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Christian Marriage

Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh (Genesis 2:24 NKJV). The Seventh-day Adventist Church teaches that marriage is between a man and a woman, and is a lifelong commitment. Fundamental Belief 23, entitled “Marriage and the Family,” states that “marriage was … Continued

Small Groups and Family Worship

The formation of small companies as a basis of Christian effort is a plan that has been presented before me by One who cannot err. If there is a large number in the church, let the members be formed into small companies, to work not only for the church members but for unbelievers also (Ellen … Continued

Where Two or Three Are Gathered Together in My Name

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:19–20, NKJV). Prayer and Bible study … Continued

Gratitude, Religion, Age, Ethnicity, and Gender

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God (2 Corinthians … Continued

Dealing with Someone Else’s Heartbreak

“. . . Do to others what you would have them do to you. . .” Matt. 7:12 (NIV) Compassion is the ability to understand others’ suffering and a desire to alleviate that suffering. It is a central belief in many religions and a value that is shared across the human race. “In Latin, ‘compati’ … Continued

More Blessed to Give Than to Receive

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). God provides everything we need; all He asks in return is that we give a portion of … Continued

Meeting the Needs of Adventists with Disabilities: A Global Perspective

“Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:14, NIV). The Seventh-day Adventist church has an initiative known as Adventist Possibilities Ministries (APM), created to address the needs of church members with disabilities and their families. APM works to … Continued

To Heal the Sick and Cast Out Evil Spirits

“O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health” (Psalm 30:2). When Jesus sent His disciples out into the world to preach the Good News of Christ, He also gave them the power to heal the sick and cast out demons. As Seventh-day Adventists, we take the health message … Continued

The Dead Praise Not the Lord

“In death there is no remembrance of Thee: in the grave who shall give Thee thanks?” “The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.” Psalm 6:5; 115:17 As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe that when we die, our body decays, as all organic matter does. Our spirit, or soul, rests in … Continued

The Dust Returns to the Earth

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (Genesis 2:7 KJV).…and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7 ESV). As Seventh-day Adventists, we … Continued

Church Members’ Involvement in Discipleship

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19, 20 We often quote the first part of the Great Commission in Matthew—“Go and make disciples of all … Continued

Mission Outreach in Your Neighborhood

The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world. From the beginning it has been God’s plan that through His church shall be reflected to the world His fullness and His sufficiency. The members of the church, … Continued

Worshiping in a Pandemic

Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; … Continued

Friendship Evangelism: Big Tent vs. Big Love

“Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.” (1 John 4:11) When the Global Church Member Survey asked church members in 2018 whether they had spent time making new friends with non-Adventists in their community during the past 12 months, responses were fairly consistent in each response category, … Continued

Sabbath Keeping: “Not Man for the Sabbath”

“Then he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.’” Mark 2:27–28, NIV For us Seventh-day Adventists, the concept of keeping the Sabbath and keeping it on the seventh day of the week is right there in our … Continued

The State of Adventist Education in 2023

Our ideas of education take too narrow and too low a range. There is need of a broader scope, a higher aim. True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, … Continued

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: What Adventists Believe

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21–22) Although the … Continued

Nothing Too Small

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) In the text in Philippians above, Paul told his readers … Continued

Keeping in Touch with God

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:7­–8 (NIV) Relationships are built on communication: conversations between … Continued

Celebrating Adventist Church Members’ Commitment to Health

As Seventh-day Adventists, we are called to honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and to uphold principles of health and wellness. The 2023 Global Church Members’ Survey provides valuable insights into how our community embraces the health message in belief and action. The data paint a compelling picture of Adventist church members’ … Continued