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Hermeneutics
Introduction "'Herman'-who?" "Hermeneutics." What is hermeneutics anyway? One definition is "the science and art of deriving meaning." It is a core consideration in any study of theology, or of prophetic writers. Yet when one seeks to apply hermeneutical principles-interpretation-to the writings ...
The Sanctuary and Its Cleansing
Introduction Of all the prophecies of the Bible, those centering on Daniel 8 and 9 are the most critical for Seventh-day Adventists. Here we find the 2300 days, the sanctuary, and its cleansing. These prophecies focused the message of William Miller and the pioneers of our movement, and they are ...
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Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”—Matthew 5:48 How can human beings be as perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect? God is a sinless being; since the fall, human beings are sinful creatures by nature (Eph 2:3). In what way can they ever be perfect as the Fathe...
Navigating Differences of Opinion in the Remnant Church *
Linguists—those who study the structure and development of language—say that the phrase “cat got your tongue” came into use after sailors who were flogged with a cat o’ nine tails would be rendered speechless in the wake of their punishment. The “cat” got their tongue. “Bury the hatchet”—meaning ...
To Know Christ and to Be Found in Him: Our Identity and Mission
Identity Crises There are moments in life when we are faced with the question of our identity. Who are we really? Think of the person who, after years of hard work and personal sacrifice, unexpectedly loses a job that had become central to who they are. Or a cancer diagnosis that leads to reorde...