Seventeen years ago, Novo Tempo Communication Network launched a fundraising project that has transformed the lives of thousands of people throughout Brazil and in seven other countries in South Ameri…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/novo-tempo-celebrates-17-years-of-the-angels-of-hope-project
Il Messaggio dell’Apocalisse – Capitolo 17 – Puntata 22
Il Messaggio dell'Apocalisse.
Gesù riaccende la Speranza, con Samuele Barletta.
Apocalisse capitolo 17 La bella e la bestia. Puntata n.22 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTE8PeyOHHY
Aunty, why don’t people dress nicer for church?
5 June 2023 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, The way people dress for church nowadays is disgusting. Even restaurants and pubs have a dress code. And yet people seem to come to church in almost anything. I’ve even been surprised by what some pastors wear in the pulpit. What happened to a nice long dress and […] Source: https://atoday.org/aunty-why-dont-people-dress-nicer-for-church/
Methodist Church in Norway Releases Statement of Concern Regarding Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Law
5 June 2023 | The Methodist Church in Norway has released a statement of concern regarding the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act introduced to Ugandan Parliament in March, 2023, which is now enabling acts of violence and discrimination against Ugandan LGBTQ+ residents. The statement, found on the church website, reads that the church “dissociates itself from increasing […] Source: https://atoday.org/methodist-church-in-norway-releases-statement-of-concern-regarding-uganda-anti-lgbtq-law/
Tuesday: The Ungodly Chain
The prophecy regarding the mark of the beast is about religious intolerance, an economic boycott, persecution, and eventually a death decree. Surprisingly, it is also a message of encouragement. Even in the worst of times, God will sustain His people who “keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” (Revelation 14:12, NKJV). And, among those commandments, of course, is the fourth — the seventh-day Sabbath.
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The mark of the beast prophecy in Revelation 13:1-18 tells us about the worst, the absolute fever pitch, of Satan’s war against God. His first strategy in this campaign is deception. Revelation 13:1-18 tells about a time in the future when the devil will work through an earthly religiopolitical power called the beast and resort to force.
Religious persecution, of course, is not new. It has been around ever since Cain killed Abel for worshiping the way God instructed them to worship (see Genesis 4:1-8). Jesus said persecution would happen even to believers in the first century and down through the ages: “The time is coming,“ He warned, “that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service“ (John 16:2, NKJV; see also Matthew 10:22, 1 Peter 4:12).
The mark of the beast prophecy is about the final link in this ungodly chain. Like the persecutions in the past, it is designed to force everyone to conform to a certain set of beliefs and an approved system of worship.
Read Revelation 13:15-17. What will God’s end-time people face in the final crisis?
The prophecy says the persecution will start with economic sanctions: “No one can buy or sell” unless they have “the mark.” When this happens, the immense majority will capitulate. Anyone who refuses will eventually be placed under a death decree.
The devil is preparing professed Christians by compromises in their lives to receive the mark of the beast when the final test comes upon us in the future. God’s love for each one of us will strengthen us and preserve us during the troublous times ahead.
Read Galatians 6:7-9. Though this is not written in the context of last-day events, why is the principle there so relevant to issues over the mark of the beast, and how we can stand faithful?
Amen!
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SATIRE: Adventist Camp Meeting Reports “Tremendous Revival” After Accidentally Serving Real Coffee
SLEEPY HOLLOW, Colo. — A Rocky Mountain Conference camp meeting reported a “tremendous revival” today with crowds of Adventist talking, singing and preaching excitedly at an energy level never witnessed before. A sense of renewed vigor and unbounded optimism had swept over everyone at the annual Sleepy Hollow camp meeting after what catering staff are […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-adventist-camp-meeting-reports-tremendous-revival-after-accidentally-serving-real-coffee/
Listening: The Easiest Way to Reach the Youth #Short
Books on evangelism and research studies may provide several answers, but the easiest one is this: listening to young people is the way to their hearts. Watch this #short clip from the Global #Campmeeting sermon, “How to Win the Heart of Today’s Modern Generation,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMMn9ub1mUY&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=37 as Ryan Day presents for a Virtual Global Campmeeting on the topic of reaching the hearts of today’s youth.
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The Importance of Cross-Cultural Communication and Overcoming Language Barriers
Have you ever wondered where all the different languages in the world came from? Why is there a need for translation and cross-cultural communication? The answer to these questions can be traced back to the story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible, where God confused the language of the people so they could not understand each other. God's intention was not to curse but to prevent their self-destruction due to rebellion. By scattering people across the earth, he hoped to prevent them from congregating in one place and creating chaos again. However, the diversity of languages has also led to the need for translation and cross-cultural communication. To truly understand and appreciate different cultures, it is essential to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds. In this engaging discussion, you can learn why it's essential to understand different cultures and how to overcome language and cultural barriers that can impact our ability to share the Gospel with people from different backgrounds. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Eighth-Generation Physician Blends Science and Art to Provide Whole-Person Care
Puxiao Cen, MD, is an AdventHealth cardiologist and eighth-generation physician who blends science and art with Chinese culture into her medical practice, creating a unique whole-person experience. Sh…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/eighth-generation-physician-blends-science-and-art-to-provide-whole-person-care
“Hope in Action” Helps Residents of Dubno
With the initiative and support of Adventist World Radio (AWR), a semi-trailer is traveling through the cities of Ukraine to provide various types of assistance. In Dubno, almost 200 people took advan…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/hope-in-action-helps-residents-of-dubno
