Practica Prophetica

In 1949 and on through the 1950’s, critical changes were made by the Seventh-day Adventist leadership to some key Adventist doctrines, especially regarding the atonement, and the human nature of Christ. These changes were openly published in the book Questions on Doctrine. These changes ran exactly against-the-grain of the “everlasting gospel” message which had been … Continue reading The Destiny of a Movement

This manuscript was written in 1997, the year of Fred Wright’s death. It was unfinished, and ends with a description of events that took place in 1973. Even so, it covers some important history that took place in the formation of the Sabbath Rest Advent Church, from the late 1950’s to the early 1970’s. Since … Continue reading A Brief History of the Early Years

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