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Miracles And Natural Law: Are They Compatible?, Glauber S. Araujo Jul 2017

Miracles And Natural Law: Are They Compatible?, Glauber S. Araujo

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"We have tried here to bring together the contribution of many who saw the incoherence in Hume’s violation theory and have proposed a different view of the universe, where the natural and the supernatural cooperate with each other, maintaining the possibility of miracles. By avoiding Hume’s proposition, they were able to present a worldview of a universe open to divine action, turning the belief in miracles into a reasonable option. Miracles, although naturally impossible, do not need to be understood as opposing natural laws, but can be interpreted as events in nature produced by a supernatural cause, having a spiritual …


Ellen White, Health, And The Third Angel’S Message: Part 2: Minimizing Non-Communicable Diseases, Warren A. Shipton Jul 2017

Ellen White, Health, And The Third Angel’S Message: Part 2: Minimizing Non-Communicable Diseases, Warren A. Shipton

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"There have been remarkable changes in causes of human diseases identified in the last 150 years. Following the discovery of antibiotics and their widespread adoption since mid-last century and other advances in the field of microbiology, the incidence of contagious diseases has declined. Now the world is facing the danger of epidemics of non-communicable diseases that are related to life-style choices. Societies have invited and experienced these diseases for a long time, but they are now ravaging our health. In the times when Ellen White wrote, she laid a firm foundation for maintenance of physical health by anchoring her advice …


The Adventist Pilgrim: A Construct For Theological Reflection, Erik C. Carter Jan 2017

The Adventist Pilgrim: A Construct For Theological Reflection, Erik C. Carter

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"Adventist historians and tour guides refer to site visits using words like “living experience,” “spiritual reflection,” and “sacred space,” but these terms are not adequately engaged, thus rendering them abstract and relegating them to the background. Michael Campbell suggests, for example, that those who participate in an Adventist historical site visit are “personally confronted with the reality of God’s continued leading.” But what exactly does this mean, and perhaps more importantly, how does it happen? We need a more systematic way of connecting these places with our own experience, laden with personal meaning. The purpose of this brief study is …


Ellen White, Health, And The Third Angel’S Message: Part 1–Improving Health Through Reducing Transmissible Diseases, Warren A. Shipton Jan 2017

Ellen White, Health, And The Third Angel’S Message: Part 1–Improving Health Through Reducing Transmissible Diseases, Warren A. Shipton

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"A systematic approach to Ellen White’s statements on health, particularly in the physical realm, has shown that her words need not be misunderstood and are as sound today as when they were given. She conveyed a profound sense of reverence for God’s word and His instructions on health. Her statements were meant to amplify the principles contained in the Scriptures. I could find no evidence of deficiency in either source. The claim that modern science has discounted her views on such things as leprosy114 is inaccurate. White was more aware of things happening in her day than some modern-day writers …


Seventh-Day Adventism, Doctrinal Statements, And Unity, Michael W. Campbell Jan 2016

Seventh-Day Adventism, Doctrinal Statements, And Unity, Michael W. Campbell

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"The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of ... three statements of belief and how they contributed to the development of Seventh-day Adventist theology. This article will build on the research of others to emphasize the contextual and formative influences surrounding each of these statements. The process of [sic] behind the formation of Adventist statements of belief is instructive by revealing underlying assumptions about unity within the Seventh-day Adventist Church."


Vision And Mission–Part 2: Christ, Spirituality, And The Emerging Remnant Church, Fernando L. Canale Jan 2016

Vision And Mission–Part 2: Christ, Spirituality, And The Emerging Remnant Church, Fernando L. Canale

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"In this article we continue our journey exploring the direct connection that exists between vision and everyday life by (1) considering what it means to live out the vision spiritually and the difference its various interpretations have on the spiritual and missionary life of the church. After (2) exploring the oft-forgotten vision-spirituality-church-mission connection operating within the church, we will (3) survey the way in which it relates to the neutralization of Scripture. Finally, we will (4) seek ways to maximize the church’s rich human resources to overcome the neutralization of Scripture and unleash the power of God’s Word on a …


God, Power, And Gospel In A Postmodern World–A Critique Of Griffin’S Postmodern God, Jenifer Daley Jan 2016

God, Power, And Gospel In A Postmodern World–A Critique Of Griffin’S Postmodern God, Jenifer Daley

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"The paper is primarily concerned with an exploration of divine power as proffered by David Griffin’s “constructive” model vis-à-vis a biblical Seventh-day Adventist perspective. As part of the process it implies the importance of a wholistic and systematic biblical perspective of God to the understanding and reception of the gospel and broadly suggests a strategy for missions in contemporary society. Of primary importance in this paper is the potential tension as it relates to the issue of the gospel of salvation and an understanding of God’s power: can a God who is less than omnipotent save? Conversely, does a God …


Adventist Theological-Missiology: Contextualization In Mission And Ministry, Wagner Kuhn Jan 2016

Adventist Theological-Missiology: Contextualization In Mission And Ministry, Wagner Kuhn

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"...the purpose of theology and mission is to demonstrate in word and deed, in theory and in practice, the everlasting gospel (Rev. 14). It is to aim at the cross of Calvary, declaring and presenting with power and effectiveness the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (Jn.1:29). Paul demonstrates this theology and this mission by getting as close as possible to people in order to save them for Christ. He says: “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some” (1 Cor. 9:22). This is the …


“They Will Be Like Angels.” Paradise Without Marriage?, Rene Gehring Jan 2016

“They Will Be Like Angels.” Paradise Without Marriage?, Rene Gehring

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"This article deals with Jesus’ statement that “in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven” (Matt 22:30; Mark 12:25; cf. Luke 20:34-36) and a possible biblical rationale for the abolishment of this originally Edenic institution in the new paradise."


Vision And Mission–Part 1: Historical And Methodological Background, Fernando L. Canale Jan 2015

Vision And Mission–Part 1: Historical And Methodological Background, Fernando L. Canale

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The Theological And Practical Significance Of Health Reform In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, Angel Manuel Rodriguez Jan 2014

The Theological And Practical Significance Of Health Reform In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, Angel Manuel Rodriguez

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No abstract provided.


Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 4: Thrones Of God's Adversaries, Laszlo Gallusz Jan 2014

Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 4: Thrones Of God's Adversaries, Laszlo Gallusz

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Sanctuary: Cosmos, Covenant, And Creation, Elias Brasil De Souza Jan 2013

Sanctuary: Cosmos, Covenant, And Creation, Elias Brasil De Souza

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Justification In The Gospels, Clinton Wahlen Jan 2013

Justification In The Gospels, Clinton Wahlen

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"Away From The Body And At Home With The Lord": 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 In Context, Edwin Reynolds Jan 2013

"Away From The Body And At Home With The Lord": 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 In Context, Edwin Reynolds

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The Sola Scriptura Principle In The Current Debate, Aleksandar S. Santrac Jan 2013

The Sola Scriptura Principle In The Current Debate, Aleksandar S. Santrac

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No abstract provided.


Apocalyptic And Free Will, Robert M. Johnston Jan 2011

Apocalyptic And Free Will, Robert M. Johnston

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No abstract provided.


The Eclipse Of Scripture And The Protestantization Of The Adventist Mind: Part 2: From The Evangelical Gospel To Culture, Fernando Canale Jan 2011

The Eclipse Of Scripture And The Protestantization Of The Adventist Mind: Part 2: From The Evangelical Gospel To Culture, Fernando Canale

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Creation In The Prophetic Literature Of The Old Testament: An Intertextual Approach, Martin G. Klingbeil Jan 2009

Creation In The Prophetic Literature Of The Old Testament: An Intertextual Approach, Martin G. Klingbeil

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The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Theologian, Larry L. Lichtenwalter Jan 2009

The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Theologian, Larry L. Lichtenwalter

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No abstract provided.


Darwin And The Gospel Commission: How Does Our View Of Origins Impact The Evangelistic Mission Of The Church?, Stephen Bauer Jan 2008

Darwin And The Gospel Commission: How Does Our View Of Origins Impact The Evangelistic Mission Of The Church?, Stephen Bauer

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Divine Accommodation And Cultural Conditioning Of The Inspired Writings, Alberto R. Timm Jan 2008

Divine Accommodation And Cultural Conditioning Of The Inspired Writings, Alberto R. Timm

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Emphasizing The Wholeness Of Man, Jonathan Oey Kuntaraf, Kathleen Liwidjaja-Kuntaraf Jan 2008

Emphasizing The Wholeness Of Man, Jonathan Oey Kuntaraf, Kathleen Liwidjaja-Kuntaraf

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Ellen White's Interpretation And Use Of The Seven Letters Of Revelation, Denis Fortin Jan 2007

Ellen White's Interpretation And Use Of The Seven Letters Of Revelation, Denis Fortin

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The Development Of Ellen G. White's Concept Of Babylon In The Great Controversy, Don Leo M. Garilva Jan 2007

The Development Of Ellen G. White's Concept Of Babylon In The Great Controversy, Don Leo M. Garilva

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Was Ellen White Confused About Justification?, Thomas A. Davis Jan 2006

Was Ellen White Confused About Justification?, Thomas A. Davis

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Sanctuary Principles For The Successful Church Community, Roy E. Gane Jan 2006

Sanctuary Principles For The Successful Church Community, Roy E. Gane

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From Vision To System: Finishing The Task Of Adventist Theology Part Iii Sanctuary And Hermeneutics, Fernando Canale Jan 2006

From Vision To System: Finishing The Task Of Adventist Theology Part Iii Sanctuary And Hermeneutics, Fernando Canale

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The Quest For A Biblical Trinity: Ellen White's "Heavenly Trio" Compared To The Traditional Doctrine, Jerry Moon Jan 2006

The Quest For A Biblical Trinity: Ellen White's "Heavenly Trio" Compared To The Traditional Doctrine, Jerry Moon

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From Vision To System: Finishing The Task Of Adventist Biblical And Systematic Theologies - Part Ii, Fernando Canale Jan 2005

From Vision To System: Finishing The Task Of Adventist Biblical And Systematic Theologies - Part Ii, Fernando Canale

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No abstract provided.