What I’m about to do is introduce you to some concepts – real, true theology and ideology – held by some of the most influential people in America. An extremely dangerous ideology and theology that will tear true Christianity apart if we allow it. I’m going to talk about what it is, why it’s appealing to people, why it’s dangerous, and finally – if it bears good fruit or bad.
(more…)From the very beginning of the biblical narrative, a conflict emerges—one that transcends time, flesh, and nation. In Genesis 3:15, often referred to as the proto-evangelium, God declares enmity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. This cryptic pronouncement is more than a metaphor for moral opposition; it introduces a theological framework in which the entirety of redemptive history unfolds. It sets the stage for a cosmic war between two opposing lineages: one that preserves God’s image and purpose for humanity, and one that seeks to counterfeit, corrupt, and ultimately supplant it.
(more…)This paper provides a critical theological and historical examination of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) movement, with particular focus on the prophetic claims of Ellen G. White and the denomination’s doctrinal distinctives. Beginning with the historical roots of the SDA church in the Millerite movement and the subsequent Great Disappointment of 1844, the study explores how Ellen White’s visions shaped the trajectory of the movement and established her as its prophetic authority. The analysis identifies parallels between SDA teachings and ancient heresies such as legalism, Gnosticism, and Arianism, assessing them against the standards of biblical orthodoxy and early church tradition.
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The role of Israel in God’s redemptive plan is a central, enduring theme throughout Scripture. Far from being sidelined or replaced, Israel remains the focal point of God’s covenantal dealings with humanity, particularly in the unfolding drama of the last days. This narrative we’ll be exploring seeks to trace the theological arc from the Abrahamic Covenant to the eschatological regathering of Israel, engaging with both biblical text (ESV) and scholarly analysis to argue that Israel is not merely a shadow in salvific history but the very axis upon which prophetic fulfillment turns.
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The Scripture Retreat 