I would like to begin my work as the new editor of Reflections by paying tribute to our colleague and friend, Dr. Ekkehardt Mueller, who created this newsletter five years ago and has served as editor since that time. He will continue making a contribution through his regular Bible Study feature and occasional articles and editorials. Reflections, read by Bible teachers, church administrators, and pastors throughout the world church, has consistently expanded and enriched the church’s theological and doctrinal understanding. As the church grows, so do the challenges to theological unity in an increasingly divided world. Our subscription list is growing too and we want to encourage you to write to us, let us know what you especially appreciate about Reflections as well as how it might be improved.

You will probably notice some changes in this issue, especially in the upper left-hand corner of the front page. There you will see the Biblical Research Institute’s slightly updated logo, depicting the Scriptures as our source of light and wisdom. The design of Reflections has been correspondingly updated as well.

Each issue will feature an editorial by one of the scholars at the Biblical Research Institute, affording a more direct line of communication from BRI to you, our readers. There is also a new section which facilitates communication from our readers to the BRI and the rest of the world church. It is called “Worldwide Highlights” which contains news items of theological happenings relevant to the world church. These are necessarily brief so as to include include a larger number in each issue.

We at BRI appreciate your reading of Reflections and welcome your input. Please, take a moment to write to us and let us know how we can better serve you. Also, we encourage you to visit our website, www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org, where you will find additional free resources as well as books and other publications which can be ordered.