“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats…

Last week we discussed the parable of talents. This parable brought a thought-provoking debate and raised several key points that needed further investigation. Today, I plan to explore most of them.  Grace vs. Works Among all the key points, the one that sparked the most curiosity and raised the most questions was the topic of…

Last week, we explored the connection between grace and the Ten Commandments. We learned that grace doesn’t nullify the law but transforms it into a framework for living out God’s love in practical and sacrificial ways. The Parable of the Good Samaritan taught us that grace enables us to embody the spirit of the commandments,…

Last week Carolyn asked a very thought-provoking question, one that resonates deeply with many Seventh-Day Adventists. I wrestled with this question myself for years. She asked, “How do the 10 Commandments fit into the life of grace? If grace is freely given, why does God repeatedly emphasize the importance of keeping the commandments?” This question…

I have always searched for answers, for the truth. Socrates said “The unexamined life is not worth living”. If I knew what is important from what isn’t, I reasoned, then I can live a better life, a life worth living. It annoyed me but also amused me that most people didn’t seem to contemplate or…

I would like to both acknowledge and dedicate this class to my friend Debora who has been instrumental in bringing this to life.   Last week I received a message from Alice. It was quite obvious from her message that she had experienced a moment of awe. When Moses asked God for His name, God…