PROGRESSIVE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

“We all want progress. But progress means getting nearer to the place where you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turn, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive man. . .There is nothing progressive about being pigheaded and refusing to admit a mistake." C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity (New York: Macmillan, 1952), Book I, Chap. 5, p. 22.

Dedicated to helping SDA's change the church for the better

Many of the articles contained here can be used to correct some of the many errors which are plaguing the current SDA church. There is a strong undercurrent within the body of the church from those who label themselves as traditional/ historical Seventh-day Adventists. While we recognize their right to believe as they choose, we would like to save the church from some of the consequences which their beliefs may cause. To return the church back on the path of growth and enlightenment. Leaving what is behind and pressing on toward the mark.

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Information on the Historic/Traditional SDA's Vs. Progressive SDA's General Differences

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Graham Maxwell one of the better minds in the SDA church has built up a good following of people who listen to his tapes. While in many areas I readily agree with Dr. Maxwell I have a problem with what he refers to as the "Great Controversy view". This is a Response to Graham Maxwell's Great Controversy View.

A recent article in the Adventist Review entitled the Abbreviated Great Controversy shows just how fundamentally this view of God and Satan has incorporated many non Biblical ideas into the basic theology of the SDA church. Here is a Response to the Abbreviated Great Controversy.

The unabridged article recently published in Adventist Today Nov-Dec. 2002 issue. While I certainly thank them for publishing my article I did find it to be edited in such a way that I think it did not carry the impact that it might have had. It was meant to be two 1500 word articles and it was edited into one. Here is the article as I wish it had appeared. Traditional and Progressive SDA's... Truth, Progressive or Traditional?

We have most all grown up with the ideas presented in the Penal Theory of the Atonement which is also known as the Substitutionary Theory of the Atonement. As radical as it may sound there are problems with this idea of God's Atonement. Read What is wrong with the Substitutionary theory of the Atonement

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The Latter Rain is a popular Pentecostal belief shared by SDA's. What is the history of the Latter Rain as an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and is it sound Biblical Exegesis. The Latter Rain

A examination of Chuck Missler’s Hidden Gospel in the names of the first born males listed in Genesis. See what the names really mean and why his method of interpretation is merely manipulation. The Hidden Gospel in the names in Genesis

Have you ever been troubled by the way the book of Matthew takes Old Testament verses out of context? One possible answer to this dilemma is found in Matthew Chapter 2 Immanuel Context and Substance

What about the Story of Creation and the beginnings of all things. For a less traditional approach read

Genesis in Symbol and Substance

The ten horns of Daniel are a popular topic at Revelation Seminars. See what history really says about the so called ten barbarian tribes which invaded the Roman Empire during Medieval times.

The Ten Horns of Daniel 7, An Historical Perspective

The Ten Horns Of Daniel 7, In Word 97

One of the popular misconceptions of many Christians SDA's included is the belief that Lucifer is Satan. This popular myth is explained in the article

Who is Lucifer (Satan Mis-Identified)

Who is Lucifer in Word 97

An examination of the poetry of Isaiah 14 gives more information as to why the Lucifer Myth is not proper Biblical interpretation. Read the article

Chiastic Structure and Isaiah 14

Chiastic Structure and Isaiah 14 in Word 97

One of the subjects which the traditional SDA's like to talk about is their belief that at some point in time after probation closes (look for more on Probation later) Christ will cease his role as Intercessor. While this is a rather complex inter-relation between the SDA Sanctuary doctrine and the Investigative Judgment (again look for more later), this article is designed to give a more realistic view of just what Christ our Intercessor means.

Our Intercessor

Our Intercessor in Word 97

In the Leviticus account of the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) many people feel that the Scapegoat is a representation of the Devil. The following article explains why the Scapegoat is more properly viewed as a symbol for the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Could the Scapegoat be Christ

Could the Scapegoat be Christ in Word 97

A lot can be said about the Law of God, it often leads certain people into a type of legalism which often hinders their Christian growth. While this article does not answer problems with legalism or many other concepts inherent in the different uses of the Biblical term Law, it still gives and important view as to how God and Law work together.

God is Love, The Law

God is Love, The Law in Word 97

The nature of Christ is one of the hot topics within the SDA church, numerous books have been written on the topic. It is a baseless controversy created by certain passages from Ellen G. White. The following is a very brief article which shows why the conflict is unnecessary. Give it to your Sabbath School class and watch the sparks fly. Could Jesus Have Sinned

One of the most important elements of Christianity is the Atonement. Here is an article explaining how simple the Cross of Christ really is. The sacrifice of love not a debt to be paid.

The Atonement Church History of the Atonement

What about the conflict between Science and Religion. A Doctoral candidate at Loma Linda University contributes his thoughts on the Scientific Origin of Religion

According to the book Seventh-day Adventists Believe...a Biblical Exposition of 27Fundamental Doctrines, "the key to understanding time prophecies lies in the Biblical principle that a day in prophetic time is equivalent to a literal solar year..."(page 41). Is this really a valid means of interpreting prophecies in the Bible.

Does The Bible Support The Year-day Principle As Used In SDA Prophecy Interpretations?

One of the myths of the nineteenth century which is still popular in the SDA church is the myth that the Roman Catholic church banned the Bible. While the Roman Catholic church did many egregious things in the past she did not ban the Bible, she did denounce and persecute certain translations though. Here is a link to a pro Catholic site with a good article entitled: Did the Catholic Church Try to Keep the Bible From the Laity?

The Investigative Judgment is a unique doctrine of the SDA church. However it is without Biblical support and lacking in common sense. While the reason that it originated is very clear when one studies the beginning of the SDA church in the Millerite movement. Why the church holds on to it is another story. It is to some existent being altered in some sections of the church however. From the Good News Unlimited website comes this article:

Seventh-day Adventist teachings on the investigative judgment

To help those who may have to deal with King James Only advocates or just to help understand some KJV language. Obsolete Terms in the King James Bible.

One of the sad results of poor research is the book produced in 1854 by Alexander Hislop. The Two Babylons or Papal Worship Proved to be The Worship of Nimrod and His Wife was the result. While anyone who has taken the time to study ancient myths knows that the book is rife with errors it is beloved by many Christians who accept its information as fact. Read a review written by a former believer in this book and author who wrote his own book based on Hislops work.

The Two Babylons: A Case Study in Poor Research Methodology by Ralph Woodrow.

Adventists often speak of the "Robe of Christ's Righteousness". This article questions whether people are covered to hide their sins from God or is it better understood as the forgiveness of God?

Forgiveness; The Robe of Christ Righteousness.

The "Psalm on the cross" is a devotional which focuses upon the reference Christ made on the cross to Psalm 22, if you believe that Christ was separated from God on the cross and that is why He died, this may clear up that misconception.

The Psalm on the Cross

Many people have said that Sanctification is the work of a lifetime. It is a somewhat confusing statement this article may help make more sense of the statement.

Sanctification is not the work of a lifetime!

What does Psalm 51 really mean when it says that he was born in sin. Are the conclusions based on this verse appropriate, or is it Proof text manipulation.

Proof-texts and Psalms 51 "Born in Sin"

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