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Miracles And Natural Law: Are They Compatible?, Glauber S. Araujo
Miracles And Natural Law: Are They Compatible?, Glauber S. Araujo
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"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 …
Atonement In Revelation—Part I: Love, Substitution, Liberation, Doxology, Larry L. Lichtenwalter
Atonement In Revelation—Part I: Love, Substitution, Liberation, Doxology, Larry L. Lichtenwalter
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"Two broad understandings of what atonement signifies in Revelation compete for primacy: 1) whether atonement in Revelation “signifies primarily a sacrificial death that expiates sin and puts humanity right with God”;17 or 2) whether it refers to “the larger cosmological significance of Christ’s death as it relates to the overcoming of evil and the working out of God’s purposes on earth.”18 The former would see atonement as substitutionary19 and thus relating to realities of human sin and the need for personal redemption. This includes both objective and subjective aspects of atonement. The latter would be revelatory, relating primarily to questions …
Israel As The People Of The Covenant And Dispensationalism: A Biblical Evaluation, Ikechukwu Michael Oluikpe, Kim Papaioanou
Israel As The People Of The Covenant And Dispensationalism: A Biblical Evaluation, Ikechukwu Michael Oluikpe, Kim Papaioanou
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"This article ... is divided into four sections. The first two will survey the biblical context of Israel as God’s covenant people and its implications for the Gentiles in the OT and NT respectively. The third will briefly present the basic theology of Dispensationalism as it relates to Israel and the Church. The fourth will give a biblical evaluation of Dispensationalism’s basic tenets and theology in the light of the covenant theme."
[Editorial]
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"The polarization is unique in that it is augmented by communication technologies (internet, twitter, facebook, etc.) that have not previously existed. Communication has exploded and there are more competing voices, messages, and claims for the “real truth” than ever before. The anonymity of these new technologies seems to foster less civility as voices compete for ears."
Two Models Of Inspiration?: The Challenge Of The Old Testament Narratives, Bernard White
Two Models Of Inspiration?: The Challenge Of The Old Testament Narratives, Bernard White
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"...it is not that the “two-model” view is wrong in seeking to show that inspiration was not always functioning in the same way in the biblical authors. It is simply that it is inadequate: the research model cannot be applied wholesale to the non-prophetic books, even to narratives alone. Short of declaring many of the OT narratives to be fiction, it therefore seems necessary to posit that certain of them, or sections of them, were supernaturally revealed to the authors. The prophetic model, in other words, is far more widespread a phenomenon of Scripture than the “two-model” view would suggest. …
Martin Luther And Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus (“Outside Of The Church There Is No Salvation”): Did Luther Really Abandon Cyprian?, Darius Jankiewicz
Martin Luther And Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus (“Outside Of The Church There Is No Salvation”): Did Luther Really Abandon Cyprian?, Darius Jankiewicz
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"... careful study of the Luther’s writings reveals that, while he repudiated many Catholic ways of understanding and conducting church, and while he attempted to harmonize ecclesiastical structures and sacramental theology with the foundational principles of Protestantism, he was essentially unable to break away from medieval modes of thinking. Notwithstanding his rejection of the Catholic emphasis on the visible church, he struggled to free himself from reliance on institutional structures for salvation. Ultimately, Luther affirmed the necessity of the visible church for salvation. In His wisdom, Luther believed, God had decreed the church to be the means of grace, without …
The Controverted Little Book Of Revelation 10 And The Shape Of Apocalyptic Mission, George R. Knight
The Controverted Little Book Of Revelation 10 And The Shape Of Apocalyptic Mission, George R. Knight
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"If the contents of the little book of Revelation 10 are controverted, someone forgot to tell the founders of Seventh-day Adventism. William Miller, for example, in 1841 interpreted the little book that would be sweet in the mouth as being opened in 1798 as evidenced by the increased study of Daniel’s prophecies stimulated by events related to the French Revolution and the taking of the Pope captive by General Berthier. And Ellen White couldn’t have been more certain. “The book that was sealed,” she wrote in 1896, “was not the book of Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of …
Misinterpreted End-Time Issues: Five Myths In Adventism, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
Misinterpreted End-Time Issues: Five Myths In Adventism, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"realize that my unpleasant Christian experience was built on five misunderstandings which assumed that the Bible and/or the Spirit of Prophecy: (1) teach that believers will only receive the seal of God at the end of time; (2) stand against the assurance of salvation; (3) affirm that living believers can be called and examined in the pre-advent judgment at any time; (4) proclaim that after the close of probation the Holy Spirit will be removed from the earth meaning that even believers will be without any supernatural help; and (5) declare that believers in Jesus Christ will be on their …
The Faithful And True Witness Of Revelation 1:5 And 3:14, S. Joseph Kidder
The Faithful And True Witness Of Revelation 1:5 And 3:14, S. Joseph Kidder
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"Since the concept of witnessing is very broad in the Bible, I have limited this article to six: in ed and martys, in Psalm 89, in Isaiah 40-55, in the Johannine writing, in faithfulness, and in the character of God. The main emphasis throughout this article is on how each category enhances our understanding of the meaning and use of the phrase the “faithful and true witness” in Revelation."
The Meaning Of The Intercessory Ministry Of Jesus Christ On Our Behalf In The Heavenly Sanctuary, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
The Meaning Of The Intercessory Ministry Of Jesus Christ On Our Behalf In The Heavenly Sanctuary, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"Christ’s intercessory ministry is twofold: He reveals God’s character and His values to humanity, and presents our needs, struggles, and issues to God. The Triune God closely collaborates in this double mission. A decision for Jesus Christ means complete salvation—eternal life (Heb 7:25), and He is always ready to help (1 John 2:1; 1:8-9)."
Death As Sleep: The (Mis)Use Of A Biblical Metaphor, William Paroschi
Death As Sleep: The (Mis)Use Of A Biblical Metaphor, William Paroschi
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"The SDA view on what happens at death has been sometimes misunderstood; first, because the way we ourselves have occasionally used the sleep metaphor to describe death and, second, as a result of the dualistic connotation traditionally associated with soul-sleep. It could be argued that this comes from a reading of Adventist literature unmindful of the larger context of biblical anthropology in which these statements are made. This, however, is no excuse for not making every effort to express our understanding of the subject as clearly and completely as possible. Sleep is not a description of the nature of death. …
Desmond Ford And The Righteousness By Faith Controversy, Gerhard Pfandl
Desmond Ford And The Righteousness By Faith Controversy, Gerhard Pfandl
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"Desmond Ford’s emphasis on Righteousness by Faith, as taught by Paul in the book of Romans, was a necessary course correction to the prevailing perfectionism in the 1960s, particularly in Australia, but not only there. Associated with it was an almost total lack of assurance of salvation among church members. Ford, like E. J. Waggoner in 1888, attempted to show that acceptance by God is on the basis of what Jesus has done, not on the basis of how good we are. Paul says, “He hath made Christ to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness …
A Power Or Person: The Nature Of The Holy Spirit, Jo Ann Davidson
A Power Or Person: The Nature Of The Holy Spirit, Jo Ann Davidson
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"This paper surveys and reviews the broad Biblical testimony of one member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit."
Genesis 3 As A Model For Understanding The Nature Of Sin And Salvation, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
Genesis 3 As A Model For Understanding The Nature Of Sin And Salvation, Jiri Moskala Thd, Phd
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"In order to perceive the nature of sin clearly, it is necessary to freshly investigate what is sin and its consequences according to God’s revelation. This biblical-theological study is principally limited to Genesis chap. 3."
Human Reason And Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction, Angel Manuel Rodriguez
Human Reason And Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction, Angel Manuel Rodriguez
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"It is our intention to explore some of the issues involved in the use of reason in a hermeneutics that seeks to properly interpret the Scripture. This is necessary in an intellectual context where reason, in spite of postmodernism, remains the omnipotent ruler of knowledge. I will approach the assignment as a Christian who believes that God is the Creator and Redeemer and that He has revealed to us the fundamental elements and concepts necessary to find meaning in life and in the world in which live. The content of this revelation, preserved for us in the Holy Scripture, should …
God, Power, And Gospel In A Postmodern World–A Critique Of Griffin’S Postmodern God, Jenifer Daley
God, Power, And Gospel In A Postmodern World–A Critique Of Griffin’S Postmodern God, Jenifer Daley
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
"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 …
The Hasel-Kaiser And Evangelical Discussions On The Search For A Center Or Mitte To Biblical Theology, Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
The Hasel-Kaiser And Evangelical Discussions On The Search For A Center Or Mitte To Biblical Theology, Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Christ, The Son Of The Living God: The Theme Of The Chiastic Structure Of The Gospel Of Matthew, S. Joseph Kidder
Christ, The Son Of The Living God: The Theme Of The Chiastic Structure Of The Gospel Of Matthew, S. Joseph Kidder
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
An Unconventional Look At The Challenge Of Theodicy, David E. Thomas
An Unconventional Look At The Challenge Of Theodicy, David E. Thomas
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Unknowing, Knowing: And The Link With Scripture In Pseudo-Dionysius’S Mystical Theology, Cleran Hollancid
Unknowing, Knowing: And The Link With Scripture In Pseudo-Dionysius’S Mystical Theology, Cleran Hollancid
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Peter Abelard’S Theology Of Atonement: A Multifaceted Approach And Reevaluation, Denis Kaiser
Peter Abelard’S Theology Of Atonement: A Multifaceted Approach And Reevaluation, Denis Kaiser
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
The Theological And Practical Significance Of Health Reform In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, Angel Manuel Rodriguez
The Theological And Practical Significance Of Health Reform In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, Angel Manuel Rodriguez
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 4: Thrones Of God's Adversaries, Laszlo Gallusz
Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 4: Thrones Of God's Adversaries, Laszlo Gallusz
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Judgment Motifs In The Messages To The Seven Churches, Kim Papaioannou, Edward Moyo
Judgment Motifs In The Messages To The Seven Churches, Kim Papaioannou, Edward Moyo
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Waldensian And Catholic Theologies Of History In The Xii-Xiv Centuries: Part I, Gonzalo L. Pita
Waldensian And Catholic Theologies Of History In The Xii-Xiv Centuries: Part I, Gonzalo L. Pita
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
A Christian Critique Of The Antimodern Quest: Challenge And Opportunity, John Wesley Taylor V
A Christian Critique Of The Antimodern Quest: Challenge And Opportunity, John Wesley Taylor V
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
The Psalmists' Journey And The Sanctuary: A Study In The Sanctuary And The Shape Of The Book Of Psalms, Dragoslava Santrac
The Psalmists' Journey And The Sanctuary: A Study In The Sanctuary And The Shape Of The Book Of Psalms, Dragoslava Santrac
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
The Promise "I Am Coming Soon" In Revelation, Rabach Odek
The Promise "I Am Coming Soon" In Revelation, Rabach Odek
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Creation And Theodicy: Protological Presuppositions In Evolutionary Theodicy, Adriani Milli Rodrigues
Creation And Theodicy: Protological Presuppositions In Evolutionary Theodicy, Adriani Milli Rodrigues
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
"We Thank God For You" How Thanksgiving Transforms Our Walk: A Study In The Theology Of Colossians, Thomas R. Shepherd
"We Thank God For You" How Thanksgiving Transforms Our Walk: A Study In The Theology Of Colossians, Thomas R. Shepherd
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.