I was looking through old Record archives online when this unusual news item caught my eye. More than 20 years ago, in the late ‘90s (wow, does anyone else feel old reading that?), something happened in Papua New Guinea (PNG) that caused a stir:
“Some Adventists in PNG are refusing to have their children immunized against polio following claims it leads to eternal damnation. An independent ministry, operating in the Eastern Highlands Simbu Province, says the Sabin vaccine contains a metal…
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Confidence In Christ
The Covid-19 pandemic has spun the world of anxiety and uncertainty. Due to health risks all over the world, and most of the world’s population staying inside their homes, many have simplified their lives and identified what is essential. While everyone is driven to be productive and creative, for some, boredom leaves them looking for things to do. Many have found an easy way to fill the gap is to spend time on our phones and other devices.
Over the past couple of months, internet usage surged…
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The Fruit of the Spirit: LOVE
Downey Adventist Church Worship Service
The Fruit of the Spirit: LOVE
Chris Famisaran
06 June 2020
downeychurch.org
Tags: Church, Downey, Adventist, worship, sermon, God, Sabbath, SDA, seventh-day, Bible, religion and christian
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In El Salvador, Tropical Storm Amanda Displaces Adventist Families
#DearCoronavirus: What More Can We Say?
What more is there to say? Across Europe and in some other parts of the world, the incidence of #COVID-19 is reducing. It is still there, but people are seeking ways to move on. Schools, shops and workplaces are reopening, people are even talking about the possibility of a summer holiday. At the same time, we recognize that in the Americas and in parts of Africa this is still a growing issue and that even in Europe there is a fear of a ‘second wave’. This is not a story that will go away soon. So – what more is there to say? There is nothing new to say. COVID-19 came to change the world, but we are the ones who changed! Please download the high-resolution version of this video TO PUBLISH ON YOUR OWN CHANNELS. We believe this video will have a profound impact on the world if we all publish it and promote it. Here is the link to the original files: https://cloud.eud.adventist.org/index.php/s/qW5N6fMMWtdLJTw# Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeM1Bk1PSoY
After the Final Breath: What Happens After You Die? 🔎😴
What happens 2 minutes after you die? Is there life after #death? Is there reincarnation? What about karma? Answers can be found in the #Bible and they speak loudly from this episode: The Grave. This episode will focus on the nature of man and what happens when you die. Great emphasis will be placed upon the reality that death is simply creation in reverse. The state of being during death is a simply unconscious rest awaiting the return of Jesus. This is the seventh episode in the AWR Masterclass series called Unlocking Bible Prophecies. #UBP20 #Ep07. You can follow the series and interact LIVE at: https://bible.awr.org/the-grave/ CAMI OETMAN Ten years ago, Cami Oetman had a real encounter with God that would change her life forever. She was a successful entrepreneur at the time, and the transition wasn’t easy. However, the truth Cami will share in this series was so compelling that she knew every human being in the world should experience the love of Jesus as she had. Within three years, she had preached 350 Bible presentations. Today, as a vice president for Adventist World Radio, Cami travels the world documenting the miracles that take place when people give their hearts to Jesus.
It may seem difficult to imagine yourself understanding Bible prophecy. Cami couldn’t either. She had spent two decades in the modeling world — in front of and behind the camera. She had also used her master’s degree in social work to care for hospice patients. She then started a successful retail business. But no one can predict how they will react when they have a real experience with God! THE GRAVE
Have you experienced the loss of a family member or a loved one? Have you ever found yourself questioning, what happens when you die? We often hear stories of people who have had death experiences; they recall seeing bright lights, visions of Heaven, and even having out-of-body experiences. There is much controversy surrounding the topic of life after death. There are a number of different beliefs that are held by Christians and non-Christians alike. Some believe that, after you die, your soul goes to Heaven or Hell. Others believe in reincarnation or that death is simply the end. The most reliable source we have, the Bible, provides us with a clear answer on what really happens after death.
Many of the beliefs that people have about death today originate from ancient Greek philosophy, which teaches that the soul is immortal– it can live separately from the body and have a life of its own. This means that even after we have died, we are able to think, feel, and communicate with those on Earth and in Heaven. In contrast, the Bible views death as creation, only in reverse. Ecclesiastes 12:7: “Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.” God does not allow the soul to keep living after the body has died, instead, He preserves their identity in His mind alone. Their spirit is returned to God in the form of His power.
The Bible consistently refers to death as a sleep, even Jesus himself acknowledges this in the account of Lazarus found in John 11:11-25. God promises that there will be no more pain and suffering in Heaven. If we were able to witness the problems our loved ones are facing on Earth while we are looking down on them, wouldn’t this bring more pain rather than joy? God in His mercy would rather let us sleep than allow us to watch helplessly as our loved ones continue their lives on Earth.
Satan uses these false ideas about death to deceive us. Fallen angels appear to us as messengers, impersonating dead friends and relatives in order to communicate with those who are seeking guidance from them. Many people find comfort in knowing that their loved ones are enjoying Heaven; and, without realizing it, they listen to evil spirits and devils. The Bible predicts that evil angels will give warnings and foretell the future– appearing to be reliable– so their false teachings are accepted. These angels will influence the nations of the world and lead them to end-time events. We should seek our information from the Bible only. Satan can only deceive those who give in to his temptations. Those who rely on God’s word and endeavor to follow the truth will be rescued. Jesus is available to you always; all you have to do is ask Him. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6-VS2Y_2A
Praise & Prayer:June 6, 2020
An Interactive Live Praise & Prayer Service Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO9ykElrxeI
ADVENTIST NEWS NETWORK | June 05, 2020
Dearcoronavirus_12_nothing-more-to-say
In our final #dearcoronavirus video we challenge the emptiness this virus brings with the resilience of the human spirit. #youarenotalone #FaithHopeLove #dearcoronavirus
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Anticipating AT1–June 5, 2020
It’s way too easy to judge another person’s actions before we even understand the context. We too often believe the worst intentions, the most sinister purposes, and the darkest motivations. Christ challenges us on that. Welcome to Anticipating AT1. To keep our hope alive that one day we will be back together again, we […] Source: https://atoday.org/anticipating-at1-june-5-2020/

