Friends Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson sip coffee and talk about life after Adventism. They discuss their journey to truth including eating pork, going to church on Sunday, and learning to trust the real Jesus. (Music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/ #sda #adventist #sa ...
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Colleen Tinker, editor of Proclamation! Magazine, and co-host of Former Adventist Podcast, hosts this weekly podcast. Former Adventist Fact Check is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presented in the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, including biblical commentary on them. We hope you find this mate ...
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Commentary of "Understanding Sacrifice" (May 3–9, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as p…
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Death Can't Separate Us From God | Romans 8:31–39 | 311
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49:06The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:31–39. Did you know that this passage teaches that a believer is never separated from the love of God, even in death? No created thing can separate us from Christ Jesus, the uncreated one. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministr…
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Commentary of "The Nations, Part 2" (April 26–May 2, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson a…
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Predestination—Is It In the Bible? | Romans 8:26–30 | 310
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51:12The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 8:26–30. This passage contains the well-known—by Christians—"Golden Chain". What is in the unbreakable chain, and why is predestination included in that chain? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Suppo…
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Satan Didn't Create Thorns | Romans 8:18–25 | 309
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53:49The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:18–25. Adventism teaches that thorns and death are from Satan because of humans sin in the Garden of Eden. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclama…
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Adventism's God Experiments in Human Self-Government (Q2-4)
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26:14Commentary of "The Nations, Part 1" (April 19–25, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as p…
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Adventism Says That the Saturday Sabbath is the Test of Loyalty (Q2-3)
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29:13Commentary of "Images From Marriage" (April 12–18, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as …
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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 8:12–17. Did you know that when you trust Jesus, you are adopted permanently by the God of the universe and you are in His family? Colleen and Nikki also discuss Andrew Farley and his non-biblical teaching of hyper-grace. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permissio…
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Adventism Needs Prophet Ellen G. White for I.J. Doctrine (Q2-2)
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29:48Commentary of "The Genesis Foundation" (April 5–11, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as…
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You Are Flesh and Spirit | Romans 8:5–11 | 307
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52:15The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:5–11. You can be alive in your spirit even while your flesh still sins. How can this be possible? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagaz…
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Adventism Accuses Christians of Paganism (Q2-1)
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24:49Commentary of "Some Principles of Prophecy" (Mar 29–April 4, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each …
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You're Not Condemned | Romans 8:1–4 | 306
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48:00The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:1–4. Do you feel like you are under God's judgment and He is out to make sure you are in hell? Listen to this wonderful scripture that seals the deal that you can be forever safe from God's wrath! Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance…
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Commentary of "Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law" (Mar 22–28, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address eac…
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Adventist's Sabbath Questions Answered | 305
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18:06Nikki and Colleen answer the questions that many Adventists ask by answering an email from a never-been Adventist wife containing questions from her Adventist husband. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.fac…
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Commentary of "Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments" (Mar 15–22, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles whic…
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Who Will Deliver Me? | Romans 7:13–25 | 304
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52:15The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 7:13–25. This scripture passage is where Paul walks through the laws that are present in the life of a believer—the law of God and the law of sin. The answer to the question, "Who will deliver me?", is given in the last verse: "Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Music: F…
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People Must Validate Jesus' Hard Work (Q1-11)
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21:00Commentary of "What More Could I Have Done?" (Mar 8–14, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesso…
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Ten Commandments Bring Death | Romans 7:7–12 | 303
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46:11The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 7:7–12. As an Adventist, the goal of perfect law keeping was preached and taught to our hosts as the end-game of the believer before they were ready for heaven. The Bible says that through the law sin kills. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life …
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Adventism's God Honors the Devil's Free Will (Q1-10)
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20:37Commentary of "Rules of Engagement" (Mar 1–7, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as prese…
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Are You Committing Spiritual Adultery? | Romans 7:1–6 | 302
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43:00The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 7:1–6. As a Christian you can only be married to one spouse at a time—are you committing spiritual adultery by being under both the Ten Commandments and Jesus Christ? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. ©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved…
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The Great Controversy: An Unbiblical Story (Q1-9)
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29:11Commentary of "The Cosmic Conflict" (Feb 22–28, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as pre…
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Your Sabbath Questions Answered—Live at FAF Conference | 301
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55:24Nikki and Colleen were recorded live at the 2025 Former Adventist Conference in February, 2025, where they talked about Adventism and the Sabbath. They also answered questions from the conference audience. You can view all the conference videos on the FormerAdventist channel. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Suppo…
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Commentary of "Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence" (Feb 15–21, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address…
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All About This Podcast: Why We Don't Debate | 300
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14:24Nikki and Colleen talk about this podcast including the foundational values and practices of Former Adventist Podcast. One request that we often receive is for Nikki and Colleen to debate someone from the Adventist organization. Why don't they do it? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donat…
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Commentary of "The Problem of Evil" (Feb 8–14, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as pres…
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Come to FAF Conference in Loma Linda | 299
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14:42Former Adventist Conference, February 14-16, 2025: Nikki and Colleen talk about this year's Former Adventist Conference and the theme, "Sabbath in Christ". Do you still wonder about whether you need to keep a Sabbath as a Christian? Why do some Christians call Sunday "the Sabbath"? What does it mean to have "Sabbath in Christ"? Don't miss this conf…
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Commentary of "God's Love of Justice" (Feb 1–7, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as pre…
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We Are Slaves to God | Romans 6:15–23 | 298
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1:04:07The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 6:15–23. To what are you a slave? Is it a good thing to be a "slave to God"? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventis…
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Commentary of "The Wrath of Divine Love" (Jan 25–31, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson a…
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Give Yourself To God...Not To Sin | Romans 6:8–14 | 297
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45:01The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 6:8–14. Adventism as well as other religious groups promote the doctrine of "freedom of choice" when it comes to salvation, but is a lost person really free to choose? Can they make a choice to stop sinning? How does the sovereign God interact with His creation? (Music: Falling Awake …
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Commentary of "God Is Passionate and Compassionate" (Jan 18–24, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address ea…
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Baptism Into Christ Needs No Water | Romans 6:1–7 | 296
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56:38The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 6:1–7. The doctrine of baptism into Christ is taught and it doesn't involve water! So what is it—and why do Adventists use this passage during water baptisms of membership into their organization? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Web…
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Commentary of "To Be Pleasing to God" (Jan 11–17, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as p…
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The Law Increased Sin | Romans 5:15–21 | 295
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46:19The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:15–21. This passage includes a statement that Adventists don't agree with—that the Law came in so that sins would increase—but where sin increased there was even more grace. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: …
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Commentary of "Covenantal Love" (Jan 4–10, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson as presente…
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Nikki and Colleen discuss the reasons why they have confidence as they look forward to a new year with their hope anchored in the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Fa…
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Commentary of "God Loves Freely" (Dec 28, 2024–Jan 3, 2025) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson …
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Colleen and Nikki welcome Christmas by reading the Bible passages that predicted the coming Savior and then they look at the texts that show the fulfillment in our Lord Jesus. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministr…
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Commentary of "Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word" (Dec 21–27) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each le…
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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:13–14. Did you know that sin doesn't depend on a law? Find out when the Ten Commandments arrived, and when they were fulfilled. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Form…
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Commentary of "The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection" (Dec 14–20, 2024, Q4-12) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles…
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Did One Sin Doom the World? | Romans 5:12 | 291
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56:13The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:12. How can Adam's eating the forbidden fruit cause everyone in the world to be a sinner? Is everyone doomed by one little bite? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—For…
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Commentary of "The Father, the Son, and the Spirit" (Dec 7–13, 2024, Q4-11) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which addr…
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How You Can Be Saved | Romans 5:6–11 | 290
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53:00The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:6–11. The amazing revelation is that we can be saved from the wrath of God through Jesus' blood and resurrection life. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Advent…
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Commentary of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life" (Nov 30–Dec 6, 2024, Q4-10) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which add…
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Thanksgiving: Colleen and Nikki talk about what—and who—they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/ Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries:…
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Commentary of "The Source of Life" (Nov 23–29, 2024, Q4-9) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which address each lesson a…
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We Have This (Real) Hope | Romans 5:1–5 | 288
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45:55The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 5:1–5. Have you ever sung the Adventist song, "We Have This Hope" that was premiered at the Adventist General Conference at the Cow Palace in San Francisco way back in 1962. When you sing it, what hope are you thinking about? This section of Romans reveals the real hope that is secure…
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Commentary of "Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies" (Nov 16–22, 2024, Q4-8) Weekly Sabbath School Lesson Commentary and Adventist Fact Check with Colleen Tinker This weekly feature is dedicated to Adventists who are looking for biblical insights into the topics discussed in the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. We post videos and articles which addr…
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Can You Escape Hell Because of Belief? | Romans 4:18–25 | 287
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50:22The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:18–25. This section of Romans contains the secret to escaping hell, and it's not about doing good—it's who you believe. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former Adven…
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