September 2015 Issue
The fall of Lucifer in Isaiah 14: Is the interpretation still valid?
Keldie Paroschi
Many Christians still use Isaiah 14:12–14 to explain the origin of evil and the notion that Satan was called Lucifer before his fall. But can this interpretation be sustained by the biblical text?
Many Christians still use Isaiah 14:12–14 to explain the origin of evil and the notion that Satan was called Lucifer before his fall. But can this interpretation be sustained by the biblical text?The salvation of non-Christians in Africa: An Adventist perspective
Chigemezi Nnadozie Wogu
What will be the ultimate end of those who do not profess Christ as their Savior?
What will be the ultimate end of those who do not profess Christ as their Savior?“Lord, fully revive my sight”
Mary-Ellen Colon
Devotional thoughts from our Revival and reformation series.
Devotional thoughts from our Revival and reformation series.Old Testament principles relevant to mutually consensual homoerotic activity—Part 1 of 3
Roy Gane
Read principles in the Old Testament relevant to the relationship between God’s community of faith and individuals who engage in some forms of sexual activity outside heterosexual marriage.
Read principles in the Old Testament relevant to the relationship between God’s community of faith and individuals who engage in some forms of sexual activity outside heterosexual marriage.Mission: Restoring the link with God
Gideon P. Petersen
Become inspired by the author’s personal journey as he wrestles with what constitutes evangelism, and what it means to communicate the gospel.
Become inspired by the author’s personal journey as he wrestles with what constitutes evangelism, and what it means to communicate the gospel.The church, Scripture, and adaptations: Resolute in essentials, considerate in peripherals—Part 2 of 2
Nicholas P. Miller
Can adapting ritual and organizational instructions for mission and human needs be supported by Scripture?
Can adapting ritual and organizational instructions for mission and human needs be supported by Scripture?A revival ministry made of postal boxes
Larry H. Evans
More devotional thoughts from the Revival and Reformation series.
More devotional thoughts from the Revival and Reformation series.Adventist mission: From awareness to engagement— Part 2 of 2
Marcelo E. C. Dias, Wagner Kuhn
Consider how these ten trends can more effectively bring people to Jesus.
Consider how these ten trends can more effectively bring people to Jesus.Counter Culture: A Compassionate Call to Counter Culture
Keith A. Burton
Most of the topics in the book address the complicated fallout of sexual distortion in society.
Most of the topics in the book address the complicated fallout of sexual distortion in society.Letters to the Editor
Depression versus sorrow Thank you for the excellent articleby Ronald W. Pies and Cynthia M.A. Geppert (“Clinical Depression or‘Life Sorrows’? Distinguishing BetweenGrief and Depression in PastoralCare”—May 2015).This article clearly delineated thedifferences between…