WAA Podcast Episode 80: The Protest Is Over, Is Yours? (43:39)

Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”

Have you heard? The great protest is over! The Catholic Church has sorted out its differences with the Lutherans on the subject of righteousness by faith and now everything is settled. There is no need to continue the protest Luther started. Besides, as far the Protestant reformation goes it was all a big misunderstanding and everyone shares the blame for what happened in the past between the Catholic Church and the reformers.

Well, at least that’s what the Catholic Church wants Protestant Christians and the world to believe. 

Anglican Archbishop Tony Palmer urges Pentecostal leaders
to put the past behind and unite under the Catholic Church
image taken from Google Images

This is the message the Catholic Church is sending to Protestants in its recent attempts to persuade them to bury the hatchet and return to the Mother Church. The problem is that its really not that simple and the Church’s message overlooks and downplays her errors and oppressive character. The Church also takes a very nonchalant stance when it comes to the real and tragic history of the reformation period. 

Through the study of Bible prophecy, Adventists believe the Roman Catholic Church will make an all out attempt to unite and subject all churches under its power and authority. The Catholic Church reasons that it is the only power which can bring unity and stability to a fragmented religious world. The problem is that Catholicism at its core opposes Biblical doctrine and truth and Adventists have been given the task to warn the world and other Christians of her oppressive and deceptive character. 

An early Adventist author and church leader, Ellen White wrote in 1888, “Protestants have tampered with and patronized popery; they have made compromises and concessions which papists themselves are surprised to see and fail to understand. Men are closing their eyes to the real character of Romanism and the dangers to be apprehended from her supremacy. The people need to be aroused to resist the advances of this most dangerous for to civil and religious liberty” (The Great Controversy, “Liberty of Conscience Threatened”). 

Click here to listen to podcast

This week Jesse, Abraham and Eli talk about the recent message delivered to the Pentecostal denomination by the Catholic Church and how this is evidence of the Church’s efforts to regain supremacy as foretold in Bible prophecy. The warning in 1888 still rings true today.

***Disclaimer: We at WAA understand the sensitivity involved in talking about the Catholic Church but believe being indifferent to this matter is perilous to those who seek salvation and truth. We do not wish to incite hatred between Christian brothers and sisters but wish each person follow their conscience as they receive light. We believe and know that there are many sincere Catholics and Protestant Christians who are searching for truth and will make the decision to follow the commandments of God rather than the traditions of men. Our intent is to point to the current events of our time and to the best of our ability show how these are fulfilling the prophetic Word. 

If you would like to comment on this podcast click on the “comment” link below. You can also join our facebook page and drop us a line. We look forward to having you be a part of our WAA community. Thank you for listening and supporting our ministry. God bless!

Sources used in this podcast:

The Great Controversy "Liberty of Conscience Threatened" by Ellen White

Click here to purchase The Great Controversy by Ellen G. White

Click here to see Tony Palmer's message to the Pentecostal Church (with commentary by Doug Bachelor)

WAA Podcast Episode 79: Would You Like a Side of Redemption With That? (39:16)

Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”

Should prayer be something quick
and easy?
image from Google Images

Living in a fast paced society has some benefits. For example, overnight shipping, on-demand movies, instant meals, and drive-thru’s are all supposed to help us save time so we can make room for more important things, but when it comes to our spiritual lives should we rely on expediency to help us grow closer to Jesus? Even though sometimes it seems easier to do things quickly, not spending quality time in prayer and study can have a detrimental effect on our spiritual senses and cause us to ignore or disregard what God is trying to tell us. 

The book Christian Leadership reminds us, “The bustle of business, if continuous, will dry up spirituality and leave the soul Christless. Although they may profess the truth, yet if men pass along day by day with no living connection with God, they will be led to do strange things; decisions will be made not in accordance with the will of God” (Chapter 3)

This week Jesse, Eli, and Abraham express their mixed feelings about an outreach ministry that offers drive thru prayer. They also discuss and explore the Adventist tradition of “present truth” and encourage WAA listeners to alway maintain and inquiring mind that always seeks truth!

Click here to listen to podcast

If you would like to comment on this podcast, click on the “comment” link below. You can also drop us a line at whatsanadventist@hotmail.com or join our facebook fan page by clicking on our facebook badge. 

We want to thank all of our listeners for your support and don’t forget to be on the look out for the upcoming WAA T-shirt fundraiser. God bless!

Articles and books mentioned in this podcast:

Drive Thru Prayer Delivers God to Go

A Search For Identity: The Development of Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, George R. Knight

WAA Podcast Episode 78: Blockbusters or Bust? (59:45)

Will this latest movie capture the essence of
divine salvation and faith or will it ignore the
true essence of Biblical truth?
Image from Google Images

Welcome to another podcast episode of "What's an Adventist?"

Bible stories are making a comeback! Or are they? Well if you've watched the latest trailers for the upcoming films "Noah" or "Son of God" you might at first believe that Bible stories are roaring back into our culture, You might even be persuaded to believe this will provide the Christian faith the lift it needs to rise above all the secular noise. After all, the media have reported Christian churches have bought out entire theaters in anticipation of these would be blockbuster films.

As good as these movies may appear, are they really accurate representations of the stories found in Scripture and do they capture the essence of the divine plan of salvation? Or is the enemy using the entertainment industry to blunt our spiritual senses and give us a false impression of God and His faithful servants?

Even early Adventists were advised to guard against Satan's strategy to confuse the senses. "Satan's work is to lead men to ignore God, to so engross the mind that God will not be in their thoughts. Satan does not wish people to have a knowledge of God; and if he can set in operation games and theatrical performances that will so confuse the senses of the young  that human beings will perish in darkness while light shines all about them, he is well pleased" (Advent Home, "The Portals We Must Watch").

Click here to listen to podcast

This week Jesse and Eli talk about the latest trends in the entertainment industry and how it can affect our Christian faith. Jesse and Eli also share a message from a new WAA friend who is currently serving as a missionary in the Falkland Islands. Yup, someone is actually listening to this podcast from the Falkland Islands!

If you would like to share a comment, click on the "comment" link below. You can also become a WAA fan by checking us out on Facebook. We appreciate all the support we receive and the encouraging messages. Thank you for listening! God bless!

WAA Advice of the Day:

By the way, if you really want to explore the Bible characters and learn the spiritual lessons behind the stories WAA recommends you give facebook a rest and pick up the Bible for yourself. In addition to personal prayer and Bible study pick up a copy of the book "Patriarch and Prophets" by Ellen G. White from Amazon. You will not be sorry!

WAA Podcast Episode 77: Ease, Self Indulgence, and Security (56:56)

Many consider this to be "the life," but at what cost?
Image from Google Images

Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”

Although 2014 is well underway, it's never too late to make a commitment to follow Jesus. Even when things are going well and one is feeling optimistic about the future, one should never attempt to walk the Christian faith without Jesus, not even for a micro second. 

Our culture of ease, self-indulgence, and security tempts us to rely on ourselves rather than God and the consequences can be downright spiritually devastating. In writing about the Israelites, Ellen G. White penned,”They failed to keep God ever before them, they neglected prayer and cherished a spirit of self-confidence. Ease and self-indulgence left the citadel of the soul unguarded, and debasing thoughts found entrance” (Mind Character and Personality, Ch.9). The rest, as they say, is history.

Click here to listen to podcast

This week Jesse and Eli open up the new year talking about being spiritually consistent. Also our loyal and dear friend, John, from Sacramento California offers words of encouragement and an update on his personal strides in walking with Jesus. Jesse also  surprises Eli with a special announcement. 

If you would like to comment on this podcast, click on the “comment” link below. You can also click on our facebook badge and become a WAA fan. We appreciate your support and prayers and thank you for listening. God bless!