A. Pioneers Given Great Light Concerning Person of Christ Ellen White describes the Adventists experience as one that was lead step by step onto a solid immovable platform. I was again brought down through these messages, and saw how dearly the people of God had purchased their experience. It had been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. God had led them along step by step, until He had placed them upon a solid, immovable platform.  EW 259 (1882)

This phrase is the focal point of the Book of Daniel - and the entire gospel, as the following table which outlines the Chiasms of Daniel demonstrates:   A Historical Prologue - Ch 1 Hebrew     a    Prophecy of Four Kingdoms (Image) - Ch 2 Aramaic     b       Trial of God's faithful (Fiery Furnace) - Ch 3       "     c           Prophecy to Pagan King (repentant) - Ch 4       "     d              God gives & rules in the kingdom of men - 4: 25       "     c            Prophecy to Pagan King (unrepentant) -…

From the time that Lucifer (who is also known as Satan, or the Devil), first entertained thoughts of rebellion against God, to when sin is finally vanquished when death is cast into the `lake of fire' with him (Revelation 20: 10, 14), the entire issue of salvation has from eternity hinged upon the principle of the character of God, in contrast to the character of Satan. Philippians 2: 5 - 8 contrasts the selfless mind of Christ (of which we are exhorted to partake of), with the selfish mind of Lucifer, the fallen angel of God:`Let this mind be in…

Over recent months it has become obvious that there are some very key differences of understanding of the Scriptures between David and myself. We have tried a number of times to see if we can harmonize our thinking. We have both prayed about these differences and have hoped for a path that would lead to unity. At this present time we have not been able to come to agreement. In most cases when brethren have serious differences that cannot be reconciled, it usually leads to a breakdown in friendship. Neither David nor I believe this is what Christ would wish…

So we see in Scripture the reality of what Ellen White and A.T. Jones both stated that the priesthood of Christ was operating from the fall of man into sin.   The priesthood of Christ commenced as soon as man had sinned. He was made a priest after the order of Melchizedek. {Ms43b-1891 (July 4, 1891) par. 5} That priesthood in Jerusalem, in the sanctuary in the wilderness, represented a priesthood that was already in existence after the order of Melchisedek? Thou shalt be a priest forever after the order of Melchisedek? No, No. "Thou art a priest forever after…

Dear Father in heaven, deep in my soul I cry out to you in gratitude for the mercy and beauty of your loving character. I can't stop thinking about how lovely you are and how much you have done to reach down to our rebellious and wretched human race. You have carried us for 6000 years with astounding patience and forbearance that I can't comprehend. So deep is your love, so vast is your grace. I have to speak about it, I can't contain it. I have to write about it, think about. It consumes all my thoughts, it walks…

From the beginning of time Satan has tried to confuse the human race about the meaning of God’s statements. Satan’s first statement to Eve was not a direct attack on what God had said but rather an insertion of doubt as to what God really meant. “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” The implication and manner of question assumes a completely different framework of understanding. Satan’s question suggests that there must be some kind of mistake here.[1] Satan does not seek to establish any reason why he thinks there is a mistake…

Below is a quote from Great Controversy regarding the Sabbath. Below that I have repeated the statement but with the subject of the Son of God as the subject   The Sabbath Those who received the light concerning the sanctuary and the immutability of the law of God were filled with joy and wonder as they saw the beauty and harmony of the system of truth that opened to their understanding. They desired that the light which appeared to them so precious might be imparted to all Christians; and they could not but believe that it would be joyfully accepted.…

St. Valentines Day is a pagan festival imported into Christianity. But therein lies an important insight into living real life. The original pagan gods involved were Eros (Greek) and Cupid (Latin). To this day Cupid is often pictured as a cherub shooting arrows from his bow, the idea being that if he strikes a couple, they are programmed to fall in love. Very nice.

Allan shares his experience travelling out of Kenya for the first time to South Africa for Tabernacles.

Feature Article Dear maranathamedia subscriber I recently wrote a letter of appeal to Pastor Dwight Nelson regarding his sermon called Trinity under Fire (See Part 6 in the series.) I have greatly appreciated the ministry of Pastor Nelson and I write these things in the spirit of love and grace with the desire that we all might rejoice in the truth together. Thursday, 15 March 2012 Dear Pr Nelson I just want to say how much I have enjoyed your heart felt preaching over the years. I have a fond memory of you praying for a friend of mine and I…

2010 April 6 Update New Community Features Dear Maranatha Media Subscriber Just to let you know, that as promised, we have added the ability to manage your own details on the website. You can change email but also connect with other community members, add your picture if you like. You will see a new "Community" menu section has been added with several features. About half the site is now only availabe to registered users and is visible one you log on. If you have trouble logging on, make sure you type your username and password by hand and not let…

  Arise (based on Song of Songs & Isaiah 54) O, My dove, in the cleft of the rock In the secret place Let me hear your voice Let me see your face For Your face is lovely And your voice is sweet The voice of my beloved! Behold, He comes! The fairest of ten thousand His banner over me is love I am my beloved's, He is mine (spoken) You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes You are all fair, my love There is no spot…

  Making Atonement Animal Sacrifice Exo 30:10  And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.  Lev 4:35  And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest…

I was graced to read Brother Adrian’s “Why I Remain Part of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church“ and “Why I Cling to My Adventist Brethren.” Before I discovered the ministry here at Maranatha Media I was on track to calling the Adventist church Babylon and looking to heed the Scripture that entreats, “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing…” (2nd Corinthians 6:17 KJV).

Hi, I'd like to share with you a simple little story of how God has blessed me in recent weeks. A couple months ago at the prodding of my youngest son Michael I was contemplating how to save money for a Kindle; at the same time wondering if the dollar value would be equal to its use for me. Near the end of January Michelle (Michael's girlfriend) purchased a new Kindle and gave me her 'old' Kindle. She even left the books on it that she had downloaded in case I wanted to read them. The first thing I had her…

  In Isaiah's day the spiritual understanding of mankind was dark through misapprehension of God. Long had Satan sought to lead men to look upon their Creator as the author of sin and suffering and death. Those whom he had thus deceived, imagined that God was hard and exacting. They regarded Him as watching to denounce and condemn, unwilling to receive the sinner so long as there was a legal excuse for not helping him. The law of love by which heaven is ruled had been misrepresented by the archdeceiver as a restriction upon men's happiness, a burdensome yoke from which they should…

The system of education established in Eden centered in the family. Adam was "the son of God" (Luke 3:38), and it was from their Father that the children of the Highest received instruction. Theirs, in the truest sense, was a family school. 

It is with great pleasure to report to my brethren world wide that the recent campmeeting blessed all who were there.  The Spirit of our Father and Saviour brought unity and love as evidenced by all the smiles on everybody's faces; indeed "Faces Lighted Up".   The messages highlighted more truth of our Father and His Son and the beauty of Christ our Righteousness.  More and more I am seeing this message is to go to the world.      Lorelle shared with us the inheritance factor that indeed comes from the Son's inheritance from His Father and then He,…

After many months of work we are pleased to announce that the Serbian edition of Identity wars has been prepared for publication. We are in the process of having 500 copies printed. You can download the PDF from the Identity Wars website. I am adding this notice for Borislav who has worked with me and others to make this project possible. Please let your friends who speak Serbian know about this new release. If you need printed copies of the book. Contact Borislav. (Adrian Ebens)