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A Statement on the Biblical Doctrine of Creation
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
First we formulate our understanding of the biblical account of the Creation, Fall, and the New Creation, then turn to issues regarding the interface between science and faith. We do so from the perspective of faith in a personal God as contrasted with more impersonal approaches to the divine nature. Our purpose is to facilitate constructive dialogue regarding differing worldviews such as a recent biblical Creation model contrasted with an ancient life on earth model. The document concludes by focusing on the proper stewardship of Creation.
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Ministering with Millennials: A Complete Report on the 180 Symposium
Roger Dudley and Allen Walshe
Millennials in your community range in age from 15 to 32. The youngest are in the early years of high school and the oldest may or may not be married with families. One important Millennial generation attribute is delayed commitment. Ministering with Millennials starts with a complete overview of this interesting and important generation.
Papers presented at the 180 Symposium covered five major ministry themes:
- The Search for Identity
- Relationships are the Key
- Spirituality is Essential
- There is a Call for Leadership
- A Theme of Service
Among the 25 papers included in Ministering with Millennials, you will find powerful ministry ideas presented by Steve Case, Michaela Lawrence, Chris Blake, Lisa Hope, Ron Whitehead, Allan Walshe, Victor Marley and many others. Topics covered include the importance of church climate, using short term mission trips as a connector, creating relational young adult ministries and how to “hand on faith” to the next generation.
The Millennial generation is looking for meaning. They are investing themselves in finding a way that will lead to personal relationships and involvement that makes a difference. Is your congregation ready to minister with Millennials?
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Comfort, Comfort My People: Towards a Growing Adventist-Jewish Friendship
Richard Elofer
The world Adventist-Jewish Friendship Center (WJFC) serves the world community with love and compassion, embracing God's call to "comfort my people" with a reconciling message of "hope, faith, and love". WJFC is one expression of the historic Adventist movement continuing the church's commitment to proclaim Bible truths to every person.
The Adventist Jewish Conference held in Jerusalem in February 6 to 12, 2006 was a historic event for for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Conference adopted a statement defining a wide range of relationships between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Jewish people. This book presents the most important of papers presented and discussed on that occasion. -
Christ, Salvation, and the Eschaton: Essays in Honor of Hans K. LaRondelle
Daniel Heinz, Jiří Moskala, and Peter M. van Bemmelen
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Christ, Salvation, and the Eschaton: Essays in Honor of Hans K. LaRondelle
Jiri Moskala, Peter M. van Bemmelen, and Daniel Heinz
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Issues and Alternatives in Educational Philosophy, 4th Edition
George R. Knight
As a survey of philosophic issues relevant to the educational profession, this book highlights the relationship between theory and practice. It is suited to fit the needs of undergraduate survey courses in educational philosophy, graduate students who need a quick review of the topic, and teachers of educational philosophy who want their students to spend maximum time in primary sources while utilizing a comprehensive survey text for orientation and overview.
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Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission: Volume II
Bruce L. Bauer
The 1990 General Conference session voted to establish a mission initiative called Global Mission that challenged the Adventist Church to do mission where there had been few successes in the past, to work for those in the major world religions instead of largely winning people who were already Christians, and to enter unentered areas where there were few if any Adventists. Global Mission also established five religious study centers to pioneer new approaches for sharing the gospel with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and secular/postmodern peoples.
The new approaches and challenges forced the Adventist Church to study and find solutions for many cross-cultural questions. In response to that challenge a yearly Global Mission Issues Committee was established where papers were read and recommendations made concerning current mission issues. Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission, Vol. II contains the Global Mission Issues Committee papers from 2002-2005. -
Flame of Yahweh: Sexuality in the Old Testament
Richard Davidson
Flame of Yahweh offers a thorough exploration of gender relationships and sexual activity in the Old Testament. Topics include sexuality in Eden, the elevation vs. the denigration of women, exclusivity vs. adultery and premarital sex, permanence vs. divorce and remarriage, intimacy vs. incest, and sexuality in the Song of Songs.
Written from a theologically conservative perspective, Richard Davidson provides a meticulously researched work that makes extensive use of other ancient Near Eastern documents on subjects ranging from homosexuality to gender relations. At the same time, the author offers clear explanations of terms and historical context that make the work accessible to the reader. -
The Root and the Flower: Siddur for Hebrew-Adventist Congregations
Jacques B. Doukhan
Why a Hebrew-Adventist Service?
To offer a special worship experience that combines the joyfulness and reverence, and the sense of community of the Hebrew tradition, with our distinctive Adventist identity.
To help Christians in general, and Seventh-day Adventists in particular, recover their Hebrew roots and enrich their emotional, intellectual, and physical adoration.
To create a spiritual and liturgical environment where Jews as well as Christians can worship the same God of Israel—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who also was the God of Peter, John, and Paul—thereby relieving and transcending the Jewish-Christian tension.
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Crossing Jordan : North American Contributions to the Archaeology of Jordan
Thomas Levy, Michele Daviau, Randall Younker, and May Shaer
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Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission: Volume I
Bruce L. Bauer
The 1990 General Conference session voted to establish a mission initiative called Global Mission that challenged the Adventist Church to do mission where there had been few successes in the past, to work for those in the major world religions instead of largely winning people who were already Christians, and to enter unentered areas where there were few if any Adventists. Global Mission also established five religious study centers to pioneer new approaches for sharing the gospel with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and secular/postmodern peoples.
The new approaches and challenges forced the Adventist Church to study and find solutions for many cross-cultural questions. In response to that challenge a yearly Global Mission Issues Committee was established where papers were read and recommendations made concerning current mission issues. Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission, Vol. I contains the Global Mission Issues Committee papers from 1998-2001. -
Philosophy and Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective, 4th Edition
George R. Knight
"Philosophy and Education is an excellent source concerning the relationship of philosophy and education. George R. Knight covers the spectrum in philosophy relevant to education. [He] shows how Christian education can be thoroughly Christian instead of just a 'secular pill with a Christian coating.'" –Christian Educators Journal
George Knight's Philosophy and Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective has been a classic in its field for more than a quarter of a century. Features of this edition include a chapter on the Christian teacher in the public school setting, discussions regarding the rise of the home school movement and the relation of the Intelligent Design debate to Christian educational philosophy, and “Points to Ponder” study questions.
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Between Alienation and Citizenship The Evolution of Black West Indian Society in Panama, 1914-1964
Trevor O'Reggio
Between Alienation and Citizenship traces the history of the Black West Indian immigrant society in Panama from 1914 to 1964. Originally brought to Panama by the Americans and French as labor for the building of the Panama Canal, many of the workers stayed behind after completion of the canal to work for the Americans. Buffeted and battered by racism and prejudice from the Americans and xenophobia and chauvinism from the Panamanians, they created a thriving and even occasionally flourishing subculture and society. During much of the 50 years encompassed in this study, the Panamanian Black West Indian society existed in a kind of no man's land. The Panamanians were unwilling to accept them as full citizens even though many were born in Panama, and the Americans treated them as second-class citizens. The immigrants, also known as 'nowhereans,' faced this crisis of identity and homelessness with a steely determination and tenacity to survive. They established institutions, schools, churches, businesses, and profoundly changed the life and culture of Panama in ways that are still evident today. Between Alienation and Citizenship is a story of survival, tenacity, determination, and courage. (From Publisher Description)
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A Man with a Vision. Mission: A Festschrift Honoring Russel L. Staples
Rudi Maier
[e-book] A Man with a Vision: Mission. This Festschrift is being published to honoring the 80th birthday of Dr. Russel L. Staples, a mission scholar, professor, mentor and colleague who has provided friendship and inspiration to many students who have become pastors and have gone missionaries around the world. This Festschrift has been written by some of his students, friends and colleagues who have seen his dedication and commitment to the cause of mission and the work of his church.
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The Cosmic Battle for Planet Earth : Essays in Honor of Norman R. Gulley
Jiri Moskala and Ron Du Preez
