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The Great Controversy | A Comprehensive View of the Great Controversy

November 9, 2023 By admin

In the book of Job, we witness a cosmic confrontation that delves deeper than what the human eye can perceive. This divine narrative lifts the veil and reveals a reality that extends far beyond the earthly sphere. Job, whose story initially presents wealth and blessings, is confronted with a challenge that impacts not only his life but also the heavenly realms.

Job not only reflects his own life but also mirrors our reality. In this seemingly disjointed world, where joys and sorrows collide, our lives become the battleground of a larger, invisible conflict. The Great Controversy, spoken of in the Bible, is not just a metaphor but a present occurrence that touches every life.

Job and the great cosmic conflict: Job’s story not only highlights the battle between good and evil but also emphasizes that every day, every decision, and every thought represent a facet of this epic conflict. Just as Job was entangled in a dialogue between the heavenly council and Satan, we are also part of this divine struggle. This conflict, which the Bible recounts in numerous stories, pervades our reality and shapes the decisions we make.

The invisible battle and the light of faith: The heavenly dimensions hinted at in the book of Job are not isolated events but are reflected in the pages of the Bible. In this battle between light and darkness, good and evil, it may remain hidden from us in our daily lives. However, the realization that our faith and steadfastness are of fundamental importance encourages us to view life in an expanded light and to trust in God’s guidance.

The Art of Gratitude Amid Life’s Storms: Just like Job, who maintained a deep connection with God amid his wealth and blessings, his story invites us to cultivate gratitude. Our world might be rich in external blessings, yet the threats of sin and spiritual loss remain prevalent. The art of gratitude allows us to find a piece of divine peace amid life’s storms.

The Conflict on Earth and Our Protection: As hinted in the book of Job, the Bible reveals the reality of a conflict fought on earth with supernatural forces. Satan’s work manifests in temptations, mistrust, and malice. Yet, our protection lies in our faith in God’s promises, in prayer, in the Bible as our sword of truth, and in the community of believers. This is our armor against Satan’s cunning attacks.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/the-great-controversy-a-comprehensive-view-of-the-great-controversy/

Lesson 6 Motivation and Preparation for Mission – 6.6 Summary

November 9, 2023 By admin

The lesson focuses on the motivation, preparation, and action steps for the mission in the Christian faith.

1 To Share the Good News:
The story of the women at the empty tomb highlights the power of the resurrection and the importance of having personal experiences with God before sharing the message with others. The motivation to proclaim the good news comes from the joy and gratitude for God’s work in one’s life.

2 A Prophetic Foundation:
Knowledge of biblical prophecies strengthens faith, illustrates the urgency of the message, and prepares believers for the fulfillment of God’s promises. It provides guidance in a world aiming for the fulfillment of these prophecies.

3 Waiting and Mission:
The lessons from the disciples’ waiting emphasize the importance of community, alignment, preparation, patience, and active engagement while waiting for God’s work. This time serves growth and preparation for the mission.

4 “Whom You Crucified”
The opportunity for forgiveness for those involved in Jesus’ death encourages personal salvation, motivates for evangelism, and calls for humility and gratitude toward God’s grace.

5 A Picture of the Early Church
The depiction of the early church highlights the importance of community, worship, teaching, generosity, and a focus on mission. It encourages living out these values in today’s church and guiding others in their faith journey.

In summary, this lesson emphasizes the significance of personal experiences in faith, knowledge of biblical prophecies, preparation during waiting, the universal opportunity for forgiveness, and the example of the early Christian community for contemporary believers and their mission.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-6-motivation-and-preparation-for-mission-6-6-summary/

Proverbi 19:22 – Venerdì 10 novembre 2023

November 9, 2023 By admin

“Ad un uomo si chiede lealtà; meglio un povero che un bugiardo.” Proverbi 19:22 Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, Daniele Magliulo. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHnNZ1Bsm80

Speaking in Tongues in the Bible

November 9, 2023 By admin

Early in my ministry I found myself talking to a man who felt he was led by the Spirit because he spoke in tongues. However, it was not the Bible version of speaking in tongues, where “every man heard in his own language.” He was speaking things no one understood. He told me about a Pentecostal prayer meeting he recently attended, where he was “filled with the spirit,” spoke in tongues and ended up at a hotel with a lady he met at the meeting! I assured Him the Holy Spirit would not have led him to do such a thing. He would not listen to me. He was on an emotional high, going strictly by feelings.

This man was not the only one who put emotions and feelings above Scripture. Not long after, I began studying with three members of a 7th-day Pentecostal church in west Texas. They explained the wonderful emotions that overtakes them when speaking in tongues. Interestingly enough, I preached in their church a handful of times, but they never spoke in tongues while I was there. Still, for years, they put their emotions over Scripture, telling me they knew it was real because they felt it. I sure am glad Jesus did not put feelings above the Word of God, after fasting 40 days in the wilderness, when Satan questioned if He was really the Son of God. I am glad I don’t need to consult my emotions before the Scripture, when John tells me that when I confess my sins, God is faithful to forgive me. I can believe that God forgives even though I still feel terrible about what I have done. It took me several years of study and friendship before this trio were convicted and put God’s Word above their feelings and were baptized and joined my local Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What I find ironic, is how many people sincerely believe that a church has to speak in tongues in order to be spirit-filled, while at the same time scoffing at the Seventh-day Adventist Church for claiming to have the Spirit of Prophecy. However, we read in the book of Revelation that God’s “remnant” or last-day church will have the “Spirit of Prophecy,” as indicated in the texts below. (The gift of tongues is not specifically mentioned. )

And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:17 NKJV

the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10 NKJV

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1 NKJV

God’s last-day church has the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Spirit of prophecy is the gift the Bible tells us to pursue above all others, and not speaking in tongues. Why?

Because…

Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe. 1 Corinthians 14:22 NKJV

According to Acts 2:6 Biblical speaking in tongues is when people hear the gospel in their own language.

About ten years ago I heard a young lady preaching. She was a student at Southern Adventist university near Chattanooga Tennessee. She spoke of a mother she knew who was at a local park with her 6-year-old English-speaking daughter. The daughter met a little Spanish girl at the swings, and started talking to her about Jesus. The two little girls continued talking, and both of the girls’ mothers were amazed to hear them speaking to each other, because the English girl only knew English and the Spanish girl only knew Spanish! God created a miracle so the little girl could hear about Jesus in her own language just like on the day of Pentecost. According to 1 Corinthians 14:22 speaking in tongues is for the unbelievers to hear the gospel in their own language. It is not for the believers in church, because they have already heard the gospel. That’s why they are there.

By contrast, prophesying is for those who already believe. This is very important to understand. We are not supposed to use the Spirit of Prophecy to convince unbelievers. The Testimonies for the church are directed to the church, not unbelievers. It was the same in Isaiah’s day.

Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Isaiah 58:1 NKJV

Isaiah was given the Spirit of Prophecy to show the church its sins, not the world. The world is to be told there is a Savior, and then they can be instructed through the Spirit of Prophecy, not before. What that means to us today is that we need to be telling our neighbors that Jesus loves and died for them, and not that they need to stop eating cheese or drinking with their meals. But I digress…

So Biblical speaking in tongues is when someone hears the gospel in their own language. Speaking in tongues does not need to be used in the church. It needs to be used outside the church to share the gospel with unbelievers in their own language. When unbelievers accept the gospel and become believers, they are welcomed into the church, where the gift of prophecy is shared with them.

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A Message from Pastor Ted Wilson: Who is God?

November 9, 2023 By admin

To those who rely on human wisdom alone, God is a mystery. How can we come to know God? Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discusses two ways God reveals Himself to humanity and how every person can unlock the revelations to know God intimately. Find out what Scripture says about The Godhead. Follow this weekly series with Pastor Ted Wilson to counter the devil's deception with the truth of God. Click here to learn more about Adventists and what we believe about the Holy Trinity: https://www.adventist.org/trinity/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY6EmoAj5F0

The Great Controversy | A Comprehensive View of the Great Controversy

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Lesson 6 Motivation and Preparation for Mission – 6.6 Summary

The lesson focuses on the motivation, preparation, and action steps for the mission in the Christian faith.

2 A Prophetic Foundation:
Knowledge of biblical prophecies strengthens faith, illustrates the urgency of the message, and prepares believers for the fulfillment of God’s promises. It provides guidance in a world aiming for the fulfillment of these prophecies.

3 Waiting and Mission:
The lessons from the disciples’ waiting emphasize the importance of community, alignment, preparation, patience, and active engagement while waiting for God’s work. This time serves growth and preparation for the mission.

4 “Whom You Crucified”
The opportunity for forgiveness for those involved in Jesus’ death encourages personal salvation, motivates for evangelism, and calls for humility and gratitude toward God’s grace.

5 A Picture of the Early Church
The depiction of the early church highlights the importance of community, worship, teaching, generosity, and a focus on mission. It encourages living out these values in today’s church and guiding others in their faith journey.

In summary, this lesson emphasizes the significance of personal experiences in faith, knowledge of biblical prophecies, preparation during waiting, the universal opportunity for forgiveness, and the example of the early Christian community for contemporary believers and their mission.

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The lesson focuses on the motivation, preparation, and action steps for the mission in the Christian faith.

2 A Prophetic Foundation: Knowledge of biblical prophecies strengthens faith, illustrates the urgency of the message, and prepares believers for the fulfillment of God’s promises. It provides guidance in a world aiming for the fulfillment of these prophecies.

3 Waiting and Mission: The lessons from the disciples’ waiting emphasize the importance of community, alignment, preparation, patience, and active engagement while waiting for God’s work. This time serves growth and preparation for the mission.

4 “Whom You Crucified” The opportunity for forgiveness for those involved in Jesus’ death encourages personal salvation, motivates for evangelism, and calls for humility and gratitude toward God’s grace.

5 A Picture of the Early Church The depiction of the early church highlights the importance of community, worship, teaching, generosity, and a focus on mission. It encourages living out these values in today’s church and guiding others in their faith journey.

In summary, this lesson emphasizes the significance of personal experiences in faith, knowledge of biblical prophecies, preparation during waiting, the universal opportunity for forgiveness, and the example of the early Christian community for contemporary believers and their mission.

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2 A Prophetic Foundation:
Knowledge of biblical prophecies strengthens faith, illustrates the urgency of the message, and prepares believers for the fulfillment of God’s promises. It provides guidance in a world aiming for the fulfillment of these prophecies.

3 Waiting and Mission:
The lessons from the disciples’ waiting emphasize the importance of community, alignment, preparation, patience, and active engagement while waiting for God’s work. This time serves growth and preparation for the mission.

4 “Whom You Crucified”
The opportunity for forgiveness for those involved in Jesus’ death encourages personal salvation, motivates for evangelism, and calls for humility and gratitude toward God’s grace.

5 A Picture of the Early Church
The depiction of the early church highlights the importance of community, worship, teaching, generosity, and a focus on mission. It encourages living out these values in today’s church and guiding others in their faith journey.