Spiritualism is gaining momentum. Even in Adventist circles, I have seen Adventists on Facebook wishing their dead loved ones a “happy heavenly birthday.” This concerns me, as we know spiritualism will be one of the great deceptions in the last days. The Bible still remains plain about the state of the dead and the resurrection … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 19th of August 2026 In 1 Corinthians 15:35-39, Paul turns to a brief discourse on the resurrected body. He begins this section by positing two questions: “ ‘How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?’ ” (1 Corinthians 15:35, NKJV). These questions are answered in 1 … Continue reading –>
Introduction: Logical arguments have a certain structure. That structure requires at least one premise, and more often two, before you can reach a conclusion. Here is an example. Murray is a grasshopper. All grasshoppers are insects. Therefore, Murray is an insect. The conclusion is that Murray is an insect, and the essential premises are that … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 18th of August 2026 If Jesus were not alive, any expectation about the future would be only delusion (1 Corinthians 15:12-19). “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:20, ESV). His resurrection is a historical event. Consequently, we can be sure that all who have died … Continue reading –>
Oh, the beauty of studying this quarter’s lessons. We will learn so much of the Love of God (and our Saviour, Jesus) which stands out in so many pages of this quarter. Trying to choose just one hymn for the Theme Hymn was almost impossible, but these ones stood out all through the lesson pamphlet … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 17th of August 2026 In 1 Corinthians 15:9-19, Paul explains how severe and dreadful the consequences of denying the Resurrection are. Without the Resurrection, believers have no hope in the present, much less in the future. Read 1 Corinthians 15:9-19. What do we lose if Christ has not been raised? By … Continue reading –>
T / ST / F – Without the resurrection of Jesus, there is no victory. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 8 – The Power of Christ’s Resurrection. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Get this week’s Keyword Workbook HERE.
Continue reading -->Prepared for Sabbath School Class on August 22. Key Text: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is also empty. . . . And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!” (1 Corinthians 15:14-17, NKJV). Read in Class: 1 Corinthians … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 16th of August 2026 Paul begins 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 by focusing on the gospel. He speaks about the gospel: (1) which he preached to the Corinthians; (2) which they received; (3) in which they stood; and (4) by which they were saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-2, NKJV). This opening prepares the reader … Continue reading –>
We have all been taught that faith is a gift from God. Due to our fallen nature, God must offer “prevenient grace” first, to enable our response of faith. What about love? Do you think of it as a similar theological virtue that cannot be exercised by natural human effort alone? Why or why not? … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 15th of August 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 15:1-58; Luke 24:44-47; Revelation 20:5-6; Colossians 2:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17. Memory Text: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. . . . And if Christ is not … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 14th of August 2026 The names of the author, characters, and location have been withheld. I started my morning with a much longer prayer time than usual. After meeting many difficulties in applying for residency in a veiled country, my wife and I were told that it might be possible for … Continue reading –>
