"One of the challenges facing Adventist Christians today is that of working through the maze of new trends and happenings that vie for our attention both in and outside of the church. It is our strong conviction . . . that not all these trends are helpful or Biblical. The Lord and apostles warned that false teachers would appear from within who would promote a different gospel. The need for discernment that is open to the movement of the Spirit and loyal to the Word of God is essential." -- Robert Steed

Robert Steed: Discernment Web Site

This web site includes conference information, articles and papers, as well as links to other sites which focus on issues in discernment.

Conference Articles

• The Role of the Spirit in Creating True Community (Richard Rice)
  The primary work of the Holy Spirit is to create the Christian Community - an extension of its life-giving role. The legitimacy and value of spiritual manifestations must be determined by their contribution to the life of the community.
• How Shall We Read the Bible (Richard Rice)
  We can read the Bible for both theological and personal purposes. Jesus' approach to the Bible provides us with an example of how to find 'words to live by' in the Word of God.
• The Place of the Dramatic in God's Overall Plan (Richard Rice)
  The trajectory of God's activity in human affairs runs from the more to the less dramatic. "Power -centred" Christianity is a mistake, but a very subtle one, as Jesus ' temptations demonstrate. All three rested on the seductive attraction of power.
• Rediscovering the Spirit Filled Life (Richard Rice)
  Jesus epitomizes the Holy Spirit-filled life. The Christian life is filled with the Holy Spirit from the beginning, so there is no need for a second blessing.
• Super Christians and the New Gnosticism: Divine Revelations (Richard Rice)
  A look at the development of the Christian canon can help us avoid both exaggerating th uniqueness of the Bible
• Early Adventist Worship, Ellen White and the Holy Spirit: Preliminary Historical Perspectives (Arthur Patrick)
• Later Adventist Worship, Ellen White and the Holy Spirit: Further Historical Perspectives (Arthur Patrick)
  
  

Robert Steed: Resource list

Recommended books and other materials relating to Spiritual discernment.

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