What do the following texts teach us about the “state of the dead”? What great protection can these texts give us against one of “the two great errors”? Eccles. 9:5-6; Eccles. 9:10; Ps. 115:17; Ps. 146:4; 1 Cor. 15:16-18; Dan. 12:2. In recent decades much attention has been given to stories about people who have “died” — in that their hearts have … Continue reading –>
Read the following texts. What do they tell us about Satan’s power to deceive? 2 Cor. 11:13-15 2 Thess. 2:9-10 Rev. 12:9 Rev. 20:10 As we noted in an earlier lesson, Jesus had warned His followers about end-time deceptions. Among those He specifically warned about were the rise of false christs and false prophets who would … Continue reading –>
The first lesson of this quarter talked about the “cosmic controversy”, which, unfortunately, has reached beyond the cosmos to our earth itself. The problem, though, is that many people, Christians included, don’t believe in this great controversy because they don’t believe in Satan. For them, Bible texts talking about Satan or the devil are merely … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Rev. 2:13; Rev. 2:24; 2 Cor. 11:13-15; Ps. 146:4; Gen. 1:2-3; Rev. 13:1-17. Memory Text: “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him” (Revelation 12:9, NKJV). Even in heaven, before … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Bible students have long seen a link between the call in Revelation 14:7, to “worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the fountains of water” (RSV), and the fourth commandment, in Exodus 20:11, when the Sabbath points back to the fact that “in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, … Continue reading –>
Many Christians squirm and struggle with the story of the repentant thief being saved without “putting in his time” or “earning” it. This story alone makes salvation look too easy. But where in Scripture does it say salvation is supposed to be hard? How hard did Adam and Eve work to be placed in paradise … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Worship the Creator” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV Sabbath School … Continue reading –>
Read again Revelation 14:6-7. What are the specific elements found in the entire first angel’s message, and how do they relate to one another? Along with the gospel, the call to witness to the world and the call to fear God and give glory to Him comes the call to worship God as the Creator. And no … Continue reading –>
Lesson 8, May 26, 2018 Key Thought : The first angel’s message is relevant and universal because it concerns the fate of the world. 1. Have a volunteer read Rev 14:6; Matthew 28:19. A. Ask class members to share what the most important point of this text is. B. Why is reaching out to others one of … Continue reading –>
In the first angel’s message, the idea of fearing God and giving glory to Him is linked to judgment (Rev. 14:7). If the Bible is clear about any teaching, it is clear that God is a God of justice and of judgment. One day the judgment and justice so lacking in this world will indeed come. No … Continue reading –>
After talking about the proclamation of the “everlasting gospel” to all the world, the first angel’s message then expands on this message. As we proclaim the “everlasting gospel”, we must include the truths that are part of this gospel message for this time. In other words, “present truth” for the last days also includes Revelation 14:7. … Continue reading –>
Present truth. Those of us who read church history remember that James White published a series of little tracts called “Present Truth” in the late 1840s. This publication no longer exists, but we still use the concept of “present truth” to describe-our end-time mission. What is the connection between Revelation 14:6-12 (three angels messages) and … Continue reading –>
