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  • Sunday Laws, the End, and Jon Paulien
    By Eugene Prewitt Introduction Recently I watched a series of three lectures by Jon Paulien on the topic of Sunday laws. These lectures were hosted and promoted by the Central California Conference and by its administration. As I watched, I observed that the administrators said repeatedly that they did not want to argue about these… Read more: Sunday Laws, the End, and Jon Paulien
  • Weaned from the Breast
    “Now therefore, do not be mockers, lest your bonds be made strong.” Isaiah 28:22 Introduction At a recent workers meeting I was teaching a group of pastors about how to study the Bible properly. One of these raised his hand, and when called, raised an objection to my use of Isaiah 28:9-10. I was teaching… Read more: Weaned from the Breast
  • A Poem and and Good News and Pics
    What a year this has been! And what a year it still is! So here are some highlights from what promises to be a too-long letter. You may read the updates and go on with your life if you so choose: Our training program moved from a beautiful campus (Aenon) to a scattered collection of… Read more: A Poem and and Good News and Pics
  • The Laws of God
    A Short Essay on Christian Duty in Relation to the Old Testament Laws By Eugene Prewitt. You may contact the author at adventexpositor@gmail.com Introduction The New Testament seems, to some persons, to contradict itself in relation to the Law of God. It advocates, they observe, that the “doers of the law” will be “justified.” It… Read more: The Laws of God
  • October 10 2018 Prewitt Update
    October 9, 2018 Prewitt Update So much has been happening! My mother has been visiting Heidi and I here in Malaysia, mostly for birthdays. First, she turned 80 on September 16. Then her adopted grandson, Deam, turned 26. And finally, I turned 47 yesterday. But though that was the pleasant reason for mom’s long visit,… Read more: October 10 2018 Prewitt Update
  • The Testimony of Joshua Cinsnanmang, my student
    The Encounter I, Joshua Cinsnanmang, was excited because it was Thursday, the last day of canvassing for the week. My team was working a predominantly non-Christian area called Kuantan, about three hours east of Kuala Lumpur. And as I said, I was excited that it was Thursday, our last work day for the week. Not… Read more: The Testimony of Joshua Cinsnanmang, my student
  • Adventist Adornment
      Adventist Adornment By Eugene Prewitt Introduction When John Wesley began to take the Bible very seriously he discovered many aspects of the worldly life that differed from the life of the believer. He began to oppose the theater and dancing, jewelry and alcohol, immodest dress and racism. And in every case, he drew his… Read more: Adventist Adornment
  • The Godhead for Seventh-day Adventists
    The Godhead Introduction A I’m writing from Malaysia where I have made many Muslim friends in the last couple years from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and, of course, Malaysia. And as I am connected to most of these electronically, it seems likely to me that one or more of them might read… Read more: The Godhead for Seventh-day Adventists
  • Homosexuality in the Bible
    Download an abridged version of this article. Listen to Eugene Prewitt’s sermon “Gifts, Jobs, and Homosexuality” The Origin of Sexuality and of Homosexuality Human sexuality, along with a pleasing sexual imperative, is introduced at the very beginning of the Bible story. Mankind was created with gender. Gender was created with purpose. Ge 1:27  So God… Read more: Homosexuality in the Bible
  • Religious Liberty
    Religious Liberty and Church Order Affirming both through a Biblical Balance Introduction “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3. Religious Liberty, that noble principle that animated the framers of the American Constitution, assures men in disagreement that though they may not be able to walk together, at least they are both welcome… Read more: Religious Liberty
  • Poem — Outside of Your Tent
    Outside of Your Tent The food is now ready Outside of your tent Are you hungry, my dear one? The manna is sent   The angels have brought Their own fare to the ground If you will but search Christ has given     us no promise of help in bearing today the burdens of tomorrow.… Read more: Poem — Outside of Your Tent
  • Pagan Influence and Demonic Doors
    Every now and again I meet an earnest Christian that is concerned regarding some relic of Paganism that has crept into his church or home. From neck ties to Easter bunnies, from Christmas trees to concrete pineapple statues, from Egyptian-themed wall-paper to a rosary kept for illustrations, the influence of a Pagan past was felt… Read more: Pagan Influence and Demonic Doors
  • God, Satan, or Chance
    Is it God or Satan or chance or global warming that sends bad weather? The Bible answers plainly. First, it is apparent that even the winds “obey” Jesus when He commands. In the midst of a storm that was threatening his disciples’ ship Jesus came to their rescue: Mt 8:26  And he saith unto them,… Read more: God, Satan, or Chance
  • Covering the Head
    Covering the Head An Article in Response to Frequent Questions Regarding 1 Co 11:1-16.   Paul wrote a fascinating passage to the Corinthians that laid down principles regarding coverings of the head. There he gave counsel for women, for men, for persons in worship and in prayer, and for persons inclined to argue about such… Read more: Covering the Head
  • The Waldensians
    Study Notes on the Great Controversy chapter The Waldensians Submission 3 (not to be turned in) Why do we find so few records of the Waldensians and Paulicians in written history? Why      would the Catholic church have a more difficult time today destroying the      record of its persecution? Notice      in 62:1 a… Read more: The Waldensians
  • Study Guide on the Early Celtic Church
    Study Guide and Questions on the   History of the Church of England   Questions with an asterisk (*) are answered in Truth Triumphant— the Others Are Answered in D’Aubigne’s History of the Reformation of the 16th Century pp 677-702 (Volume 5, book 17, chapters 1-6).   Points to notice (no need to write anything)… Read more: Study Guide on the Early Celtic Church
  • Great Controversy ch 1 to 3
    SUBMISSIONS ONE, TWO, and THREE The following questions are divided into three sections. The first section is due at the beginning of class on Thursday. The second is due at the beginning of class the following Tuesday (a week from tomorrow). The third is due the third on Friday following. It may be turned in… Read more: Great Controversy ch 1 to 3
  • Philosophy of Education Syllibus
    Philosophy of Adventist Education 3 Semester Hours     Aims of the Course   Students finishing this course will be expected to be familiar with the various philosophical presuppositions that underlie many of the choices made in educational work. They should be able to discuss intelligently the challenges to faith that exist in the academic… Read more: Philosophy of Education Syllibus