1919 Bible Conference: A Turning Point in Adventist Leadership
Written by:
Gilbert M. Valentine
Published In Spectrum Magazine:
May 10, 2022
In this two-part article, Dr. Gilbert Valentine explores the particular circumstances surrounding the exit from office of General Conference presidents Daniells and Butler, and then surveys the circumstances involved in the exit of the other occupants of the office of GC president since it was established in 1863. […]
Decline in Religious Belief: America’s Faith Hits a New Low
The number of Americans who believe in God has dropped to the lowest level in the 78 years Gallup has asked the question, per a recent poll.
Driving the news: 81% of U.S. adults say they believe in God — down 6 points from 2017.
Belief in God dropped the most among young adults, liberals and Democrats, with […]
Religious Decline: What America’s Spiritual Shift Means Today
New surveys show Americans’ membership in communities of worship has declined sharply in recent years, with less than 50% of the country belonging to a church, synagogue or mosque.
Why it matters: The accelerating trend towards a more secular America represents a fundamental change in the national character, one that will have major ramifications for politics and […]
End of the World: Key Events That Will Lead to Earth’s Final Hour
There is much speculation regarding the end of the world.
Is there a Mark of the Beast?
If so, when will the Mark of the Beast be Enforced?
When will Probation close for mankind?
When will God’s people be delivered?
When is the Parousia, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
What is the Great Controversy?
What is the order of these End […]
Battle of Armageddon: The Final Conflict Between Good and Evil
Religion is a practical saving energy, a principal wholly from God, a personal experience of God’s renewing power upon the soul.
The most bitter opposers of truth today are found among those who profess to be its defenders. We live in a time where one will hear and not understand, seeing one will not see and not perceive; for […]
Papacy in the Last Days: Its Role in End-Time Prophecy
Very slowly, at first in stealth and silence, and then more openly, increasing in strength, and gaining control of the minds of men, the “Mystery of Iniquity” carried forward its deceptive and blasphemous work.
Almost imperceptively, the customs of heathenism found their way into the early Christian Church. The spirit of compromise and conformity was restrained […]
