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The Meaning of ‘Life’

By R. Herbert
April 2, 2020

In the English language we get by with a single word for life, but the ancient Greeks realized that the concept can include very different…

Prince of Peace Bible studies, part 2 for adults; watercolor deer. Spanish version: Príncipe de Paz, Estudios Bíblicos.

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By Jason Overman
March 31, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters, With our churches closed and COVID-19 confining us to our homes for the foreseeable future, the Bible Advocate Press is…

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Master Builder

By David Downey
March 26, 2020

I have seen many kinds of church buildings in my journey. I can remember something about all of them, except the first (my first year…

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Teachable Moments

By Barry Mauldin
March 19, 2020

When I was a child, my family would visit my grandparents on Sundays at their home. As we departed in the evening, my grandfather would…

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A Message from President Stacy

By Jason Overman
March 16, 2020

A Message from President Stacy COVID-19 Dear Members & Friends of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day): As we and the…

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Dying to Live

By Sheryl Boldt
March 12, 2020

Of all the ladies I cared for as a private caregiver, Bee was one of my favorites. I loved so many things about her, including…

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Evidence

By Israel Steinmetz
March 5, 2020

In the last issue of the Bible Advocate I began a series of six articles exploring 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 with a question: “What motivates you?”…

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Are there prophets today?

By Jason Overman
February 28, 2020

Are there prophets today? Many Christians would say no — outright. Cessationism is the view that the spiritual roles and gifts of prophet and prophecy,…

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Metamorphosis

By Yvonne Kays
February 28, 2020

Fuzzy, wuzzy, wooly, Inching along the brown bumpy branch. Never knowing now the Promise Of soaring, sailing, shimmering In the coming Dance. Bumbling, bleary,…