Bible

What is a discrepancy in the Bible? For our purpose, a discrepancy in Scripture would be an idea, a thought, or a statement that appears discordant with or contradictory to other ideas or statements elsewhere in the Bible. Now the critical question is this, Are there discrepancies in the Bible? T...

The status of the Bible in Western culture, and in contemporary theology appears to be on the decline. The present state of affairs is the result, in part, of century old battles over the accuracy and historicity of the Bible. In The Battle for the Bible David Marshall, editor of the Adventist ...

Irony is not only encountered in every-day life, we also find it in Scripture. “In common parlance, irony is the statement of one thing with the intention of suggesting something else. . . Ironic incongruity underlines both the teachings of Jesus . . . and his fate . . . As literature the scriptu...

The most important decision in life is the decision to accept Jesus as personal Savior and Lord. With this decision of faith a completely new life begins. For our physical life we need air, food, rest, and exercise in order to develop our capacities, grow, and maintain a healthy life. Principles ...

This concordance is a useful tool for preparing Bible studies, sermons, or class lectures. The 301 topics listed in this volume cover not only important Biblical words like “faith,” “joy,” and “love,” but also concepts and topics which are not readily apparent in Scripture, such as “associates,” ...

This article will investigate Ellen G. White's statements on science, particularly in relation to the issue of origins and the study of earth science. We will introduce the material with a brief description of the historical situation in regard to the science of geology in the 19th century, when she wrote the majority of her statements on the topic.

Have you ever wondered what sacred books are all about? The Bible is such a book. The word “Bible” means originally “book.” It claims to be the book, different from all other books. Therefore, it has also been called “Scripture,” Holy Scriptures,” and the “Word of God” and has become the founda...

In 1995, the Worldwide Church of God, a Sabbatarian denomination, published an extended documententitled, “What Do the Scriptures Say About the Sabbath?” as a supplement to the organization’s well-known journal, The Plain Truth. In this statement the present leaders surprisingly deny that Chris...

Introduction Since the Biblical Research Committee’s earlier inserts in the Ministry magazine have drawn favorable response, the committee is pleased to present this paper on “The Unity of the Bible,” by Dr. Gerhard F. Hasel, professor of Old Testament Studies and chairman of that department at...

Introduction The doctrine of the Trinity (Lat. trinitas “tri-unity” or “three-in-oneness”) is one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. However, in recent times some Adventists have begun to question its validity. At the 1995 General Conference in Utrecht, Fred Allaback distri...