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Fundamental Beliefs | Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

There is a sanctuary in Heaven, the true tabernacle that the Lord set up and not humans. In it, Christ ministers on our behalf, making available to believers the benefits of His atoning sacrifice offered once for all on the cross.

18 Jan 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Prayer

We often hear about the importance of faith when it comes to prayer. Faith and prayer seem to go hand in hand; how and why is that the case?

18 Jan 2024 20 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly

The ancient Bible sanctuary and its services (as outlined in Exodus chapters 25-27) reveal profound lessons for us today. SDA’s believe these Old Testament services are a representation of the work Christ does for our salvation. The construction and arrangement of the earthly sanctuary is a model of the heavenly…

17 Jan 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Prayer

When we talk to God, we expect a response, hopefully a positive one. But when we trust in God, even a “no” is acceptable. The point is, we have a certain expectation in prayer, but is it a realistic expectation? What exactly is the goal of a prayer? Is it…

17 Jan 2024 10 min

Bible Corner | Prayer

There’s so much to consider when it comes to prayer, opening up one’s heart to God, but does God need to be notified of our needs? Surely He’s an all knowing, all seeing God? And how does He respond to a prayer that is made mindlessly?

16 Jan 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Prayer

Prayer is one of the most important privileges of the Christian life. In this conversation, we learn why that is, and also touch on the purpose and power of group prayer.

15 Jan 2024 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Marriage & the Family

Where does the church stand on polygamy, considering that many of our faith heroes in the Old Testament were polygamists? And what does the Bible say about divorce?

12 Jan 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Salvation

Today, we wrap up our conversation on salvation, but as with most of our topics, there’s always so much more to discover and so we keep on learning, growing and sharing.

12 Jan 2024 23 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Marriage & the Family

When we share marriage vows, God sees those as binding for a lifetime. How can we achieve that, in a world where everything is temporary?

11 Jan 2024 16 min

Bible Corner | Salvation

We’re still talking about salvation, and we want to understand when and how it actually takes place. We also want to know if, as Adventists, we have automatic acceptance into the Kingdom of Heaven.

11 Jan 2024 17 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Marriage & the Family

Just as God is a relational God, He created humanity for relationships as well. Seventh-day Adventist Christians uphold God’s biblical counsel for healthy relationships and happy homes. Strong families are foundational to a thriving church and a close- knit community. Let’s look at what the Bible has to say about…

10 Jan 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Salvation

Yesterday we talked about whose responsibility salvation actually is. Today we want to look at the role of repentance and baptism in salvation. How are they interconnected, if at all?

10 Jan 2024 12 min

Education | Goal Setting as a Family

As an adult, your day-to-day is all about setting new goals — with plenty of tasks and checklists in between them. As a parent, keeping your family happy, healthy and safe is probably the most important one. That’s why family goals are essential – striving for achievable goals that can…

9 Jan 2024 16 min

VOP Lesson | An Amazing Bible Prophecy

About 500 years before the birth of Christ, God gave the world a startling glimpse into the future through the prophet Daniel. He presented an outline of world history, from Daniel’s time to our own day.

9 Jan 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Salvation

Today we’re talking about whose responsibility our salvation actually is; is it our responsibility? Do we have any power over whether or not we are saved? Is it completely in Jesus’ control? How exactly does it work?

9 Jan 2024 12 min

Education | Goal Setting for 2024

January is here — a new year, a fresh start. If you’re like many people, you may have some goals you want to accomplish in 2024. Setting some academic goals can help you stay focused and on track for the rest of the school year and beyond.

8 Jan 2024 17 min

VOP Lesson | The Joy of the Second Chance

Anyone who has been alive long enough, knows the pain of disappointment and shame from mistakes made. There is something exhilarating about the possibility of forgetting the past and starting afresh; the promise of a second chance. This is the focus of our VOP Lesson today – the joy of…

8 Jan 2024 17 min

Bible Corner | Salvation

In this conversation, we discuss the meaning of salvation, as well as get an understanding of the present human condition.

8 Jan 2024 11 min

Lifestyle | Middle Age

Is age nothing but a number? With the right choices, it can be and this series of discussions seeks to advocate that. Middle age has often been used to account for everything from surprising mid-life changes to out-of-character choices. Is that supposed to be the norm, though? Dr Atolagbe takes…

5 Jan 2024 19 min

Fundamental Belief 22 | Christian Behavior - Being Christ-like on the Inside

We are the best people when we are most like Jesus, when we do what is right, follow His ethical and moral example. That's clear. But how can we be like Jesus on the outside? Is it even possible? Even the Bible says God looks at the heart, why then,…

5 Jan 2024 17 min