We\u2019re a Christ-centered, Spirit-formed, and Bible-based church, but what does that look like specifically? What substantive implications follow for faith and practice? In 2018, all six issues of the Bible Advocate<\/i> will be dedicated to examining details of doctrine and lifestyle and why these matter for a vibrant 21st century church. As believers committed to the canon of Scripture and to the work of the Spirit in guiding us into truth and sanctification, we desire to equip each member to know what we believe<\/i> and live that creed in times of tremendous cultural confusion.<\/p>\n
Our theme, \u201cThis We Believe \u2014 Canon and Creed,\u201d <\/i>is a year-long investigation of our statement of faith as elaborated in This We Believe: Teachings of the Church of God (Seventh Day)<\/i>. I invite my fellow pastors and ministry colleagues to join me in this special effort with the same confidence and humility that our open creed testifies to. It\u2019s our hope that these BA issues encourage a robust formation of belief and behavior in all of us. Each will focus on two of the twelve statements of faith. The topics listed below are thematic suggestions; your writing options are wide open.<\/p>\n
Thanks for considering writing with us for the sake of the grace and truth of Christ.<\/p>\n
Jason Overman, Editor<\/i><\/p>\n
November-December<\/b>: Kingdom Come <\/p>\n Greetings, Bible Advocate<\/em> readers and writers. I’m happy to announce our 2019 themes.<\/p>\n ………………<\/p>\n Jesus gave His church a Great Commission. \u201cGo make disciples of all the nations\u201d looms as the pinnacle of our calling as co-workers with God. His mission to rescue and restore creation to His good purposes is our mission too. So central is this vocational vision to the life of the church that the Bible Advocate<\/i> is devoting 2019 to the subject. Our \u201cResurrection Commission\u201d theme recalls that Jesus\u2019 directive originated in His defeat of death and His authority over all. His commission isn\u2019t accomplished by mere humans, but through the confident faith of a people caught up in the resurrection life flowing from Father to Son to us, by the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n The call to this monumental task is exciting and humbling, and we want to be found faithful to and effective in it. Therefore, the six issues of 2019 will explore the details of Christ\u2019s \u201cResurrection Commission.\u201d We invite you to join this effort. The BA editorial team is looking for content rich in biblical insight, personal testimony, and practical mission experiences that will inspire and equip the church to \u201cgo,\u201d to the glory of God and His kingdom. Take a look at the themes, submission deadlines, and descriptions of each issue and consider contributing to the mission<\/i>.<\/p>\n \u2014 <\/span>Jason Overman, Editor <\/i><\/p>\n January-February:<\/b><\/span> To the Mount – Matthew 28:16 \u2014 Leaving and Coming to the Risen Lord March-April:<\/b><\/span> See and Worship – Matthew 28:17 \u2014 Our Foundational Response to Christ May-June:<\/b><\/span> All Authority – Matthew 28:18 \u2014 Focusing on Jesus\u2019 Resurrection Power July-August:<\/b><\/span> Go and Make <\/i>– Matthew 28:19 \u2014\u00a0Commissioned to Evangelism and Baptism September-October:<\/b><\/span> Teach and Obey <\/b>– Matthew 28:20a \u2014 Disciples Learning to Do Jesus\u2019 Will November-December:<\/b><\/span> I Am With You <\/b>– Matthew 28:20b \u2014 Not Alone as Immanuel Goes With Us ………………<\/p>\n Thanks for considering writing with us for the sake of the grace and truth of Christ. The BA appreciates your prayers, support, and contributions.\u00a0Please feel free to contact Sherri Langton with questions or ideas at bibleadvocate@cog7.org<\/a>. You may read or download our writer’s guideline here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2018 BA Themes Annual theme: \u201cThis We Believe \u2014 Canon and Creed\u201d We\u2019re a Christ-centered, Spirit-formed, and Bible-based church, but what does that look like specifically? What substantive implications follow for faith and practice? In 2018, all six issues of the Bible Advocate will be dedicated to examining details of doctrine and lifestyle and why […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":3677,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sync_status":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","castos_file_data":"","podmotor_file_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[37,36],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/span>Prophecy and End Times
\n<\/i>Topics: <\/i>Advent theme in New Testament; \u201cDay of the Lord\u201d motif in Old Testament; Antichrist; how Revelation speaks today; kingdom now and then. <\/b>Deadline<\/b>: <\/span>August 17, 2018<\/p>\n
\n2019 BA Themes<\/h2>\n
Annual theme:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>Resurrection Commission\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/i>Topics:<\/i> Personal, biblical mountaintop stories; hearing God; journeys of faith; the call; resurrection past-future. Spotlight on Exodus<\/i>.
\n<\/b>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: October 15, 2018<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Topics: <\/i>Personal, biblical stories on worship; looking to Jesus as Savior; essentials of worship in Spirit and truth. Spotlight on Job.
\n<\/i>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: December 14, 2018<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Topics:<\/i> Personal, biblical stories on God\u2019s sovereignty and the lordship of Christ; kingdom leadership and authority. Spotlight on Psalms.
\n<\/i>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: February 15, 2019<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Topics:<\/i> Personal, biblical stories of transformed lives; missional styles and success stories; sent to the nations; challenges. Spotlight on Isaiah.<\/i>
\n<\/b>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: April 15, 2019<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Topics:<\/i> Personal, biblical stories on discipleship; teaching, obeying in community; corporate, personal discipline(s). Spotlight on Matthew.
\n<\/i>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: June 14, 2019<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Topics:<\/i> Personal, biblical stories on patience, presence, and hope; future things; kingdom come and coming. Spotlight on Revelation.
\n<\/i>Deadline<\/b><\/span>: August 16, 2019<\/p>\n