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Are you a 7thDayAdventist?The 7 Branch Candlestick represents Jesus, the Light of the World. It is also, how the entire Bible is structured (Psalms 77:13).
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Are you a 7thDayAdventist?The 7 Branch Candlestick represents Jesus, the Light of the World. It is also, how the entire Bible is structured (Psalms 77:13).
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Reading from Ellen G white and her teachings?Are you a 7thDayAdventist?
Here:Excellent, think I need to visit your site again.
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Yes, I am Seventh-day Adventist. Thank you for asking.Are you a 7thDayAdventist?
And thank you for being honest, I don't hold to EGW's teachings.Yes, I am Seventh-day Adventist. Thank you for asking.
Yes, I have read much of what sister White has written. If you need a more specific list, that might be more difficult to do, but I can say I have read the Conflict series (Patriarchs & Prophets, Prophets & Kings, Desire of Ages, Acts of the Apostles, Great Controversy), and others like Steps To Christ, Ministry of Healing, Early Writings, and various compilations (Heaven, Last Day Events, Marantha, Prayer, Evangelism, etc) and portions of the Testimonies to the Churches, and other things like it.
Sure, no worries. I am not ashamed of what I believe and practice, and so will let anyone know if they want to know, and are as polite as yourself.And thank you for being honest, I don't hold to EGW's teachings.
Yes, I have read much of what sister White has written. If you need a more specific list, that might be more difficult to do, but I can say I have read the Conflict series (Patriarchs & Prophets, Prophets & Kings, Desire of Ages, Acts of the Apostles, Great Controversy), and others like Steps To Christ, Ministry of Healing, Early Writings, and various compilations (Heaven, Last Day Events, Marantha, Prayer, Evangelism, etc) and portions of the Testimonies to the Churches, and other things like it.
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“I Was In A Cult” - We Spoke To 2 People Who Have Left a Cult-Like Organisation - Zoella
In modern parlance, the term ‘cult’ has become synonymous with trending beauty brands and loyal fandom communities but we’re not talking about Glossier cleansers and wholesome Swifties here. Generally speaking, a ‘cult’ is a social group defined by its great devotion and shared commitment to an...zoella.co.uk
I just happen to read this, would you agree, or disagree?
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“I Was In A Cult” - We Spoke To 2 People Who Have Left a Cult-Like Organisation - Zoella
In modern parlance, the term ‘cult’ has become synonymous with trending beauty brands and loyal fandom communities but we’re not talking about Glossier cleansers and wholesome Swifties here. Generally speaking, a ‘cult’ is a social group defined by its great devotion and shared commitment to an...zoella.co.uk
I just happen to read this, would you agree, or disagree?
Aunty Jane said “God will not correct those who want to believe the lies.....He will allow them to believe whatever they like, right down to the end, and then they will be shocked that the "Christianity" they practiced was not the real thing.” ////// Sounds like you are describing yourselfI think you have said volumes, and now look who's throwing a tantrum....? I feel like I'm talking to a petulant 4 year old....
Indeed....it is inevitable that "many" will not know that they are deluded, and will meet their judge, making excuses for their failures, but they will be rejected outright (Matt 7:21-23)....only "few" are actually on the road to life. (Matt 7:13-14)
How do we know if we are on the right road? All our brothers will be traveling it with us, hated and persecuted for being different, (as Jesus was) but joyful in our assignment nonetheless. (John 15:18-21)
2 Thess 2:9-12.....
"But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deceptive influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness."
God will not correct those who want to believe the lies.....He will allow them to believe whatever they like, right down to the end, and then they will be shocked that the "Christianity" they practiced was not the real thing.
It is Jesus who judges the worthiness of a person to enter the Kingdom...not us.....the easiest people on the planet to fool....is ourselves.
Carry on.....
There are several minor and major issues with the article. The definition of 'cult' is rather vague, and Christianity, in the days of Paul would fit the defintion. Even Paul was called a 'ringleader of the sect of Nazarenes' (Acts 24:5), by what was classed as 'orthodoxy'.article on 'cults'
I just happen to read this, would you agree, or disagree?
I would caution you not to be harsh @RLT63 or sit in judgement upon anyone, we are all here to promulgate the Cross and the Lord Christ Jesus.God will not correct those who want to believe the lies.....He will allow them to believe whatever they like, right down to the end, and then they will be shocked that the "Christianity" they practiced was not the real thing. ////// Sounds like you are describing yourself
She may not do so knowingly but she believes she is right and sits in judgment of those who don’t share her beliefs.I am merely pointing out that she should follow her own advice. I appreciate your polite approach but some people do not reciprocateI would caution you not to be harsh @RLT63 or sit in judgement upon anyone, we are all here to promulgate the Cross and the Lord Christ Jesus.
We are all broken pots, and we spill much water brother.
Mat 12:20 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering (dimly burning) wick He will not quench, till He brings justice and a just cause to victory.
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God tells us in His Word that the tongue has incredible power. We can use our tongue to bring blessings and life or curses and death. The saying "sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me" is simply not true. Our tongues can be the most difficult thing to control and leave us with great regret if we use our words to hurt. There is hope!
The Bible tells us that with the help of the Holy Spirit we can have power and control over our tongue. Read the below Bible verses about the tongue and be encouraged to start speaking words of life and healing today!
1 Peter 3:10
10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
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Colossians 4:6
6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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Ephesians 4:29
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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Proverbs 10:19
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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Proverbs 15:4
4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:28
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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Proverbs 17:9
9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
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Matthew 15:11
11 What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
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Proverbs 21:23
23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
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Proverbs 26:20
20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.
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Proverbs 31:26
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
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Psalms 34:13
13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
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Psalms 141:3
3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
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Titus 3:1-2
1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
Aunty Jane is doing what she believe is true, so are @Andvent, so are you, so are the rest, truth, or nuggets of truth can be found, everywhere, my brother....do not yield to the temptation to glory in another man's/sister's "misrepresenting the scriptures" since I firmly believe they don't do so willingly.
J.
Other problematic doctrines in Seventh-day Adventism include the teaching that Satan is the “scapegoat” and will bear believers’ sins (The Great Controversy, p. 422, 485)—this is the opposite of what the Bible says about who bore our sins (1 Peter 2:24).
Thanks again for your honesty...I have a lot of questions, but that would be misconstrued for attacking the ekklesia [SDA], and I am not here to attack anyone.There are several minor and major issues with the article. The definition of 'cult' is rather vague, and Christianity, in the days of Paul would fit the defintion. Even Paul was called a 'ringleader of the sect of Nazarenes' (Acts 24:5), by what was classed as 'orthodoxy'.
Another, is right at the outset, where it says, "I was born into the Seventh-Day Adventist Church ..."
No one is physically born into the Seventh-day Adventist church. One can only be born again into it. What they meant to say was that they were born into a family that claimed to practice the faith of the Seventh-day Adventist movement.
As it continues, it says, " ... and before I was born there are at least 4 generations of followers." Maybe so, but that says nothing for the person who is speaking and their relationship with Jesus. There were plenty of 'generational' Jews who didn't accept the message of Jesus.
It furthermore says, "... I was educated in the Adventist school system. ...", to which I say, I am sorry for that, as the 'educational' system is rather compromised, as foretold by scripture/prophecy and sister White. However, a lot of the things mentioned by this person (if such a person ever actually existed, for the only thing we are given, is that their name is "Emily"), are simply standard practices for Christians, who all teach against sexual sins (masturbation), teach against dishonouring parents, elders, teachers (as in the LORD, obviously), teach against Hollywood, and it's deceptions (ie Harry Potter, etc), teach modesty in dress, for men and women, boys and girls. This goes for the biblical teaching against piercing (poking holes in the body Temple) which is forbidden of God in scripture, and as for makeup, there are several things there which would take too long to discuss in this single reply. Anyway, to sum it up, both the Sanctuary (Psalms 77:13) and Jesus himself, are the example in dress for all, and there are several things in the OT and NT (like from Paul, etc) which may be considered also.
It sounds like a lot of their problems were themselves, and/or local and custom to their area (hispanic), not actually regulatory to Seventh-day Adventist faith and practice. I cannot fault them for their dress-code, which is part of biblical dress reform (I have a whole study on it, from scripture).
As for cleaning a church, it is usually set up in a rotation, by the various faithful families that attend. As for instance, I, who am a male, also clean the church, not because I have to, or that I am ever on a list, but I choose to, because I love God, His place of worship, and desire a clean place. That this person makes it a complaint is rather bizarre in my opinion.
As for church leadership, I am not sure what this person refers to in the article. If Pastoral, Elder, Deacon, that is reserved for males/men as according to scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, without exception. Yet, it says nothing about women who preach, teach, pray, lead out in various things, or are prophetess. In my own experience, we had an evangelistic series, that was entirely led by the women's ministry, guided by the Elders of the church. The treasurer, church clerk, teachers, and a few other offices are held by women, as allowed by scripture. It seems their problem is with scripture, not the church practices. They seemed to think those things are merely social modern constructs, when they aren't.
The writer in the article speaks about "misogyny", but I believe they are writing from a 'feminist' perspective, which is a modern error, that undermines family, and church structure. It might also be due to a cultural, or local, issue.
They speak about mandatory baptism at 14. If that is true in their local area, it is a grave mistake, as it is not following Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice, which requires a person to believe, and meet what the Bible says in several place. Merely getting dunked in water at any age, without those things, is worthless. Having a second or third later in life, is equally worthless, unless the biblical prescription is met - faith, etc.
They speak about "conservative" which is worthless. They need to speak about "conversion", which is true Seventh-day Adventist belief.
I read this, "Sex is only for creating babies and is not for pleasure." and laughed internally. That's a joke. It isn't true - at all. Whoever wrote this is writing a caricature, not a real picture. In other words, they are writing to deliberately malign the Seventh-day Adventist faith and practice.
The Seventh-day Adventist faith does not practice "public displays of disowning family and friends". They are the ones that say of themselves, "I don’t talk to them (family who are still Seventh-day Adventist) anymore." So they are the ones who cut themselves off from relationship. That's sad to see, and I am sure breaks the heart of their family members.
They are continually speaking of their present mental state, which is unhealthy, and they blame their experience, when they are always focused on clothing, dress, appearance and being able to do things which God's word forbids. Their mental state will never improve where they are, even if they go to counselling ("... put not your trust in princes ..."), which is simply secular catholicism, where a person confides in another all their problems, rather than to God in prayer.
The person uses the word "Saturdays" rather than "Sabbath". This to me, says something is up with this person's story.
The question is asked about, "What would you like to say to the leader of you cult?" And the response is, "Well, she's (referring to sister Ellen G White) very very dead ..." and that is just a ridiculous statement, and ignorant of Seventh-day Adventist history and practice. Ellen G White was never "the leader" of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and that may be read in her own words, and history. She was a messenger of the LORD, but was always subject to scripture, and even the church body as a whole. She even submitted herself to the GC (General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist) leadership, and was sent to Australia, because they disagreed with her and didn't want her around (think like Jeremiah, etc).
The person even goes on to say that Ellen G White was "kicked in the head by a cow" and that is how her visions started. Nonsense.
I have never been through their 'experience'. My own experience is entirely different, and providential.
Seventh-day Adventism also identifies Jesus as Michael the archangel (Jude 1:9, ....)—a doctrine that denies the true nature of Christ
As I said before. I do not care. Ask away.Thanks again for your honesty...I have a lot of questions, but that would be misconstrued for attacking the ekklesia [SDA], and I am not here to attack anyone.
Shalom
J.
Yeah, it was called that by Jack Blanco, the individual author, who put such a useless thing together as a personal work, eventually sold by one of the publishing houses.Clear Word Bible
I have booked marked the links but I have to tell you, no where in my KJV do I find that Christ is Michael, will peruse the links later.As for Michael the Archangel, that was believed by the entire Reformation, and those before:
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Specifically see Chapter 11 (complete quotes in original languages where possible), and Apendix 2 (short listing)