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Editorial – If You Are Loyal and True

July 30, 2020 by John J. Grosboll

If you are loyal and true, that God who walked with the three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace, who protected Daniel in the lions’ den, who manifested Himself to John on the lonely island, will go with you wherever you go.

Chapter 3 Desire of Ages — Chapter 65

June 4, 2020June 3, 2020 by Jana Wagner

Now we know that those who stoned Stephen were Conference Leaders. And we know that Stephen was an Independent Preacher who was being murdered by the Conference Leaders for preaching for the cause of Jesus.

We Want a King

May 10, 2020 by John R. Pearson

What was actually occurring when the people made their demand for a king? Scripture tells us in 1 Samuel 8:7, “And the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you;…

The Road to the Inquisition

May 3, 2020 by Mike and Amanda Bauler

Has Adventism begun down the road to the inquisition? We will begin our investigation with the General Conference Session in 1888.

The Road to Persecution, Part I

May 1, 2020 by John J. Grosboll

One of the tapes that we listened to from Elder Frazee was entitled “The Road to Persecution.” Back in those days, many things that were written in the Spirit of Prophecy, we understood as only applying to the churches in “Babylon.”

The Road to Persecution, Part II

May 6, 2020April 30, 2020 by John J. Grosboll

Every influence that leads to toleration of evil in the church eventually leads inevitably down the road to persecution of the righteous.

Life Sketches – Differences and Persecution

April 27, 2020 by John J. Grosboll

One may wonder why religious discussion and persecution provoke conflict on both a personal and often on an international level as well.

Angelic Watchcare – Protection Under Persecution

April 24, 2020 by John R. Pearson

We have that same promise that the Lord will deliver us out of all persecutions, afflictions, and trials. We who are Christ’s faithful followers have that same assurance that the Lord will deliver us out of them all!

Life Sketches – Eternal Destiny

March 10, 2020 by John J. Grosboll

Jesus said that your eternal destiny would turn on one point. “Then the king will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:…

Facing the Crisis – Preparation for Persecution, Part II

February 28, 2020 by Lawrence Nelson

There is absolutely nothing of more importance in the preparation for persecution than to fully know, without a doubt, that you are right with God. Such a knowledge requires a person to have repented of every known sin and to have accepted Jesus Christ as one’s personal Saviour,…