Friends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson sip coffee and talk about life after Adventism. They discuss their journey to truth including eating pork, going to church on Sunday, and learning to trust the real Jesus. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ #sda #adventist #sa ...
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Abraham Didn't Keep the Ten Commandments | Romans 4:1–8 | 285
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:1–8. Paul quotes Scripture where it says that Abraham was righteous because he believed God—not because of any good thing that he did. That's how everyone is saved from hell—belief! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donatio…
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Adventists Celebrating Disappointment and Evangelical Theological Society Shame | 284
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October 22 Special: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844, which Adventism commemorate each year on this day. Adventism claims to be a continuation of the Reformation, but fails on all counts. Also discussed is the Evangelical Theological Society and their association with Adventist scholars. (Music: Falling Awake ©…
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Do We Abolish the Law? | Romans 3:27–31 | 283
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen walk through Romans 3:27–31. Paul writes a question and answer in the last verse of this passage which Adventists have memorized and have been taught: "Do we then abolish the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law." Learn what this text really means in relation to the c…
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Righteousness Separate From Law | Romans 3:21–26 | 282
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 3:21–26. Paul boldly states that the righteousness of God is manifested without the law—the whole old covenant including the Ten Commandments. Jesus got the death penalty that humans earned and humans who believe get the life of God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used…
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Everyone Is Born Dead | Romans 3:9–20 | 281
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:9–20. Everyone in the human race is born with the legacy handed down by the first human, Adam—a depraved nature that is completely dead in sin. The only way humans can be rescued is for them to believe in the finished work of Jesus on His cross. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanae…
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:5–8. They answer the often given charge that because we believe that we are under the new covenant law of Christ and specifically not ruled by the Ten Commandments we are "antinomians". (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, don…
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 3:1–4. Is being a Jew an advantage? If so, why? Also, are you among those who are calling God a liar? These questions and much more are answered in this podcast. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclam…
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Church: No Replacement for Israel | Romans 2:17–29 | 278
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 2:17–29 where they discuss circumcision of the heart—not a physical process. Also emphasized is the Biblical fact that the Christian Church does not replace Israel and the promises that were given by God to this ethnic group of people. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Us…
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Gentiles Not Under The Law | Romans 2:1–16 | 277
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 2:1–16 where they discuss the day when God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus—both those under the law and those who have no law. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.co…
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Grace in the Bad News | Romans 1:24–32 | 276
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 1:24–32 where they discuss how God gives people over to the three cycles of sin in their unrepentance. God's warning is an act of grace that calls sinners to repent. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://pro…
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Lost With No Excuse | Romans 1:18–23 | 275
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:18–23 where Paul drives home the fact that no one will be in hell with a claim that they didn't deserve to be there—they are lost without excuse. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.…
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Insider Interview: Richard Tinker, President of Life Assurance Ministries | 274
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New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Richard Tinker, the president and a founding board member of Life Assurance Ministries. Richard talks about growing up in an Adventist home with Ellen G. White following parents. Richard also shares his story of leaving Adventism for the Gospel and his future plans for Life Assurance Mini…
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Gospel For Greeks and Barbarians | Romans 1:8–17 | 273
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:8–17 where Paul explains his mission to the the gentiles which include the Greeks and barbarians, both wise and foolish. This passage closes with Paul's consummate statement of the Gospel: "...but the righteous will live by faith." (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used…
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Paul's Introductions | Romans 1:1–7 | 272
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts Romans 1:1–7 where Paul introduces himself as a slave and then introduces his Slave Master, the Lord Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https:/…
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts on Paul's letter to the Roman Christians and how this letter is needed by Adventists and also Christians since in it the theology of the Gospel is most clearly written. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http:/…
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New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Dr. Gary Inrig, the pastoral mentor of the local Former Adventist Fellowship (FAF) ministry located in Loma Linda, California. Gary shares stories of the beginnings of FAF under his guidance as the senior pastor of the church where this weekly Bible study began. Gary also shares his theol…
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The End Has Come! | Revelation 22:14–21 | 269
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the ending of the book of Revelation and the call for the Lord Jesus to come. Also discussed is the warning to not add or subtract from the book which is done in The Clear Word and Ellen White's The Great Controversy. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support…
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Don't Worship Angels | Revelation 22:6–13 | 268
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the beginning of the epilogue of the book of Revelation including God is the only One worthy of worship. Also discussed is the judgment of works which results in rewards. Not everyone who goes to heaven receives a reward. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Sup…
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Ellen White's Heaven | 2 Corinthians 12:1–7 | 267
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss 2 Corinthians 12:1–7 in relation to the book of Revelation's presentation of heaven. The heavenly visions of Adventist prophet Ellen G. White are compared and contrasted to the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Martin Carey: "Opening Orion" https://blo…
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Going Back to Eden? | Rev. 21:22–22:5 | 266
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes a wonderful place where God's people will dwell and discuss what differences that New Earth will have from the Eden of creation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://procla…
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The New Jerusalem Tallest City Ever | Rev. 21:9–21 | 265
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes the New Jerusalem, also called the Bride of the Lamb. See-through gold and massive pearls are included in the building materials. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://procl…
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Reaction: Liberal vs. Conservative Adventism | 264
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Colleen and Nikki discuss how liberal and conservative Adventism is defined differently from liberal and conservative leanings in Christianity. They base their comments on a recent podcast of Adventist "liberals" who interviewed an Adventist "conservative". You may view the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr6Lxl5VgBc. (Music: Falling Aw…
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How To Avoid the Burning Lake | Rev. 21:5–8 | 263
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that contains the best and clearest statements of who Jesus is—He is God Almighty! Also discussed is the lake burning with fire and brimstone and who will go swimming in that lake. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show …
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The Father Wipes Our Tears | Rev. 21:1–4 | 262
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the first four verses of Revelation 21. Heaven and earth are made new, and the new Jerusalem comes to the earth fully adorned like a bride with jewelry at her wedding. God is forever with his people! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website,…
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss heaven. Did you know that heaven begins for believers when they die? Adventism's prophet taught that heaven was a place that the saved went during the millennium, but the Bible teaches that heaven will be emptied of the saints when they come back with Jesus to reign with Him on the earth. (Mu…
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Aunt Sevvy Advises Adventist to Find Happiness | 260
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Colleen and Nikki take a break from Revelation and respond to Adventist Today's Aunt Sevvy, a column that appears in the magazine and website. A reader asked Aunt Savvy about their problem of not believing all the doctrines of Adventism. Colleen and Nikki give their reactions to Aunty's surprising answer. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tink…
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All About Hell | Rev. 20:11–15 | 259
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the judgment revealed in Revelation 20:11–15 and where the lake of fire and hell are presented. What is hell? Who is going there? How long does hell last? "All About Hell" answers those questions and more. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show We…
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Prophet Invites Her Church to the White Throne Judgment | Rev. 20:7–15 | 258
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:7–15 where Satan is thrown alive into the lake of fire. Also discussed is the alarming invitation of the Adventist prophet to Adventist believers to meet her at the white throne judgment—the judgment that is only for the lost. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used …
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Which Resurrection Is Yours? | Rev. 20:4–6 | 257
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:4–6 and the two resurrections. Adventism confuses the first resurrection because they teach that the resurrected go away to heaven when in fact, they reign on earth with Jesus in Jerusalem. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Webs…
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The Christian Millennium—Where is Adventism? | Rev. 20:1–3 | 256
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:1–3. They also review the three ways that Christianity teaches the millennium and the fact that Adventism doesn't agree with any of them. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/…
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Jesus Comes Back With the Saints | Rev. 19:11–21 | 255
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 19:11–21. Jesus comes to the earth on a white horse with the saints, and He brings wrath and throws the beast and the false prophet into the lake of fire where they remain. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: …
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Spirit of Prophecy in Revelation? | Rev. 19:1–10 | 254
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 19:1–10. The passage begins with a hallelujah chorus and ends with the True Spirit of Prophecy. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.faceb…
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss talk about the sources they use to create this podcast, including the mysterious (to some) Gary Inrig and his wife, Elizabeth. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventis…
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The World Mourns the Loss of Babylon | Rev. 18:1–24 | 252
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 18. Babylon is fallen! This greatest of cities in the world is gone in a single hour, and the world's political, financial, and transportation leaders cry over their great loss. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation l…
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God Forces Antichrist To Destroy Babylon | Rev. 17:7–18 | 251
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 17:7–18 where the antichrist and the false prophet do God's will and destroy Babylon. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Fo…
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Adventism Says Catholic Church is Babylon | Rev. 17:1–6 | 250
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 17:1–6 where Babylon is introduced. They discuss the origins of Babylonian religion and the differing views of who Babylon is according to Revelation. Adventism's book by their prophet Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, makes it clear that Adventism believes that the Roman Cath…
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Compromising Is Unbelief | Live at FAF Conference 2024 | 249
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Nikki and Colleen talk about compromising and that compromising is a form of unbelief. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 16–18, 2024. Video version is on YouTube at FormerAdventist in the 2024 conference playlist. (…
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Adventism Disagrees Rapture Confirmed!| 248
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Revelation and Daniel passages that, for them, confirm the existence of the rapture—the catching up of the saints before the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Study along and see where you land on this doctrine that many Christians don't understand. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael T…
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David Asscherick Destroys Galatians: Our Reaction | 247
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Nikki and Colleen take a break from Revelation and listen to David Asscherick teach through Galatians 3 at Seventh-day Adventism's Loma Linda University Church. This biblical passage is a precious scripture for former Adventists as they discover that their relationship to the old covenant law has been replaced by Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010…
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Who Will Suffer From the Last Plagues? | Rev. 16:1–21 | 246
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 16 where the bowls of wrath are poured out onto the earth. There are sores, frogs, darkness, bloody water, scorching sun, and the whole earth is broken and changed. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://p…
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Saints Singing and Angels Ready to Pour Out Wrath | Rev. 15:1–8 | 245
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 15 where the bowls of wrath are handed out to the angels who will pour them on the earth. Before the pouring, the saints sing two songs: The Song of Moses and The Song of the Lamb.(Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation…
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The Dead Are Alive and Jesus Brings Wrath | Rev. 14:13–20 | 244
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the last part of Revelation 14 where the condition of the righteous dead is covered, and Jesus is declared as the "reaper of the earth" with wrath against unbelievers. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamat…
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Remembering Dale Ratzlaff (1936–2024) | 243
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There may be no former Seventh-day Adventist more widely known or deeply loved than Dale Ratzlaff. His personal integrity and commitment to truth led him not only to sacrifice his career and his Adventist identity, but they also led him to found Life Assurance Ministries. He launched Proclamation! magazine in 2000, and through it and through his pr…
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Missing: Three Angels Messages | Rev. 14:6–12 | 242
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the very heart and soul of Adventism's foundational passage in Revelation that they say gives Biblical support for their unique message, for the Three Angel's Messages, and even for their very existence as an end-times prophetic movement. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Us…
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Nikki and Colleen discuss their thoughts about the upcoming new year, and how their confidence in a sovereign God has changed everything. Credits: Intro-music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Fac…
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Colleen and Nikki discuss their thoughts about "God with us" and how they have been changed by their studying the book of Revelation. Credits: Intro-music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission. Extro-music: O Holy Night, Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Support the show W…
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Are the 144,000 Really Virgins? | Rev. 14:1–5 | 239
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the first five verses of Revelation 14 where characteristics of the 144,000 are given including being sealed, they sing a new song, they are virgins, they are purchased, they don't lie, they are blameless, and we learned in chapter seven that they are Jewish. Do you qualify? (Music: Fall…
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Will You Get the Mark of the Beast? | Rev. 13:9–18 | 238
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The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the second half of Revelation 13 where the mark of the beast is introduced. Are Sabbath "keepers" more vulnerable to receiving the mark? Is it who we worship instead of when we worship?. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donatio…
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The Whole World Worships The Beast | Rev. 13:1–8 | 237
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The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through chapter 13 where a beast rises from the sea with a bunch of heads and horns. A dragon gives the beast his power and authority and both the dragon and beast are worshiped by the whole world. The beast is even permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. (Music: Falling Aw…
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Thanksgiving Special and Your Responses | 236
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Colleen and Nikki share reviews and emails and talk about Thanksgiving this year. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.…
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