Separation of Church and State
History has shown that religion and politics can be a very dangerous mix. For this reason, the founders of the American republic have enshrined the concept of separation of Church and State in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. But the question is: Can Church and State be completely separated and wherein lies the danger in both beingRead the rest of this page »
Calvary and the Mystery of the Trinity
The Argument of Calvary It is popularly assumed that Father, Son and Holy Ghost make a Trinity; further, that the Trinity concept is a mystery that is difficult to explain but should be accepted by faith. But, does the supposed difficulty in explaining it really expose us to embracing questionable ideas that could be detrimental to accept? FirstRead the rest of this page »
If Jesus, why not 1844 and Adventism?
On this day that marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church at Wittenburg, Germany, that sparked what has come to be known as the Protestant Reformation, I wish to point to Seventh-day Adventism as the Reformation Movement of the last days. In pointing to Seventh-day Adventism, I ask theRead the rest of this page »
Repentance and Faith
It has now become a standard mantra across Christendom that Salvation is by Faith alone. So popular it has become that there is even a convergence between Catholics and Protestants around this concept to the point that it is even being said by many that the Protestant Reformation is over. But the question arises, where does Repentance fit into allRead the rest of this page »
The Advent Movement and Bible Prophecy
The Advent Movement started with the preaching of William Miller around the year 1831. Based on Miller’s interpretation of Bible prophecy (mainly Daniel 8:14 – “Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed”), there was an expectation that Christ would return in 1844. With the passing of the time and Christ did not return, MillerRead the rest of this page »
Avoiding confusion in Galatians
Sometimes it is almost painful to see what appears to be an attempt to walk through the raindrops when persons try to explain Paul’s message in the book of Galatians. One simple clarification can assist us in avoiding confusion. There is much confusion in the popular explanations that are given. On the one hand, there is an assertion that PaulRead the rest of this page »
Foundation for the two great errors of the last days
The two great errors of the last days are the immortality of the soul and Sunday sacredness. Belief in the immortality of the soul provides a basis for spirits of devils to interact with human beings who will see these spirits as their departed loved ones. Sunday sacredness was brought into Christianity by Rome as a counterfeit to the seventh-dayRead the rest of this page »
The Sabbath Threatened
Many Sabbath-keepers expect that the Sabbath will one day be threatened by civil enforcement of Sunday observance. The Sabbath is, however, threatened by something else that is more subtle but no less able to undermine the Sabbath. The threat comes from a popular view of salvation that makes Sabbath-keeping irrelevant. The popular view of salvation is that it is aRead the rest of this page »
The greatest weapon against ignorance
There is hardly a greater recipe for degradation than ignorance. Ignorance leads to slavery, poverty, wickedness and destruction. When people believe a lie they don’t have to be overpowered. They will defeat themselves. The greatest weapon against ignorance is truth. Truth is authentic knowledge. Some people may say that a ball is white because they see only the side thatRead the rest of this page »
Why should we keep the Sabbath?
It is one thing to do something but the reason for doing it is most critical. Your reason for doing it will determine how far you will go in sticking to doing it. Such is the issue that is now being contemplated in relation to the Sabbath. Why should we keep the Sabbath? It is one thing to keep it,Read the rest of this page »
Preparing for the final crisis
The Bible speaks of a time of trouble before us that is worse than anything that has ever been seen in the history of the world. This will be the final crisis that God’s people will face just before deliverance at the second coming of Christ. We are told: “and there shall be a time of trouble, such as neverRead the rest of this page »
Number your days
There are many different views as to what is our true or intended lifespan. But whatever view we take, the following description by the Psalmist has remained approximately true from generation to generation and from culture to culture: “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet isRead the rest of this page »
Two major threats to the faith
Among the various threats that were faced by the early church, there were two major internal threats to the faith of which warnings were given. The threats were, false teachers who, on the one hand would unsettle the faith of especially young converts and then, leaders, on the other hand, who would shift the landmarks and cause the entire churchRead the rest of this page »
The call and the sifting
It is generally understood and often repeated by professed Christians that it is by grace we are saved and not by our works. Being saved is seen as a present reality and not merely a promise of a future expectation. Notwithstanding, there is a clear reference in scripture to a promise of eternal life only for those who endure toRead the rest of this page »
Is there any good reason for sin?
Is there any good reason for sin to have started in the first place and is there any good reason for it to continue? If we say no, then we need to at least offer some reasonable explanation as to why it has continued. The general belief among professed Christians is that God does not want sin to continue. YetRead the rest of this page »