Closer To Heaven
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14 May 2025 | Considering all the knowledge of the educated, well-read Adventists in the world today, the traditional concept of Divine inspiration seems inadequate. It doesn’t comport with: the best of our “inspired” descriptions of God’s actions on earth as seen, for example, in scientific thought and discoveries, expanded, nuanced theological/philosophical depictions of God, […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-jim-walters-inspiration-now-then-everywhere-always/
Despite scheduling conflicts with massive soccer matches at the Crystal Palace, truth seekers found their way to a church in England. Alex Bryant and Philip Baptiste delivered messages that led to powerful baptisms and a renewed commitment to Christ. This story shows how the Holy Spirit overcomes every obstacle to reach those seeking truth. Be inspired by this incredible moment of faith. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more stories of transformation. #ChangingLives #FaithInEngland #TruthAndHope Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKGv4hD5efY
"I've got too much behind me to let this world bind me." Claim this truth today and comment "NOT ASHAMED" below. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bum5Nz9KqCY
14 May 2025 | From April 29 to May 1, Hope Channel International invited communicators and broadcasters to Dubai for the Network Leadership Conference (NLC) 2025. According to the official report, “The purpose of the meeting was not only to discuss the current activities of Hope Channel in individual regions of the world, to adopt […] Source: https://atoday.org/hope-channel-brings-broadcasters-to-dubai-to-launch-new-media-strategy/
Daily Lesson for Thursday 15th of May 2025
It seems incomprehensible that Lucifer once held the position of covering cherub, occupying an exalted position next to the throne of God. Surely his existence would have helped reveal the glory of God to the universe. Instead, he began to consider his own glory, not the glory of his Creator; or, to be more precise, he started to imagine that he was not being given the deference due to him.
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Notice how Lucifer was removed from the holy mountain, while the redeemed stand on Mount Zion with the Lamb of God. Lucifer is said to have been in Eden; the human race was also once there, but in contrast to Satan’s fate, humanity is being restored to Paradise through Christ. (See Revelation 22:1-3.)
In this context, the following quote from Ellen G. White is very instructive: “Heaven will triumph, for the vacancies made in heaven by the fall of Satan and his angels will be filled by the redeemed of the Lord.”—Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, May 29, 1900.
And they are there, in heaven, only because of the gospel. In fact, the theme of the gospel, of redemption, is found in a graphic manner in the throne room in Revelation 4:1-11 and 5. For instance, the angels cry out: “ ‘ “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God, persons from every tribe and language and people and nation” ’ ” (Revelation 5:9, NIV). What a picture of the gospel: the death of Jesus for the redemption of humanity!
Notice, too, how the language reflects the first angel’s message, in which we are called to preach “the everlasting gospel . . . to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (Revelation 14:6, NKJV). What a powerful representation of the fullness of what Christ has done for the world. There is not a human being in all earth’s history for whom Christ has not died. Each person just needs to learn about it and choose to accept it.
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