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Theological Seminary 10
Installs New Dean
14
Unleashing the Word
17
The God of the Gap

“Behold, I come quickly . . .”
Our mission is to uplift Jesus Christ by presenting stories of His
matchless love, news of His present workings, help for knowing
Him better, and hope in His soon return.
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COVER FEATURE ARTICLES DEPARTMENTS EDITORIALS
20 Habits of the Heart 14 Unleashing the Word 4 Letters 6 lael Caesar
Bill Knott Kayle De Waal Wonder
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Doing them until they There’s a reason the
7 marK a. Finley
become part of our nature. Bible is central to our
8 World News & Reflections on
faith and practice.
Perspectives Christian Standards
18 A Memorial to Salvation
13 Give & Take
anDreW W. KerBs
Proving the vitality 17 Cliff’s Edge
of our faith
27 Back to Basics
24 Parenting Teens in
a Digital World 29 Etc.
Pamela Consuegra
30 The Life of Faith
The convenience is
staggering. So are 31 Reflections NExT WEEk
the challenges.
ON THE COVER And They Followed Him
What does it mean to be a
Our habits made us who we
Seventh-day Adventist? The
are, and will turn us into the
2013 Week of Prayer read-
persons we want to be.
ings explore discipleship in
Alison Furminger, Calligrapher the twenty-first century.
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i nb ox know why God does or has
done the things He does.
That’s why “we’ll understand
but not for any controversy it better by and by.” And
in anything he said. It is well that’s good enough for me.
Letters From our readerS
written, but brought to mind TREVOR CONNELL
another issue that I’ve Dallas, Texas
thought about from time to
time—that of the foreknowl- Character Sketch
edge of God. » I gained some wonderful
McNeilus quotes The Desire new insights about the grace
Multiple Viewpoints of Ages: “Before the founda- of God in the story of Korah, as
Aired on Women’s tions of the earth were laid, presented by Trevor H. Paris
Ordination Question the Father and the Son had and Thomson Paris in “Char-
» Mark A. Kellner’s report on united in a covenant to acter Sketch” (July 18, 2013). I
the Theology of Ordination redeem man if he should be had known the story as told in
Study Committee (TOSC) overcome by Satan” (p. 834). Numbers 16 about the fami-
meeting, in the August 15 I have often wondered at that lies of Korah, Dathan, and Abi-
Review (pp. 9, 10), was timely. phrasing; it makes it sound ram being swallowed up with
It was refreshing to read what as if He was waiting to see them when the earth opened
some of the scholars said what would happen. up, but I had missed the gene-
The Tyranny of with respect to both under- alogy of Numbers 26, which
Smartphones standability and courteous- says that Korah’s children did
» I am writing in regard to ness to those of the not die. I was very pleased that
Kimberly Luste Maran’s edi- “opposition.” they brought this out, and
torial “The Tyranny of Smart- The 1888 conference on through it showed the mercy
phones” (Aug. 15, 2013). I righteousness by faith alone of God to those who are inno-
have witnessed many people was a similar meeting M cent. I was especially pleased
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The woman right behind me Spirit ignites the passion of when realizing that it is the
talked on her phone every the TOSC members to unify I have sat in Sabbath school Sons of Korah’s song saying
time it rang. When I got up understanding of the subject classes that discussed “God is our refuge and
to take the offering, at the as clearly as any fundamen- whether God knew of events strength . . . therefore we will
back of the church the kids tal belief. before they happened or not fear, though the earth
were texting on their phones. BILL TASSIE whether He limits Himself in give way” (verses 1, 2). They
While taking the offering, it Burlington, Michigan some way. I find those dis- knew what it meant for the
was unbelievable the num- cussions pointless. What earth to give way, and their
ber of people I saw who were Redeeming the Blind bothers me is our reluctance faith in God as our refuge
talking and texting on their » As usual, I am challenged to say God knew humanity was still very strong.
phones. What benefit did in thinking as I read the was going to sin so He made HELEN FEARINg
these people get from the Review, and am responding to a way to bring us back to Mt. Vernon, Washington
sermon? What about rever- Justin McNeilus’ “Redeem- Himself. Of course that raises
ence in the sanctuary? ing the Blind” (Aug. 8, 2013), issues and discussions I’m Don’t Hang Up
RONALD HARMON not going to raise here; but it Your Harp
Orlando, Florida also reveals that we don’t » I’ve been reading the
Review—and passing it on to
others when I am finished—
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www.adventistreview.org JulyT h1R1is,o 2Bb0oo1ot3sk TBeealocÀhn glSasc Citeoan r.ct .ee .92238 “To be truly faithful to the Word,
for most of my life, and it has
been a long one, but I’ve
we have to model our lives after the
never before written to “I Don’t
eaxnp arretsicsl me. yI naepepdr etoci adtoio tnh afto r a G WWohadon t. . .” Word, Jesus Christ.”
now because I was really —LUIS ALVAREz, Chicago, Illinois
touched and encouraged by “I Don’t Want a
Hyveth Williams’ article god Who . . .”
“Don’t Hang Up Your Harp” » I appreciate what Clinton Christ. He swept away all the
(July 18). This quote espe- and Gina Wahlen attempted human traditions practiced
cially inspired me: “If you to do in “ ‘I Don’t Want a God by “God’s people” 2,000
find yourself by rivers of con- Who . . .’ ” (July 11, 2013). We years ago, and left us with a
fusion and conflict regarding need some kind of objective remarkably simple formula
issues challenging our authority by which to guide for living the Christian life:
History Lessons
church today, don’t hang up our beliefs. “ ‘Love the Lord your God
your harp on the willows of The problem is that for with all your heart.’ . . . ‘Love October is an important
pride or anger, with only the every 100 people who read your neighbor as yourself’ ” month in Adventist Church
winds of despair blowing the Bible, nearly 90 percent (Mark 12:30, 31). Everything history—this fall our Octo-
through its strings.” of them come away with a else will take care of itself. ber editions will contain
I can praise God in joyful slightly different interpreta- LUIS ALVAREz feature articles on some
song because I have been tion. That’s why we have Chicago, Illinois key events in our church’s
singing His praises all my conservative and liberal past. Look for a 48-page
life, and I know that God is Seventh-day Adventists, and What’s on Your special issue on the signifi-
leading His church as we everything in between. None Headstone? cance of 1888 (Oct. 10); a
await His coming. He who of them would admit to » While reading the June 27, special cover package on
has promised to be with us being unfaithful to the Bible; 2013, Adventist Review, I was 1844 (Oct. 17); and a cover
will lead and guide us to the they just interpret it drawn to Mark A. Kellner’s article on guide, the
promised land. I believe that differently. article “What’s on Your Head- church’s youth magazine
with all my 83-year-old Indeed, the existence of stone?” perhaps because it that is celebrating 60
heart. Thank you for the nearly 1,000 Christian was a question I had to years of publication (Oct.
encouragement my friends denominations in North answer in 2009 when I laid 24). Look for these in print
and I receive from the Review America alone suggests that my husband, Warren, to rest. and online at www.
articles, and this article in the Bible cannot be inter- Accomplishments in this life adventistreview.org.
particular. preted as dogmatically as the really don’t matter much.
MARIE ADAMS Wahlens suggest. The front of Warren’s stone
Chino Valley, Arizona To be truly faithful to the contains the usual informa- Our Apologies
Word, we have to model our tion, but I chose to put texts » Two illustrations appeared
lives after the Word, Jesus on the back as a comfort, and in the September 12, 2013,
as a witness to our hope in edition of the Adventist Review
Jesus. The texts are Job 19:25, that inaccurately represent
“ 1 Corinthians 15:55, and the goal of the author and the
I know that God is leading His John 5:28. When choosing editors to highlight the confi-
the texts, I noticed Job dence believers may have in
church as we await His coming. He expressed a desire to write the victory Jesus has won for
his belief in stone, and I hope us. We regret the inclusion of
who has promised to be with us will
one day to meet him and tell those illustrations, and apol-
him I thought it was a good ogize to the author and to our
lead and guide us to the promised
” idea too. readers.—Editors.
land. KARYL L. CRANDALL
Durham, Maine
—MARIE ADAMS, Chino Valley, Arizona
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Wonder
REVELATION AND REASON ARE EQUALLY ABOUT WONDER. CHOOSINg
one over the other is a function of finitude. It is a way for fallen angels and humans to misapply
the truth of free choice, and manipulate God by giving Him creaturely boundaries. He must be
this, and He can’t do that. It is proof of how little we know of God.
Revelation, special revelation, is indeed different from rational inquiry. Computational pho-
tography allows Ramesh Raskar’s camera at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to take
pictures every two picoseconds, with an exposure period 1 billion times shorter than any normal
camera. It lets him watch, and show us, the movement of light photons. Computational photog-
raphy is the stuff of rational inquiry. And it is a matter of awe and wonder.1
Revelation, special revelation, is no less real, no less historical, than the movement of light
Lael photons. Special revelation is God telling Moses, and Moses telling us, that somewhere in space-
time a few thousand years ago God said, “Let there be light,” because light did not exist until God
Caesar
made it. Light is not eternal. God is. Saying “God is light” is only metaphor. But light is a created
thing; both the light of Genesis’ “let there be,” and all the other light that shines throughout the
eternity that deity and creatures inhabit. Special revelation is the psalmist exulting on how
nature (in every photon) proclaims the work of God’s hands (Ps. 19:1). And special revelation is
Paul rigorously reasoning that it is inexcusable to oppose that truth (Rom. 1:20).
Special revelation is different from rational inquiry. It is more authoritative. It is the voice of
the God who makes light photons move. It is wonder.
Richard Schiffman offers insight on the difference between revelation and reason in a contribu-
tion to the newsletter of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, June 7, 2013.
Reason, specifically “rational inquiry,” fuels science. Valuing “historical revelation,” etc., gives
support to religion.2
Under the title “Fear of Death Makes People Into Believers (of Science),” Schiffman writes about
a study he encountered in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Title notwithstanding, his
article reports no research on moribund or recently resurrected people, only selected subjects
with “weak religious beliefs” from two British universities. Compared to other subjects ques-
tioned about dental pain, these interviewees expressed more trust in science when asked to write
about their own death. The research allegedly demonstrates that the more stressed you are the
more you believe in science.
Evidently, thoughts about dental pain are automatically more consoling than reflections on
mortality. Too, “weak religious beliefs” is a valid variable for studying the impact of fear on atti-
tudes to historical revelation. Maybe so. Interestingly, revelation’s effect on science or faith is
unexplored.
Schiffman’s treatment and title do seem to say that faith in science grows with increased appre-
ciation for reality, even if it be a fear-inspired, fear-defined, or fear-enhanced reality. He seems to
be promoting the misconceived choice between reason and faith. He does not know, perhaps, that
fear is antithetical both to clear thought and to sound faith in God.
Being scared is neither the best way to thinking straight nor to finding God. In fact, the God we
all need is love, not fear (1 John 4:8, 18); He is reason, not mental confusion (Isa. 1:18); and He is so
full of wonder that it’s in His name (Isa. 9:6). Reason and revelation are equally about wonder. n
1 www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23536536.
2 http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/06/fear-death-makes-people-believers-science.
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reflections on Christian standards
IF YOU WANT TO gENERATE A LIVELY CONVERSATION AT A CHURCH
fellowship meal, bring up the subject of church standards. A discussion of such topics as jewelry,
dress, amusements, movies, and diet is sure to create a wide difference of opinion, sometimes even
hostility. Some feel that one of the reasons people leave the Seventh-day Adventist Church,
especially teens and young adults, is that the church still teaches antiquated standards that define
Christianity too narrowly. In their view the church majors in minors and neglects “weightier”
matters, such as justice and mercy, honesty, integrity, and concern for the poor and the environment.
In a sense they are right. It is possible to equate external standards with godliness. It is unfortu-
nate that some of the most vocal supporters of church standards are at times the least tolerant and
most judgmental. The essence of Christianity is knowing Jesus. His love and grace transform our
lives and lead us to higher standards, not lower ones. In Christ we become more likable, more lov-
Mark A.
ing, more caring, more concerned about others.
Finley
Seventh-day Adventist churches ought to reflect the loving, accepting attitude of Jesus for anyone
who walks through their doors regardless of their dress or lifestyle. Any visitor should feel wel-
come worshipping with us on Sabbath morning.
But for those who desire to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church, there should be biblical stan-
dards. If the church is the “light of the world,” it must be different from the world. If the church is the
“body of Christ,” it ought to reflect the teachings and lifestyle of Christ. Christian standards are sim-
ply biblical principles applied. They are the teachings of Jesus lived out in our lives.
Christian standards are not archaic, arbitrary rules; they are Christian principles put into prac-
tice. After all, “we are . . . Christ’s ambassadors” (2 Cor. 5:20). n

A Living Testimony
On June 8, 1908, Sarah Davis was born. Theodore Roosevelt
was president of the United States. A. G. Daniells was
president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
The General Conference building had been established in Takoma
Park, Maryland, and Ellen G. White would live yet another seven
years.
AJ amaican by birth, Sarah moved to the United States in
1975, finally settling in Georgia 11 years ago. This year she
celebrated her 105th birthday with family and friends at the
Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church in Washington,
Georgia. She is a testament to the Seventh-day Adventist
lifestyle of abstinence from meat, alcohol, and cigarettes.
Davis walks with the aide of a walker, participates in chats,
and offers smiles of gratitude. “God’s love,” she says, is her
secret. “God loves me and I love him, and I want to be where
He is; so I’m working hard.”
*GC stands for General Conference.
World News & Perspectives
Soon,” blended to offer a hymn of com-
mitment in a division with both tre-
mendous enthusiasm on the part of its
people, but also incredible challenges in
reaching others.
With a region encompassing “one
quarter of the world’s population, we
have a responsibility to spread the gos-
pel,” a slide at the beginning of the two-
and-a-half-hour opening ceremony at
W
Vie the Jeju International Convention Cen-
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PHOTOS: tArdyv’se nimtiasgtse,s a wnde rteh sohuoswannd. sK oofr eaadnd itional
CULTURAL HERITAGE: Reflecting the cultural heritage of Korea, Adventists in tradi-
participants, were captivated by women
tional costume and waving brightly colored fans delighted the attendees with their per-
formance, one of several rich with folk traditions. wearing traditional Korean costumes
and waving fans in a traditional folk
n Republic of KoRea dance, the first of the evening’s cultural
Northern Asia Adventists elements.
For China, that nation’s prosperity
Launch Mission Conference was noted, along with the comment that
Christians have a “heavier” burden of
With Impressive Display
“carrying the cross” in a nation of
Four thousand gathered for Sabbath meeting. booming economic prosperity. Chinese
Adventists performed a song, which
By MARK A. KELLNER, news editor, reporting included a performance on a traditional
from Jeju Island, Republic of Korea flute, as their cultural contribution.
Japan, whose Adventists enthusiasti-
WITH THE kind of pageantry worthy of a cally participated in the opening cere-
nation that has hosted both the Olympic monies, was dubbed “the land of the
Games and soccer’s World Cup, Seventh- god of money—Mammon,” where “sec-
day Adventists from the Northern-Asia ular men have closed their hearts.” Not-
Pacific Division (NSD) welcomed thou- withstanding, leaders from the Japan
sands of delegates to the International Union Conference wore T-shirts embla-
Mission Congress (IMC) with festive zoned with “Jesus@Tokyo” as emblem-
singing, enthusiastic participation, and atic of their effort to reach one of the
the overriding plea for an outpouring of world’s largest cities, as did members of
the Holy Spirit to help Adventists finish a male singing ensemble who sang an
the work of sharing the everlasting gos- arrangement of “Amazing Grace” as
pel. The event opened Wednesday eve- their cultural element.
ning, August 28, 2013, at the Jeju Participants from Taiwan and Mon-
International Conference Center on the golia were heartily welcomed, particu-
Republic of Korea’s Jeju Island. larly by the hundreds of Seventh-day
Against a backdrop of 600 LCD video Adventists from the People’s Republic
screens merged to form a giant display, of China, who were seated just before
ANGELIC VOICE: A member of the NSD’s
a virtual “choir,” comprised of videos of the convention center’s main stage. The
famed “Golden Angels” vocal group offers
individual Seventh-day Adventists in a heartfelt message during the singing of NSD presentation noted the “wilder-
the region singing “My Lord Is Coming “Holy, Holy, Holy.” ness” nature of much of Mongolia,
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Robert S. Folkenberg, Jr., former presi-
dent, who now leads the China Union
Mission from offices in Hong Kong.
Both waved and applauded the Taiwan-
ese acrobatic dancers who delighted the
crowd, as did an equally acrobatic and
enthusiastic group from Mongolia, one
of whose members did backflips across
the platform.
But cultural highlights weren’t the
most compelling element of the eve-
ning. Each union or mission field leader,
WARM WELCOME: Jairyong Lee, Northern along with NSD president Jairyong Lee, TWO PRESIDENTS: United on the IMC
Asia-Pacific Division of Seventh-day Ad- reaffirmed the commitment in their platform were Steven Wu (left), current
ventists president, welcomes participants regions to spreading the good news, president of the Taiwan Mission Field, and
and guests to the 2013 International Mis- with Folkenberg making his declaration Robert S. Folkenberg, Jr., president of the
sion Conference at the Jeju International China Union Mission, who previously
in flawless Mandarin, to the delight of
Convention Center, Jeju Island, Republic of served in Taiwan as mission president.
Korea. his hearers. Dae Sung Kim, Korean
Union president, welcomed visitors to
while in Taiwan the need for growing the Jeju Island event, as did Lee. of the Republic of Korea. He also singled
“the root of faith and Christian culture” In turn, Kisung Bang, Jeju Island’s out Ted N. C. Wilson, General Confer-
was emphasized. provincial governor, gave an impas- ence president, for a welcome.
The appearance of Taiwan brought sioned word of welcome, speaking for In his comments, Wilson expressed
together two presidents of the mission five minutes in recognition of Seventh- happiness at the event: “It is wonderful
field on the IMC platform: Steven Wu, day Adventists, and greeting those who to have the Northern Asia-Pacific Divi-
current mission field president, and traveled to this spot off the southern tip sion as part of [the global Seventh-day
Adventist] family,” he said. “The reason
we are here is that we have a great mis-
sion to accomplish through the power
of the Holy Spirit.”
G. T. Ng, executive secretary of the
world church, the evening’s principal
speaker, reflected on the program as he
took the platform: “After such a won-
derful opening, what can one say but to
turn to the Word of God.”
Ng then noted that Luke 15 presents
“three experiences of lostness”—the
lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost, or
prodigal, son—because “Jesus wanted
to emphasize the lostness of humanity.”
He spoke of the need to reach those
without the gospel: “It is no fun to be
lost,” he declared.
The International Missions Confer-
ence, packed with seminars and morn-
ing devotional messages from Ministry
magazine editor Derrick Morris, culmi-
nated with a Sabbath message from Wil-
son, where upward of 4,000 people were
kEYNOTE MESSAGE: G. T. Ng, executive secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-
day Adventists (left), noted the importance of sharing the good news: “It is no fun to be anticipated. n
lost,” he declared.
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World News & Perspectives
n NoRTH aMeRica
Installation
of New
seminary Dean
at Andrews
University
By BECKY ST. CLAIR, WS UNIVERSITy
OAnNd TreUwESs DUAnYiv, eArusgiutyst 27, the Seventh- PHOTOS: ANDRE
NEW ROLE: Andrea Luxton, provost of Andrews University, welcomes Moskala to his new
day Adventist Theological Seminary at
position as dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.
Andrews University held a dedication
service honoring its new dean, Ji ˇ r í model of Christ and His leadership of leadership of the university on one side
Moskala. His disciples,” she said. “Challenging and the General Conference on the
“The search committee wanted some- but nurturing; just and compassionate; other have to support him and hold up
one with the heart of a pastor who providing opportunity for growth, but his hands. If we all together lift him up
understood pastoral education and what leading from the front. Most of all, I every day in our prayers, we can be sure
is needed to make an effective minister,” invite you, as Jesus was, to be always in the best is yet to come.”
said Andrea Luxton, provost of Andrews communion with the Father.” Moskala joined the seminary faculty
University, from the platform of the sem- Artur Stele, a general vice president of in 1996 and most recently served as
inary chapel. “We wanted not just an the General Conference and director of professor of Old Testament. Born in
administrator, but a leader; a pastor who the Biblical Research Institute, read Exo- Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic, Moskala
looks forward to new pathways while dus 17:8-13, reminding the audience of received both a Master and Doctor of
still respecting valued traditions.” Israel’s victories in battle that were real- Theology from the Protestant Theologi-
Luxton welcomed Moskala to his new ized only when Moses held up his arms. cal Faculty of Charles University in
position. “We look forward to your “Teamwork is key,” said Stele. “When Czech Republic. He has since completed
visionary and focused leadership, and Moses got tired, he had helpers. When his Doctor of Philosophy at Andrews
we challenge you to take seriously the the dean of the seminary gets tired, the University. n
SET APART TO SERVE: Administration, faculty, staff, and students gather to lay hands on Jiˇr í Moskala, newly appointed dean of the
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, during his dedication ceremony.
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