June 2010

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June 2010 Issue

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Editorial

The blessed hope

Willie E. Hucks II

I was a regular activity every summer evening: attending evangelistic tent meetings with slides that depicted biblical themes. Most memorable—due to the nightmares they literally gave me—were the slides of the beasts of Daniel 7. But what excited me the most were the slides depicting the Second Coming. Christ’s return seemed so real, so imminent. I asked myself, “Am I ready to meet Jesus when He comes?” What happened? Many years have elapsed, and life has… Continue reading...

Zacchaeus: A man with many connections

Richard A. Sabuin

Pastors may find some individuals with multiple problems or hindrances like Zacchaeus. But, don't lose hope! God will guide in your attempts to reach them. Many have explored the Zacchaeus story (Luke 19:1-10) from the perspective of its relation to other passages in Luke. Some have related it to the stories about the rich ruler (18:18-24), the healing of the blind man (18:35-43), the daughter of Abraham (13:16), and the paralytic (5:18-26). Others relate it not only with...

Pastors may find some individuals with multiple problems or hindrances like Zacchaeus. But, don't lose hope! God will guide in your attempts to reach them. Many have explored the Zacchaeus story (Luke 19:1-10) from the perspective of its relation to other passages in Luke. Some have related it to the stories about the rich ruler (18:18-24), the healing of the blind man (18:35-43), the daughter of Abraham (13:16), and the paralytic (5:18-26). Others relate it not only with...

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Saving righteousness

Bryan W. Ball

Praise God for the biblical passages revealing His righteousness-fully, freely consistently, persuasively. God's righteousness, revealed in Jesus and received by faith, can be ours forever.

Praise God for the biblical passages revealing His righteousness-fully, freely consistently, persuasively. God's righteousness, revealed in Jesus and received by faith, can be ours forever.

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Should we observe the Levitical festivals?: A Seventh-day Adventist perspective (Part 2 of 2)

Jacques B. Doukhan

In part one of this series, the arguments for celebrating the Levitical festivals of the Old Testament were discussed. Now, the author presents a possible and proper approach toward these festivals.

In part one of this series, the arguments for celebrating the Levitical festivals of the Old Testament were discussed. Now, the author presents a possible and proper approach toward these festivals.

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When the "the mark of the beast" was a biochip!

Anthony MacPherson

The mark of the beast is about relationship, faith, love, and obedience.

The mark of the beast is about relationship, faith, love, and obedience.

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Sharing the hope again: Discussing the North American Division evangelism initiative

G. Alexander Bryant , Ron Clouzet, Robert S. Folkenberg Jr.

Evangelism is not merely a one-year endeavor, not a single all-out effort to reach more people for Christ. No, it must be the all consuming mission of the disciples of Christ to "save a perishing world."

Evangelism is not merely a one-year endeavor, not a single all-out effort to reach more people for Christ. No, it must be the all consuming mission of the disciples of Christ to "save a perishing world."

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Letters to the Editor

Assimilating new membersThis article (“Pastors’ Perspectiveson Assimilating New Members:Part 1—Challenges and Needs”—February2010) hits home. I was recentlybaptized after about six months ofBible study with a young couple whowere raised Adventist. Although I’mvery…

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Dateline

Religious news from around the world.

Arminianism and Adventism conference Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States—Andrews University will present a seminar October 14–17, 2010, celebrating the soteriological heritage of Adventists. This event, “Arminianism and Adventism,” commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Arminian Remonstrance. The conference will discuss the Adventist understanding of salvation with its roots in seventeenth-century Arminianism and Wesleyan thought. Top scholars will… Continue reading...

In the Beginning, God

In the Beginning, God: Creation, Culture, and the Spiritual Life

Larry H. Evans

Have you ever tried to tell a story only to have someone interrupt and tell their own? Marva J. Dawn, a theologian, author, and professor at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, suggests we may be doing just that when we approach our study of the Bible by asking the wrong questions. It is common to approach a biblical passage by asking How does this apply to me? or How will I live out this text? Doing so shortchanges the bigger picture by which… Continue reading...

The Other Side of Sadness

The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss

Larry Yeagley

After years of research, George Bonanna makes the claim in this book that empirical evidence does not support the “stages of grief” idea. Adjusting to the loss of a loved one is complex and takes a different trajectory for everyone who loses. The Kubler-Ross stages of grief model was not intended to be prescriptive, as reactions are not the same for those who grieve the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, “stages” and “tasks” have been viewed by some as regulatory.… Continue reading...