Philippine Report

By Wallace H. Little Note the Philippine proverb: “When the mango tree is being stoned, it is to be understood it is full of fruit.” I am seriously disturbed over unjust criticism of two Philippine preachers, brethren Romulo B. Agduma and Victorio R. Tibayan. It is from two sources. One, the institutionally-minded brethren, especially those Americans …

What Seventh-Day Adventists Teach About Baptism in Relation to Salvation

By Irvin Himmel Some of the books circulated by Seventh-day Adventists are rather vague on the design of baptism. Now and then statements appear which could lead one to think that Adventists regard baptism as essential to the forgiveness of sins. For example, the question may be raised, “Is baptism necessary?” Acts 2:38 is cited as …

Objections Against Debates Answered

By Larry Ray Hafley It is alarming to hear brethren express reservations about debating. A number of saints, firmly founded in the faith and grounded in the gospel, have raised an eyebrow at the mention of a debate. Why is this? Are their objections valid? Before we consider the complaints against controversy, it must be established …