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resources that facilitate understanding of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and a biblical worldview


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    iBelieve Bible Grade 7-Tertiary
    Ask hard questions. Foster honest conversations. Understand who you are. Both written by and designed for Adventist youth and young adults, this web series encourages a deeper look into issues of faith and spirituality.

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    Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs Grade 5-Lifelong
    What do Seventh-day Adventists believe? This page explains the structure of Adventist beliefs, and allows visitors to click for more information on each category or belief.

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    A Day of Delight, a Day to Remember Grade 9-Lifelong
    Smith discusses the Sabbath as being more than just one of the Ten Commandments. Many reasons are given why keeping the Sabbath is for our benefit.

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    A Wholeness Approach for the Adventist Health Message Tertiary-Lifelong
    Although the Adventist Health Message (AHM) is broad, often only certain aspects are shared. Learn to avoid this by reading Galvez’s article, which presents a “wholeness framework to the AHM promotion by pointing to the AHM foundation, purposes,...

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    Adventism in America - A History Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Written by Adventist scholars who felt a need to better establish and understand their denominational identity and the foundation of their theological beliefs, this book offers a comprehensive, nonapologetic history of the denomination."

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    Adventist Beliefs - Child and Adult Wording Grade 5-Lifelong
    This tabulation includes key Bible references for each of the 28 Seventh-day Adventist fundamental beliefs, with a summary statement for adults and kids. A concise printer-friendly reference for teachers.

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    Age-appropriate Experiences and Rituals That Help Students Encounter God, Part II Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Faith-based rituals can be traced back to the Garden of Eden. However, Christian rituals now have counterfeits. Children “need to know what each ritual represents, why we celebrate each one, and how we should practice them.”

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    Allusions to the Sabbath in Revelation 12 to 14 Tertiary
    The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been criticized for its belief that the final persecution of the antichrist will be because of the Sabbath or the Ten Commandments. Also, that our interpretation of Revelation 13 and 14 regarding the Sabbath and the mark...

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    Altered Consciousness - Near-Death Episodes, and Mystical Experiences Tertiary-Lifelong
    What are we to make of the claims of altered consciousness, near-death episodes, and after-death experiences? A current survey and a biblical critique.

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    An Affirmation of Creation - Adventist Official Statement Grade 9-Lifelong
    The International Faith & Science Conferences 2002-2004 report affirms the Seventh-day Adventist belief in the biblical creation account, addresses theories of origins, lists principal reasons for the conferences, general observations, findings, affirmations and recommendations.

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    An Attack on the Adventist Doctrine of the Trinity Grade 7-Lifelong
    Time after time I have been consulted about what is circulating on the Internet and other media about the uprising of some brethren who believe that the Seventh-day Adventist Church has fallen into apostasy by adopting the belief in the Trinity.

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    And It Was Very Good Grade 9-Lifelong
    "God the Creator started creation on Sunday by dispelling darkness; God the Redeemer laid the foundation of a new creation by overcoming darkness again, on Sunday. But the day before His resurrection, He had rested in peace, after accomplishing a perfect...

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    Bible Doctrines, Part 1: The Christian Understanding of God and Human Existence Tertiary-Lifelong
    Initially designed for continuing education, this article is the first of two providing an overview of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. (Part 2 available here). What we think about God will affect our attitude toward everything else.

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    Bible Doctrines, Part 2: The Mission of the Church, Eschatology, and the Sabbath Tertiary-Lifelong
    Initially designed for continuing education, this article is the second of two providing an overview of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. (Part 1 available here).

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    Bible Readings for the Home Grade 9-Lifelong
    Through the writings of Ellen White, find scriptural answers to over four thousand questions about Bible topics including: sin, prophecy, coming events, law of God, Sabbath, Christian liberty, public worship, the Christian home, and more.

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    Books on Sabbath Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells various books on the topic of the Sabbath.

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    Can We Believe in Miracles? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article is responses to a reader's question about rectifying his spiritual beliefs with what he's learning as a science student.

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    Christ Our Righteousness – Our Salvation, Our Mission, and Our Hope Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Only Christ-empowered justification and sanctification will save us, change us, and nurture us into true disciples of Christ. It is something that Jesus does both for us and in us."

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    Congenital Christianity Tertiary-Lifelong
    "If your religious experience is dry and barren, if you are working hard to keep up an outward Adventist appearance without the power of Adventism, if you are busy for the Lord while feeling empty inside, if you feel as if your path in Christianity and...

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    Dealing with New Atheism - Living Your Faith in a Hostile World Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Often the best witness in a hostile world that denies your faith is a life that is consistent with the faith that you profess."

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    Death as Sleep in Adventism and in Scripture Tertiary-Lifelong
    "What does the Scripture imply when it refers to death as sleep? How did its usage evolve in Adventist theological history? What are the implications of this theological metaphor, both in preaching and in the development of our doctrine of the state of...

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    Do We Need Doctrines? Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Every doctrinal expression must be Christ-centered, otherwise it has neither relevance nor use for the Christian."

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    Drink a Little Wine? Grade 9-Lifelong
    Cairus discusses 1 Timothy 5:23, “but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses”.

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    EGW Writings App Grade 7-Lifelong
    Available on iTunes, the "EGW Writings application enables you to read and search the complete published writings of Ellen G. White, the King James Version of the Bible and Noah Webster’s American Dictionary."

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    EGW Writings App for Android Grade 9-Lifelong
    "EGW Writings for Android enables you to download The Complete Published Writings of Ellen G. White. This free app is available for Android v.2.2 through v.4.4. The EGW Writings app allows users to download the books individually or as a collection. It...

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    Ellen G. White Estate Grade 6-Lifelong
    Search the complete published writings of Ellen G White online from this comprehensive and official White Estate website.

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    End Time Events Tertiary-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center has a variety of books on the topic of end time events.

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    Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission Tertiary-Lifelong
    "This description of the origins and basic theology of the Seventh-day Adventist church shows how the church has become one of the most widespread Protestant denominations."

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    Giving a Reason for Our Hope - Adventists and Apologetics Tertiary-Lifelong
    The author seeks to understand apologetics as a witnessing strategy, examine New Testament approaches, outline the biblical mandate and method for doing apologetics, review and evaluate Adventist involvement in apologetics; and look to the future.

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    God & Jesus Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center lists books on the subject of God and Jesus.

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    God Loves Me 28 Ways Grade 2-Grade 6
    "This book was designed as a read-it-yourself book for primary and early junior-age kids to learn about the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What do you believe? Each of the 28 answers to this question will provide a beautiful glimpse into...

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    God's Great Plan Grade 7-Grade 8
    "Sarah Peck, educator, writer, missionary, and secretary for Ellen G. White, wrote God's Great Plan as a textbook for eighth graders. The purpose of the book was to outline the plan of salvation and delve into the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation...

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    God's Wonderful Providence Grade 9-Lifelong
    Soriano describes his experience honoring the Sabbath while attending a public university.

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    Grace Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center offers a variety of books on the topic of grace.

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    Grounds for Belief Grade 9-Lifelong
    Dickerson makes Christianity accessible to contemporary audiences in this book, a conversation probing answers to questions in today's lonely, electronically connected world.

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    Halloween - Should We Celebrate? 0-2 years-Lifelong
    "The history of Halloween reveals that its celebration has no root in God’s Word. Its pagan origin and practices seem to have been forgotten today and made light of."

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    Hell - Eternal Torment or Annihilation? Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Does hellfire torment the lost eternally or consume them permanently?" Bacchiocchi discusses hell and some of the more recent interpretations.

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    Holy Spirit Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center offers books on the topic of the Holy Spirit.

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    Homosexuality and the Bible - What Is at Stake in the Current Debate Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The sexual distinction between male and female is fundamental to what it means to be human. Humankind-in-fellowship as male and female is fundamental to what it means to be in the image of God."

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    How the Church Works Podcast Grade 11-Lifelong
    These podcasts take "a deep dive into the Inner-Workings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and why you should care. Each podcast episode explores the forgotten context and history of one aspect of the church - including beliefs, church structure, tithe,...

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    I Miss Grandpa Grade 1-Grade 8
    Available freely online or in hard copy for purchase, this book is written from an Adventist perspective to help children understand death and eternal life.

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    I Miss Grandpa - Daily Lesson Guide and Tradebook Grade 3
    NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "Stevie loved visiting Grandma and Grandpa on the farm. Grandpa let Stevie feed the chickens and lambs and ride on the tractor. They always had so much fun. One day not long after...

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    Is Sincerity Enough? Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Sincerity must be attached to something in order for it to mean something. It is impossible to be sincere without being sincere about something, and that means sincerity and belief cannot be separated."

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    Learn About God's Love - Activity Book Kindergarten-Grade 4
    This activity book coordinates well with God Loves Me 28 Ways or What We Believe. There are activities to illustrate each of the 28 beliefs, such as word searches, fill-in-the-blanks,...

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    Light in the Shadows, Part 1: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary Tertiary-Lifelong
    The role of the ancient sacrificial system in sanctuary services is explained in this mini-course, initially designed for continuing education.

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    Light in the Shadows, Part 2: Walking in the Light, An Overview of the Doctrine of Salvation in Christ Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article is the second in a mini-course that explores the plan of salvation, the meaning of atonement and the function of the Holy Spirit in initiating the individual's response to God.

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    LLT Productions Grade 9-Lifelong
    LLT Productions produces Christian video and audio tapes and printed materials, confirming the authenticity of Scripture through history.

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    Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Writings of Ellen G. White Tertiary
    The discussion among Adventists about divorce and remarriage goes back to the beginning of the history of the Adventist church, at the time of the organization of its first association. However, a position of the institution on the issue has only been defined...

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    Myths in Adventism - An Interpretive Study of Ellen White, Education, and Related Issues Preschool-Lifelong
    "Was Ellen White as inflexible as some of her followers? Are the sacred and the secular two realms or one?...George R. Knight examines these and many other provocative questions in this insightful book."

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    New Age & Occult Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells various books about New Age and the Occult.

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    Of Storms and the Endtime Hope Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The gospel of the second coming of Jesus is the raison d’être of our existence as Seventh-day Adventists. It is at the very heart of the unparalleled messages that God has given us to proclaim in this heightened moment in history."

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    One Humanity - The Biblical Mandate to Reach Everyone with the Gospel Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Affirmation of one humanity embracing every ethnicity, race, caste, color and tribe is a work in progress at the individual and corporate level. In that process a two-fold call is made on every believer: to relate to others according to the dignity of...

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    Openness for Renewal Without Destructive Pluralism - The Dilemma of Doctrinal Dissent Tertiary-Lifelong
    Baldwin seeks an answer to the question, Is it possible to be open for renewal while at the same time defending the "pillars"?

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    Promoting Plant-Based Diets in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Preschool-Grade 12
    "Adventist education promotes wholistic mental, physical, social, and spiritual development. Learning about food and nutrition at school helps students understand God’s plan for their overall health. Schools can also help parents learn how to provide...

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    Prophets, True and False Grade 11-Lifelong
    "How does one tell the difference between true and false prophets? It is good to look at a Bible topic such as this in order to realize how little we can say about it. The Old Testament highlights the constant conflict between false prophets and the...

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    Psychology of Postmodern Society - An Eschatological Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong
    Luke records six signs pointing to end times. Adventist eschatology has traced the first three's fulfillment. This article deals with the second set of signs involving human life as it approaches the end of time.

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    Publications about Adventist Beliefs Grade 3-Lifelong
    This link lists all books about Seventh-day Adventist beliefs available through the Adventist Book Centers in the USA.

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    Reign of God - An Introduction to Christian Theology Tertiary-Lifelong
    "A systematic approach to theology, presenting and discussing the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with striking simplicity and clarity. The theme of God's reign over His creation and His creatures unifies the entire presentation."

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    Religious Belief and Culture - The Curious Case of the Intuitive Soul Tertiary-Lifelong
    "While Adventists recognize some of the straightforward and concrete ideas that are part of doctrinal training on human nature and the state of the dead, the core intuitive belief in mind-body dualism likely continues to influence how Adventists understand...

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    Religious Liberty Education - Opening Windows on the World Grade 9-Tertiary
    Bert Beach discusses the teaching of religious liberty in Adventist schools. He advocates teaching religion to lift learners to a higher level of devotion, spirituality, love, tolerance, and understanding.

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    Rethinking Condom Social Marketing Strategies in Conservative Religious Communities Tertiary-Lifelong
    "This theoretical paper examines why, despite the high investment in condom social marketing, HIV/AIDS rates continue to rise unabated in sub-Saharan Africa. Biblical perspectives and the missiological challenge of condom promotion to the Seventh-day...

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    Reviewing Our Fundamental Beliefs - Snapshots of the Grand Biblical Story Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Adventist history and Fundamental Beliefs are closely linked. The development of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs reflect the birth, the mission, and the growth of the church through its inspiring history from 1844. So argues the author."

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    Sabbath Truth Grade 5-Lifelong
    Explore the biblical perspective on the seventh-day Sabbath with this website, including the Sabbath in prophecy, Sabbath questions, history, products and free Bible lessons.

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    Salvation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells various books on the topic of salvation.

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    Sanctuary Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells books on the subject of the sanctuary doctrine.

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    Science & Religion Grade 3-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells books and other materials on the subject of science and religion.

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    Second Coming Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells books and other materials about the subject of the Second Coming and end times.

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    Seventh-day Adventist Youth in Inter-America - Their Concept of the Church, Activities in Which They Participate, and Socioeconomic Characteristics Grade 7-Tertiary
    This study is interested in the activities and habits of Adventist youth, therefore, it seeks to know the frequency with which young people practice issues related to worship, missionary activity, recreational activities and how they have become involved in...

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    Seventh-day Adventists and Christmas Grade 9-Lifelong
    "Christmas can be observed to serve a good purpose; minds can be directed heavenward to Christ’s sacrifice for sinful humanity; and offerings should be given to the Lord’s work."

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    Seventh-day Adventists and Dress Reform Grade 7-Lifelong
    This article corroborates Mrs. White's comments on the negative aspects of the female clothing in her era by quoting the concerns of others in the same timeframe.

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    Seventh-day Adventists and Their Beliefs Tertiary-Lifelong
    “The issue of doctrine and its place in Christian redemptive experience is an important one and deserves careful consideration. We can perhaps approach this issue by raising four questions: What is a doctrine? Is Jesus a person or a doctrine? Is doctrine...

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    Sexuality And Gender - A Biblical Perspective (1) Kindergarten-Grade 12 New!!
    "The Bible values the characteristics of both sexes, and teaches that the genders should not be inappropriately muddled or mixed."

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    Sexuality and Gender - A Biblical Perspective (2) Tertiary-Lifelong New!!
    “The church must do more than just point out the correct pathway forward on questions of sex and gender; it must also learn to minister effectively to those grappling with the effects of sin and the Fall on the sense of self and sexuality.”

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    Sola Scriptura - A Comparison of Luther and the Adventist Understanding Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Sola scriptura means the Word of God is the ultimate standard and norm, as well as the proper touchstone and final authority for faith and practice. All other authorities must be judged and evaluated in the light of Scripture. The Word of God...

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    State of the Dead Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells books and other materials on the topic of the state of the dead.

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    Suicide and the Bible Tertiary-Lifelong
    Commenting on cases of suicide in the Bible, Rodriguez takes a look at how we should relate to the suicide of loved ones, as well as the contemplation of it in our own minds.

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    Tattoos of the Heart Tertiary-Lifelong
    “More than a skin-deep tattoo, God promises to write His law, the law of love, into human hearts and minds. This is the right motivation for keeping the seventh-day Sabbath— as a loving response and intelligent act of worship.”

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    The Bible and the Church - Revisiting the Obvious Tertiary-Lifelong
    "As the written record of God’s overarching plan to redeem the world from sin, the Bible provides His people with a worldview, a meta-narrative that spans from creation to the new creation."

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    The Center Makes the Difference Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The question now is: Shall we look beyond self and make God the center of our thought, life, and hope?"

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    The Christian Understanding of God and Human Existence Tertiary-Lifelong
    Rice provides an overview of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs on the nature of God and man, the origin of sin and its consequences. This is part one of a two part series.

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    The Impact of Developmental Factors in the Formulation of Adventist Doctrine Tertiary-Lifelong
    Winn considers how moral development influences preferred formulations of key Adventist doctrines.

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    The Inspiration of Scripture - Word Made Flesh Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith is the Bible...its materials need to be studied fairly and attentively, making sure one is heedful of the wide variety of ways in which different parts of Scripture are written, and also how these relate...

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    The Mission of the Church, Eschatology, and the Sabbath Tertiary-Lifelong
    Drawing from his textbook, The Reign of God, Rice provides a a brief overview of the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs regarding the mission of the Christian church, doctrines relating to end time events and eternity, and the centrality of the Sabbath to...

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    The Role of the Church in the Interpretation of Scripture Tertiary-Lifelong
    Davidson addresses the question "What is the relationship between the church and Scripture?" A number of interrelated issues are connected, including the church and the principle of sola Scriptura, the church and the formation of the biblical canon,...

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    The Sabbath - A Day of Delight, a Day of Freedom Tertiary
    The Sabbath tells me who I am, the Sabbath reminds me that Jesus died for my sins, the Sabbath provides me fellowship, and the Sabbath points to my eternal rest in God.

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    The Secret in the Acorn - A Kid's View of Fundamental Biblical Teachings Grade 1-Grade 8
    This is a delightful storybook, for “children” young and old. Its theme is to present the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a way children can enjoy and comprehend. Charming illustrations for the many stories were designed...

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    The Trinity - Why is it Important? Tertiary-Lifelong
    There are two essential steps when thinking about theology. The first step is the “what?” of the doctrine, and second, the “so what?” reflections. Whidden explains these important steps and talks about the full deity of the Son, Holy...

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    The Ultimate Homecoming Tertiary-Lifelong
    Jesus speaks of the ultimate homecoming in John 14:1-3. Several key phrases (to prepare a place; many rooms; I will come again; take you to be with me that you also may be where I am) are discussed in this article.

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    The Writings of Ellen G. White - A Prophetic Lens for our Time Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The ministry of Ellen G. White was ever to point to Scripture and Christ, the clearest revelation of God’s love and character. Her writings have acted as a lens for understanding the Bible, its principles, and how to apply them to our time."

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    Trinity Treasures - Exploration of the Trinity Grade 1-Grade 4
    "Students will explore the Holy Trinity - FATHER, SON and HOLY GHOST - through activities designed for various learning styles/modes across the curriculum. There is an integrated link to/with Language Arts in the focus on the prefix, “TRI,”...

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    War of the Ages Audio Recording Grade 5-Grade 12
    An exciting way for kids 10-14 to learn about Christian history and the fundamentals of their faith, The War of the Ages series has been brought to life in...

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    What We Believe For Kids Kindergarten-Grade 6
    This book is intended to help children understand what their church teaches. It is not meant to be comprehensive or complete but is meant to serve as an introduction to and a summary of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A story...

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    What We Believe For Teens Grade 7-Grade 12
    "Using stories and anecdotes that will appeal to early teens, Seth Pierce helps teens realize that our Adventist beliefs are actually amazing insights into a loving God who knows us better than we know ourselves. This fourth book in the Seventh-day Adventists...

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    Where Is Hell? Tertiary-Lifelong
    Mueller answers a question about the existence of hell and hell being a place of eternally burning punishment.

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    Women in the Service of Christ Tertiary
    Read stories of women with two common denominators: they were filled with the Holy Spirit, who gave them a sense of mission and dignity, and they were not afraid to face any obstacle or enemy.

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    Your God Is Superior Grade 9-Lifelong
    "My faith in God is not for review or compromise. In keeping Sabbath, I simply obeyed His command." A medical student determined to honor God's Sabbath tells of a scheduling miracle.