In 1846, Ellen G. White, a prominent figure in the early Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) movement, reportedly experienced a "vision" in which she saw...
Ellen White, Astronomy, and ‘Divine’ Manipulation
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Mike Colburn
Steps to Christ? Or Steps to Something Else?
The book Steps to Christ, supposedly authored by Ellen White, is THE book that an Adventist would hand someone if they wanted to evangelize another...
Sabbath Is An Eternal Sign, So You Must Keep It… FOREVER!
Should we understand the Sabbath as an ‘eternal sign’ described in Exodus 31:12-17? Exodus 31:12-17 serves as a foundational text for Adventists to...
Adventism Is The Truth; Therefore, It Is Biblical, Right?
Adventism has a gnostic feel to its 'truth.' Let me explain what I mean. Gnosticism is a collection of ancient religious ideas and spiritual beliefs...
How Would We Identify Sin Without the Ten Commandments?
It's been longer than I've wanted since I last posted an article. I'm learning the importance of understanding how people arrive at their...
Sin = Breaking the Ten Commandments???
There are numerous misconceptions, faulty assumptions, and flawed interpretations of Scripture within Adventism's Theological Framework. One of...
A Study in Galatians: Paul’s Gospel VS Adventist Gospel
Imagine yourself in southern Turkey during the reign of Emperor Claudius, a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence....
A Prediction Affirmed: End Times and the Ottoman Empire
In 1838, Josiah Litch, a prominent figure in the Millerite movement, boldly declared a prophecy that sent shockwaves through the religious world....
In Light of the Law
The Seventh-day Adventist Church uses many faulty hermeneutical methods to reach some of its doctrinal conclusions. In this article, we will examine...
Christianity VS Seventh-day Adventism
Key Person or Founder, Date, Location(C) Jesus Christ. It was founded around AD 30-33 in the Judean province of Palestine (Israel today) under the...
1° Matters
Words matter when it comes to theological statements! The Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs book, Seventh-day Adventists Believe: An...
Why I Speak Out
Many of my Adventist friends have questioned my focus on Ellen G. White in my writings. It's a valid concern, especially considering the wealth of...
Interpretations Taken Out of Context (Part 1)
I want to provide a few examples to unearth the best evidence for how Scripture is taken out of context, especially when using the Adventist...
Push Back Against Ellen White is a Last Day Sign?
“Be careful how much you study; you might study yourself right out of the SDA Church!” What an interesting perspective on biblical studies,...
William Miller – Soul Condemned or Saved?
Some of you may have read my earlier post about William Miller and his influence on Ellen G. White in the early years. The Seventh-day Adventist...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 4)
While we have been working to understand better inspiration, methods of studying the Bible, and what context means in Biblical interpretation, I...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 3)
It is essential to recognize and flesh out what we bring to the text. We all do this, even if we don't realize it. Our personal presuppositions and...
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 2)
Framing Inspiration to Deal with what is in the text Let's begin our discussion on inspiration by framing it as a process with two key participants....
I’m Right, You’re Right, Who’s Right? (Part 1)
How can we be certain of the accuracy of our understanding of the biblical text? While I may not be fluent in Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic, I place...
Ellen White: More Failed Predictions (Part 3)
This is the third part of a series on testing Ellen G. White's statements about the soon return of Jesus Christ. I desire that you test the spirit...
Ellen White: Rewriting History (Part 2)
In the November 19, 1992 issue of the Adventist Review, the current SDA Church members were notified of the legitimacy of rewriting Ellen White. On...
Testing the Spirits
Dear friends, Don’t trust every spirit blindly, but carefully examine them to determine if they truly come from God, as many false prophets have...
Ellen G. White: False Date Setting, Rewriting History, and a Fascination with End Time’s Predictions (Part 1)
It's a pretty weighty and bold statement to claim that Ellen G. White is a False Prophet. Many have told me that I would have to stand before God...
Who is Lucinda Burdick?
Note: Lucinda Burdick and Ellen Harmon [White] were close friends during the mid-1840s. Mrs. Burdick, a pastor's wife, had many opportunities to...
Investigative Judgment Analyzed (Part 2)
Claimed For All, But Bypassed By Some Now that we have understood the doctrine and analyzed whether it is coherent with Scripture, we will explore...
The Investigative Judgment Analyzed (Part 1)
I realize that if you have been following my journey, you have probably read some pretty direct and bold assertions about the most important author...
The Truth Will Set You Free!
One of the most important and bravest moments of my Christian life happened two weeks ago. A little context: a person's childhood helps mold them...
The Erroneous Claim Behind the Miller Chart
Dear Friends and Family, I write these blog articles and posts because of my pursuit of truth and a deep love for all of you! My statements and...
Why I Left the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Honestly, the last few days have been mentally tough. It’s difficult when we have dedicated our entire lives to the Seventh-day Adventist Church to...
Adam, Eve, and White’isms
These questions probably don’t seem very important. After all, if someone opens the Bible and reads what the inspired scriptures say, the answers...
Ellen White’s Covenant Keeping Abraham
Many of us are familiar with the covenant that was made with Abraham in Genesis 15. We at least know that God made covenants with certain...
Was Jesus a Sinner?
The question of the day is this, “Was Jesus a sinner?” Now, if you're a Christian, I'm sure you're wondering why such a thing would even need to be...
Ellen G. White Corrects Inaccurate Interpretations, Right?
Ellen who? Ellen G. White, you know her, right? Some reading this post won't even know who Ellen G. White is and what level of importance is placed...
Paul’s Questions to the Galatian Church
As you begin your study of Galatians, I want to encourage you to pick up the Bible and read the entire book of Galatians in one sitting. Ask the...
History is History! Right?
History is History. Right? And when we learn about church history from the Church, it's consistently accurate! Right? As a kid, I remember sitting...
A Shadow of Things to Come
Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a...
I Can Argue Any Doctrine Through a Verse Taken Out of Context! (Part 2)
We are continuing our discussion on context and how the context of a Bible text is misused in many Christians' discussions but most certainly is...
I Can Argue Any Doctrine Through a Verse Taken Out of Context! (Part 1)
Adventists and other Christians knowingly and unknowingly ignore Scripture's contexts (the covenantal, historical, cultural, theological, political,...
The Blessings of the Law of Messiah
You've heard me speak about the stark contrast between the Law of Moses (Mosaic Law) and the Law of Messiah. Many of you have expressed a desire for...
Jesus is the Only Transcript of God’s Character.
"Jesus Christ is the only human embodiment of God's character. As such, He is the only transcript of God’s character." Based on my understanding of...
Is the Law (the Ten Commandments) the Transcript of God’s Character?
Adventists argue as de facto that the Law of God is the transcript of God’s character. They do this by stating the case and then showing that...
Should the Laws of God in the Old Testament Be Divided into Ceremonial and Moral Laws? (Part 3)
The ceremonial Law of Moses has been abolished, but the Ten Commandments remain to be kept by all as God's moral law. This is accomplished using the...
Should the Laws of God in the Old Testament Be Divided into Ceremonial and Moral Laws? (Part 2)
The ceremonial Law of Moses has been abolished, but the Ten Commandments remain to be kept by all as God's moral law. This is accomplished using the...
Should the Laws of God in the Old Testament Be Divided into Ceremonial and Moral Laws? (Part 1)
The ceremonial Law of Moses has been abolished, but the Ten Commandments remain to be kept by all as God's moral law. This is accomplished using the...
Can we claim that the Ten Commandments are distinct and separate from the ceremonial laws?
The Ten Commandments are distinct and separate from the “ceremonial” Law of Moses that was written in the Book of the Law and placed inside the Ark...
Are the Ten Commandments a permanent, all-encompassing, and stand-alone law?
A common misconception in the Christian mind, and almost always in the Adventist framework, is the understanding that because the Ten Commandments...
Are the Ten Commandments, Especially the Fourth, God’s Moral and Eternal Law?
As many of you know, I was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist. I've always had a bit of rebel in me and I've always questioned things that...
God Writing the Law with His Own Finger on Stone Makes it Eternal, Right?
The Ten Commandments are exclusively God’s eternal, inviolable, irrevocable, moral law that transcends all time and culture. They were written with...
Are the Commandments in the Old Testament Eternal?
The Ten Commandments are exclusively God’s eternal, inviolable, irrevocable, moral law that transcends all time and culture. They were written with...
Miss-understanding of the Law of Moses and the Law of Messiah
I'm writing more on the Law today! I'm realizing how important it is to get certain aspects of Bible Theology correct. What we believe to be truth...