Inspiration of Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture Study We invite you to use these scripture studies for personal enrichment, group study or discipleship. Context The apostle Peter seemed to understand that his time was short and he had great concern for God’s people who were in danger from false teachers (1 Peter 1:13-14; 2:1-3). In […]
Who was the Apostle Peter? By Catherine Rybicki The apostle Peter was from the town of Bethsaida, but he had a home in Capernaum with his brother, Andrew (Mk. 1:29), and his mother-in-law (Mt. 8:14). Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was one of the first disciples called by Jesus to leave everything and follow […]
What Happens When You Die? Feature by Rev. David W. Davis Saturday, May 19, 2018 will be a day that I will remember the rest of my life. A number of us went to the hospital to spend time with my father-in-law. He looked so much better after being there overnight. He was laughing and […]
Paul: A Life in Christ Feature by Matthew Rice History reminds us that all subjects are the product of the world in which they live. God has placed us where we are, but, for better or worse, the world around us has molded us into much of who we are. This is why whenever we […]
Grace and Works: Ephesians 2:8-10 Scripture Study We invite you to use these scripture studies for personal enrichment, group study or discipleship. Context The overarching theme of Ephesians 2:1–10 is salvation by grace through faith. God lavishes his grace on Christians through his saving initiative. Paul explains to his readers that they were spiritually dead, […]
For the Glory of God: The Theology of Paul Feature by Nathaniel Bickford What comes to mind when you think of Paul’s letters? Perhaps the doctrine of justification by grace, through faith jumps out at you. Maybe you latch on to Peter’s observation that some of what Paul wrote is hard to understand (which it […]
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 […]
Five Questions for Larry Knowles Interviewed by Justin Nash For 100 years, Advent Christian Retirement Communities (ACRC) has been guided by their mission to serve and honor seniors by providing secure, comfortable and affordable retirement living. In 1920, they established what is now the first multi-tiered retirement community in Vermont: Vernon Homes. Vernon Homes offers a full […]
Is it Time for Us to Die? Editorial: By Justin Nash A little more than 50 years ago, Dr. Nelson Melvin (former editor of this magazine) wrote an article entitled “Should a Denomination Be Told It Is Dying?” Inside it, he lamented the overall decline of the Advent Christian denomination, a shortfall of trained 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, […]