Why should we keep the Sabbath?
It is one thing to do something but the reason for doing it is most critical. Your reason for doing it will determine how far you will go in sticking to doing it. Such is the issue that is now being contemplated in relation to the Sabbath. Why should we keep the Sabbath? It is one thing to keep it,Read the rest of this page »
Preparing for the final crisis
The Bible speaks of a time of trouble before us that is worse than anything that has ever been seen in the history of the world. This will be the final crisis that God’s people will face just before deliverance at the second coming of Christ. We are told: “and there shall be a time of trouble, such as neverRead the rest of this page »
Number your days
There are many different views as to what is our true or intended lifespan. But whatever view we take, the following description by the Psalmist has remained approximately true from generation to generation and from culture to culture: “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet isRead the rest of this page »
Two major threats to the faith
Among the various threats that were faced by the early church, there were two major internal threats to the faith of which warnings were given. The threats were, false teachers who, on the one hand would unsettle the faith of especially young converts and then, leaders, on the other hand, who would shift the landmarks and cause the entire churchRead the rest of this page »
The call and the sifting
It is generally understood and often repeated by professed Christians that it is by grace we are saved and not by our works. Being saved is seen as a present reality and not merely a promise of a future expectation. Notwithstanding, there is a clear reference in scripture to a promise of eternal life only for those who endure toRead the rest of this page »
Is there any good reason for sin?
Is there any good reason for sin to have started in the first place and is there any good reason for it to continue? If we say no, then we need to at least offer some reasonable explanation as to why it has continued. The general belief among professed Christians is that God does not want sin to continue. YetRead the rest of this page »
If you are saved do you need to repent again?
To accept Christ, people are encouraged to say a simple prayer indicating that they have repented of their sins and to ask Christ to come and live in their hearts. Having done that, persons are given the assurance that they are saved. A few questions now arise; do they need to repent of future sins? What if they don’t? DoRead the rest of this page »
What does it mean to be saved?
It is very common to hear professed Christians say that they are saved or that they have been saved from sin. But at the same time, they still consider themselves sinners and admit that they still fall into sin. They will also admit that they are still affected negatively by sin around them. So, what then does it mean toRead the rest of this page »
Christ in You – What does it mean?
Christ in You – What does it mean? It is very common for professed Christians to speak about Christ being in them or the Holy Spirit living in them or similar expressions. But it is clear that there is no consistent understanding by all as to what is meant by such expressions. In one case, it is meant that theRead the rest of this page »
Do You Want Happiness?
Do You Want Happiness? Suppose you were asked directly, “Do you want happiness?” by someone like Jesus who you know has the power to grant you your wish, what would be your answer? Would you say, “No, thank you, I have it already!” or would you quickly say, “Oh Yes! Thank you, I most certainly do!”? If your answer wouldRead the rest of this page »
The Christian Gospel versus the Pagan Atonement Concept
The Christian Gospel versus the Pagan Atonement Concept In a previous presentation, “What Hinders the Latter Rain?” I pointed out that there have been two major changes in the current beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church compared to the beliefs of the pioneers of the movement. Firstly, the concept of God has changed in that the pioneers did not viewRead the rest of this page »
The Latter Rain Angel and the Holy Spirit (Pt 2)
The Latter Rain Angel and the Holy Spirit (Part 2) This presentation may be considered a continuation of the previous one on “The Latter Rain Angel and the Holy Spirit”. The significant thing to note, however, is that this presentation will be exclusively, a reproduction of Ellen G. White’s account of the events as she was shown in vision. TheRead the rest of this page »
God or Baal? Which?
Challenge! Here is a challenge! Can anyone show one Scripture where God is described as Three-in-one, Triune or Trinity? If we cannot find one Scripture that describes God as Three-in-one, Triune or Trinity, then we must ask ourselves, which God do we worship – the Biblical God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob or is it a god or theological conceptRead the rest of this page »
The Latter Rain Angel and the Holy Spirit (Pt 1)
“And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.” – Rev. 18:1. An angel (Rev. 18:1) is commissioned to bring about the latter rain. The latter rain outpouring of the Holy Spirit will supersede the former rain outpouring at Pentecost. In Gethsemane an angel was sentRead the rest of this page »
What Hinders the Latter Rain of the Spirit?
“The great outpouring of the Spirit of God, which lightens the whole earth with His glory, will not come until we have enlightened people that know by experience what it means to be labourers together with God.” – Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, July 21, 1896. In this presentation, two basic issues are raised: 1. why was the earlyRead the rest of this page »