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I'm interested in questions regarding the law in the NT. I also like questions about justification, sanctification, the seal of God, and the nature of Christ. I spent many years as a Sabbath keeper and tithe payer. I can also opine on EGW from the perspective of a well read student of her writings.
Experience in the area
More than 30 years an SDA member, graduate of an SDA college. Former community chaplain at "New Folsom" state prison. Spent several years serving the gay community during the AIDS crisis.
Organizations
www.cleansanctuary.blogspot.com
Education/Credentials
30 years of Bible study, most of it from an SDA perspective. Basic knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, specifically word studies and contribution of the LXX to NT understanding. Extensive study of EGW, more than fifty of her books read in their entirety.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Nearly all Adventist "proof texts" regarding the law in the NT are misunderstood by those offering them as proof.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The sophisticated doctrines of Adventism obscure the central teaching of justification by faith and the preeminence of the cross in Christian teaching.
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Recent Answers from Glenn Hansen
2009-11-14 The day of the Lord:
Joel, The safest way to discuss this issue is to stay with the words used in the Bible. We have the Sabbath, generally understood to refer to the seventh day of the week. In the OT, there were some
2009-11-11 Swai Fish:
Hi Rose, Adventists are supposed to eat fish which have scales and fins. This practice is based on the following OT passages: Le 11:9 ‘These you may eat, whatever is in the water: all that have fins
2009-11-05 stumbling block to fully accepting Adventism:
Joseph, The controversy over the Greek texts is an interesting one, one which people who are not well versed in Greek should avoid. F.H.A. Scrivener is usually associated with the controversy There
2009-10-14 Where do I go now.:
Sam, It would be better to have more information before answering the question. How long were you in the SDA church? Why did you leave? What kind of social/ fellowship needs do you have? How about your
2009-10-05 God's Law:
Craig, My comments do not contradict the "Adventists beliefs in the Bible." The Adventist beliefs that you mentioned are not in the Bible. My views may contradict Adventist fantasies based on interpretations
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