In the Gospel according to John, two men, John the Baptist, and Pilate, each one twice introduced the Saviour to the people. While one introduces Jesus at the start of His ministry as “the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), the latter presents Him during the time of [...]
"It’s your own fault.” Have you ever done something foolish and it brings negative consequences and someone tells you, “It’s your own fault”? You react in one of two ways. You acknowledge it to be true and apologize. Or you make excuses, placing the blame elsewhere, as did Adam and Eve in the Garden of [...]
"In Sweden, as in other countries, the most bitter opposition to the reformation was from the clergy. As the reformers gained the ascendency, and Protestantism became the State religion, they grew intolerant and oppressive. The priests of Sweden possess great influence, though their authority is limited. In every town there is a church council, which [...]
Wonderful promises have been given to us in the Bible. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 [...]
"The True Witness says, ‘Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.’ Revelation 3:20. Every warning, reproof, and entreaty in the word of God or through His messengers is a knock at the door of the heart. It is the voice of Jesus asking for entrance.” –The Desire of Ages, p. 489–490 “All who will [...]
The Reformation Messenger - February 2020
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“I think I am sure I will receive a reward,” said Edward, as he stood with his school friends. It was examination day, and many a young heart was beating quick with the hope of receiving a reward, or with the fear of failure. Some had looked forward to this day, studying hard, knowing how [...]
"All should have an intelligent knowledge of the human frame that they may keep their bodies in the condition necessary to do the work of the Lord. The physical life is to be carefully preserved and developed that through humanity the divine nature may be revealed in its fullness. The relation of the physical organism [...]
The country of Sweden, as in other European countries had been under the rule of the Papal Roman Church. The people were steeped in poverty and ground down by oppression. They were destitute of the Holy Scriptures, and having a religion of mere signs and ceremonies, which conveyed no light to the mind. They were [...]
