In 1973 Bert Beach co-authored a book with Lukas Vischer, Secretary of the World Council of Churches. (Beach later became Secretary of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty department of the General Confer­ence of the S.D.A. Church.) The title of the book was "So Much In Com­mon between the World Council of Churches and the Seventh-day Adventist Church” and was published by the World Council of Churches, Geneva, Switzerland, in 1973. Within this book one will find the following statement: “The member churches of the World Council of Churches and Seventh-Day Adventists are in agreement on the fundamental articles…

This blog continues on from the one I wrote last week, Thoughts on Desire of Ages Part 1. During the last week I've increased how much I've been listening to. As a result, I'm now far behind in taking notes of my thoughts (I'm up to chapter 25 I think). But anyway, here's the next three.

How did I become involved in a battle of wits that became Frank versus the pastor? Because it was my duty to Save the Church from evil. In this war there would be No Submission to person, principality, power, or authority, I didn’t care who they were, I had the Truth and God on my side and another mere mortal was not going to take them away from me! Oh foolish Frank. When it comes to authority and submission the key I was missing was the Channel of Blessing and I truly believe things would be different today had I…

My poem expressing my journey in understanding the Father and His Son in scripture   He found me when searching a book in my hand; A heart full of questions trying to understand. So I picked up the book and took it as it read; The mystery unfolded and to a Father it led. My Saviour, the Son, I cherished do dearly; For my method of study let me see, oh so clearly. And in Jesus’ sweet person I found my sonship revealed; And a Father who gave that a lost child be sealed. So I stood there a while…

Then I saw the claims of the fourth commandment, and commenced keeping the Sabbath, August, 1861. Then the errors of the trinity were dispelled, and I saw, for the first time, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

August 7, 2011 the local Seventh-day Adventist church that we have been attending for the past 12 years here in northern Georgia voted to disfellowship me and my friend, James, both elders in the church, the church of my childhood in which I had been a member for 54 years. Why? This was done not because we denied “faith in the fundamentals of the gospel” for we gladly believe God so loved this world that He sent His Son, the Son of God, who became the Son of man, lived by the indwelling of his Father a perfect life, tempted…

"All that man needs to know and can know of God has been revealed in the life and character of His Son, the Great Teacher." Medical Ministry p. 95. Our gracious heavenly Father and His dear Son are not willing that any should perish. 2 Pet 3:9. "He that has seen me," Jesus said, "has seen my Father" John 14:9. And Jesus said, I am "not come into the world to destroy men's lives, but to save them" Luke 9:56. This is exactly the same purpose of His Father, for they are one in purpose. Sadly, They will not be…

This is the third of a series of articles on `The Last Generation'.  The renowned Greek philosopher Plato sought to elevate the Greek concept of the love of God to a level that soared far above the mire of sensuality it had fallen into, and conceived of a form of love which he called `Heavenly Eros. He believed that this Heavenly Eros comprised the character of God, and is a love which is so pure and noble that it is unsullied by human emotion; for Plato believed that anything which is sensual and of the material world corrupts and weighs…

At the heart of the gospel is John 3:16. As sinners we are invited to contemplate the reality that God actually gave His only begotten Son in an act of incomprehensible love. That love is measured squarely on what we understand was given. Did Christ enter the grave in the knowledge that as the second person of the Trinity, His true self would not actually die? Is the agape of God clouded with this nagging thought that Jesus had a lifeline to comfort through the physical torture and shame of the cross?

A Bible Research Study on Who is God.

The sacrificial system with its animal sacrifices and meat and drink offerings all point to the life giving grace of Jesus through His work on the cross and His mediation in heaven for us. The question arises what is the significance of all the weights and measures of flour and oil and quantities of animals? If all these events simply point to the death of Jesus 2000 years ago then how can each of these animal and meat offerings vary at each religious gathering? What does this mean?

The Sermon on the Mount is Heaven's benediction to the world--a voice from the throne of God. 

Take your student to Mark 1:14,15 where Jesus says, “The time is fulfilled”. The time Jesus referred to was the time prophecy of Daniel nine. Impress upon your student the fact that the baptism and death of Jesus was clearly foretold 600 years before by the prophet Daniel. Establish the year-day principle and then move step by step through the various dates showing their fulfilment.

AIM:(1) To show the accuracy of the Bible in predicting the coming of the Messiah. (2) To show that the gospel plan is following a time line. (3) To show that the Jewish copies of the gospel elements would be replaced (cause sacrifice and oblation to cease) when Jesus died on the cross. Outline: Take your student to Mark 1:14,15 where Jesus says, “The time is fulfilled”. The time Jesus referred to was the time prophecy of Daniel nine. Impress upon your student the fact that the baptism and death of Jesus was clearly foretold 600 years before by the…

This chart is what is often referred to as a “gospel presentation”, leading a person to Christ.  Starting at point one “Accept” move through each point slowly and carefully.  If your student has not made a decision for Christ, now is the time to warmly and joyfully extend to them the invitation. Once they accept Christ as their Saviour, stress the fact that God has cleansed them even if they do not feel it.  Their names have been placed in the book of life and God looks at them as if they have never sinned.  What a wonderful God!

AIM: To show the simple steps necessary to accept Christ as your Saviour. To show that we can have the assurance of salvation now in Christ. Outline: This chart is what is often referred to as a “gospel presentation”, leading a person to Christ.  Starting at point one “Accept” move through each point slowly and carefully.  If your student has not made a decision for Christ, now is the time to warmly and joyfully extend to them the invitation. Once they accept Christ as their Saviour, stress the fact that God has cleansed them even if they do not feel…

After relating the amazing humility of Jesus on the chart He Humbled Himself, look through the top part of this chart explaining the significance of His death, burial and resurrection. We are reconciled by His death; Christ took our sins with Him to the grave and came forth in newness of life. His resurrection secured our present and eternal life. Impress your student with the fact that the resurrection of Jesus is central to the whole plan of salvation. As you share these events, reach for the heart and reveal the awe you feel for Christ that he would suffer…

AIM: To show the events and results of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. To show that Christians remember Christ’s death, burial and resurrection publicly by being baptised by immersion. Outline: After relating the amazing humility of Jesus on the chart He Humbled Himself, look through the top part of this chart explaining the significance of His death, burial and resurrection. We are reconciled by His death; Christ took our sins with Him to the grave and came forth in newness of life. His resurrection secured our present and eternal life. Impress your student with the fact that the…

Shows the all-essential work of Christ by His Holy Spirit.  Moves through the four major roles in which Christ works through His Spirit. Christ is our comforter, our teacher, our transformer and empowerer. This He does through His Spirit.  “The Saviour is our Comforter. This I have proved Him to be.” 8MR p. 49; “As by faith we look to Jesus, our faith pierces the shadow, and we adore God for His wondrous love in giving Jesus the Comforter.”  19MR 297; “The influence of the Holy Spirit is the life of Christ in the soul.” RH, October 26, 1897;

AIM: To show the work of the Spirit of Jesus. Outline: Your aim is to show the all-essential work of Christ by His Holy Spirit.  Move through the four major roles in which Christ works through His Spirit. Christ is our comforter, our teacher, our transformer and empowerer. This He does through His Spirit.  “The Saviour is our Comforter. This I have proved Him to be.” 8MR p. 49; “As by faith we look to Jesus, our faith pierces the shadow, and we adore God for His wondrous love in giving Jesus the Comforter.”  19MR 297; “The influence of the…