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12 February 2025 | The Barmen Declaration is one of the most fascinating theological documents of the Confessing Church in Germany during Nazi times. It was designed primarily by Karl Barth, Hans Asmussen, Karl Koch, Karl Immer, and Martin Niemöller and unanimously adopted in May 1934 at the Protestant Synod of Barmen, where pastors, church […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-andreas-bochmann-what-we-can-learn-from-the-barmen-declaration/
A one-year mission turned into five years of impactful ministry in Lisbon, Portugal. Adventist World Radio’s broadcasts, limited to just 12 hours a week in 20 languages, sparked incredible results. Articles about the impact inspired church members to donate enough to fund the ministry year after year. Watch this inspiring story of growth and faith, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting content. #ReachTheUnreached #RadioEvangelism #InspiringFaith #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Yjtl3lFgA #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtoffD4l-po
Giving Up | Doug Batchelor ➤Subscribe to Doug Batchelor: http://bit.ly/2zptpvf ➤Free Online Bible School: https://bit.ly/31xiNbd ➤Support Amazing Facts: https://www.amazingfacts.org/donate-online?utm_source=SMFBP Check out some more Powerful videos: ➤The Devil's Deadliest Deception: https://bit.ly/2O6DpCc ➤Spiritual Warfare: https://bit.ly/2pAWCT1 ➤Hearing the Voice of God: https://bit.ly/2D4souJ Follow us on: ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/amazingfacts ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmazingFacts/ ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazingfactsministry/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7nQPwEFZow
Il bar "Come N See" – La missione nella Divisione Asia-Pacifico del nord. Missioni dal mondo 7° episodio – I trimestre 2025 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a26aEmC9UY8
Daily Lesson for Thursday 13th of February 2025
God has granted creatures free will because it is necessary for love; misuse of this free will is the cause of evil. Again, many questions remain. God allows evil (for a time), while passionately despising it, because to exclude its possibility would exclude love, and to destroy it prematurely would damage the trust necessary for love.
“The earth was dark through misapprehension of God. That the gloomy shadows might be lightened, that the world might be brought back to God, Satan’s deceptive power was to be broken. This could not be done by force. The exercise of force is contrary to the principles of God’s government; He desires only the service of love; and love cannot be commanded; it cannot be won by force or authority. Only by love is love awakened. To know God is to love Him; His character must be manifested in contrast to the character of Satan.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 22.
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Without free will, there could be no love, and if God is love, then it seems clear that it is not really an option for God to negate love or the freedom needed for love to exist. One could suppose, too, that if we knew the end from the beginning, as God does, we would not want Him to get rid of our freedom. After all, who would want to live in a loveless universe?
Even when we cannot see through the darkness, God can see the end from the beginning. He can see, too, the eternal bliss promised to all who place their faith in Jesus. According to Romans 8:18, “the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (NKJV). Do we have the faith and trust to believe this amazing promise?
Also, so sacred, so foundational, was love, and the freedom inherent in love, that rather than deny it to us, Jesus knew it would send Him to the cross, where He would suffer greatly. Yet, He granted this freedom to us anyway, knowing what it would cost Him. Why is this such a crucial thought to keep before us always?
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Even the best offerings, assisted by the Holy Spirit, are still tainted by sin. The question is how these offerings can be accepted by God. Here’s the beautiful picture of the gospel in the sacrificial system: In verse 19, it describes a sin offering of a goat and two male lambs. The priest waves them alongside the bread as a wave offering, and they are accepted. Picture this: one lamb is offered by each person, and the rabbis would sometimes wave the lamb, even covering the bread with it. This symbolizes how, through the blood of the lamb, our sinful offerings are made acceptable before God. Want to learn more about the power of sacrifice and grace? Tune in to this inspiring Episode 13 now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple. #GraceThroughSacrifice #FaithInAction #GospelTruth #ChurchTalkPodcast Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRvsKXv5G5k
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"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV).
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Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, John C. Peckham, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.”
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View an in-depth discussion of The Problem of Evil/a> in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
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