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Jackson: God will see the Adventist Church through NAD President encourages leaders to trust that God controls the future of His church Daniel R. Jackson, president of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, shares his sermon titled "Frowning Providence, Reverence & Faith" on Sabbath November 1. (Photo by Dan Weber) November 1, 2014 | Julio C. Muñoz | Silver Spring, Maryland Daniel R. Jackson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America (NAD), said we serve a sovereign God who created the universe, reigns supreme, and is a God of forethought, designs, and plans who will see His church through any issues humans have generated. Jackson, preaching a sermon entitled “Frowning Providence, Reverence & Faith,” challenged delegates and guests at the 2014 North American Division Year-End Meeting Sabbath program to look at the character of God and see how He utilizes providence to bring about His plan for His people. Noting that there are some voices that want to convince members that the church is about to be destroyed by apostasy, Jackson said that it is imperative to remember that God is in control. That is significant to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he noted, as we prepare for 2015 General Conference Session. “I have come to believe that, in light of all we face, we will either have to trust in the intervening hand of God or ultimately deny our faith,” Jackson said to the more than 500 guests in attendance and those watching live on The Hope Channel. “Either God is at work in the church—sometimes moving openly, sometimes moving almost imperceptibly—or the church is just an organization of human invention controlled by politicians and political hacks.” Jackson went on to say that the Church has come to give “too much credence to human power, ingenuity, and stealth.” And that many have come to believe that issues that humans “have generated can actually break apart the Church, as though somehow God is inept—or God is unable. No human has the right or authority to put God into a box!” Jackson illustrated his theme with the story of Pharaoh Thutmose III, the ancient Egyptian leader who held the Israelites in bondage and refused to release them. By defying God's command relayed through Moses, the ruler was trying to “thwart God’s plan for His movement on earth.” Jackson said that while God’s character can be difficult for us to comprehend, there should be no doubt that He is a God of forethought—a God of designs and plans. He is not sitting by, wringing His hands as He divines a solution to problems on earth. The life of Jesus is an example of God’s plan for the salvation of His children. “God’s love compelled Him to give His only begotten Son for the eternal well-being of mankind,” Jackson said. “All men are a part of God’s plan to redeem! Whatever failure we make in our lives.” Jackson stated that we must remain obedient to God’s heavenly vision. God will not stand by idly and watch mankind destroy His plans for the world and for His Church so long as we keep our eyes on what matters above all—Jesus. “There is only one true north for the church and his name is Jesus!” Jackson said to a strong “amen” from the audience. “How blind we become when we reject following the light given to us!” Jackson concluded by emphatically stating: “I love the Seventh-day Adventist movement. It. Will. Not. Fail.” The sermon also included two important themes for Jackson and the delegates of the NAD Year-End Meetings, young people and transformation evangelism. On the former he said, “The future of God’s work is dependent on our children. They are so precious.” On the latter he let people know that evangelism was alive and well, but perhaps the way in which it was carried out was not too effective. “You can’t go into a field with a harvester if you haven’t planted any seed,” Jackson said. Jackson began his sermon with a moving tribute to his wife, Donna Jackson, who was also on the stage. He related events from earlier in the day, when he was looking for his wife and could not find her. “I almost panicked this morning. I couldn’t find my wife. I was asking some of you, ‘have you seen my wife?’” Jackson said, suddenly becoming choked with emotion. “I just wanted to tell her, ‘I love you.’” Unable to continue, he stepped back to where Donna was sitting, and hugged her, continuing, “This beautiful woman.” He then asked everyone who was sitting next to their spouses, or soon to be spouses, and tell them, “I love you.” Jackson was introduced by G. Alex Bryant, executive secretary of the NAD telling the audience: “I believe that God still has more work for this Division under the leadership of Daniel Richard Jackson in the years to come.”

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felicific is a nice adjective. - causing or intending to cause happiness. rhymes with beatific!

Not is it a parrot, comment when you see it, but do not say what it is.

Good one!

I think I can agree with this man. It is not sin to be attracted to the same sex but not acting on it or, I might add, acting on it in the mind. Jesus was tempted, but He did not sin. By His grace, so can we.

There are a number of references in the writings of Ellen White on the humanity of Christ where she makes it clear that Jesus had to appear like a person of the current Jewish society. The people had to recognize him as one of them before they could see that He was also divine.

It could catch on,everyone needs to relax at times. Just think if we followed what the more learned minds seem to be condoning or thinking that it really isn't important. We could have a pastor or elder with a same sex spouse,go to their home for an evening of relaxation and a bit of alcoholic beverage and campaign for the legalization of pot. Condemning those of course that don't follow the new program.Can you imagine the growth we could rave about. Come to think of it some think that those days will come and it may appear the church about to fall.

It would not be the first time nor the last that I missed a point. I have not looked at the context of the Ezekiel bread. While it's true that too many people narrowly focus on homosexuality as the defining sin of Sodom, neither did the prophet Ezekiel overlook it when he said that they "committed abomination before Me" (NKJV).. If the pont that you think I'm missing is about Lev 18:22, then show the error.

Such a Godly man. I think he would also have creative new ideas for retraining people and helping them find jobs in this difficult economy.

For those who do not understand why I called Colorado a Purple State: States that are expected to vote for one political party are called a Red State. States expected to vote for the other political party are called a Blue State. When you mix red and blue, you get purple. As to which color represents which party: Think back to the War of Independence when the blue Americans fought against the English Redcoats.

Bonnie asks; "Your religious affiliation isn't anything to hide but why would you feel the need to say I am a SDA/Catholic or ?? and am endorsing/promoting the use of....." Red Herring. Article never said she mentioned being an SDA at her initial appearance supporting legalization of medical use. My read shows that did't occur until after she was disfellowshipped. I'm pretty much done here. I've expressed my opinion and I'm sticking to it. It was wrong of the church to disfellowship her. I don't believe that Jesus would have handled it that way. Look at how He handled Judas. Over and out.

Agreed. As my brother likes to say, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him how to fish and you've taught him how to eat for a lifetime.

(do many know what a "runcible" spoon is nowadays?)

Its also largely meaningless, these types of theories have been thrown around since the 1970's and often false headlines are printed stating that a link has been found and its later found to be fraudulent. Its also well known that results happen all the time in animals that cannot be replicated in humans and this extends to treatments for various diseases that are unable to proceed as a result. Henderson stated that its possible for people to be born gay. Again I would like to know where he gets his information from? SDA's like to focus on the fourth commandment, yet all are relevant including the ninth commandment which is that people shall not bear false testimony. If he cannot provide a source for his argument, then I suggest he retract it accordingly if he wishes to be taken seriously.

I have viewed various scientific studies on this subject, relating to Genetics, Hormone levels in pregnancy, brain make up and so forth and nothing has ever been proven to suggest that a person is born gay because of any of these reasons. I would love to know where Henderson gets his proof that this is the case. I agree with his point that if that were true then it would have to be accpeted that God created that person to be gay. Yet again to suggest that its possible without any proof in terms of replicated scientific studies is poor form.

Just out of interest, how does the Bible end in the book of Revelation? - Rev 22:19 "And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book". It is a gross assumption to suggest that I have to realize that God has "Given in to us" and that there is some type of implication that He has "Given In" and changed the words of the New Testament. Like it or lump it the New Testament clearly states that Sodomy is a sin and a sin along with several others that exludes people from the kingdom. Nothing can ever change the words of Scripture irrespective of how it becomes that they are seen as no longer being politically correct. It is exactly the way that the anti Christ attacks the church by attacking its beliefs and having doctrines changed accordingly. By all means be accepting of all people, just do not try and suggest that God has somehow changed his mind, and no longer means what He states in Scripture on any given subject. Your speaker above seems to have gone to a great deal of effort to create a straw man arguement that side steps the given issue of what Scripture actually says..