What would Jesus do if he had the opportunity to travel through Europe? Would he be interested in cultural activities (visiting historical sites etc) or purely spiritual activities (church attendance/fellowship)?
Is it an either or situation? Culture vs God's people? I've been asked to help plan a European holiday. So far my contribution has been stating my wish to spend time visiting with Adventist relatives and friends.
What would work to bless others, at historic sites who could take those truths back home, and SDA family members too ? A blended approach to minister to both groups.
What would fulfill Isaiah ch 58 & John ch 17 & Revelation ch 10 last verse especially.
There's nothing wrong, that I know of, with sightseeing. Learning about historical things can not only enrich your life, but give you more insight into how to interact with others that live in that culture.
Having said this, I think it becomes more problematic when the "sightseeing" involves openly satanic/pagan places. Personally, I do go to temples and shrines, of course without worshipping, but respect those who do not wish to do so.
What did Jesus actually do? He was at the wedding at Cana and I do believe that it was in support of marriage and family. But also an opportunity to Glorify God as He performed the first miracle and dear souls believed on HIm.
Shireen... you still around? it's been a while... hope everyone is okay.
Thanks NB. I appreciate your comment. Yes, I'm still here but too discouraged to post regularly.
I really miss Gibbs posting and when this active board was 'active'.
There are so few faithful Adventists left amongst my friends and family that it's easy to wonder if I'm actually the odd one for holding onto the pillars of our faith.
Thanks NB. I appreciate your comment. Yes, I'm still here but too discouraged to post regularly.
I really miss Gibbs posting and when this active board was 'active'.
There are so few faithful Adventists left amongst my friends and family that it's easy to wonder if I'm actually the odd one for holding onto the pillars of our faith.
Sorry for being so negative.
I would like to comment on this.
Like others, I have frequently wondered about and bemoaned the dearth of faithful Adventists. This is a natural reaction, given that we are social creatures and a basic aspect of "church" centers around interacting with other people.
But I've found at least one way of coping with this. I have a scholarly bent, and I've found it helpful and rewarding to get deeply involved in various Bible and SOP studies.
I'm a software developer by training, and I typically keep my studies focused by collecting tangible information that I can save on my PC. This typically takes the form of one or more of Bible verse lists, SOP quote lists, and historical documents.
I've been doing this for years, and find it quite absorbing.
I'm still very concerned about the state of the church, but I figure that if I learn all that I possibly can about the distinctive Adventist gospel, then the Lord will use me at the right moments to share what I know, and help to correct the problems that are so apparent.
Another way of saying a similar thing is that the Bible and SOP contain many examples of the Lord employing human agents to "vindicate" the divine government, and I want the Lord to use me in this way.
