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Who is Joseph Bates?
This retired sea captain joined the Christian Connexion, was convinced regarding William Miller's teachings, introduced the Sabbath to James and Ellen White, and formulated the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of the Mark of the Beast and the Seal of God.
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What is Romans?
Paul wrote this epistle to the believers in the capital city of the empire of his day. The epistle focuses on God's plan of salvation, the role that Israel has played in God's plans, and practical living.
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What is Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra?
The flagship Seventh-day Adventist university in India, Spicer Adventist University, is located in this city.
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Who is H. M. S. Richards?
This Seventh-day Adventist evangelist and author founded the radio ministry that became known as the Voice of Prophecy.
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What is "Happy Sabbath?"
This popular greeting is often used when individuals encounter one another at a Sabbath worship service.
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Who is John Nevins (J. N.) Andrews?
This early Adventist preacher published a book entitled the History of the Sabbath, was editor of the Review and Herald, and was the first official overseas missionary for the church. The Seventh-day Adventist flagship university is named for him.
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What is Galatians?
The church addressed in this epistle was struggling with a group of Jewish Christians who insisted that followers of Jesus had to be circumcised before committing to follow Him. The title of the book is drawn from the name of the inhabitants of a region which was a Roman province situated in modern-day Turkey.
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What is Berrien Springs, Michigan?
The flagship Seventh-day Adventist university, Andrews University, the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, and the headquarters for the Lake Union Conference are located in this town.
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Who is George Vandeman?
This Seventh-day Adventist evangelist founded the television ministry that is known as It Is Written.
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What are haystacks?
This popular salad-type dish is often served at gatherings and generally consists of a base of corn-based chips with options of adding beans, cheese, and various vegetables and other toppings.
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Who is Uriah Smith?
This Adventist writer, editor, inventor, and theologian was the first secretary of the General Conference when it was organized in 1863. He was the longest serving editor of the Review and Herald. He is most well known for authoring the book entitled Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.
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What is Titus?
Paul's protégé served to organize a church on the island of Crete which prompted Paul to write this pastoral epistle bearing his protégé's name. The epistle focuses on church organization, false teachers, and instructing various groups.
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What is Loma Linda, California?
This town is the location for the only Seventh-day Adventist medical school in the United States. The university also offers programs in dentistry, pharmacology, public health, religion, and others.
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Who is C. D. Brooks?
This Seventh-day Adventist evangelist was the first speaker for the television broadcast known as Breath of Life.
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What is the "Spirit of Prophecy?"
This phrase, drawn from Revelation 19:10, was the title of a 4-volume series of books written by Ellen White and is often used as a moniker to refer to all of Ellen White's writings.
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Who is Anna Knight?
This African-American woman whose mother was an emancipated slave and whose father was a former Confederate soldier became a medical missionary and educator in Mississippi, was a missionary to India, and later served in local and union educational leadership in the Southern United States.
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What is James?
This epistle, bearing the name of its author, is thought to have been written by a prominent leader in the early church of Jerusalem who also may have been a brother of Jesus. The epistle focuses on how to treat people, poverty and wealth, and problems of suffering.
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What is Battle Creek, Michigan?
This town marked the first location for the General Conference headquarters when it was organized in 1863. This town was also the location for the publishing house, and subsequently a college, a secondary school, a sanitarium, and the "Dime Tabernacle."
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Who is Doug Batchelor?
This Seventh-day Adventist evangelist serves as a pastor and is also the speaker and president of an independent, supporting media ministry known as Amazing Facts.
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What is Pathfinders?
A co-educational scouting organization which provides education, service opportunities, and leadership training for young people between the ages of 10 and 16.
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Who is Sarepta M. I. (S. M. I.) Henry?
This national evangelist for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) converted to the Seventh-day Adventist Church while a patient at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. She pioneered the "woman ministry" in the Seventh-day Adventist Church shortly before her death.
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What is Philemon?
Onesimus was a slave who escaped from his master whose name is the title of this epistle. Paul urges the letter's recipient to treat Onesimus with acceptance, equality, and brotherhood.
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What is Minneapolis, Minnesota?
The historic 1888 General Conference Session at which the discussion centered around the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of righteousness by faith and prophetic interpretation took place in this Midwestern city.
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Who is Shawn Boonstra?
This Seventh-day Adventist evangelist served as speaker/director of It Is Written Canada, speaker/director of It Is Written, and currently serves as speaker/director of the Voice of Prophecy ministry.
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What is camp meeting?
A periodic gathering, often in the summer, in which individuals gather for several days for spiritual revival and growth. This gathering typically involves various plenary speakers as well as seminars on various topics.
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