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The Adventist movement began with people willing to ask hard questions. Our pioneers believed God was still leading. They searched Scripture, challenged assumptions, followed truth wherever it led, and stayed open to new light. That spirit of curiosity and courage shaped the global movement we know today. It survives because people like you still champion […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-the-pioneers-didnt-need-permission-neither-do-we-2/
Creation was a time of joy and every Sabbath is a reminder of how God created all things. Though this world may be tainted by sin and sadness, turn your eyes to what God has created. From the beautiful fields of flowers to the star-filled heavens, everything points to Him, the Giver of joy and peace. Happy Sabbath! #HappySabbath #AWR360 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B8RB6GdzRPg
For decades Adventists have treated hand-clapping like a theological landmine. One side hears Psalm 47 and feels pure joy. The other side hears Ellen White warning about applause feeding vanity and turning worship into a talent show. “Amen” is safe. Clapping is… complicated. Then came the General Conference Sessions that quietly illustrated how the conversation […] Source: https://atoday.org/should-adventists-clap-in-church/
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 1st of August 2026
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1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Peter 4:8-11, 1 Corinthians 14:27, Amos 3:7.
Memory Text:
“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy” (1 Corinthians 14:1, ESV).
Like a human body, the church is one but has many members, each with different roles, functions, and gifts. Practiced with love, these spiritual gifts promote a sense of unity that reflects the character of the triune God.
This week we will survey 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 and its teaching on spiritual gifts. This section is part of a slightly larger unit, where Paul deals with the expected Christian behavior in religious settings (1 Corinthians 11:1-34; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:1-40). Paul’s primary concern has to do with the problem of disorderly gatherings. His answer to this problem is that the church is a body whose parts have different functions that contribute to “the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12, NKJV). In short, God gave the church spiritual gifts in order to promote unity through diversity.
Certainly, Paul still has in mind the factionalism problem addressed in the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians, where the answer to the lack of agreement among church members is unity in Christ. Now, he develops that idea by presenting his understanding of the role of spiritual gifts. According to Paul, unity in Christ and the Spirit is the only means of avoiding schisms.
par Reinder Bruinsma | 31 juillet 2026 | Pour de nombreux membres de l’église Adventiste, c’est une grande surprise d’apprendre que le manuel officiel de leur église au niveau mondial contient cette déclaration: «Nous reconnaissons les organisations qui élèvent le Christ devant les hommes comme faisant partie du plan divin pour l’évangélisation du monde, et […] Source: https://atoday.org/le-coin-adventiste-de-leglise-universelle-de-dieu/
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