What Astronomy in the Bible Reveals About Our Promised Physical Future
Each new month of our modern era arrives with life-changing advancements in technology, medicine, and metaphysics. But what if the greatest period of discovery in human history is still ahead of us—not in the next century, but in the eternity described in Scripture?
We’ve barely begun to understand the universe […]
What Is the Second Coming? A Modern Look at Our Promised Physical Future
You’ve likely heard the Second Coming described as a mere spiritual transformation or figurative mystery. But the Bible states clearly that the return of Jesus Christ will in no way be secret or symbolic. It won’t be comparable to any other […]
Unveiling Revelation 5: The Lamb, the Sealed Scroll, and the Triumph of Christ
A verse-by-verse, Christ-centered study. Revelation 5 is one of the most important Christological chapters in the entire Bible. It reveals why Jesus Christ alone is worthy to open the sealed scroll, how His death and resurrection secured the victory in the great controversy, and why all heaven acknowledges His authority to carry out God’s purposes […]
The Biblical Doctrine of Tithing and the Storehouse
A comprehensive study from Genesis to Revelation, incorporating the Bible, the writings of Ellen G. White, and Seventh-day Adventist theology
The doctrine of tithing raises several important theological questions that extend far beyond the simple practice of giving ten percent of one’s income.
The central question is not merely how much God asks His people to return, […]
Tithe, the Storehouse, and Independent Gospel Ministry
Integrating Pr. Vine, Ellen G. White, and official Seventh-day Adventist teaching
Conrad Vine’s perspective is particularly relevant to this discussion because it raises a fundamental question about the relationship between God’s ownership of the tithe, the mission of the church, and the authority of denominational administration.
The issue is not simply […]
Loyalty to Christ’s Church Versus Loyalty to Church Administration
Can a Seventh-day Adventist remain faithful to the church while conscientiously directing tithe to gospel workers outside the conference system?
Yes, there is a serious biblical and Ellen G. White-based argument that a person can remain spiritually faithful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church while disagreeing with its administration and, in exceptional circumstances, supporting legitimate gospel workers […]