Ranko Stefanovic
Ranko Stefanovic, PhD, is professor of New Testament at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.
Articles by Ranko Stefanovic
“To destroy those who destroy the earth”:
June 2025
The expression “ ‘to destroy those who destroy the earth’ ”1 in Revelation 11:18 has been popularly interpreted by Christian environmentalists in connection with ecological concerns and climate change. The assumption is that the…
Jonah: A preacher God wanted to save—a city God wanted to reach
September 2018
The book of Jonah records one of the most provocative stories in the Bible. It contrasts God’s and humans’ attitudes toward sinners.1 It is a story of God’s love and compassion that stands in contrast to human indifference, condemnation,…
The book of Revelation: Guidelines for responsible and meaningful preaching
September 2017
Many Christians have a negative attitude toward the book of Revelation. The evidence shows that this is mainly due to what has been presented from the pulpit and written in popular books. Revelation’s prophecies have been the subject of speculative…
The Seven Heads of the Beast in Revelation 17
December 2013
In past months, the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of his successor, Pope Francis,
The second coming of Christ
December 2004
Seventh-day Adventist Statement of Faith #24: "The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the grand climax of the gospel. The Savior's coming will be literal, personal, visible, and worldwide. When…