Righteousness by Faith

A really hot topic that has re-emerged in Adventist circles is that of 'righteousness by faith' and all that it entails: Jones and Waggoner, the humanity of Christ, the acceptance/ non acceptance of the 'message of righteousness by faith' by the Church, justification, sanctification, etc. What really impressed me was that in the 90's when I joined the adventist church controversial topics like 'righteousness by faith', off-shoots and such were not discussed or entertained at all. Recently this trend seems to be reversing with some in-house pastors preaching, and literally quoting from Jones and Waggoner's writings (therefore in my humble opinion embracing the message). Also in-house books are now being promoted that investigate the message of righteousness by faith. At least here in Trinidad openness to this 'most precious message' is indeed welcome news indeed. Previously this message was met with stern resistance from many brethren. To this time there are many who strongly resist the truths that were endorsed by Ellen White that came from brothers Jones and Waggoner. However there is less hostility now with folks being able to sit down and discuss this subject in a very civil manner. Thank God for this, for in the past I have seen both folks for and against the message exhibit some unbecoming behaviour. This change of openness is good for the church both the clergy/pastors and laity/members. I have thus invited a brother who is very knowledgeable on the message of righteousness by faith to write a few posts on this subject. This brother (bro F) has been a proponent of the righteous by faith message for about 10 years. So I think he is well qualified to blog about this topic. Such issues as 'What is righteousness by faith,' 'what really is faith','the nature of Christ' and the like. So til then study this topic if you have not done so before. You will be blessed by so doing.

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