We have seen polarizing politics, increased hate crimes, hunger for power, and the oppression of the poor. Is there a lasting solution to all of these problems? Could the book of Revelation bring us hope for these end-times? "The Warning" provides a framework for understanding that there is a day of reckoning and you can be safe amid the chaos. The book of Revelation presents the gospel message as the good news of Jesus' saving grace. That good news also comes in the form of a somber warning that there is an end coming in which the world will be judged. God calls for each of us to be ready. This is the third episode in the AWR Master Class series called Unlocking Bible Prophecies. You can follow the series and interact LIVE at: http://awr.org/bible ABOUT 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 WARNING
Do you seek relief from the things you've done wrong? Are you searching for peace in place of anxiety and fear? You're not alone. In this look at what God says about the end of time, you'll leave your fears behind and find new hope in God’s love for you! God has often sent warnings before disasters strike. Inspired by God, Noah warned of a worldwide flood that destroyed the earth, just as Joseph forewarned Pharaoh of a devastating famine. And God has sent another warning to you and me to prepare for the end of time. In Revelation 14:6-9, we find this final message of warning. The good news is that it is wrapped in God’s love for us. It is known as the “everlasting gospel"—a message reminding us that God willingly let His only Son be put to death to pay for our sins. How encouraging! Though we must face God’s judgment, He has provided a way to ensure our forgiveness through Jesus! And this forgiveness also opens the door for eternal life with Him in heaven! The first angel gives the warning to “fear God” and “give glory to Him.” These instructions show our need to obey God’s law and to follow His teachings for how to live our lives. (Also see Ecclesiastes 12:13 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.) Next, the angel turns to the issue of worship. You see, we live in an age where millions reject God as our Creator. In this message of warning, God is calling the world to worship him as our Creator God. Why is this message so important? The angel says that “the hour of His judgment is come.” This indicates that God is doing the judging now. A time of investigation is taking place before Jesus comes so that He will know who gets the reward of eternal life. (See Revelation 22:12.) Could it be that we are living in this time of judgment? Is our future being decided by the choices we make today? This can be scary to think about, right? The good news is that God has warned us ahead of time. We don't need to be afraid. He wants us to be ready and has opened the way for us to have everlasting life! The second and third angels focus on truth and error. Many people are being misled by following the false teachings of men rather than listening to God’s Word. The warnings of these two angels are some of the most serious in all of the Bible. Don't worry. In upcoming videos, we will look into the meaning of Babylon and the Mark of the Beast. Just remember that God’s Word is our source of safety and truth! (See John 17:17.) The key takeaway from this final warning is that you can be prepared to stand before God in this judgment. Through the messages of the three angels, God has provided a way for the world to be ready when He returns to earth. God is preparing a group of people who will worship Him as Creator. They will obey Him because they love Him. And this group of individuals will stand up for Jesus no matter what happens. Have you come to a place where you want to give your life to God? Do you want forgiveness, peace, and the assurance of God’s love? Take this moment and give Him your heart! Have questions? Need prayer? Visit us at https://awr.org/bible MB01FABNJQBROMQ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CFMkLIlMtk

When we talk about racism, skin color often comes to mind. But there should be no color emphasis when it comes to missionary work. Still, the truth hurts that even in the mission field, there is prejudice going on. Adventist history holds many stories about discrimination. But the best thing to consider is how they dealt with it. Here's another faith-filled video podcast episode by Dr. David Trim and Dr. Dragoslava Santrac, editors of the new Adventist online encyclopedia. With them are Dr. Douglas Morgan and Dr. DeWitt Williams, ESDA contributors from the North American Division. Here's an overview of their discussion about how black missionaries battled against racism: The History of Adventist Church Segregation Back then, the 'black' and 'white' people could not worship together. Culture would not let them. Despite this separation of church fellowship, they still strived to work together. Their motivation was: Separate but integrated! Tune in to have more insights about how the Adventist African-American churches battled against prejudice. Woman Power Amid Racism The story of a courageous black woman named Eva Dykes is worth sharing, especially nowadays. She had faced discrimination, especially in her education. Despite her B.A. summa cum laude from a black school, she needed to take a second B.A. when she tried to advance her studies in a 'white' school. Undaunted and undiscouraged, she obliged. She then became the first African-American female to complete a doctorate from Radcliffe College, receiving a Ph.D. in English Philology. Read more about her commitment and sacrifice here:
https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/search-results?term=Eva+Beatrice+Dykes How a tent preacher transcended racism barriers Amid the segregated American South, the great tent preacher E.E. Cleveland would gather both black and white people to his public meetings. He didn't allow segregated seating, which would always call warnings from the police. From a Christian perspective, Cleveland dealt with race relations. His powerful sermons include "Religion and Race" and "The Negro and Bible Prophecy." For him, racism is "sin". But "brotherhood" is a vital doctrine of the Adventist church. Read more of his remarkable story here: https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/search-results?term=Edward+Earl+Cleveland. Next on Deck… Don't miss our next exciting podcast episodes. Suppose you missed the previous video podcast episodes; no need to worry! Check the playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo-_LOrS0obIEGcCOTQgdvGa or visit http://adventistarchives.org/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjty_DEq2Wc

Watch the recent Adventist news: With the recent horrific attack to the worshippers in Notre Dame Basilica, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in France expressed her condemnation to any forms of violence. The Church upholds the rights, freedom, and conservation of life, well-being, and values of each individual. Tune in to listen to the official statement of the French-Belgian Union Conference. SAD distributes 22 million The Great Hope copies Observing health and social protocols, the South American Division gave out more than 22 million copies of Ellen G. White’s book, The Great Hope, during a weekend outreach activity. Watch how the faces of both givers and receivers lit up with joyous hope. Dominican Republic’s Minister of Higher Education pays historic visit to Adventist University Along with other government officials, the Minister of Higher Education, Franklin Garcia Fermin, visited and extended support to the Dominican Adventist University last October. He expressed his appreciation to the invaluable contributions of the institution, producing thousands of professionals through the years. Tune in to learn about the Minister’s offered proposal. North Mexican Adventist hospital inaugurates new geriatric center What started as a dream is now fully realized as La Carlota Adventist Hospital officially opened their new geriatric center last October 15. The extensive facility will cater to the healthcare needs of the elderly. Catch these and other good news that “refresh the bone” only here at ANN. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv8ZKW7BfW4

In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson will talk about the church’s worldwide Week of Prayer and living a Christian lifestyle. Week of Prayer is a time when the entire world church comes together in prayer and is blessed by a series of special readings and sermons that are found in the November issue of the Adventist World magazine. You can access this special issue by visiting adventistworld.org and clicking on the Week of Prayer issue. Just before His ascension, Jesus Christ gave His followers an important commission—to reach the world for Him. This well-known passage is found in Matthew 28:18-20 – “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” This command to “Go,” is part of the new strategic plan for the world church, called “I Will Go.” It’s an invitation to “Go” wherever the Lord may lead you to reach others for Him. Learn more about “I Will Go” at iwillgo2020.org The theme for this coming Week of Prayer is “Reach the World: Faithfulness in Christian Lifestyle.” What does Christian lifestyle have to do with reaching the world for Christ? The answer is—a lot! Because who we are as Christians is revealed by how we live our lives. What are our values and priorities? How do we spend our time and resources? What kind of life are we living? Jesus is our example, and it is only through His grace and power that we can be faithful to His calling as we lean completely on Christ and His Word. God’s Word is proven trustworthy. It lights our way and gives us reliable, divine direction. It provides the very foundation for developing and maintaining a relationship with Jesus Christ, and for learning what it means to live the life He intends for us. It is Christ’s living Word — timeless Truth that transcends all earthly cultures and points us to the culture of heaven. As we consecrate ourselves to God and surrender our plans to Him each day, how important it is to take time to pray and to listen to Him speak through His Word. Let us humbly pray for the promised latter rain of the Holy Spirit and the power only He can give in helping us to live our lives for Him! To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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It’s one thing to talk to your children about what’s going on in the world, it’s another thing to talk to #teens about what they’re facing — fear of the future, #depression, sadness about not seeing their friends, and increased cyberbullying. How can we recognize depression in teens and what can we do to help them? Find out in this newest episode of #ANN In-Depth! OUR GUEST
Our guest this week is Darissa L Williams. Darissa is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. She has practiced #therapy for 11 years and taught at the university level for 3 years. She is committed to sharing genuine care and clinical strategies. Learn more about Darissa:
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1:06:57 – Health Ministries Youth Alive Mental Health Initiative – https://youthaliveportal.org/mentalhealth/en 1:08:36 – Books Written by Darissa (I’m Trying to Find Jesus, Faith Safari, Fruit of the Spirit, Detective Destiny) – https://www.amazon.com/s?k=darissa+l+williams&ref=nb_sb_noss Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okdP3q58ai4