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Gospel Grit (hosted by Kevin Skipworth) takes on one of the most important conversations in Advent Christian history. 166 years of silence about the nature of God. One document that could change everything. A conversation you do not want to miss with Tom Loghry as he joins the Gospel Grit podcast.
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Unless the Lord alters my steps between now and August, I will not be among you in person at the 2026 Triennial Convention. Because I cannot take the floor to speak into the microphone or look you in the eyes during the debate, I am compelled to put my heart on paper regarding the proposed Declaration of Principles (DOP).
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This is a humble attempt to demonstrate the Biblical basis for the third affirmation and denial in the proposed 2026 Declaration of Principles. What this affirmation and denial does is give an interpretive summary of these various texts listed below.
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I am going to take a different approach in responding to David E. Dean’s recent article that expresses opposition to the 2026 Declaration of Principles. I will briefly respond to some particular points at the end as a sort of appendix. More than this, I want to give you a context for thinking about these things. And eventually, I am going to invite you to step into my shoes, to look through the eyes of a 34 year old pastor, as we look to the future.
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I read the proposed 2026 Declaration of Principles with interest and acknowledge the thoughtful and extensive work involved in creating this proposal. Upon reflection I have three areas of observation (including concerns in each): scope, historical discontinuity, and content.
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Here is Jefferson Vann’s current translation of 2 Timothy 4:6-8, with commentary.
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A piece from the World’s Crisis, March 7, 1900, by A.G. Lyon on the incarnation and divinity of Christ.
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Some of us greatly enjoy reading and analyzing the details of bylaws. However, we’re the unusual ones.
As co-chair of the ACGC Task Force on Restructuring, I recognize that many of our pastors and church members would prefer to have a more concise look at the bylaw changes that have been proposed by the ACGC Executive Council for consideration at the 2026 Triennial Convention. To help with that, I have prepared a one-page handout summarizing the proposed changes. A PDF is available at ACV.
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Rev. Matt Rice reflects on the importance of basic doctrinal unity among Advent Christians as they join together in a common mission, leading him to support the 2026 Declaration of Principles.
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Jefferson Vann talks about achieving unity - the right way and the wrong way.
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In 2024, Chris Date spoke to Advent Christians in Alton Bay, NH at the Eastern Region’s Pastors & Church Leaders Conference. In this clip, he explains how the cause of conditionalism is advance when we put first things first - embracing the essentials of faith, rejecting anticreedalism.
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Do recent denominational proposals betray congregationalism? Tom Loghry compares the standards and practices of the Conservative Congregationalists (CCCC) with the proposed changes for ACGC.
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Jefferson Vann shares a section of the book he is writing, which will include a new translation of 1 Timothy.
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Karen Hall and Tom Loghry worked together on a proposed amendment to the Enduring Resolution on Human Dignity.
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I write to support the 2026 Declaration of Principles. It is by far the best Advent Christian theological statement written in the 166-year history of the Advent Christian Church. The 2026 Declaration is a clear, concise exposition of the Christian faith through an Advent Christian lens…
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Last week ACGC sent out the 2026 Triennial Convention Business packets to AC churches throughout the country. Included in that packet is a series of proposed by-law changes that are being put forward by the Executive Council. Those proposed changes are derived from the work of a task force that assessed our denomination’s current structure and effectiveness in order to recommend any appropriate changes that needed to occur. As one of the co-chairs of this task force I would like to offer a few explanatory comments that may be helpful as we think through these proposals.
We face significant challenges as a denomination and these proposals are a necessary, albeit imperfect, step forward in addressing our problems.
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The conversation delves into the significance of the 2026 Triennial for the Advent Christian church, highlighting the pivotal role of the 2026 Declaration of Principles (DOP) in shaping the denomination's future. It emphasizes the need for clarity, conviction, and unity in upholding the church's heritage and essential beliefs, while navigating doctrinal differences with charity and wisdom.
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