2027 Bible Advocate Theme: In His Presence
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. . . . Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Psalm 95:1, 2, 6).
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It’s a new year, and we have an exciting new theme! Following the 2027 GC Convention theme, “In His Presence”, the Bible Advocate invites you to join us for a special year in worship. As the palmist sings, “Let us come” — together — and may we be transformed by the experience. Help us explore this essential truth and posture of faith. You can begin by reviewing the subthemes and then sending your submissions to bibleadvocate@cog7.org. Please visit baonline.org (About/Write For Us) to learn about our new AI policy, as well as other policies and writer’s tips.
January-February: Come, Bow Down (Psalm 95:6)
Gathered in His presence: Preparing the heart and the house for worship
Other key verses: Psalms 89:7; 100; Isaiah 6; 66:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 3:20, 21
Submission deadline: October 1, 2026
March-April: In His House (Psalm 23:6)
Living in His presence: Abiding in Christ beyond the worship service
Other key verses: Psalm 27:4; John 8:31; John 4:23, 24; 15:4, 5, 10; Galatians 2:20
Submission deadline: December 1, 2026
May-June: Beauty of Holiness (Psalm 29:2)
Experiencing His presence: Beholding His glory and responding in worship
Other key verses: Isaiah 6:1-7; John 17; Ephesians 3:14-19; Revelation 4-5; 15:3, 4
Submission deadline: February 1, 2027
July-August: Glory to Glory (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Transformed in His presence: Changed from glory to glory by the Spirit
Other key verses: Exodus 29:43; 40:34; Mark 6:56; 2 Cor. 3:18; Rev. 21:11
Submission deadline: April 1, 2027
September-October: Our Reasonable Service (Romans 12:1)
Ministering from His presence: Hearing His voice and serving His purpose
Other key verses: Isaiah 30:21; Acts 13:1, 2; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Peter 2:5, 9
Submission deadline: June 1, 2027
November-December: Lord, Send Me (Isaiah 6:8)
Sent with His presence: On mission with Christ to the end of the age
Other key verses: Psalm 67; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:20
Submission deadline: August 2, 2027
