirmed my professor of theology introducing a textbook written by an Evangelical author. With the passing of time, I have discovered that most Adventists implicitly share my professor’s assumption (more)
Christ in the Book of Revelation
Daniel Scarone
In the New Testament there are three sets of books that belong to John the disciple: the Gospel of John, a set of epistles (three), and the book of Revelation. Together with Paul and James, John is of a Hebrew mind.[1] In his writings, there transpires a universe of connections and links with Jewish culture, language and faith. (more)
Why are General Conference Sessions Held?
Daniel Scarone
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a representative-democratic structure which is exemplary among modern ecclesiastical organizations, and for this reason from June 23rd to July 3rd this world-wide religious community will hold its 59th General Conference Session. (more)
Daniel 12
Loren M.K. Nelson
Chapter 12 brings down the curtain on Daniel’s last vision. It starts with the end of the king of the north which is the papacy. This chapter will fix in time the end time. Chapter 12 pictures Michael standing (more)
Avoiding Hybridism of Historicism and Futurism: Is Historicism in Crisis?
Daniel Scarone
Writing or speaking on eschatology tends to be a fascinating but also risky task. Much more so if we tend to put in personal points of view instead of considering the fluency of the message (more)