Adding to or Subtracting from the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Feature by Craig Spooner The Bible solemnly warns us in both Deuteronomy and Revelation not to add or subtract from Scripture. Too often, we Advent Christians subtract this lovely parable from the serious attention it deserves because the details it gives us […]
Home Feature: By Clayton Blackstone The One before time’s beginning entered life as a baby in Palestine, played kickball with other Jewish boys in the dusty streets of Nazareth, grew into manhood working beside Joseph in the carpenter’s shop, taught large crowds and developed a reputation as a miracle worker by casting out demons, changing […]
Should Christians Support the Death Penalty? Perspectives by Mark Woolfington YES: 1. The Lord established the death penalty to protect human beings. Following the flood, he established a covenant with Noah that included capital punishment: “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made […]
What’s on the Menu? Feature: By Sam Walsh Lacy, our red-brown dachshund, lifted her head and wandered into the dark bedroom. Our son had just gotten home from work and left his backpack on the bed. Although the room had been available all day, Lacy knew that something was different, and we wondered as she […]
Simple Discipleship Feature: By Justin Nash Many, okay most, churches do a poor job of making disciples. There are likely a number of reasons for this. Sometimes the whole idea can be overwhelming, as there are all kinds of programs and people with myriad plans to make disciples. Some even come with nice diagrams and […]
Five Questions for John Gilbert Interviewed by Justin Nash John Gilbert serves as the Latin American Area Director for Advent Christian General Conference and the director of 99+1 Ministries. In 1995, John retired from the U.S. Navy after 27 years of service and almost immediately started volunteering part time with a medical ministry that served Mexico, […]
The Call to Send Feature: By Matt Larkin The idea of calling was once central to church culture Growing up, I remember hearing a lot about “the call to ministry.” My pastor talked about it. It was part of church conversations. There would be a yearly call to commit yourself to ministry at camp every […]
Raise Up Leaders Feature: By Jack Mumford What are leaders and where do we find them? These are two critical questions every church must answer for a fruitful future. Good leadership in the church can leave a lasting legacy of faithfulness. Poor leadership can create years of fruitless ministry. In the church and everything from […]
Should families leave if their church lacks a children’s program? Perspectives: By Jessica Mumford YES: A program supports a child’s development as a follower of Christ. Children today need to understand that while their salvation is individual and they will be held responsible when they stand before the throne of God, they are not running […]
Will There Be Hope in Heaven? Editorial: By Justin Nash Will there be hope in heaven? I don’t think so. We often rejoice at the promises of the things that will be absent in the new heavens and new earth. When Jesus returns and makes all things new, there will be no more pain, crying, […]