15. The Jewish Sabbath Abolished. Colossians 2
We now come to the direct statement of Paul that the Sabbath was abolished: Col. 2:14, 16, 17. “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was […]
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July 31–August 6
Lesson 6: “Finding Rest In Family Ties” This week’s lesson uses the story of Joseph to say that “our relationships are miniature reflections of the great controversy between God […]
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EXTRA: Experiencing Fear in the Body of Christ | 49
Colleen and Nikki talk about how they now face their fears now that they are born again and in the body of Christ. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Nikki: Welcome […]
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Melchizedek—The Right Priest—Hebrews 7 (first part) | 48
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss the first part of Hebrews chapter 7 where Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most […]
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EXTRA: Telling Family That You Left | 47
Colleen and Nikki talk about four things to know when leaving Adventism. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Nikki: Welcome to Former Adventist podcast. I’m Nikki Stevenson. Colleen: And I’m Colleen […]
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Our Priest is Pulling Us Home—Hebrews 6 | 46
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss Hebrews chapter 6—a difficult chapter for many Adventists, and the anchor of hope taught in these verses. […]
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We got mail…
What a relief! Thank you again for your uplifting and liberating ministry! And thank you so much for putting the Cleveland, Ratzlaff, and Canright books online for easy access! I […]
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Left Adventism—So What?
KASPARS OZOLINS Not all “former” Advent-ists and –isms are alike. One might be tempted to assume a similarity, though it doesn’t take much thought to realize that such an assumption […]
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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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Vera and Darrel Carson Baptized
Darrel and Vera Carson were baptized on July 18, 2021. Here are their brief accounts: Vera says: July 18, 2021, is a day we will never forget. Darrel and I […]
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14. The Sabbath in the New Testament
The Sabbath in the Gospels With the opening of the gospel comes the most glorious period of the church’s history. The Son of God himself stands before us clothed with […]
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July 24–30
Lesson 5: “‘Come to Me…’” This week’s lesson attempts to explain one of Jesus’ most beautiful statements—but one which seemed sentimental and metaphorical when I was an Adventist. As […]
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EXTRA: Long Days with Value | 45
Colleen and Nikki talk about what they do that has value during the long days of the pandemic. Podcast was published May 24, 2020. Transcription by Gwen Billington. Nikki: […]
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Blood and the Priesthood—Hebrews 5 | 44
Colleen and Nikki continue their discussion through the book of Hebrews. They discuss the priesthood of Jesus and how it differs from Adventist teachings. Podcast was published May 19, 2020. […]
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We got mail…
Help With the Human Spirit First, thank you for your podcast series of what Adventists believe. My wife and I have good friends who are Adventists. For years we thought […]
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