Do Adventists celebrate Christmas?
Q: Pastor Wilson, I’m wondering if Seventh-day Adventists celebrate Christmas? A: As a church, we don’t have an official statement or position about celebrating Christmas, leaving it instead to the individual. We must be careful not to allow the subject of Christmas to become a divisive issue among us, criticizing or alienating those who may…
Read MoreWhat do you think of “last generation theology”?
Q: What do you think of “last generation theology”? It’s becoming more common. A: It depends on how you define that term. I certainly believe and would like to hope that we are living in the last generation before Christ’s soon second coming (Matt 24; Mark 13; Rev. 3:11; Rev. 13; Rev. 22:7, 12, 20).…
Read MoreQ: Where do you see the future of the church going?
Q: Where do you see the future of the church going? A: Well, I know exactly what the Lord intends as I read the Scriptures and the Spirit of Prophecy — we will be going through some tough times both externally and internally. The Omega will come and there will be some real challenges. It…
Read MoreWas the work of theologians in the Theological of Ordination Study Committee dismissed?
Q: Many theologians participated in the Theological of Ordination Study Committee (TOSC) at the General Conference and division levels, but they were surprised how their work was dismissed. What do you think? A: Every division was asked to do research. There were many presentations at TOSC. It is important to understand that scholars and administrators…
Read MoreWhat is the role of the Faith and Science Council?
Q: Many Seventh-day Adventists aren’t aware of the Faith and Science Council. What do you see as its role? A: The Faith and Science Council is a tremendous group of people dedicated to biblical Creation and the biblical Flood model and its importance from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. They’re doing some tremendous work. You can…
Read MoreWhat is the role of young people in the Adventist Church?
Q: What do you think is the role of youth in the church and the training of young people to be involved in the church’s mission plan? — Dilner, from Venezuela A: That’s a great question, Dilner! Young people are highly valued members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and are vitally important to its mission.…
Read MoreHow can I share Jesus with my classmates?
Q: I’ve been baptized for eight months and am a college student. I’d really like to share the truth with my classmates, but I just don’t know how. How can I fully understand the Scriptures? Sometimes I don’t understand some points and sometimes I forget what I’ve learned. I hope I’m not disappointing God. —…
Read MoreWhat is your favorite memory from Sabbath School?
Q: Pastor Wilson, what is your favorite memory from Sabbath School, and did you have a favorite Sabbath School teacher? My favorite memories are of people who invested so much time into our young lives. My favorite time was in the Junior Department of the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. We had people helping us with investment…
Read MoreHow can an Adventist be relevant in secularized society?
Q: How do I remain a relevant Adventist when religion — especially in Europe — is dwindling? How can I show Christ to atheists and agnostics who don’t want to hear about God? — Tinashe, from United Kingdom Tinashe, you are not alone in asking this question. Many people wonder if they — or Adventism…
Read MoreDid you send me a request for money on Facebook?
Q: I received a request from someone on Facebook claiming to be Ted Wilson and asking for money to help an orphanage. Was this really you? — Eric, Josue, and others A: No. This is my only Facebook page, and I can assure you that I will never solicit anyone for money, nor do I…
Read More