“When Jesus returns to this earth, He will be flying His flag.” TEXT: Chapter 12, Page 120 – Every monarch and every country has a symbol, a coat of arms, a flag that symbolizes that ruling entity. This flag needs to be unique in order to be recognized as standing for one and only one [...]
“During the final events of earth’s history, God will speak, but not through dead people.” TEXT: Chapter 12, Page 119 – No one had to teach this doctrine to the Adventists; it was already commonly believed. It wasn’t until the middle 1800’s that going directly to heaven or hell when you die became popular among [...]
“Whatever activity is symbolized in the Sanctuary, you will find Jesus at the center of that activity.” TEXT: Chapter 12, Page 117 – For now, look at Hebrews 8:1-2: “Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand [...]
“The faithfulness and truthfulness of God and His promises hang in the balance until Jesus comes.” TEXT: Chapter 12, Page 115 – And it is still the one theological question that Seventh-day Adventists do not have an answer for: Why has Jesus not yet returned? Like Noah who preached for 120 years that a flood [...]
“What is a Protest-ant?” TEXT: Chapter 12, Page 113 – What is a Protestant? Or let’s say it this way: What is a Protest-ant? In 1517 [Martin Luther] nailed a list of 95 Theses or Beliefs to the church door, principles on which he took issue with the Mother Church. Call to mind that at [...]
“The Remnant needs to choose to accept a “new heart” before she can function as the Remnant.” TEXT: Chapter 11, Page 109 – Let me suggest one more possible breakthrough strategy. Turn to Genesis 32:24. “Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” What about a personal confrontation with God [...]
“There’s nothing like spiritual arrogance to establish ecclesiastical exclusiveness from the world.” TEXT: Chapter 11, Page 109 – Be careful now. Don’t assume you know what “riches” means. The Scriptures describe many types of riches. For example, Deuteronomy 7:7 tells us, “The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you [...]
“Like all the others in the long line of Remnants . . . they were exceedingly and painfully human.” TEXT: Chapter 11, Page 107 – Elijah and John the Baptist – these two men are specifically named in the Scriptures as supreme examples of the Remnant who are to deliver a message to a [...]
“The worry of the world and the deceitfulness of riches – are equally deadly to the Gospel seed.” TEXT: Chapter 11, Page 105 – First, the parable. Look at Matthew 13:3. “Behold, a sower went out to sow.” And you can read the rest of the parable, which I’m sure is familiar to you, about [...]
“The crisis does not change them into the Remnant. The crisis reveals them to be the Remnant.” TEXT: Chapter 11, Page 104 – Every Remnant is asked to personally endure and to explain to others how to endure a crisis that envelops their world. The crisis does not change them into the Remnant. The crisis [...]
