11. Sabbath Conflicts
“He not only was breaking the Sabbath” A Sabbath in a Synagogue (Lk. 6:6−11; Mt. 12:9−14; Mk. 3:1−6) In all the synoptic gospels, this Sabbath episode follows the one we […]
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Category: Adventist Doctrines
10. Lord of the Sabbath
In this chapter we will examine two occurrences in the ministry of Jesus where He clearly exerts His authority over old covenant Sabbath law. Authority over the Demonized (Mark 1:21−34; […]
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May 17–23, 2025
Lesson 8: “In the Psalms: Part 1” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine Central Problem with This Lesson: This lesson equates the 144,000 and the three angels’ of Revelation 14 with the […]
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9. Jubilee Sabbath
As we study the life of Jesus in the four Gospels we should keep several concepts well in mind. Transition between the covenants The Gospels record the historical time period […]
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May 10–16, 2025
Lesson 7: “Foundations for Prophecy” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine Central Problem With This Lesson: The lesson builds a theology of God’s holiness that features Him as self-denying and self-sacrificing, Satan […]
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Bible Passage Adventism Really Doesn’t Like
RICHARD FOSTER | Contributor “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full […]
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Vegetarianism: Is It Christian?
VERLE STREIFLING, PhD | Minister, Author, and Missionary Dear [Proclamation!] Editorial Staff, I am very surprised that Verle Streifling thinks that Romans 14:1-2 is talking about vegetarianism. I would expect a good […]
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8. Jesus and Old Covenant Moral Laws
You have heard that it was said, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY”; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already […]
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May 3–9, 2025
Lesson 6: “Understanding Sacrifice” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine Central Problem with this Lesson: The depth and completion of Jesus’ atonement is missed because the great controversy equates the Law with […]
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7. Jesus and Ritual Law
One of the most important tasks we face in our study of the Sabbath is to determine if the Sabbath is a moral requirement that all are to observe or […]
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April 26–May 2, 2025
Lesson 5: “The Nations, Part 2” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine Central problem of this lesson: Adventism’s eisegesis identifies itself as God’s church birthed in Revelation 10 and the United States […]
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6. The New Covenant
When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. This chapter will give a sweeping overview of the new covenant, determine how the New Testament defines the […]
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April 19–25, 2025
Lesson 4: “The Nations: Part 1” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine Central Problem In This Lesson: The Adventist view of the nations and of God’s sovereignty over them is skewed by […]
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5. Shadows of Christ
Things which are a shadow of what is to come The purpose of this chapter is to get an overview of the religious services connected with the Sinaitic Covenant, to […]
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4. The Old Covenant
So He declared to you His Covenant which He commanded you to perform, that is, the Ten Commandments. The Concept of Covenant An understanding of the concept of covenant is fundamental […]
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