Life in the Spirit
DALE RATZLAFF But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and […]
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Author: Dale Ratzlaff
Digging Up the Truth About the Hebrew Roots Movement
DALE RATZLAFF As Peter prophesied in 2 Peter 2:1, there are many “destructive heresies” invading the Christian church. Some are secretly deceptive, and some are boldly confrontive. In this article […]
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To the World, From Matthew
DALE RATZLAFF Every Christmas season we are directed back to the biblical accounts of Christ’s birth in Matthew and Luke. When we review these records, both new and old insights […]
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No Reason to Exist Without the Central Pillar
[DALE RATZLAFF] What spirit would want to undermine the complete atonement at the cross? You must ask yourself, “Who is my sin bearer: Christ or Satan?” The Seventh-day Adventist doctrine […]
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Does Paul Conflict with Jesus?
DALE RATZLAFF Recently, I was sitting in an audience where I heard an Adventist pastor say something to the effect that Paul had his disagreements with Jesus. Deeply disturbed, I […]
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Water For the Weary
DALE RATZLAFF Introduction The book of Philippians is full of the spiritual nutrients which bring joy and peace into our lives. In fact, it has been one of the chief […]
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We got mail…
Thank you, Dale Ratzlaff! Dale, I’m 38 years old. I live in Switzerland. I have something in common with you; I drive a big 40 tonne truck and have a […]
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Do Not Nullify the Grace of God
A Study of Galatians 2:11-22 DALE RATZLAFF I was working on a study guide for the Phoenix Former Adventist Fellowship when the deeper meaning of Galatians 2:21 impressed itself […]
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Introduction to Days of Delusion
DALE RATZLAFF In 2003 I was asked by the Worldwide Church of God to give a presentation on the topic of the Sabbath at their Eastern USA Conference. They paid […]
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All About Progressive Sanctification
2. WHAT’S ITS PURPOSE IF WE’RE ALREADY SAVED? DALE RATZLAFF Last week we dealt with various meanings of sanctification. If you did not read part one of this study, you […]
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All About Progressive Sanctification
1. HOW MUCH DO WE NEED JESUS? DALE RATZLAFF I started to write this article with some confidence. Then, the more I prayed and studied, the more humbled I have […]
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Watch Out for the June Bugs
ASK THE PASTOR WITH DALE RATZLAFF What’s wrong with legalism? Let me tell you a story. We first noticed the big green June bugs when we were picking the ears […]
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The Gift of All Gifts
DALE RATZLAFF For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, […]
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Experiencing New Covenant Life
You Are Formed by Jesus DALE RATZLAFF Today we have hope for true transformation only by focusing on the glories of the gospel, the many declarations that God has made […]
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Primacy: Putting First Things First
DALE RATZLAFF Could it be that we, too, are like Nicodemus wanting to discuss theology when we need to be born again? It is not our comprehensive understanding of the […]
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