2013 December
Editorial
Recently, I was sent a review of a book that has recently been written, claiming to prove consciousness after death and that our souls are immortal. Like a multitude of other books, this one is based on the near death experience of a neurosurgeon who was formerly a skeptic but now thinks that he believes ... Read more
Salvation
What would you say if you knew that this was to be your last interview with somebody? I have thought about this somewhat and share my thoughts on what I believe to be the most important.
Faith
Completing the Temple with the Gospel of Jesus
...let’s consider completing the temple with the gospel of Jesus. But before discussing the completion of the temple, let us take a brief look at the gospel as it was given to man at the beginning of time and also as it is given to man at the end of time.
Daily Living
We are given much instruction and caution in the Scriptures, thankfully, about wrath and anger. Of particular note is James 1:19: “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
Daily Living
Christians of other faiths often proclaim with jubilance that they are saved and have been forgiven. What does forgiveness mean to you?
Daily Living
To begin the Christian journey, faith is necessary, and to continue being a Christian, faith is indispensable! Faith recognizes and acknowledges the absoluteness of the word of Jesus.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Whatever Comes!
The strength of our faith is very important. We can understand a little better about our faith by looking at our own fruits, taking note of our actions and reactions.
Inspiration
The holiday season is fast approaching with its interchange of gifts, and old and young are intently studying what they can bestow upon their friends as a token of affectionate remembrance.
Question
Q&A – What did Jesus mean when He said in Matthew 11:7, “A reed shaken with the wind?”
“A reed shaken with the wind” in Bible language means a person blown about by every wind of doctrine. Ephesians 4:14 says,...
Health
Conditions that stress or compromise the immune system will very often benefit from castor oil packs. Nowhere is this more obvious than with AIDS...
Current Events
Current Events – The Great Crisis
In the great crisis soon to pass, the faithful servants who “would fearlessly serve God according to the dictates of conscience, will need courage, firmness, and a knowledge of God and His Word,...
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Circling Dove
Regino Balaois’s age gave him much respect among the villagers, but his tale about the dove naturally caused some doubt among the people.
Food
Judging from these records, Seventh-day Adventists have a life expectancy five to six years greater than other Californians.
Recipe
Who knew mashed up chickpeas could taste just like tuna? 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tsp. nutritional yeast 2 whole celery stalks 1 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos 2 Tbsp. dill pickle relish 2 Tbsp. vegan mayonnaise ½ tsp. onion flakes ½ tsp. kelp In a large mixing bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Sanctifying Power of Truth
December 29, 2013 - January 4, 2014-Among the Jews leaven was sometimes used as an emblem of sin. At the time of the Passover the people were directed to remove all the leaven from their houses as they were to put away sin from their hearts.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Except They Be Agreed
January 5, 2014 - January 11, 2014-“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.” I Peter 1:2.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Faith that Lives
January 12, 2014 - January 18, 2014-The strength of those who, in faith, love and serve God, will be renewed day by day. The understanding of the Infinite is placed at their service, that in carrying out His purposes they may not err.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Single-Hearted Purpose
January 19, 2014 - January 25, 2014-The truths of the word of God meet man’s great practical necessity—the conversion of the soul through faith. These grand principles are not to be thought too pure and holy to be brought into the daily life.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.