How can I reach people in secular Europe?
Q: I live in Europe and am wondering what can I do to reach people who have such a secular mindset? — A friend, from Europe A: Friend, I’m delighted that you want to reach people for Jesus! While Europe has been considered secular for some time now, we see secularization — along with many…
Read MoreWhat is your favorite hymn?
Q: Pastor Wilson, what is your favorite hymn? A: I love many hymns, but my favorite is “The Church Has One Foundation,” especially the last verse: “Mid toil and tribulation,And tumult of her war,She waits the consummationOf peace forevermore;Till with the vision gloriousHer longing eyes are blest,And the great Church victoriousShall be the Church at…
Read MoreIs it wrong to follow the January to December calendar?
Q: Some people say it’s wrong to follow the January to December calendar, calling it a pagan Roman calendar. They say we must follow the “Bible calendar,” which indicates that the first month of the year is the month of Abib, also known as Nisan (Exodus 12:2, Esther 3:7), which generally falls in our month…
Read MoreCan Adventist pastors promote and endorse politicians?
Q: Are Seventh-day Adventist pastors supposed to promote and endorse politicians? In my country, many pastors are promoting a certain political figure through Facebook. It’s disturbing — especially since this person doesn’t have high morals.— Myrah, from Southeast Asia A: The Seventh-day Adventist Church has always been an advocate of religious liberty and separation of…
Read MoreQ: Why are Adventists all Republicans?
James B. sent in a series of questions about Seventh-day Adventists: Q: Why are Adventists all Republicans? A: Actually, we’re not. The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide movement with 19.1 million members in more than 200 countries. Among Adventists living in the United States, you’ll find a wide range of political diversity, including Republicans,…
Read MoreQ: Does the Sabbath save you?
James B. sent in a series of questions about Seventh-day Adventists: Q: Does the Sabbath save you? A: No. Jesus saves you. In fact, the Sabbath is a sign of resting in Jesus (see Hebrews 4:1-10). He is our Creator and Redeemer. The seventh-day Sabbath is His day — the Lord’s Day, and He is…
Read MoreQ: Was Ellen White addicted to alcohol?
James B. sent in a series of questions about Seventh-day Adventists: Q: Was Ellen White addicted to alcohol? A: No. In fact, she spoke and wrote strongly against the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances. For an excellent book on Ellen G. White, her life and ministry, go to www.whiteestate.org/books/mol/motl.pdf
Read MoreQ: Why does your church have a dinner party after church calling it fellowship potluck?
James B. sent in a series of questions about Seventh-day Adventists:. Q: Why does your church have a dinner party after church calling it fellowship potluck? A: Fellowship potlucks have long been a part of Adventist church life. I think there are a number of reasons for this. Adventism is a world-wide family and we…
Read MoreWhy do Adventists spend tithe money on administration rather than spreading the gospel?
James B. sent in a series of questions about Seventh-day Adventists: Q: Why do Seventh-day Adventists spend tithe money on administration rather than spreading the gospel? A: James, thank you for your interesting questions. Following biblical principles (see Malachi 3:8-10, Gen. 14:20, Lev. 27:30, Hebrews 7:5,6), we believe that all we have belongs to God,…
Read MoreDoes community activism undermine sharing the three angels’ messages?
Q: A few weeks ago I heard the pastor say in his sermon that by just engaging in community activism we undermine the sharing of the Adventist message. How does community activism undermine sharing the three angels’ messages? Evangelism is in my blood; I remember the statement from Ellen White where she says that only…
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