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Twenty Years

Time for a quick breakfast. I flipped off the television and picked up the Charlotte Observer to scan the headlines. All of a sudden, Renee called me from I-77 telling me to turn on the TV because a plane had run into a building at the World Trade Center. I ran to the set and the first image was fire coming out of the north tower. Whatever hit it seemed to be big, and the anchors were speculating about what had happened. The early speculation was a plane had gone off course and accidentally hit the tower.

Then I saw it live. A passenger jet aiming for the second tower, and “Bam!” Fireballs explode. Siding shatters. Black smoke now pouring out of both towers. This was no accident. Something awful was happening. And we knew that the world had changed in front of our very eyes. I called my mother in New Mexico and told her to turn on the television immediately. Then I realized that I had to get to work because our agenda for the office dramatically changed.

Christian life, Robert MayerRobert MayerSeptember 11, 2021Comment

Labor On

For this month's ACV post, Jefferson Vann shares his recent Labor Day sermon, which (he was told) had a really good message.

Jefferson VannJefferson VannSeptember 9, 2021Comment

On Supporting Women in Advent Christian Churches

“How are Advent Christian churches supporting the women in their pews?”

Catherine RybickiCatherine RybickiSeptember 7, 2021 Comment

What is Practical Theology?

In its most simple terms, theology is the science of knowing God, his creation, and all that is found therein. Practical Theology, then, is the science of applying what one can learn about God, his creation, and all that is found therein.

TheologyErik ReynoldsSeptember 3, 2021Practical TheologyComment

Adventism as Political Orientation

“So…are you a socialist or a capitalist?”Smiling, I respond to my imaginary inquisitor, “I’m an adventist.”

Push Back

Robert MayerRobert MayerAugust 30, 2021 Comments

Learn New Testament Greek

Nathaniel BickfordNathaniel BickfordAugust 26, 2021 Comment

Koine in Later Day

Nathaniel BickfordNathaniel BickfordAugust 26, 2021Comment

Authentein: The meaning of a Key Word from I Timothy 2:12

Biblical Studies, Nathaniel BickfordNathaniel BickfordAugust 26, 2021Greek, Complementarian, Word Study Comments

A Case for Biblical Egalitarianism: Part Four (The Rebuttal)

It was not my goal to convince you. It was my goal to make you think…If I made you think, then I accomplished what I set out to do.

Catherine RybickiCatherine RybickiAugust 23, 2021 Comments

THE REBUTTAL, PART 3/3, FAREWELL

For those of you who have read and watched the exchanges between me and Catherine, this whole debate has taken place over the course of roughly one month. But for the two of us, it’s been closer to four. For every word written or spoken publicly, there were at least 2 in private. I myself have roughly 3000 words sitting in an unreleased article which will remain that way (unreleased, that is).

Luke CopelandAugust 17, 2021 Comments

THE REBUTTAL, PART 2/3, EXAMPLES

Right off the bat, I want to make something clear- most complementarians support women in ministry.

Luke CopelandAugust 17, 2021Comment

War Is Complex And So Are Its Emotions

Over the years, I’ve had friends die in “The Stan” and at home from wounds incurred from our time in the deathbed of dynasties. The United States’ recent withdrawal has caused many emotions to surface, and many old wounds ripped open. I intend to share with you my experience and shed light on what many of our Veterans might be feeling today.

LeadershipErik ReynoldsAugust 17, 2021Afghanistan Comment

A Case for Biblical Egalitarianism: Part Three (The Rebuttal)

Catherine RybickiCatherine RybickiAugust 16, 2021Comment

The Complementarian Position is the Harder One to Hold

I have been following the posts and video debate of my fellow Advent Christians Catherine Rybicki, Luke Copeland and Robert Mayer concerning egalitarianism and complementarianism. By now I am sure all those who are regulars at Advent Christian Voices have no need for these terms to be defined or explained. Of these two positions I do believe that the complementarian one is the harder of the two to hold.

Spiritual Formation, Ethics & Society, Biblical Studies, Lou GoingLouis GoingAugust 15, 2021 Comments

THE REBUTTAL, PART 1/3, FOUNDATIONS

You know that feeling when you see someone else doing something you really don’t like and you say to yourself, “I’d never be caught dead doing that!” only to find yourself a day or a week or a month later doing the very same thing?

Luke CopelandAugust 9, 2021 Comments

what I did on my Summer vacation

Jefferson Vann describes his Summer vacation of 2021, and notes some refreshing and encouraging conversations he had with Dr. John Roller while they dined together at Lakeside Advent Christian Campground.

Jefferson VannJefferson VannAugust 6, 2021Comment

Reflections From a Recent Conversation

Biblical TheologyDevin NicelyAugust 6, 2021consistency, Jesus, logical fallacyComment

I Believe in Resurrection

What is the Judeo/Christian hope? Jeff Vann, David Davis, and Penny Vann explain why “Resurrection” is the answer.

Biblical Studies, Conditional immortalityDavid DavisAugust 4, 2021resurrection, death, hopeComment

A Question of Accuracy

Some time ago an article was brought to my attention that charges modern Bible translation with changing the meaning of the original text of the Bible. These questions, of course, come up from time to time. There are often those, from inside and outside of the church, who question translation accuracy in order to support a particular agenda. The problem for many Christians is that we generally do not know the original languages. So when one of these challenges arises, it can cause us to question not only the teaching of our own church, but the very teaching of the Bible itself. And so, I have written this article to reassure you that yes, our modern Bible translations are accurate to the original languages.

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