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Defending the 2520
Defending the 2520 “The time is not far distant when the test will come to every soul. The mark of the beast will be urged upon us. Those who have step by step yielded to worldly demands and conformed to worldly customs will not find it a hard matter to yield to the powers that be, rather than subject themselves to derision, insult, threatened imprisonment, and death. The contest is between the commandments of God and the commandments of men. In this time the gold will be separated from the dross in the church. True godliness will be clearly distinguished from the appearance and tinsel of it. Many a star that we have admired for its brilliancy will then go out in darkness. Chaff like a cloud will be borne away on the wind, even from places where we see only floors of rich wheat. All who assume the ornaments of the sanctuary, but are not clothed with Christ's righteousness, will appear in the shame of their own nakedness.” Testimonies to the Church, vol. 5 page 81 The above warning should weigh heavily on our minds during these final hours we spend here on this earth. We are called over and over again, in the Bible and the inspired writings of Ellen G. White, to study the word of God for ourselves but sadly we live in a world of ease and entertainment and little time is devoted to personal study. “We are to receive the word of God as supreme authority. We must accept its truths for ourselves, as our own individual act. -
The Origins of Millerite Separatism
The Origins of Millerite Separatism By Andrew Taylor (BA in History, Aurora University and MA in History, University of Rhode Island) CHAPTER 1 HISTORIANS AND MILLERITE SEPARATISM ===================================== Early in 1841, Truman Hendryx moved to Bradford, Pennsylvania, where he quickly grew alienated from his local church. Upon settling down in his new home, Hendryx attended several services in his new community’s Baptist church. After only a handful of visits, though, he became convinced that the church did not believe in what he referred to as “Bible religion.” Its “impiety” led him to lament, “I sometimes almost feel to use the language [of] the Prophecy ‘Lord, they have killed thy prophets and digged [sic] down thine [sic] altars and I only am left alone and they seek my life.”’1 His opposition to the church left him isolated in his community, but his fear of “degeneracy in the churches and ministers” was greater than his loneliness. Self-righteously believing that his beliefs were the “Bible truth,” he resolved to remain apart from the Baptist church rather than attend and be corrupted by its “sinful” influence.2 The “sinful” church from which Hendryx separated himself was characteristic of mainstream antebellum evangelicalism. The tumultuous first decades of the nineteenth century had transformed the theological and institutional foundations of mainstream American Protestantism. During the colonial era, American Protestantism had been dominated by the Congregational, Presbyterian, and Anglican churches, which, for the most part, had remained committed to the theology of John Calvin. In Calvinism, God was envisioned as all-powerful, having predetermined both the course of history and the eternal destiny of all humans. -
Knight, George R., Comp. and Ed. 1844 and the Rise of Sabbatarian Adventism
CORE Metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk BOOK REVIEWS 283 Provided by Andrews University of Millerism (266). Two of these groups-the Advent Christians and Seventh-day Adventists-are the focus of chapters 13 and 14. Millennia1 Fever could have been improved in three ways. First, a comprehensive text deserves more than eight pages of photographs to cover the movement adequately. Second, the book lacks a bibliography to organize the 33 pages of endnotes. Finally, the ties between Millerism and Shakerism (257- 263) are more amply explored than is the bridge between Millerism and spiritualism (245-247, 284), opening perhaps another door for future research. Nonetheless, this is still the best extant survey of Millerism. Andrews University BRIANE. STRAYER Knight, George R., comp. and ed. 1844 and the Rise of Sabbatarian Adventism. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Pub., 1994. 190 pp. $14.95. George Knight's 1844 and the Rise of Sabbatarian Adventism is not a narrative history, but rather an anthology of primary source materials of Millerite Adventism and early Sabbatarian Adventism. From thousands of source documents preserved in four major archives-the Jencks Memorial Collection of Adventual Materials at Aurora University, the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Adventist Heritage Center at Andrews University, and the Ellen G. White Estate in Silver Spring, Maryland-Knight has selected 33 exhibits of which the "majority have never been republished in any form" since their origination (8). They range in length from short personal letters to a 48- page article on "The Rise and Progress of Adventism" from the Advent Shield and Review of May 1844. -
Lest We Forget | 4
© 2021 ADVENTIST PIONEER LIBRARY P.O. Box 51264 Eugene, OR, 97405, USA www.APLib.org Published in the USA February, 2021 ISBN: 978-1-61455-103-4 Lest We ForgetW Inspiring Pioneer Stories Adventist Pioneer Library 4 | Lest We Forget Endorsements and Recommendations Kenneth Wood, (former) President, Ellen G. White Estate —Because “remembering” is es- sential to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the words and works of the Adventist pioneers need to be given prominence. We are pleased with the skillful, professional efforts put forth to accom- plish this by the Pioneer Library officers and staff. Through books, periodicals and CD-ROM, the messages of the pioneers are being heard, and their influence felt. We trust that the work of the Adventist Pioneer Library will increase and strengthen as earth’s final crisis approaches. C. Mervyn Maxwell, (former) Professor of Church History, SDA Theological Semi- nary —I certainly appreciate the remarkable contribution you are making to Adventist stud- ies, and I hope you are reaching a wide market.... Please do keep up the good work, and may God prosper you. James R. Nix, (former) Vice Director, Ellen G. White Estate —The service that you and the others associated with the Adventist Pioneer Library project are providing our church is incalculable To think about so many of the early publications of our pioneers being available on one small disc would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. I spent years collecting shelves full of books in the Heritage Room at Loma Linda University just to equal what is on this one CD-ROM. -
Origin and History of Seventh-Day Adventists, Vol. 1
Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventists FRONTISPIECE PAINTING BY HARRY ANDERSON © 1949, BY REVIEW AND HERALD As the disciples watched their Master slowly disappear into heaven, they were solemnly reminded of His promise to come again, and of His commission to herald this good news to all the world. Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventists VOLUME ONE by Arthur Whitefield Spalding REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, D.C. COPYRIGHT © 1961 BY THE REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFSET IN THE U.S.A. AUTHOR'S FOREWORD TO FIRST EDITION THIS history, frankly, is written for "believers." The reader is assumed to have not only an interest but a communion. A writer on the history of any cause or group should have suffi- cient objectivity to relate his subject to its environment with- out distortion; but if he is to give life to it, he must be a con- frere. The general public, standing afar off, may desire more detachment in its author; but if it gets this, it gets it at the expense of vision, warmth, and life. There can be, indeed, no absolute objectivity in an expository historian. The painter and interpreter of any great movement must be in sympathy with the spirit and aim of that movement; it must be his cause. What he loses in equipoise he gains in momentum, and bal- ance is more a matter of drive than of teetering. This history of Seventh-day Adventists is written by one who is an Adventist, who believes in the message and mission of Adventists, and who would have everyone to be an Advent- ist. -
A Canonical Reading of Hebrews 3:7-4:13" (David E. Garland)
BOOKREVIEWS 28 1 Promise of Rest: A Canonical Reading of Hebrews 3:7-4:13" (David E. Garland). Dockery affirms a sound typological interpretation. Citing texts from John 5:39- 40 and John 5:46, he demonstrates how Jesus understood the OT as referring to himself and saw himself as the antitype of individuals like David, Solomon, Elijah, and others (162-163). While parts 1 and 2 are primarily concerned with methodological issues, part 3 (225-315) concentrates on practical ways of applying the OT to modern culture and the church. In "Preaching the Present Tense: Coming Alive to the Old Testament," Al Fasol focuses on the important homiletical issues involved in preaching the OT. He recommends that the theme text of the sermon be summarized with a brief, interpretive, past-tense statement. This sentence should reflect the Eternal Truth of the Text (E.T.T.). This is to be followed by a present-tense sentence of application which communicates the Truth for Today (T.T.). While Klein offers this suggestion with the intent of making the text applicable, it seems to be a reflection of Stendahl's much-debated dichotomy between "what it meant" and "what it meansn-a dichotomy that has been challenged in some recent discussions. The chapters on "Changing the Church with the Words of God" (C. Richard Wells); "Changing Culture with Words from Godn (James Emery White); and "Where Do We Go from Here?: Integrating the Old Testament into Your Ministry" (Kenneth S. Hempell) represent a clear attempt to relate the OT to church and society. -
The Great Second Advent Movement.Pdf
© 2016 Adventist Pioneer Library 37457 Jasper Lowell Rd Jasper, OR, 97438, USA +1 (877) 585-1111 www.APLib.org Originally published by the Southern Publishing Association in 1905 Copyright transferred to Review and Herald Publishing Association Washington, D. C., Jan. 28, 1909 Copyright 1992, Adventist Pioneer Library Footnote references are assumed to be for those publications used in the 1905 edition of The Great Second Advent Movement. A few references have been updated to correspond with reprinted versions of certain books. They are as follows:— Early Writings, reprinted in 1945. Life Sketches, reprinted in 1943. Spiritual Gifts, reprinted in 1945. Testimonies for the Church, reprinted in 1948. The Desire of Ages, reprinted in 1940. The Great Controversy, reprinted in 1950. Supplement to Experience and Views, 1854. When this 1905 edition was republished in 1992 an additional Preface was added, as well as three appendices. It should be noted that Appendix A is a Loughborough document that was never published in his lifetime, but which defended the accuracy of the history contained herein. As noted below, the footnote references have been updated to more recent reprints of those referenced books. Otherwise, Loughborough’s original content is intact. Paging of the 1905 and 1992 editions are inserted in brackets. August, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-61455-032-7 4 | The Great Second Advent Movement J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH (1832-1924) Contents Preface 7 Preface to the 1992 Edition 9 Illustrations 17 Chapter 1 — Introductory 19 Chapter 2 — The Plan of Salvation -
Passion, Purpose & Power
JAMES R. NIX Recapturing the Spirit of the Adventist Pioneers Today Reminds us of the past and revives the same spirit of commitment and sacrifice evident in the Adventist pioneers in ministry leaders and disciples today! No matter what age we are, or what age we are in, the idea of sitting at the feet of someone who is telling a story brings back feelings of childhood awe, trust, and expectation. This book is an invitation to all ages, to sit and listen as these stories—told by the Adventist pioneers themselves—paint a picture of real people and their lives. These are stories of total commitment and incredible sacrifices that only a passion for Jesus, a dedication to His purposes, and the power of the Holy Spirit can generate! Draw close to the fireside of this second (updated and expanded) edition, and find yourself aglow with inspiration. Come, listen, and you might just hear the God of the pioneers call your name, sense a revival in your heart, and feel a renewed sense of mission in your life—one that draws from you a similar spirit of sacrifice and commitment! “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.” —General Conference Bulletin, Jan. 29, 1893. COMPILED & EDITED BY JAMES R. NIX Recapturing the Spirit of the Adventist Pioneers Today Revised & Enlarged Formerly: The Spirit of Sacrifice & Commitment COMPILED & EDITED BY JAMES R. NIX PASSION, PURPOSE & POWER Copyright 2000, 2013 by Stewardship Ministries Department, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Design by Tami Pohle, Streamline Creative Most of the content of this book is taken from previously published works. -
Herald of the Midnight Cry
Herald of the Midnight Cry William Milller & The 1844 Movement Paul A. Gordon Whether provided to you with or without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied, this e-book is for your personal use only. You may not distribute this e-book to others, post this e-book online, or make this e- book publicly available in any way. To do so is dishonest and constitutes theft of copyrighted material. Copyright infringement is against the law. If you believe the copy of this e-book you are reading infringes on the publisher’s and authors’ copyright, please notify the publisher at: www.pacificpress.com/piracy. Cover design by Gerald Monks Originally published in 1990. The author assumes full responsibility for the accuracy of all facts and quotations as cited in this book. Heritage Project This book is part of the Pacific Press® Heritage Project, a plan to re- publish classic books from our historical archives and to make valuable books available once more. The content of this book is presented as it was originally published and should be read with its original publication date in mind. You can obtain additional copies of this book by calling toll-free 1-800- 765-6955 or by visiting www.adventistbookcenter.com. You can purchase this as an e-book by visiting www.adventist-ebooks.com. Copyright © 2014 Edition by Pacific Press® Publishing Association Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved ISBN: 978-0-8163-5466-5 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 1 More Than School ................................................................... 6 Chapter 2 Young Adult Years .................................................................. -
Adventist Heritage Loma Linda University Publications
Loma Linda University TheScholarsRepository@LLU: Digital Archive of Research, Scholarship & Creative Works Adventist Heritage Loma Linda University Publications Spring 1995 Adventist Heritage - Vol. 16, No. 3 Adventist Heritage, Inc. Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/advent-heritage Part of the History Commons, and the Religion Commons Recommended Citation Adventist Heritage, Inc., "Adventist Heritage - Vol. 16, No. 3" (1995). Adventist Heritage. http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/advent-heritage/33 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Loma Linda University Publications at TheScholarsRepository@LLU: Digital Archive of Research, Scholarship & Creative Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Adventist Heritage by an authorized administrator of TheScholarsRepository@LLU: Digital Archive of Research, Scholarship & Creative Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 4 8 D • D THI: TWENTY- THREE. HUNDRED DAYI. B.C.457 3 \1• ~ 3 \11 14 THE ONE W lEEK. A ~~~@ ~im~ J~ ~~ ~& ~ a ~ill ' viS IONS ~ or DANIEL 6 J8HN. Sf.YOITU·D AY ADVENTIST PU BUSKIN ' ASSOCIATIO N. ~ATTIJ: CRHK. MlCJ{!GAfl. Editor-in-Chief Ronald D. Graybill La Sierra Unit•ersi ty Associate Editor Dorothy Minchin-Comm La ierra Unit•er ity Gary Land Andrews University Managing Editor Gary Chartier La Sierra University Volume 16, Number 3 Spring 1995 Letters to the Editor 2 The Editor's Stump 3 Gary Chartier Experience 4 The Millerite Experience: Charles Teel, ]r. Shared Symbols Informing Timely Riddles? Sanctuary 9 The Journey of an Idea Fritz Guy Reason 14 "A Feast of Reason" Anne Freed The Appeal of William Miller's Way of Reading the Bible Obituary 22 William Miller: An Obituary Evaluation of a Life Frederick G. -
Seventh Day Baptist Influence Upon Millerites
Mr Radmilo Bodiroga UDK: 277.4-563 USA 279.14-563 Originalni naučni rad Primljeno: 01.03.06. SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST INFLUENCE UPON MILLERITES Summary Before the October Disappointment in 1844 an interest in the seventh-day Sabbath had originated among Millerites. Some of them began to observe the seventh-day Sabbath instead of the first day. By that time, Seventh Day Baptists had been keeping the seventh-day Sabbath for a couple of centuries. During much of that long period of time Seventh Day Baptists had been quite passive in sharing the Sabbath with other Christians. By the beginning of the 1840s, however, they determined to take a more aggressive approach to promoting their understanding of the Sabbath. In this work we will discuss Seventh Day Baptist influence upon Millerites. The basic question addressed in this paper is: “To what extent did Seventh Day Baptists influence Millerites in terms of Sabbath?” The purpose of this work is to organize chronologically information about the influence of the Seventh Day Baptist Sabbath upon Millerites during 1840s. In order to accomplish the main purpose of this paper it will be necessary to chronologically reconstruct and analyze the historical development of the influence of Seventh Day Baptist upon Millerites. Millerites were people who followed William Miller who was one of the more remarkable and controversial Christian revivalist in the first half of the 19th century. He believed that the Second Coming of Jesus would be on October 22nd, 1844. About 200.000 people accepted his view with more than a million brought under his influence. -
The 1919 Bible Conference and Its Significance for Seventh-Day Adventist History and Theology
Andrews University Digital Commons @ Andrews University Dissertations Graduate Research 2008 The 1919 iB ble Conference and its Significance for Seventh-day Adventist History and Theology Michael W. Campbell Andrews University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations Part of the History of Christianity Commons, History of Religion Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Campbell, Michael W., "The 1919 iB ble Conference and its Significance for Seventh-day Adventist History and Theology" (2008). Dissertations. 21. http://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations/21 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate Research at Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in the Andrews University Digital Library of Dissertations and Theses. Please honor the copyright of this document by not duplicating or distributing additional copies in any form without the author’s express written permission. Thanks for your cooperation. ABSTRACT THE 1919 BIBLE CONFERENCE AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HISTORY AND THEOLOGY by Michael W. Campbell Adviser: Jerry Moon ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE RESEARCH Dissertation Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Title: THE 1919 BIBLE CONFERENCE AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HISTORY AND THEOLOGY Name of researcher: Michael W. Campbell Name and degree of faculty adviser: Jerry Moon, Ph.D. Date completed: June 2008 The Topic The 1919 Bible Conference was held immediately after World War I during a heightened interest in the apocalyptic and soon after the death of Ellen White.