by Richard W. Coffen | 18 May 2021 | Tuesday, November 9, 1965. It was nearly dusk as 10-year-old Johnny ambled toward home. At 5:30, he found a short stick, which he hurled at a nearby utility pole. It produced a metallic thud when it hit the pole. Instantaneously the light atop the pole went […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-catalyst-of-salvation/
“The Shepherd King” Revival Series Part 4 – From Friend to Fugitive
David learned that people will turn against us and we need to trust in God who promises to take care of us. "The Shepherd King" is a 12-part revival series with Pastor @Doug Batchelor Few Old Testament characters have had as much impact on the modern Christian faith as David, the beloved shepherd-king of Israel. And today, his story—the challenges, the adventures, and the highs and lows—still has amazing power to inform and transform our walk with God. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuY4EgdlD2s
Christian Nationalism, Adventism, & Prophecy Conference 4-24-2021
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In the recent political climate there has arisen a new level of cooperation between evangelical and civil leaders that appears to place Christianity at the center…Source: https://vimeo.com/552202804
Local Church Attracts 300 New Contacts through Plant-based Ice Cream
Mark Finley: Faith Story and Life Lesson from a Leading Evangelist
When we talk about our faith, we all have someone in mind, someone who has had a significant impact on our spiritual lives. Mark Finley, a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist and assistant to the World Church President, has a spiritual mentor. The faith that we see in this outstanding evangelist began with his father. He learned much of what he teaches in evangelism from his father. It includes how to form loving connections, find commonalities rather than starting arguments, earn the right to be heard, show respect, when and how to share your faith, and so on. Indeed, Mark Finley understands the formula for reaching out to and genuinely connecting with people. In his pursuits, he follows Ellen White's famous words "Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me." — Ellen White, Ministry of Healing p143. Watch the full video to learn more about this man of God, his faith, and his life lesson. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7B4iioz6C0
The backstory of a leading evangelist
Ask most people where their faith began, and they’ll likely tell you of an individual who greatly impacted their life. For Mark Finley—a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist and assistant to the World C……
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At Loma Linda, Live Worship Services Will Be Streamed to Patients Rooms
3,000 Volunteers Work to Meet Peoples Basic Needs in the Czech Republic
Sharing Scripture — May 16-22, 2021
This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […] Source: https://atoday.org/sharing-scripture-may-16-22-2021/
Wednesday: The Stability of God’s Law
What truth about God does the presence of God’s law in the covenant relationship teach us about His essential nature? Malachi 3:6, James 1:17.
God’s law is an oral or written expression of His will (compare Psalm 40:8). Because it is a transcript of His character, its presence in the covenant assures us of the permanence and dependability of God. Although we always may not be able to discern the outworkings of His providence, we know He is trustworthy. His universe is under unvarying moral and physical laws. It is this fact that gives us true freedom and security.
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The “assurance that God is reliable and dependable lies in the truth that He is a God of law. His will and His law are one. God says that right is right because it describes the best possible relationships. Therefore God’s law is never arbitrary or subject to whim and fancy. It is the most stable thing in the universe.” — Walter R. Beach, Dimensions in Salvation (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1963), p. 143.
If God’s law cannot save a person from sin, why did He make it a part of the covenant? (Hint: see Amos 3:3.)
A relationship requires agreement and harmony. Because God is not only the Creator of the world but also its moral Governor, law is essential for the happiness of His created, intelligent beings to live in harmony with Him. His law, the expression of His will, is thus the constitution of His government. It is naturally the norm or obligation of the covenant arrangement and relationship. Its purpose is not to save, but to define our duty to God (commandments 1-4) and our duty to our fellow humans (commandments 5-10). In other words, it sets forth the manner of life that God designs for His covenant children to live, for their own happiness and well-being. It prevented Israel from substituting some other philosophy as a way of life. It was and is the purpose of the covenant relationship to bring the believer through God’s transforming grace into harmony with His will and character.
| Look around. Can you not see the devastating effects of lawlessness? Even in your own life, can you not see some damage done by breaking God’s law? In what ways do these realities help to affirm the goodness of God’s law and why law should be a crucial part of our relationship with Him? |
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