Practical Christian Living

The Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century was grounded originally on the hermeneutical principle of sola Scriptura (the exclusiveness of Scripture). Much emphasis was placed on the grammatical-historical meaning of the biblical text. Other sources of religious knowledge, such as tradi...

Adventists have found in Rev 12:17 and 14:6-12 a description of their identity and mission as God’s end-time remnant people. The application of that biblical motif to themselves has led some to conclude that the Adventist understanding of the remnant is offensive, exclusivist, and triumphalist. T...

The lure of riches has apparently always been a stumbling block for people, even Christians. The New Testament frequently cautions us against the desire for wealth. Jesus said, “You can’t serve God and money” (Matt 6:24). And Paul warns that “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil” (1...

In our days cell phones have become so common that many think they would not be able to do without them. They feel deprived, vulnerable, and lonely without this device that allows them to connect to others. Prayer is also such a hotline, a hotline to God. Through prayer God can be reached always ...

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 ...

Very often church members ask about the proper posture in prayer, whether in church we should only pray kneeling down or whether sitting or standing are also correct postures. The question is provoked by the teachings of some well-intended church members who, based on their personal study, have c...

Publication of Joyful Noise by Ed Christian has again raised the profile of the music debate. This is always valuable because there is still much to think through and learn about Christian discipleship in this complex arena of life. Joyful Noise is substantially a reworked collection of pre-p...

When did you hear the term “sin” the last time? We do not talk much about it any longer. If you make a mistake society would suggest not to admit it. You could possibly damage your feeling of self-worth or others could turn against you, some would argue. Therefore, mistakes should not be admitted...

Introduction Seventh-day Adventists have often been inclined to become key-text exponents in their doctrinal and prophetic presentations. They have likewise been sensitive to problem texts which on the surface seem to contradict the messages of the key texts. Throughout the history of the church ...

GSEM 534 Lecture Outline Revised: December 10, 1987 A Few Personal Observations by Roger W. Coon Former Associate Secretary Ellen G. White Estate General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists INTRODUCTION Immediately upon the adjournment of the 1986 Annual Council Session of the General Conference...