December 2023 Issue
Help! One of my church members is doubting the Trinity!
S. Joseph Kidder, Timothy Baze
In one of my (Timmy’s) previous churches, some members questioned the doctrine of the Trinity. The more videos they watched, the more convinced they became that Seventh-day Adventists’ understanding of the Trinity was severely flawed. They especially questioned our…
Why must Satan be released?
Kayle de Waal
Why must Satan be set free after the millennium? After all the high drama of Revelation, we would expect that, in chapter 20, Satan would be exposed and then immediately annihilated. Instead, the chief architect of suffering and misery is released, at least temporarily:…
A Puritan idea of the great controversy: Thomas Tillam and Sabbath at the last days
Donny Chrissutianto
One of the distinctive beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists is the significance of the seventh-day Sabbath at the end times. Another distinct idea is the great controversy. One may argue that these two understandings are isolated concepts in Christianity. However, historical…
Jesus: What’s in a name?
Steven Thompson
The name Jesus is derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua. What did that name mean to the contemporaries of Jesus? What message did it communicate? How can we draw on its meaning and message to benefit those to whom we minister? Jesus and Joshua The…
The Apocrypha: Their relevance to biblical studies and pastoral ministry
Davidson Razafiarivony
Many Christians, including clergy, may not know the Apocrypha—the writings of the Second Temple period. Even if they do, the writings are often brushed aside. This article assesses the value and use of the Apocrypha in biblical studies and pastoral ministry. New Testament…