Is it proper for Adventists to engage in Global Youth Day on Sabbath?
Q: If the Sabbath is for worshipping God, then why are we doing Global Youth Day on Saturday? Jesus went to the synagogue every Sabbath, and He didn’t do anything except worship on that day. Doing youth day is good, but is it right? Is it supported by the Bible? Of course Christ healed someone…
Read MoreCan children and unbaptized people participate in the divine service?
Q: I need some clarity regarding the participation of children and unbaptized people during the divine service on Sabbath morning. Are they authorized to preach or to collect offerings? Where do they fit in? — Vusi A: Everyone is welcome to attend services at any Seventh-day Adventist church and to participate in a number of…
Read MoreMay I use your articles in a sermon?
Q: I have a question regarding two of your articles that appeared in the Adventist World magazine: “Faithful Followers” (February 2016) and “Called to Faithfulness” (July 2015). These articles spoke to me very much and I would like to ask you if I may use them for a sermon. — Andy, Germany A: Andy, praise…
Read MoreHow does the Nazirite vow apply to the life of Jesus?
Q: How does the aspect of the Nazirite vow regarding long hair and dead bodies apply to the life of Jesus? Where is Christ’s compassion in the abhorrence of a dead body when Jesus even touched the dead? — Chinyere A: First, we do not know that Jesus took a Nazirite vow. There is no…
Read MoreWhy does the Catholic Bible have six more books than mine?
Q: In my country we have two types of Bibles — one with 72 books used by the Roman Catholic Church, and the other with 66 books used by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other Protestant denominations. Which Bible came first? Why does one have six more books than the other? — Hafashimana A: Some…
Read MoreWhat can I do to save my life in the hands of my God?
Q: What can I do to save my life in the hands of my God? — Niyigena A: Niyigena, I believe the answer is partly found in your question: To save your life, you must entrust it into God’s hands. Jesus tells us that “whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever…
Read MoreWhat is the meaning of the number 666?
Q: I’m a teenager, 14 years old, and I live in Mexico City. My question is: What exactly is the meaning of the number 666? I’m asking because the number doesn’t mean anything bad. — Carylen A: Dear Carylen, you’re right that the number 666 in and of itself doesn’t mean anything bad. Sometimes something…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between baptism and anointing with oil?
Q: What’s the difference between baptism and anointing with oil? — Lionel A: As Adventists we seek always to establish every point of faith and practice based on scripture. Our understanding of baptism comes from various passages in the New Testament that indicate that baptism by immersion is a public confession of our faith in…
Read MoreDuring a time of loneliness, I married outside the Adventist Church. What should I do?
Q: I joined the Adventist Church in 2011, but encountered a challenge in 2014 when my mother died. Feeling a lot of loneliness and a void in my heart, I decided to marry someone outside of the church. Sadly, that marriage only lasted a year. I now feel guilty and disconnected from Christ. Please advise…
Read MoreHow can Adventists be best prepared for Jesus’ coming?
Q: Could you please refresh us about the near coming of Jesus and as a Seventh-day Adventist how can we best be prepared? — Ana, the Philippines A: Ana, thank you for your question. This is such an important topic! As you look at how the world is falling apart in every area — politically,…
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