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...
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Mike Colburn
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...
How Does Inspiration Work Today?
In Biblical studies, I know and understand the value of seeking out the research of other scholars and well-versed authors. I've often wondered how...
What is the meaning of the word ‘Gospel’?
Most understand that the Greek word for ‘Gospel’ (εὐαγγέλιον) is euangelion, which means ‘good news.’ I’ve been told many times that this is where...
Wrestling with Awkward Stories in the Old Testament
In this article, Dr. Carmen Imes discusses how she believes we should approach the study of those difficult passages that many times trouble us when...