Practica Prophetica

Religious zeal, without a clear knowledge of God’s character, has proved to be a snare in much of the history of Protestantism. Those who struggled for freedom of conscience, when the power was in their hands, were unwilling to give the same freedom to others. Yet they thought they were serving God and establishing His … Continue reading Protestantism: True and False

Many people know the prophecies of the book of Daniel and realize that these prophecies extend down to the “time of the end,” just before Christ’s return. But what is equally important, as this book brings out, are the character lessons provided in the details of the lives and situations encountered in this small book. … Continue reading Studies in the Book of Daniel

Adventists see their movement as a continuation of the Reformation. The aim of the Reformation was to recover the truth and experience of the early Apostolic church, present that gospel to the whole world, and thus prepare the way for Christ’s return. The idea of the church’s role in preparing the way for Christ is … Continue reading The Reformation: 14th to 16th Century

When the church begins to lose the power of the gospel, she inevitably turns to the power of force, or the state. Constantine was the first to legislate a Sunday closing law, in 321 AD. This was a religious law, enacted on behalf of the Christian bishops of the Roman church, in order to increase … Continue reading Original Sunday Legislation

What caused the Roman Empire to persecute the early Christian church? A. T. Jones digs into the history books and the Bible to unveil the answer (this booklet is Chapter 25 from his larger book, “Great Empires of Prophecy”). Here are a few of the ideas discussed: Ancient Rome was a highly religious empire. They … Continue reading Opposing Principles