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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Colleen Tinker, editor of Proclamation! Magazine, and co-host of Former Adventist Podcast, hosts this weekly podcast. Former Adventist Fact Check is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presented in the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, including biblical commentary on them. We hope you find this mate ...
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Sabbath Distracts From the Good News (Nov 2–8, 2024, Q4 L6)
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Commentary of "More Testimonies About Jesus" (Nov 2–8, 2024, Q4 L6) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each…
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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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Jesus Taught Cross-Cultural Evangelism? (Oct 26–Nov 1, 2024, Q4 L5)
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Commentary of "The Testimony of the Samaritans" (October 26–November 1, 2024, Q4 L5) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles w…
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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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Ellen White Like John the Baptist? (October 19–25, 2024, Q4 L4)
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Commentary of "Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah" (October 19–25, 2024, Q4 L4) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which …
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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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Jesus Separate From God? (October 12–18, 2024, Q4 L3)
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Commentary of "The Backstory: The Prologue" (October 12–18, 2024, Q4 L3) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address…
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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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Are You Fearing Death? (October 5–11, 2024, Q4 L2)
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Commentary of "Signs of Divinity" (October 5–11, 2024, Q4 L2) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesso…
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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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Messing With The Trinity (Sept 28–Oct 4, 2024, Q4 L1)
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Commentary of "Signs That Point the Way" (September 28–October 4, 2024, Q4 L1) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which a…
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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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Resurrection Sabbath? (September 21–27, 2024, Q3 L13)
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Commentary of "The Risen Lord" (September 21–27, 2024, Q3 L13) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each less…
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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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New Priest, New Law (September 14–20, 2024, Q3 L12)
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Commentary of "Tried and Crucified" (September 14–20, 2024, Q3 L12) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each…
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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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Did Jesus Suffer Wrath? (September 7–13, 2024, Q3 L11)
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Commentary of "Taken and Tried" (September 7–13, 2024, Q3 L11) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each less…
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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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Adventism's Gnostic Gospel (August 31–September 6, 2024, Q3 L10)
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Commentary of "The Last Days" (August 31–September 6, 2024, Q3 L10) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each…
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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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Abraham Is Alive! (August 24–30, 2024, Q3 L9)
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Commentary of "Jerusalem Controversies" (August 24–30, 2024, Q3 L8) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each…
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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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Obedience—Not Belief (August 17–23, 2024, Q3 L8)
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Commentary of "Teaching Disciples: Part II" (August 17–23, 2024, Q3 L8) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address …
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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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Transfigured Jesus Replaces Law (August 10–16, 2024, Q3 L7)
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Commentary of "Teaching Disciples: Part I" (August 10–16, 2024, Q3 L7) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address e…
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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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All Foods Clean (August 3–9, 2024, Q3 L6)
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Commentary of "Inside Out" (August 3–9, 2024, Q3 L6) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as pres…
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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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No Great Controversy (July 27–August 2, 2024, Q3 L5)
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Commentary of "Miracles Around the Lake" (July 27–August 2, 2024, Q3 L5) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address…
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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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Jesus’ Judgments (July 20–26, 2024, Q3 L4)
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Commentary of "Parables" (July 20–26, 2024, Q3 L4) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presen…
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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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Sabbath Breakers (July 13–19, 2024, Q3 L3)
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Commentary of "Controversies" (July 6–12, 2024, Q3 L2) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as pr…
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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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Jesus the Exemplar? (July 6–12, 2024, Q3 L2)
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Commentary of "A Day in the Ministry of Jesus" (July 6–12, 2024, Q3 L2) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address …
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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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Can't Find the Gospel (June 29–July 5, 2024, Q3 L1)
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Commentary of "The Beginning of the Gospel" (June 29–July 5, 2024, Q3 L1) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which addres…
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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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The Saved Not Dead (June 22–28, 2024, Q2L13)
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Commentary of "The Triumph of God's Love" (June 22–28, 2024, Q2L13) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each…
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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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Sabbath Not The Seal (June 15–21, 2024, Q2L12)
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Commentary of "Earth's Closing Events" (June 15–21, 2024, Q2L12) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each le…
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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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Sabbath...No Savior (June 8–14, 2024, Q2L11)
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Commentary of "The Impending Conflict" (June 8–14, 2024, Q2L11) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each les…
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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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Spiritualism Exposed? (June 1–7, 2024, Q2L10)
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Commentary of "Spiritualism Exposed" (June 1–7, 2024, Q2L10) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson…
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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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Commentary of "The Foundation of God's Government" (May 25–31, 2024) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address eac…
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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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Sanctuary Sleight of Hand (May 18–24, 2024)
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Commentary of "Light From the Sanctuary" (May 18–24, 2024) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson a…
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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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