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Magazine spread titled Never Alone; community of faith theme with people holding hands.

September-October 2018

By bibleadvocate
August 30, 2018

The September-October 2018 issue of the Bible Advocate is now available. Read it online now, or download the PDF in English or Spanish. For black…

A group discussing religious teachings from the Church of God (Seventh Day), smiling and holding open books.

This We Believe

By bibleadvocate
September 6, 2018

Statement of Faith 5 The Church This we believe: The church of God in Scripture is a spiritual body of believers who hold the…

Sunlit forest path with autumn leaves and tall trees, creating a serene and picturesque nature scene.

Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ. Why not just follow Jesus directly?

By Calvin Burrell
September 1, 2018

Paul told the Corinthians to follow (“imitate,” NKJV) him as he followed Christ (1 Corinthians 4:16; 11:1). Why not just follow Jesus directly, instead? Why…

Vintage group photo of people gathered outdoors, early 20th-century attire, trees and tents in background.

What’s in an Ordinance?

By Robert Coulter
September 6, 2018

The Church of God (Seventh Day) has observed two ordinances since our inception in 1858. We have always baptized new converts by immersion in water,…

Stunning sunset over mountain range with vibrant orange sky, highlighting silhouetted peaks and tranquil atmosphere.

Believe

By Jewell Johnson
September 1, 2018

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Blessed are you who believe — when confusion reigns, when…

Wooden church pews with hymnals, providing a serene and traditional setting for worship and contemplation.

Divine Interruption

By Jeanette Levellie
September 13, 2018

I stared in shock and almost stopped leading the song “Nearer, My God, to Thee” as she walked through the door of our little country…

Senior women laughing and chatting together on a couch in a bright, comfortable room.

Never Alone

By Judy Gann
September 13, 2018

“You’ll never manage on your own. Is there someone who can help you after surgery?” I live alone. These words from a spine surgery veteran…

Young man in red hoodie, hand on chin, gazes thoughtfully upward against a red background.

Why Church? Part 1

By John Klassek
October 11, 2018

Why “do church” — gathering every Sabbath for praise, prayer, preaching, and fellowship? It is a relevant question because many Christians go “solo,” preferring to…

Close-up of a caregiver assisting an elderly person in a wheelchair, outdoors on a sunny day.

Wheels of Old Age

By Carol Kehlmeier
October 18, 2018

Beneath colorful paintings of young women in wide hats and swishing flowered dresses, chairs roll and jerk across the cold tiled floor as the withered…