Imagine if sda's accuse the critics who claim Jesus as the scapegoat to be people who sees satan as their sin bearer. Please, stop the false witness, critic(s). We know that's not your interpretation, so don't misrepresent our position.
This is Deonte from ADL. This was absolutely incredible! There are atleast 20 fact checks that need to be made lol. Cant wait until we link up with you and break this video down even further
This was very informative and brought me back to a deeper study of my decision for Jesus. I didn’t become a Christian until well into my 20’s and I am thankful that it was the Adventist Church that led me to Jesus. I didn’t want to be an Adventist because of everything out there and what I had heard, but when going to other churches they struggled using the Bible alone. I could not turn my back on the Word, so here I am an Adventist Christian 20 years later. I wasn’t so offended by the word cult, as I was not being acknowledged as a Christian. Who would I be today without Christ! I’m glad you mentioned how many ex-SDA’s have ministries that seem to only focus on disputing or discrediting Adventist beliefs. It’s a strange ministry to me. Because if you have been “freed” and you understand the Great Commission…why the fixation? Jesus says preach the gospel to the whole world. However, these type of ministries have made their commission for debunking the Adventist faith. Their commission seems to be to preach” or “save” or “help” those to claim to keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus. I’m pretty sure Jesus didn’t intend this to be the great commission, right? In my Bible, this commission is the Dragon’s. So I’m confused with their intent. I’ll stick to what the Bible says, I’ll stick to Jesus and pray for all.
So Ellen White is suddenly the Holy Spirit. ?? She’s the one leading you to Christ how come the Holy Spirit of God is not leading you to Christ??? Ellen White acts like she is leading you to the Bible but she leads you to her writings, and leads you to believe a lie. She contradicts the book of Hebrews the WHOLE BOOK! so she doesn’t lead you to the Bible. It is a subtle straying from Gods word into human doctrines. The delusion is very strong. Be warned.
I'm from Jamaica. What I'll say is that when some SDAs in Jamaica refer to Sister White first or only her when asked about a point of doctrine, it is not that they believe her writings are above scripture. But as you said pastor Myers it is really biblical laziness that somehow they think is OK, even when her very writings counsels against such practices. I see it like a Peter ready to draw the sword for Jesus but because this zeal is uninformed, it often causes more harm than good. We generally believe as our church officially teaches, but sometimes in practice we don't express it the best way at times. And this is even true oftentimes for persons who have left the conferences because they believe the official church is compromising.
As Adventist we have to get use to this sort of thing . This is mild to what is going to happen. Revelation 12 v 17 That's us . I find most of our critics attack Mrs White rather then what we preach out of the bible or what we believe.
@@gordo191 that’s because Adventist beliefs are all viewed / understood through the great controversy lens - which comes from Ellen white - there is no adventism without Ellen white - she is seen as ‘the infallible interpreter of scripture’ for seventh day Adventists
There is evidence...from Genesis to Revelation...why would the devil turn up to corrupt a perfect world if there was no controversy (or beef) with God? Why was there war in heaven if the devil had no controversy with God?
@@sriyasmalling5165 exactly. “The Great Controversy lens” spoken of, doesn’t come from EGW, it comes from scriptures. (See SDA’s Fundamental Belief no. 8 for Bible verses) Although EGW’s book is a great breakdown of the Great Controversy, the Great Controversy doctrine is 100% biblical and not something that EGW made up.
Like it or not, everyone has a lens that they have adopted from someone my friend when they view scripture. We just have a lens that works typologically, narratively, literally, spiritually, and consistently through ALL of scripture. It is a lens that we had multiple opportunities to test against nay sayers and they all have been unsuccessful in disproving it from scripture. People who are searching for truth and hear the context often instantly see it makes sense. Is there a controversy between Christ and Satan? Rev 12:7-9 , Does it involves Satan’s desire to be like Him in terms of His rulership? Yep. Isa 14:12-16. After my conversion from Atheism to Christ as a member of the SDA denomination , I knew nothing about Ellen Whites writings for years , I only knew bible and various protestant commentaries. I later began to read her writings and I can tell you, I immediately felt this woman was a modern day Paul. I could not deny her inspiration. Not only did scripture and her writings line up, her insight was mind blowing and had me saying Praise God. You can see in the quality of her writings she instantly separates herself from the pack. Hind sight is 20/20, she has been dead for over 100 years and we can scrutinize everything she ever wrote-and the world has over and over-and she has been vindicated. I am not ashamed to say we had a prophet in our midst. Notwithstanding, she NEVER encouraged her writings to be used in place of scripture, but on the contrary her mission was to lead people to scripture , and to those who heed that call, that is exactly what she does.
This was truly a masterpiece of a response to the uninformed, misguided and mislead!!! When you want to deal with darkness you just turn on the light and that you did🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
These are Christian Entertainers, there’s no need to respond. They are evangelical apologists, spoken word artists, rappers, public speakers, booksellers, theological philosophers. Their ministry is Greco-Roman, not kingdom discipleship. Their success comes from exposure and publishing and sales, not from obedience. Having a conversation about obedience with an actor on a stage is a waste of time. I’m not 7th Day Adventist either, but I spent a lot of time in the evangelical world of Christian Entertainment and Sophistry - it’s a waste of time for a Commandment Keeping Believer.
Thanks for your insight and honesty. This sheds some light on who's who. God bless you, who knows today may be the day you turn to the LORD of the Sabbath .
Wow... While I agree with your assessment of those who broadcasted the video being addressed, to leave it unaddressed so that 135,000 would remain in the darkness of deception, may be outside of GOD'S will. We are called to expose the darkness...the only concern is for those listening and to these men.
I agree with you my friend but Adventist need to have a counter narrative. I think there are Christians who may be on the fence about commandment keeping, and a video like this could dispel all the false information.
God is continuing to do a work. To allow people to falsely accuse us is part of our refinement. We will certainly meet more and more condemnation as we are a peculiar people, called to be set apart. As we move forward in love, God will allow us more to ready us for the future.
What was made clear in this video was one of the biggest realizations that I had 20 years ago when I was exposed to Adventism for the first time. Most Christian denominations do not really know what they believe or why they believe it . Adventism does. I got clear BIBLE answers when I asked questions from Adventism . I studied with every kind of Protestant denomination you can think of and was raised Catholic . So when I went back to ask them why they believed what they believed it never added up but they were super quick to attack the Adventists position , but never with scripture only opinions . I was told they were legalists , that they were a cult that they were whatever, but when I tested it for myself ; unequivocally false. Adventist as a denomination are the only ones that preach Bible truth. I was dumbfounded that priests , pastors , and scholars had no real biblical proof for their positions . They only seemed to be true and sounded convincing until they were held up against the actual truth of Gods word. While they may convince many and have very popular churches,tv shows , TH-cam channels etc the truth will always be the truth whether you want to believe it or not.
@justamessenger4577 I follow his wife. I've seen some of their podcasts and attended a couple of their poetry events. Initially, I was disappointed but, I've decided to pray that what the devil means for evil will in turn bring glory to God for his goodness. 1. I need to study more. 2. Perhaps, the Perrys will learn and accept the truth.
He was a former Adventist, as he stated in his introduction. And based on his knowledge he was led out due to theological fallacies within the Adventist church.
0:00 - Intro and Open Prayer 02:32 - Addressing The Perry's Is Adventist a Cult 07:30 - Perry Clip: Preston's Belief that We Should not be Offended by Religious Challenges 09:37 - Perry Clip: Why they Invited Dr. Mason and Brother Thunder to respond to Adventist videos 13:35 - Total Number of Verses Used by Dr. Mason in the Perry Discussion 17:50 - What is Poisoning the Well 26:41 - Perry Clip: Preston's understanding of what Adventist believe after Dr. Mason's presentation 29:20 - Fact Check #1: SDA place Ellen White Over the Bible 33:45 - The Myers Respond 39:41 - Ellen White's Personal Responses to Being Held Above the Bible 48:38 - Fact Check #2: SDA Beliefs are based on Ellen White and not the Bible 49:35 - The Myers Respond 53:00 - Question: Why do we need Ellen White at all? 56:22 - The Difference Between Adventist and Mormons 57:25 - The Difference Between Adventist and Jehovah Witnesses 58:25 - Adventist Only Need the Bible to Defend Doctrine 59:45 - Some Adventist Use Ellen White too Much 01:02:05 - Fact Check #3 & #4: Adventist Believe Jesus was exhaled to diety and that he and Lucifer were equals. 01:11:06 - The Myers Respond 01:12:25 - Fact Check #5 & #6: Adventist Believe like JW Jesus was a Created Being and the Clear Word Demotes Jesus. 01:16:46 - The Myers Open the Clear Word 01:18:00 - Ellen White Responds to Facts #3 and #4 01:19:49 - The Myers Respond to Fact #5 01:21:05 - Eric Mason Promotes the Book The Diety of Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testament 01:22:00 - The Myers Quotes the Book 01:27:25 - What Prominent Orthodox Christians Believe about Michael the Archangel 01:35:05 - SDA Fundamental Beliefs on Jesus 01:37:05 - Ellen White on Jesus 01:40:02 - Brother Thunder says Ellen White said Jesus was not Lord, God Almighty 01:42:18 - The Myers Respond 01:43:45 - What Ellen White says about the Lord God Almighty 01:45:15 - Ivor Myers Apologies for his Passionate Responses 01:49:26 - What Adventist Have said about the Clear Word 01:51:33 - What Jack Blanco said about The Clear Word 01:52:43 - Fact Check #7: SDAs Believed Ellen White was Infallible until the 1950s 01:54:00 - Fact Check #8: Ellen White and SDA don't believe in the Trinity 01:54:45 - Adventist and Ellen White Belief about the Trinity 01:57:40 - Fact Check #9: Adventist Believe Satan is their "Sin Bearer" 01:59:11 - What Ellen White Says 02:01:40 - Why The Myers are Quoting Ellen 02:02:53 - Fact Check #10: SDA are alone in their belief that Satan is the Scapegoat 02:04:08 - The Myers Respond 02:16:11 - Fact Check #11: Ellen White Changed her Mind on the Scapegoat 02:18:05 - The Myers Responds 02:27:09 - Fact Check #12: SDAs Have No Eternal Security 02:32:42 - Adventist Response 02:45:58 - Fact Check #13: SDAs Reject Justification by Faith 02:46:52 - The Myers Respond 02:50:36 - Fact Check #14: Adventist Made the Investigative Judgement Up 02:54:35 - An Appeal to the Adventist Church 02:57:52 - The Adventist Thoughts on Non- Adventist Teachers 03:01:52 - Fact Check #15: Pastor Meyers was Invited and Declined 03:03:00 - The Myers Respond
*Certainly the term "cult" is offensive, but so is the label "Apostate". So which is actually worse?* Recall that Adventists have for years and years made their fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord out to be the malevolent bearers of a supposed coming Sunday law. SDAs label these members of the Body of Christ with a variety of derogatory names such as *"the Nominal Churches", "Babylon", "the Daughters of the Whore"* , and either *"Apostate Protestantism" or "Apostate Christians"* (often both). Unfortunately Adventists throw around these terms with little or no thought, but usually only in front of the audience that is sitting in their own pews. In other words the SDAs have gotten away with talking smack about other Christians because they never have opposing views to their doctrines presented. That has all changed nowadays with the advent of the internet. Regarding the label of a cult. I ask "Which is worse, a cult or an apostate?" Recall that the term "apostate" means to have turned ones back on Christ and left the faith. An apostate is in a most abominable place, denying God and renouncing Him. Understand that *one can be a Christian and be in a cult, but one CANNOT be Christian and be an apostate* . Thus Adventists, whether they know it or not, are totally debasing other Christians when they refer to them as apostate. Therefore this name calling and labeling by Adventists is much worse than the label of a cult, and it deserves pushback and rebuke. As long as SDAs keep referring to other Christians in such negative terms, the label of cult will undoubtedly still be applied to the Adventists.
@@NoSundayLawComing SDAs don't call their fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord "nominal Christians" or "apostate." As SDAs we know that just because someone is in another denomination doesn't mean they are nominal or apostate. And just because they go to our church or another church doesn't mean they aren't nominal or apostate. I have never, ever heard any SDA call any member of any church a daughter of the whore, and I don't expect to. In my 63 years as an Adventist it's always been, "We can disagree with this or that teaching, but we don't judge individuals' hearts." We are taught that Babylon means the vast confusion of churches with varying doctrines, and that most of God's true people who will be saved are there. Again, the term "apostate" doesn't necessarily just mean one who has rejected Christ or left their faith. It can mean one who has rejected his or her previous principles, and it isn't even necessarily offensive, as someone can be an apostate from something negative as well. But when someone claims to be Christian while openly rejecting God, or a minister preaches that Christ didn't rise from the dead, or a church completely reverses their beliefs on something that was once a foundational belief for their denomination, I think it's only honest to say they are apostate from their or their church's confession of faith. And that's why you will sometimes hear those terms, because more and more churches or individuals are doing these things. It's not a blanket statement regarding the Body of Christ.
@@carolyn9693 First of all I do not refer to anyone as an "apostate" (or being in apostasy) unless they have actually apostatized from Christ and the Christian faith. It is Seventh-day Adventist that throw around this term carelessly, apparently not knowing what the term "apostasy" actually means. (Please query the meaning for yourself to understand its correct definition). I believe that Adventists use "apostate" incorrectly due in part to their own theology which often pits "Sabbath keepers" against the "Sunday keepers". Since the Protestants will supposedly want to pass a Sunday law which ends up persecuting Seventh-day Adventists, the SDAs, by virtue of such a doctrine, view these current "Sunday keeping" Christians as the bearers of this awful law one day in the future. And since we all certainly understand that no true Christian would ever want to impress a mandated day of worship (that includes the death penalty) upon another Christian, this must mean that these people in the "Nominal Churches" must in fact not be true Christians to begin with, OR that they will somehow fall from God's grace over this matter. Hence the concept of being in "apostasy" is used of other Christians who are supposedly in the PROCESS which ends in being an apostate. Again, this is incorrect usage of a term that should be reserved for its true meaning. If Adventists would choose their words more carefully they might understand that the term "heretical" is a more appropriate word to label these other denominations. One can believe in heretical doctrines and still be a Christian, but one cannot be a Christian and an Apostate at the same time . A Christian Apostate is one who has left the faith and denied Christ.
How can the hosts expect to be accurately searching for truth from only one side...? They say they don't want to "pick on anybody", but thats unfortunately what has happened. If they were effectively "searching for truth", they would have someone on the show, who could accurately represent Adventist doctrine, and to whom they can ask their questions. If they still disagree--that's ok! But at least they will disagree with an accurate representation rather than a projection of false ideas, assumptions, biases, and prejudices of what some people think Adventists believe.
Did you watch the show? They said very clearly (around the 6 min mark) that they invited several SDA people to come on the show but they either declined or didn't respond.
I love this because it not only meets the false witness happening to the SDA faith but actually addresses some of the misconceptions, failures, and pitfalls of it’s own members within Adventism that we ourselves need to understand and recognize and be mindful of. This was actually a good study that is refreshing teaching. Thx
Amen! Love that they also dealt with our own issues t find that Jesus centered balance while Biblically answering the false accusations. Love Pastor Ivor and Atonte. Very few things have I ever disagreed with Pastor Ivor on, and none of them were any theological mountain either of us would proverbially die on.
Thank you soooo much for this video, Pastor Ivor!! I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to fact-check these statements, stand up for what is true in total honesty and call out error, while still being respectful and not putting yourself above anyone! God bless you!!!
This presentation was🔥 I love the way to addressed each of their ludicrous, distorted, flawed claims. Good bless you and your wife’s ministry, especially in these last days.
Hi SDA here listening to this 5:30am UK as im driving for a surf before work. I don’t know if it’s just TH-cam algorithm but lately I’m getting loads of videos from people challenging or attacking SDA beliefs. Could be than more and more Christians from other denominations are starting to notice us before the whole world’s spotlight it’s focused on SDA ? Thank you for your ministry in equipping God’s people to stand firm 🙏🏼
Each time I hear you say Mr. Perry is exempt from the part he played in using his platform to do a hit piece on another belief system he doesn’t agree with, I become confused. As someone with a platform as big as his, he has a huge responsibility not only to himself but his fans and God for the individual/s he chooses to bring on. In Mr Mason's monologue, he applauds Mr Perry for being brave enough. Why?! Because he knew the backlash and the sensitivity of the topic that would be discussed. They knew the Adventist community was not happy about the first and instead of making a balanced playfield and carrying a SDA apologist or pastor who is currently in the faith, Mr Perry chose to carry someone who has left the faith. What information can one garner from someone who has left the faith, and especially one who seems to have a personal dislike or grievance towards the faith? Even after this video was recorded, the Perrys and their team sat and edited this video and thought it was ok for them to release it on their platform. I understand the social responsibility the Perrys may have to educate the masses on Biblical truth and lies, however, there was no Bible. Just an ex-Adventist who seems to have a personal vendetta against the Adventist faith, a man who is pressed about selling his book and needs to affirm his base that his book is worth buying, and two individuals who need to take responsibility for how they use their platform. I truly appreciate this video, there was so much misinformation, and thank you for allowing God to use you and your wife to spread the truth.
Thanks for such a clear and factual presentation supported by actual quotes and facts. The other podcast was like a group of people GOSSIPING and putting others down with NO facts to back it up. Thanks for your thoughtful research.
We must study the word and give a reason for our faith. We miss you here in Atlanta, Ga Pastor Myers❤❤. This sort of miss -information will continue and only become worse. That is why you must study the Bible and stand on it's word because many will come to try and steal it away from you with false teaching.
Thank you Pastor for such a passionate and heartfelt presentation of God’s Truth. Coming out of a Pentecostal church and into the SDA church , I often say to God that, “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant...”(Genesis 32:10). The SDA church has the privilege of having The Truth and we are told, “Let not those who have the truth as it is in Jesus give sanction, even by their silence, to the work of the mystery of iniquity. Let them never cease to sound the note of alarm... The truth must not be hid, it must not be denied or disguised, but fully avowed, and boldly proclaimed. (Maranatha 239). Amen.
"Thunder" gave away the solution to the problem he was presenting when he referenced Walter Martin's book - "Kingdom of the Cults" -- Where Martin slams the non-SDA scholar Anthony Hoekema for using the same baseless tactics against SDAs that "Thunder" is using. Martin insisted that one cannot condemn an entire denomination based on hear-say or based on "one-guy-said". Hence Martin came out against Hoekema's wild claim that SDAs are a cult.
01:17:55 I figured this out without needing Ellen White. As I kept going through the Bible and listened careful who the Angel of the LORD was, I could not make any other conclusion except that it was none other but Jesus pre-incarnate.
I am praying that what the devil meant for harm, God's name will be glorified and now more people will definitely know what Adventism is all about, and this will lead them to God's true church. His remnant church. All Praise, Glory and Honor to our Savior. Speak the Truth Pastor Myers and Shame The devil!!
Very well done Pastor Ivor, appealing to the intellect with a lot of class!! Appreciated the way your passionate about defending our SDA faith, even with humility. At the same time reminding us that we need to know our Bibles that we can show ourselves approved.
I can understand the Perry’s asking questions about the SDA denomination however, they are inviting the wrong people on the programme. They are asking a pastor who is not an SDA to comment on SDA teachings. What does he know about SDA teachings. They also invite a ex SDA to talk about the SDA denomination. It is like asking an embittered ex to talk about their ex partner. What you have is distortion and dishonesty
I am not even done watching this video, but I am beyond thankful for the truth and detail put into responding to the video posted by the Perry's - Is SDA a cult? It is so important as you mentioned that we have to study God's word because our faith will be tested and we will be shaken out of what we believe to be true if we are not studying. May God give us all clarity of mind and a heavy desire to search the scriptures as we know His coming is nearer than it was yesterday. Pastor Ivor continue to be encouraged as you do the will of our Father to bring clarity to those who have heard the false teachings about our faith and may those who already believe to have a deeper foundation. God bless!!!
The misinformation that you fact checked is a wake up call to Adventists that we must study the Bible and clearly understand why we believe what we believe. We must be diligent students of the Word, our lives depend on it. Thank you Pastor for exposing the dishonest scholarship. I have viewed many discussions between the late great Dr Walter Martin and leaders of the church. Dr Martin was perhaps the least biased scholar who has studied Adventist theology. His book “Kingdom of The Cults” is a must read for any Christian. Blessings and keep teaching truth.
Adventists can only refer to other Christians as *"Apostates"* for so long before it finally upsets these other members of the Body of Christ. In reality, SDAs should be surprised that they haven't gotten MORE pushback much sooner. Walter Martin gave them a pass back in the 1950s which is now being seriously reconsidered, and revoked. If Adventists would clean up their hostile view of other Christians the flack would greatly die down.
Prayers for Preston, and those mislead teachers. It’s heartbreaking to see this happen but praise God for the truth presented in this video. Study to show yourselves approved unto God. Thank you for this presentation!
"People of the book"! May Jesus continue to bless his servants with THE "Last Message"! There is no other message before Jesus comes! The "Eternal Gospel" underlying the 3 Angles Message!
Pastor Myers, this guy is doing this same thing that Lucifer did in Heaven to deceive one-third of the angels. He knows just what he is doing and that is to draw away believers after him. May GOD help The Perry’s to see through his political maneuvering.
When I watched the first podcast (the Perry’s….), the first thought that came into my head is that perhaps someone may have been hurt by or had a negative experience with a particular group of Adventists. It was mind boggling there were so many things that was mentioned in that podcast that needed to be fact checked for sure. There are so many ministries that has risen from a place of hurt and indifference to Adventism which led to their pursuit to ‘poison the well’, then in turn discourages others to research and dig deeper into the Word for themselves. If this is the case, then I pray for their healing ❤️🩹 🙏🏽 and that they find Truth as it is in Christ Jesus. Thank you pastor and sister Myers for this thorough presentation
Thank you Pastor Myers and Atonte. I am only just listening now. God is with you. Praying for you! This response really helped me too! Little do these men realize that while they rise up to misrepresent Adventism, the Holy Spirit is wrestling with their own hearts to sincerely search the Scriptures, and to realize that the Spirit of Prophecy is ordained by God. Praise the Lord! Truth is truth!
Pastor Myers thank you for breaking The Truth down on what the Adventist Church Truly believes because when I heard the Perry’s my jaw was touching the ground!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I was incredulous 🤨
Interesting quote from the Great Controversy regarding people who oppose Adventist doctrine because it is different: “In the absence of Bible testimony in their favor, many with unwearying persistence urged-forgetting how the same reasoning had been employed against Christ and His apostles: ‘Why do not our great men understand this Sabbath question? But few believe as you do. It cannot be that you are right and that all the men of learning in the world are wrong.’" (The Great Controversy, p. 455) The same reasoning was used against Christ and His apostles.
I hope you’re putting some of these clips on IG and TikTok as reels & as shorts on TH-cam because that’ll draw many to more these full length videos are up.
Also, how does someone know "how my mind works" just because I am a seventh-day Adventist and believe in the writings of Ellen White? This is clearly an accuser of the brethren type of situation.
This is such a good point! The Bible says "grow in grace and in knowledge of Jesus Christ" so who can say where someone is on their growth in Christ journey!
Wow! This is amazing. I’m so disappointed in the Perry’s for not inviting you even though you had one of the top comments on the first video. Hopefully they’ll make right and bring you on.
As Pastor pointed out, they made poisoned well arguments in the video which precludes the serious consideration of any response from SDAs. According to the creators and their guest, there are only two kinds of Adventists--those who are too ignorant to know what their church really teaches, or those who are deliberately deceptive about church teaching. This is manipulative if not outright dishonest. Much as it would feel good to see Pastor refute their nonsense face to face in real time, I think that this was actually the best and most thorough way to respond to these attacks. I'm glad to see so many likes and comments--hopefully this will result in the attention it deserves. I'm very proud of Pastor's thoughtfulness and restraint.
@@lisaclarke7504 It was definitely manipulation and dishonesty. And you’re right seeing this topic fleshed out in this way is still beneficial. But I’m still hopeful that Preston will at least do the right thing and give Pastor or someone from the ADL the opportunity to respond publicly on their podcast since they disparaged us openly on their platform.
They appeared cultlike while saying Adventism is a cult. The idea of what we are saying is true, with very little use of Scripture, to refute Adventist's doctrines while speaking with someone who is not an Adventist to represent Adventism and creating a straw man to argue against. Additionally, with very little historical proof to substantiate the many claims made, the video produced by the perrys seemed more like gossip than an actual look at what we believe.
Very true… I feel like it’s always gossip because they(accusers) always bring in people that are past Adventist- hurt Adventist or otherwise have some other agenda and they tend to build off that… we really have to be dedicated to studying the scriptures and seeking Christ for understanding.
Let’s understand that this is what will happen as approaches the very end; just see how it’s being played out right before our very eyes, the truths that the church teaches will be torn down by the very people who once upheld this belief Let us hold fast the truth as in God’s words and is endorsed by EG Whyte. God bless
Yes Pastor Ivor may have given him a Pass, But I Feel Preston is Still One sided on the Issue, until He Has SDA Ministers to Defend the Faith I can't see a pass given.
Right, Preston was like “i want to be educated about sda doctrine so let me go to a NON-Practicing Adventist” and then posted it for other people to consume as education. No pass for Preston man, he circulating poison on his platform without fact-check. He needs to post another video with Adventists to redeem himself
Wonderful facts you gave on " their opinions." I really appreciate your zealousness passion and time you took to present the truth against these attacks against the Seventh-day Adventist.
I couldn't manage to watch the live but have managed to catchup. Thank you to the Myers for such an informative debunk of the misinformation that had been peddled by Bro Thunder and Dr Mason. Sad that fellow Christians (Thunder and Mason) would stoop so low to push their book
I think he got one thing right, we are a movement, NOT a denomination. We were never supposed to be listed amongst the world council of churches. This ground " Thunder" person has written two books even along with Preston and that Dr Clive, so my question is, " If it is such a bad thing to say the Holy Spirit inspires Ellen White writing, may I asked them who in the Universe inspired their books that they have written. If they are having such a hard time with this concept then CERTAINLY they would not make such a claim about their books and IF NOT, without the shadow of a doubt, ANYTHING in this UNIVERSE, not inspired by THE HOLY SPIRIT is inspired by THE UNholy Spirit
My thoughts exactly when I heard him say that. It was so annoying and frustrating to listen to knowing this man is coming from a place of dishonesty and selfish gain!
Praise the Lord, note’s taken. Deep analysis like that forces me to study more. We have to learn not to take digested meal from others. We have to study for ourselves. Thank you very much brother and sister Myers God bless your ministry
I would be so embarrassed if something i put out there so bodly could be proved as false! Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. I appreciate a response that is backed up with this level of thorough explanation 👊🏽
"The first paragraph of The Clear Word's Preface makes this very clear: As has been stated in previous editions, The Clear Word is not a translation, but a devotional paraphrase of Scripture expanded for clarity. It is intended to build faith and nurture spiritual growth. It should not be considered a study Bible."
It is on Preston! He is an idiot for inviting idiots to inform his thinking about a group of people that worldwide is bigger than his own church, furthermore people who actually follow him (if it was true what they are saying about us would they follow him). He should have invited reputable people to speak about the issue... so at least he is irresponsible. I get it you want him off the hook so the door remains open for a potential interview, but he is still at fault for allowing himself to be used this way!
Wow Pastor! You mean to tell me that that’s all they got??? I’m 51 with 4 kids, the youngest is 3 months old and an OFFICIAL 2G Adventist! I’ve been in the church 23 months and will be baptized on the 2 year anniversary of my ‘coming out of her my people’. They don’t know where they as Protestants came from and they don’t know where they are going. This was an unfortunate hit job and had a very ugly spirit attached to it, IMHO. Weak sauce is all they have.
Very good presentation on clarifying what SDA believes . Since you both Pastor and Mrs Myers are affiliated with Oakwood, please tell our preachers on Sabbath to preach substance and SDA doctrines. The teaching there has been watered down , and the standards are lowered.
Thanks Ivor and Atonte. That took a lot of work and courage. You kept your composure and Christlike spirit while being plain and clear about the truth.
It is one thing to "differ" with official SDA beliefs - it is quite another to make up one's own fictional version of what bad idea one "wishes" SDAs believed as a straw man against SDAs. The former is perfectly acceptable. The later is not a good Christian practice at all. Mason is using "Thunder" as though anything Elce says is instantly an official SDA denomination wide position.
Pastor Myers you look so hurt.😢 I am so sorry. My brother, we are almost home be of good cheer. 🙏. Jackie Perry has been called an abomination bc of a statement she made about heterosexuality. Then her husband got into an argument on a live Instagram. This is very sad.
45.08 he skipped over that part and emphasised the part he wanted. I detect nlp in his approach. Elce's book is hiding in plain sight. His lies are presented in plain sight.
I would LOVE for you guys to come to my church! Sometimes I think that people feel like vetting information or questioning information is not biblical. I questioned scripture that a pastor used from the pulpit and people looked at me like I was strange! This lesson further proves how dangerous it is to continuously quote EGW. If there are more EGW quotes in a sermon than there are Bible quotes, that's a problem!
Sometimes it’s good to quote EGW so that we will know what people are talking about when they question us about her. EGW writings are not to be thrown out completely!
I am a Jamaican and as seldom encountered that view in the SDA church; I would have heard individuals expressed that, that is what SDA do, however most of the preachers and presenters often reminded the listeners that Mrs Whyte said about herself that she is the lesser light leading us to the Bible
Bless you both, you are such a beautiful couple serving the Lord , your respect and composure without lertig ego come in to take over is so appreciated. It took me the whole day to finish listening and watching this video and it left me with eagerness to go read my bible more diligently and with more seriousness. Bless you both and thank you so much
Thanks very much Pastor Myers for the slides. I will study them. They are very informative for indepth bible studies. May God bless you abondantly as well as your family. ❤️🙏
Pastor Myers, the fact that Perry's have no idea to bring u back on the show shows that he doesn't want to hear the truth. Pastor, you need to get someone on your show from Jamaica that knows thunder that can show he is a liar... no one pushed Ellen white on him, infact he was studying to be a pastor, and I personally heard him say we don't READ ELLEN WHITE RIGHTING ENOUGH.. I AM GOING TO FIND THE CLIP AND SEND YOU.
Poor Pr Ivor, he’s exhausted 😂 it’s the huffing and puffing of disappointment after every clip for me 😂😂😂😂. I feel the same way, pastor. I is tiiiired!
I believe that these critics, unable to find real evidence supporting the observance of the Sabbath, are resorting to other methods to portray the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) community in a negative light. Thank you, Pastor, for reaffirming and teaching us how to study. I leave you with Acts 14:22. Thank you for encouraging us to persevere in the faith.
Thank you, Pastor, for setting the record straight and putting false theories where they belong. let's continue to pray for Elce and Eric so that one day they may come to the full knowledge of God's word. The devil is at work, Adventists let us not sleep.
They put their trust in the wrong individuals and should trust in God. Also need to do their own research. Well done, may God continues to be glorified. God I thank you for sending your ONLY SON JESUS to die for my sins, JESUS thank you for taking on sins of this world and dying for us, Holy Spirit I thank for accepting to stay with us and convicting us to do the right things so we can spend eternity with the TRINITY. There is NO us or universe without the TRINITY.
Excellent presentation!! Thank you for providing solid, supporting sources that gave weight to everything you said and provided something for us to study for ourselves. That is the scholarly way of doing things--not taking the word of some random, disgruntled, ex-Adventist at face value. You nailed it at the end. Too many of us are watching these dudes without having any idea of what we believe, and we are getting confused.
Debates are not for winning and losing. It's to share beliefs. Afterwards, let each be fully persuaded in their own minds. Peace and may the Lord have mercy on us all 🙏🏽
@01:14:00 Pastor Ivor Myer's silence says a lot. What an accusation. I have listened to EGW's Truth About Angels and did she never said such things. What a horrifically bad interpretation.
I can't believe what I am hearing. This is the most ludicrous thing I have heard. As a seventh Day Adventist for 40 plus years we have always used bible texts. But as revelation says the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ!! REV 12: 17This is what I am seeing here.
I don't know if you'll see this or not, Pastor Myers because Wes & I started to watch the "Live", but we had to leave to go somewhere & we watched it the next day. But Wes made a good point about the fact of you saying they had 136000 views. Did you ever stop to think that maybe they were saying false statements about SDAs in order to get a ton of views because simply they might be monetized & want to receive the money it will afford them. We're not trying to be mean here, but we've seen a lot of this going on with other TH-cam channels. It's just one thought, though. And you're right.....as SDAs we need to get off of our behinds & quit relying on your pastors as our only guide to knowing God's words (the bible). We've had a burden in our hearts for this for some time now & we have been trying to get our facts straight with the Lord into what we believe & why we believe in what we believe. We will not only stand before God one day, but we will also stand in the courts of Man one day too. What we say in the court of man will speak volumes as the Holy Spirit will be speaking & showing the truth to bring people out of Babylon. Not by our might, but by the might of the Lord God Almighty.
Download Slides: fantastic-maker-1310.ck.page/15-facts
Thank you Pastor Myers
@powerofthelamb thank u and may God continue to bless u and ur wife and ministry
@@powerofthelamb how do you explain sinless perfectionism my pastor and how do you separate it from victory of sin?
Imagine if sda's accuse the critics who claim Jesus as the scapegoat to be people who sees satan as their sin bearer. Please, stop the false witness, critic(s). We know that's not your interpretation, so don't misrepresent our position.
@@powerofthelamb Pastor Ivor, can I have your slides, please?
This is Deonte from ADL. This was absolutely incredible! There are atleast 20 fact checks that need to be made lol. Cant wait until we link up with you and break this video down even further
@@deontemcken ready when you’ll are.
Yes, please get together and break the video down further. Part 2, please.
@deontemcken how come you don't make videos anymore?
Let’s goooo
@@cola109 He's Deonte from Advent Defence League (ADL), which means he's making videos...oh yes, he's making top notch, biblical sound videos...
This was very informative and brought me back to a deeper study of my decision for Jesus. I didn’t become a Christian until well into my 20’s and I am thankful that it was the Adventist Church that led me to Jesus. I didn’t want to be an Adventist because of everything out there and what I had heard, but when going to other churches they struggled using the Bible alone. I could not turn my back on the Word, so here I am an Adventist Christian 20 years later. I wasn’t so offended by the word cult, as I was not being acknowledged as a Christian. Who would I be today without Christ! I’m glad you mentioned how many ex-SDA’s have ministries that seem to only focus on disputing or discrediting Adventist beliefs. It’s a strange ministry to me. Because if you have been “freed” and you understand the Great Commission…why the fixation? Jesus says preach the gospel to the whole world. However, these type of ministries have made their commission for debunking the Adventist faith. Their commission seems to be to preach” or “save” or “help” those to claim to keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus. I’m pretty sure Jesus didn’t intend this to be the great commission, right? In my Bible, this commission is the Dragon’s. So I’m confused with their intent. I’ll stick to what the Bible says, I’ll stick to Jesus and pray for all.
This video will unite the SDA Faith!!! It's amazing to see as a young person that this video will have such an impact around the world!
we can only hope.
My last point.. Pastor i read Ellen White, and her writings have forced me to take up the Bible and study it, and now i so much appreciate the Bible.
Love EGW!! ❤
Amen!
Amen :)
So Ellen White is suddenly the Holy Spirit. ?? She’s the one leading you to Christ how come the Holy Spirit of God is not leading you to Christ??? Ellen White acts like she is leading you to the Bible but she leads you to her writings, and leads you to believe a lie. She contradicts the book of Hebrews the WHOLE BOOK! so she doesn’t lead you to the Bible. It is a subtle straying from Gods word into human doctrines. The delusion is very strong. Be warned.
My heart is on fire 🔥 I can’t sleep now after watching this! God bless you, Pastor, for your thorough presentation!
I'm from Jamaica. What I'll say is that when some SDAs in Jamaica refer to Sister White first or only her when asked about a point of doctrine, it is not that they believe her writings are above scripture. But as you said pastor Myers it is really biblical laziness that somehow they think is OK, even when her very writings counsels against such practices. I see it like a Peter ready to draw the sword for Jesus but because this zeal is uninformed, it often causes more harm than good.
We generally believe as our church officially teaches, but sometimes in practice we don't express it the best way at times. And this is even true oftentimes for persons who have left the conferences because they believe the official church is compromising.
True.
True honesty will always admit that many people like this exist. We see it all the time with some of the SDA “present truth” videos!
As Adventist we have to get use to this sort of thing . This is mild to what is going to happen. Revelation 12 v 17 That's us . I find most of our critics attack Mrs White rather then what we preach out of the bible or what we believe.
@@gordo191 that’s because Adventist beliefs are all viewed / understood through the great controversy lens - which comes from Ellen white - there is no adventism without Ellen white - she is seen as ‘the infallible interpreter of scripture’ for seventh day Adventists
@@karen61777 is there no evidence of the great controversy in the bible?
There is evidence...from Genesis to Revelation...why would the devil turn up to corrupt a perfect world if there was no controversy (or beef) with God?
Why was there war in heaven if the devil had no controversy with God?
@@sriyasmalling5165 exactly. “The Great Controversy lens” spoken of, doesn’t come from EGW, it comes from scriptures. (See SDA’s Fundamental Belief no. 8 for Bible verses)
Although EGW’s book is a great breakdown of the Great Controversy, the Great Controversy doctrine is 100% biblical and not something that EGW made up.
Like it or not, everyone has a lens that they have adopted from someone my friend when they view scripture. We just have a lens that works typologically, narratively, literally, spiritually, and consistently through ALL of scripture. It is a lens that we had multiple opportunities to test against nay sayers and they all have been unsuccessful in disproving it from scripture.
People who are searching for truth and hear the context often instantly see it makes sense. Is there a controversy between Christ and Satan? Rev 12:7-9 , Does it involves Satan’s desire to be like Him in terms of His rulership? Yep. Isa 14:12-16.
After my conversion from Atheism to Christ as a member of the SDA denomination , I knew nothing about Ellen Whites writings for years , I only knew bible and various protestant commentaries. I later began to read her writings and I can tell you, I immediately felt this woman was a modern day Paul. I could not deny her inspiration. Not only did scripture and her writings line up, her insight was mind blowing and had me saying Praise God.
You can see in the quality of her writings she instantly separates herself from the pack. Hind sight is 20/20, she has been dead for over 100 years and we can scrutinize everything she ever wrote-and the world has over and over-and she has been vindicated. I am not ashamed to say we had a prophet in our midst.
Notwithstanding, she NEVER encouraged her writings to be used in place of scripture, but on the contrary her mission was to lead people to scripture , and to those who heed that call, that is exactly what she does.
This was truly a masterpiece of a response to the uninformed, misguided and mislead!!! When you want to deal with darkness you just turn on the light and that you did🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
The misinformation is hurtful. So many ppl will be lost and confused.
These are Christian Entertainers, there’s no need to respond. They are evangelical apologists, spoken word artists, rappers, public speakers, booksellers, theological philosophers. Their ministry is Greco-Roman, not kingdom discipleship. Their success comes from exposure and publishing and sales, not from obedience. Having a conversation about obedience with an actor on a stage is a waste of time. I’m not 7th Day Adventist either, but I spent a lot of time in the evangelical world of Christian Entertainment and Sophistry - it’s a waste of time for a Commandment Keeping Believer.
Wow, you perfectly summed this up.
Thanks for your insight and honesty. This sheds some light on who's who.
God bless you, who knows today may be the day you turn to the LORD of the Sabbath .
That's a deep insight
Wow... While I agree with your assessment of those who broadcasted the video being addressed, to leave it unaddressed so that 135,000 would remain in the darkness of deception, may be outside of GOD'S will.
We are called to expose the darkness...the only concern is for those listening and to these men.
I agree with you my friend but Adventist need to have a counter narrative. I think there are Christians who may be on the fence about commandment keeping, and a video like this could dispel all the false information.
God is continuing to do a work. To allow people to falsely accuse us is part of our refinement.
We will certainly meet more and more condemnation as we are a peculiar people, called to be set apart.
As we move forward in love, God will allow us more to ready us for the future.
Amen
What was made clear in this video was one of the biggest realizations that I had 20 years ago when I was exposed to Adventism for the first time. Most Christian denominations do not really know what they believe or why they believe it . Adventism does. I got clear BIBLE answers when I asked questions from Adventism . I studied with every kind of Protestant denomination you can think of and was raised Catholic . So when I went back to ask them why they believed what they believed it never added up but they were super quick to attack the Adventists position , but never with scripture only opinions . I was told they were legalists , that they were a cult that they were whatever, but when I tested it for myself ; unequivocally false.
Adventist as a denomination are the only ones that preach Bible truth. I was dumbfounded that priests , pastors , and scholars had no real biblical proof for their positions . They only seemed to be true and sounded convincing until they were held up against the actual truth of Gods word. While they may convince many and have very popular churches,tv shows , TH-cam channels etc the truth will always be the truth whether you want to believe it or not.
Praise the Lord, be blessed
Amen Praise God.
I wonder why they would ask a non Adventist to explain Adventism.
Exactly! Can you imagine inviting a bus driver to explain how to perform brain surgery? I was blown away. This guy Preston should have known better.
@justamessenger4577 I follow his wife. I've seen some of their podcasts and attended a couple of their poetry events.
Initially, I was disappointed but, I've decided to pray that what the devil means for evil will in turn bring glory to God for his goodness.
1. I need to study more.
2. Perhaps, the Perrys will learn and accept the truth.
They are being deceived
@@internetuser7156I'm praying for them too....God is always on the job yall....He doesn't wear pajamas
He was a former Adventist, as he stated in his introduction. And based on his knowledge he was led out due to theological fallacies within the Adventist church.
0:00 - Intro and Open Prayer
02:32 - Addressing The Perry's Is Adventist a Cult
07:30 - Perry Clip: Preston's Belief that We Should not be Offended by Religious Challenges
09:37 - Perry Clip: Why they Invited Dr. Mason and Brother Thunder to respond to Adventist videos
13:35 - Total Number of Verses Used by Dr. Mason in the Perry Discussion
17:50 - What is Poisoning the Well
26:41 - Perry Clip: Preston's understanding of what Adventist believe after Dr. Mason's presentation
29:20 - Fact Check #1: SDA place Ellen White Over the Bible
33:45 - The Myers Respond
39:41 - Ellen White's Personal Responses to Being Held Above the Bible
48:38 - Fact Check #2: SDA Beliefs are based on Ellen White and not the Bible
49:35 - The Myers Respond
53:00 - Question: Why do we need Ellen White at all?
56:22 - The Difference Between Adventist and Mormons
57:25 - The Difference Between Adventist and Jehovah Witnesses
58:25 - Adventist Only Need the Bible to Defend Doctrine
59:45 - Some Adventist Use Ellen White too Much
01:02:05 - Fact Check #3 & #4: Adventist Believe Jesus was exhaled to diety and that he and Lucifer were equals.
01:11:06 - The Myers Respond
01:12:25 - Fact Check #5 & #6: Adventist Believe like JW Jesus was a Created Being and the Clear Word Demotes Jesus.
01:16:46 - The Myers Open the Clear Word
01:18:00 - Ellen White Responds to Facts #3 and #4
01:19:49 - The Myers Respond to Fact #5
01:21:05 - Eric Mason Promotes the Book The Diety of Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testament
01:22:00 - The Myers Quotes the Book
01:27:25 - What Prominent Orthodox Christians Believe about Michael the Archangel
01:35:05 - SDA Fundamental Beliefs on Jesus
01:37:05 - Ellen White on Jesus
01:40:02 - Brother Thunder says Ellen White said Jesus was not Lord, God Almighty
01:42:18 - The Myers Respond
01:43:45 - What Ellen White says about the Lord God Almighty
01:45:15 - Ivor Myers Apologies for his Passionate Responses
01:49:26 - What Adventist Have said about the Clear Word
01:51:33 - What Jack Blanco said about The Clear Word
01:52:43 - Fact Check #7: SDAs Believed Ellen White was Infallible until the 1950s
01:54:00 - Fact Check #8: Ellen White and SDA don't believe in the Trinity
01:54:45 - Adventist and Ellen White Belief about the Trinity
01:57:40 - Fact Check #9: Adventist Believe Satan is their "Sin Bearer"
01:59:11 - What Ellen White Says
02:01:40 - Why The Myers are Quoting Ellen
02:02:53 - Fact Check #10: SDA are alone in their belief that Satan is the Scapegoat
02:04:08 - The Myers Respond
02:16:11 - Fact Check #11: Ellen White Changed her Mind on the Scapegoat
02:18:05 - The Myers Responds
02:27:09 - Fact Check #12: SDAs Have No Eternal Security
02:32:42 - Adventist Response
02:45:58 - Fact Check #13: SDAs Reject Justification by Faith
02:46:52 - The Myers Respond
02:50:36 - Fact Check #14: Adventist Made the Investigative Judgement Up
02:54:35 - An Appeal to the Adventist Church
02:57:52 - The Adventist Thoughts on Non- Adventist Teachers
03:01:52 - Fact Check #15: Pastor Meyers was Invited and Declined
03:03:00 - The Myers Respond
Well done!
MVP
Took me 3 days to watch this but it was well worth my time. God bless you both for putting this together.
If they want to call a bible based church a “cult” they can go right ahead and put that label on me. I know the Devil is a liar!😂
🙏👏👏👏
😂 your comment brings me such joy.
*Certainly the term "cult" is offensive, but so is the label "Apostate". So which is actually worse?*
Recall that Adventists have for years and years made their fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord out to be the malevolent bearers of a supposed coming Sunday law. SDAs label these members of the Body of Christ with a variety of derogatory names such as *"the Nominal Churches", "Babylon", "the Daughters of the Whore"* , and either *"Apostate Protestantism" or "Apostate Christians"* (often both). Unfortunately Adventists throw around these terms with little or no thought, but usually only in front of the audience that is sitting in their own pews. In other words the SDAs have gotten away with talking smack about other Christians because they never have opposing views to their doctrines presented. That has all changed nowadays with the advent of the internet.
Regarding the label of a cult. I ask "Which is worse, a cult or an apostate?" Recall that the term "apostate" means to have turned ones back on Christ and left the faith. An apostate is in a most abominable place, denying God and renouncing Him. Understand that *one can be a Christian and be in a cult, but one CANNOT be Christian and be an apostate* . Thus Adventists, whether they know it or not, are totally debasing other Christians when they refer to them as apostate. Therefore this name calling and labeling by Adventists is much worse than the label of a cult, and it deserves pushback and rebuke.
As long as SDAs keep referring to other Christians in such negative terms, the label of cult will undoubtedly still be applied to the Adventists.
@@NoSundayLawComing SDAs don't call their fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord "nominal Christians" or "apostate." As SDAs we know that just because someone is in another denomination doesn't mean they are nominal or apostate. And just because they go to our church or another church doesn't mean they aren't nominal or apostate. I have never, ever heard any SDA call any member of any church a daughter of the whore, and I don't expect to. In my 63 years as an Adventist it's always been, "We can disagree with this or that teaching, but we don't judge individuals' hearts." We are taught that Babylon means the vast confusion of churches with varying doctrines, and that most of God's true people who will be saved are there.
Again, the term "apostate" doesn't necessarily just mean one who has rejected Christ or left their faith. It can mean one who has rejected his or her previous principles, and it isn't even necessarily offensive, as someone can be an apostate from something negative as well. But when someone claims to be Christian while openly rejecting God, or a minister preaches that Christ didn't rise from the dead, or a church completely reverses their beliefs on something that was once a foundational belief for their denomination, I think it's only honest to say they are apostate from their or their church's confession of faith. And that's why you will sometimes hear those terms, because more and more churches or individuals are doing these things. It's not a blanket statement regarding the Body of Christ.
@@carolyn9693 First of all I do not refer to anyone as an "apostate" (or being in apostasy) unless they have actually apostatized from Christ and the Christian faith. It is Seventh-day Adventist that throw around this term carelessly, apparently not knowing what the term "apostasy" actually means. (Please query the meaning for yourself to understand its correct definition).
I believe that Adventists use "apostate" incorrectly due in part to their own theology which often pits "Sabbath keepers" against the "Sunday keepers". Since the Protestants will supposedly want to pass a Sunday law which ends up persecuting Seventh-day Adventists, the SDAs, by virtue of such a doctrine, view these current "Sunday keeping" Christians as the bearers of this awful law one day in the future. And since we all certainly understand that no true Christian would ever want to impress a mandated day of worship (that includes the death penalty) upon another Christian, this must mean that these people in the "Nominal Churches" must in fact not be true Christians to begin with, OR that they will somehow fall from God's grace over this matter. Hence the concept of being in "apostasy" is used of other Christians who are supposedly in the PROCESS which ends in being an apostate. Again, this is incorrect usage of a term that should be reserved for its true meaning.
If Adventists would choose their words more carefully they might understand that the term "heretical" is a more appropriate word to label these other denominations. One can believe in heretical doctrines and still be a Christian, but one cannot be a Christian and an Apostate at the same time . A Christian Apostate is one who has left the faith and denied Christ.
To God Be The Glory!!! Thank you for allowing God to use you to cry aloud!!! When so many shy away from speaking truth! Lord help us 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The slides with Protestants who support the Michael the archangel was a great reference!
How can the hosts expect to be accurately searching for truth from only one side...? They say they don't want to "pick on anybody", but thats unfortunately what has happened. If they were effectively "searching for truth", they would have someone on the show, who could accurately represent Adventist doctrine, and to whom they can ask their questions. If they still disagree--that's ok! But at least they will disagree with an accurate representation rather than a projection of false ideas, assumptions, biases, and prejudices of what some people think Adventists believe.
This!!!!!
For real for real!
Exactly!
Did you watch the show? They said very clearly (around the 6 min mark) that they invited several SDA people to come on the show but they either declined or didn't respond.
@@Vijonmusic But that wasn’t the case! There was plenty of SDAs vowing to come on the platform but all they got back was crickets.
I love this because it not only meets the false witness happening to the SDA faith but actually addresses some of the misconceptions, failures, and pitfalls of it’s own members within Adventism that we ourselves need to understand and recognize and be mindful of. This was actually a good study that is refreshing teaching. Thx
Amen! Love that they also dealt with our own issues t find that Jesus centered balance while Biblically answering the false accusations. Love Pastor Ivor and Atonte. Very few things have I ever disagreed with Pastor Ivor on, and none of them were any theological mountain either of us would proverbially die on.
Thank you soooo much for this video, Pastor Ivor!! I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to fact-check these statements, stand up for what is true in total honesty and call out error, while still being respectful and not putting yourself above anyone! God bless you!!!
This presentation was🔥
I love the way to addressed each of their ludicrous, distorted, flawed claims.
Good bless you and your wife’s ministry, especially in these last days.
Hi SDA here listening to this 5:30am UK as im driving for a surf before work. I don’t know if it’s just TH-cam algorithm but lately I’m getting loads of videos from people challenging or attacking SDA beliefs. Could be than more and more Christians from other denominations are starting to notice us before the whole world’s spotlight it’s focused on SDA ?
Thank you for your ministry in equipping God’s people to stand firm 🙏🏼
Streamed live from the UK! It's 4:30am. Amen Pastor & Atonte Myers
I'm in South Africa it's actually 5:44 am
God bless you both!!!
1
Each time I hear you say Mr. Perry is exempt from the part he played in using his platform to do a hit piece on another belief system he doesn’t agree with, I become confused. As someone with a platform as big as his, he has a huge responsibility not only to himself but his fans and God for the individual/s he chooses to bring on. In Mr Mason's monologue, he applauds Mr Perry for being brave enough. Why?! Because he knew the backlash and the sensitivity of the topic that would be discussed. They knew the Adventist community was not happy about the first and instead of making a balanced playfield and carrying a SDA apologist or pastor who is currently in the faith, Mr Perry chose to carry someone who has left the faith. What information can one garner from someone who has left the faith, and especially one who seems to have a personal dislike or grievance towards the faith? Even after this video was recorded, the Perrys and their team sat and edited this video and thought it was ok for them to release it on their platform.
I understand the social responsibility the Perrys may have to educate the masses on Biblical truth and lies, however, there was no Bible. Just an ex-Adventist who seems to have a personal vendetta against the Adventist faith, a man who is pressed about selling his book and needs to affirm his base that his book is worth buying, and two individuals who need to take responsibility for how they use their platform.
I truly appreciate this video, there was so much misinformation, and thank you for allowing God to use you and your wife to spread the truth.
Very well said. This is such a jarring lesson about the way online ministry can actually work against the Gospel if not careful.
I kept saying who is this person they found😊 but you know what I look forward to the baptism of these 3 persons into the family God, mi a 🙏 pon it
Thanks for such a clear and factual presentation supported by actual quotes and facts. The other podcast was like a group of people GOSSIPING and putting others down with NO facts to back it up. Thanks for your thoughtful research.
Man, these clips are hard to listen to.
Thank you for putting out this fact check and thr slides!
You are being zealous for the Lord and His church. Great job. I am Spiritually proud of you, brother!
God Bless
We must study the word and give a reason for our faith. We miss you here in Atlanta, Ga Pastor Myers❤❤. This sort of miss -information will continue and only become worse. That is why you must study the Bible and stand on it's word because many will come to try and steal it away from you with false teaching.
Amen to that! Always be ready to give a reason for our faith, let's continue to pray and study the Word SDAs🙏🏾
Thank you Pastor for such a passionate and heartfelt presentation of God’s Truth. Coming out of a Pentecostal church and into the SDA church , I often say to God that, “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant...”(Genesis 32:10). The SDA church has the privilege of having The Truth and we are told, “Let not those who have the truth as it is in Jesus give sanction, even by their silence, to the work of the mystery of iniquity. Let them never cease to sound the note of alarm... The truth must not be hid, it must not be denied or disguised, but fully avowed, and boldly proclaimed. (Maranatha 239). Amen.
"Thunder" gave away the solution to the problem he was presenting when he referenced Walter Martin's book - "Kingdom of the Cults" -- Where Martin slams the non-SDA scholar Anthony Hoekema for using the same baseless tactics against SDAs that "Thunder" is using. Martin insisted that one cannot condemn an entire denomination based on hear-say or based on "one-guy-said". Hence Martin came out against Hoekema's wild claim that SDAs are a cult.
Walter Martin was having serious doubts about removing the label of "cult" in regards to Adventists towards the end of his life.
01:17:55 I figured this out without needing Ellen White. As I kept going through the Bible and listened careful who the Angel of the LORD was, I could not make any other conclusion except that it was none other but Jesus pre-incarnate.
I am praying that what the devil meant for harm, God's name will be glorified and now more people will definitely know what Adventism is all about, and this will lead them to God's true church. His remnant church. All Praise, Glory and Honor to our Savior. Speak the Truth Pastor Myers and Shame The devil!!
Very well done Pastor Ivor, appealing to the intellect with a lot of class!! Appreciated the way your passionate about defending our SDA faith, even with humility. At the same time reminding us that we need to know our Bibles that we can show ourselves approved.
I am curious as to why they did not have an active SDA and not an ex SDA and a non SDA Pastor back on the show.
Cause it does not fit their agenda
@@kenisharobert2369 so true. It is like asking someone’s ex-partner to talk about their ex
@sonson3739 because they want to build they're community of rebellious people to scripture
I can understand the Perry’s asking questions about the SDA denomination however, they are inviting the wrong people on the programme. They are asking a pastor who is not an SDA to comment on SDA teachings. What does he know about SDA teachings. They also invite a ex SDA to talk about the SDA denomination. It is like asking an embittered ex to talk about their ex partner. What you have is distortion and dishonesty
Especially since men like Ty Gibson and Ivor Myers offered to make themselves available for the show.
I am not even done watching this video, but I am beyond thankful for the truth and detail put into responding to the video posted by the Perry's - Is SDA a cult? It is so important as you mentioned that we have to study God's word because our faith will be tested and we will be shaken out of what we believe to be true if we are not studying. May God give us all clarity of mind and a heavy desire to search the scriptures as we know His coming is nearer than it was yesterday.
Pastor Ivor continue to be encouraged as you do the will of our Father to bring clarity to those who have heard the false teachings about our faith and may those who already believe to have a deeper foundation. God bless!!!
The misinformation that you fact checked is a wake up call to Adventists that we must study the Bible and clearly understand why we believe what we believe. We must be diligent students of the Word, our lives depend on it. Thank you Pastor for exposing the dishonest scholarship. I have viewed many discussions between the late great Dr Walter Martin and leaders of the church. Dr Martin was perhaps the least biased scholar who has studied Adventist theology. His book “Kingdom of The Cults” is a must read for any Christian. Blessings and keep teaching truth.
Adventists can only refer to other Christians as *"Apostates"* for so long before it finally upsets these other members of the Body of Christ.
In reality, SDAs should be surprised that they haven't gotten MORE pushback much sooner. Walter Martin gave them a pass back in the 1950s which is now being seriously reconsidered, and revoked.
If Adventists would clean up their hostile view of other Christians the flack would greatly die down.
Prayers for Preston, and those mislead teachers. It’s heartbreaking to see this happen but praise God for the truth presented in this video. Study to show yourselves approved unto God. Thank you for this presentation!
Pastor Myers, Pastor Bohr, Pastor Asscherick is my top 3 for this event.
O that would be something!
Add Prof walter Veith. He will be number one for me.
@@stephenaboagye7950 yup, and Pastor Randy Skeet 🔥
"People of the book"! May Jesus continue to bless his servants with THE "Last Message"! There is no other message before Jesus comes! The "Eternal Gospel" underlying the 3 Angles Message!
Amen
Pastor Myers, this guy is doing this same thing that Lucifer did in Heaven to deceive one-third of the angels. He knows just what he is doing and that is to draw away believers after him. May GOD help The Perry’s to see through his political maneuvering.
Thank you pastor standing up for what we God's ppl believe. Shame on that man saying new members stand in line etc. Shame on him Elsi
When I watched the first podcast (the Perry’s….), the first thought that came into my head is that perhaps someone may have been hurt by or had a negative experience with a particular group of Adventists. It was mind boggling there were so many things that was mentioned in that podcast that needed to be fact checked for sure. There are so many ministries that has risen from a place of hurt and indifference to Adventism which led to their pursuit to ‘poison the well’, then in turn discourages others to research and dig deeper into the Word for themselves.
If this is the case, then I pray for their healing ❤️🩹 🙏🏽 and that they find Truth as it is in Christ Jesus.
Thank you pastor and sister Myers for this thorough presentation
Really hope that part 3 with the Perry’s occur with pastor Myers on.
That won't happen. They probably won't even call Pastor Myers.
Thank you Pastor Myers and Atonte. I am only just listening now. God is with you. Praying for you! This response really helped me too! Little do these men realize that while they rise up to misrepresent Adventism, the Holy Spirit is wrestling with their own hearts to sincerely search the Scriptures, and to realize that the Spirit of Prophecy is ordained by God. Praise the Lord! Truth is truth!
Pastor Myers thank you for breaking The Truth down on what the Adventist Church Truly believes because when I heard the Perry’s my jaw was touching the ground!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I was incredulous 🤨
Interesting quote from the Great Controversy regarding people who oppose Adventist doctrine because it is different:
“In the absence of Bible testimony in their favor, many with unwearying persistence urged-forgetting how the same reasoning had been employed against Christ and His apostles: ‘Why do not our great men understand this Sabbath question? But few believe as you do. It cannot be that you are right and that all the men of learning in the world are wrong.’" (The Great Controversy, p. 455)
The same reasoning was used against Christ and His apostles.
I hope you’re putting some of these clips on IG and TikTok as reels & as shorts on TH-cam because that’ll draw many to more these full length videos are up.
Also, how does someone know "how my mind works" just because I am a seventh-day Adventist and believe in the writings of Ellen White? This is clearly an accuser of the brethren type of situation.
@@christinahare4513 exactly.
This is such a good point! The Bible says "grow in grace and in knowledge of Jesus Christ" so who can say where someone is on their growth in Christ journey!
Wow! This is amazing. I’m so disappointed in the Perry’s for not inviting you even though you had one of the top comments on the first video. Hopefully they’ll make right and bring you on.
As Pastor pointed out, they made poisoned well arguments in the video which precludes the serious consideration of any response from SDAs. According to the creators and their guest, there are only two kinds of Adventists--those who are too ignorant to know what their church really teaches, or those who are deliberately deceptive about church teaching. This is manipulative if not outright dishonest.
Much as it would feel good to see Pastor refute their nonsense face to face in real time, I think that this was actually the best and most thorough way to respond to these attacks. I'm glad to see so many likes and comments--hopefully this will result in the attention it deserves. I'm very proud of Pastor's thoughtfulness and restraint.
@@lisaclarke7504 It was definitely manipulation and dishonesty. And you’re right seeing this topic fleshed out in this way is still beneficial. But I’m still hopeful that Preston will at least do the right thing and give Pastor or someone from the ADL the opportunity to respond publicly on their podcast since they disparaged us openly on their platform.
...fraid dem fraid
@@DW-es2envery wise approach
They appeared cultlike while saying Adventism is a cult. The idea of what we are saying is true, with very little use of Scripture, to refute Adventist's doctrines while speaking with someone who is not an Adventist to represent Adventism and creating a straw man to argue against. Additionally, with very little historical proof to substantiate the many claims made, the video produced by the perrys seemed more like gossip than an actual look at what we believe.
Very true… I feel like it’s always gossip because they(accusers) always bring in people that are past Adventist- hurt Adventist or otherwise have some other agenda and they tend to build off that… we really have to be dedicated to studying the scriptures and seeking Christ for understanding.
The light of the “Eternal Gospel” has shined again, sweeping away unintentionally (or intentionallly) falsehood!
Let’s understand that this is what will happen as approaches the very end; just see how it’s being played out right before our very eyes, the truths that the church teaches will be torn down by the very people who once upheld this belief
Let us hold fast the truth as in God’s words and is endorsed by EG Whyte. God bless
You're giving Preston a pass, but surely, if he really wanted to hear about what Adventists believe, he'd be talking to current Adventists?
@onlooker Exactly!
Yes Pastor Ivor may have given him a Pass, But I Feel Preston is Still One sided on the Issue, until He Has SDA Ministers to Defend the Faith I can't see a pass given.
@@richardbaptiste6939I agree...
Preston does not want to be convinced about Adventists and the truth, and he's taking care to maintain that...
Right, Preston was like “i want to be educated about sda doctrine so let me go to a NON-Practicing Adventist” and then posted it for other people to consume as education. No pass for Preston man, he circulating poison on his platform without fact-check. He needs to post another video with Adventists to redeem himself
We are to grow in grace and increase in knowledge of the word of God .
Wonderful facts you gave on " their opinions." I really appreciate your zealousness passion and time you took to present the truth against these attacks against the Seventh-day Adventist.
I couldn't manage to watch the live but have managed to catchup. Thank you to the Myers for such an informative debunk of the misinformation that had been peddled by Bro Thunder and Dr Mason. Sad that fellow Christians (Thunder and Mason) would stoop so low to push their book
I think he got one thing right, we are a movement, NOT a denomination. We were never supposed to be listed amongst the world council of churches.
This ground " Thunder" person has written two books even along with Preston and that Dr Clive, so my question is, " If it is such a bad thing to say the Holy Spirit inspires Ellen White writing, may I asked them who in the Universe inspired their books that they have written.
If they are having such a hard time with this concept then CERTAINLY they would not make such a claim about their books and IF NOT, without the shadow of a doubt, ANYTHING in this UNIVERSE, not inspired by THE HOLY SPIRIT is inspired by THE UNholy Spirit
My thoughts exactly when I heard him say that. It was so annoying and frustrating to listen to knowing this man is coming from a place of dishonesty and selfish gain!
Lol that last sentence got me!
What a question. Fantastic
🔥
Praise the Lord, note’s taken. Deep analysis like that forces me to study more. We have to learn not to take digested meal from others. We have to study for ourselves. Thank you very much brother and sister Myers
God bless your ministry
I would be so embarrassed if something i put out there so bodly could be proved as false!
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
I appreciate a response that is backed up with this level of thorough explanation 👊🏽
"The first paragraph of The Clear Word's Preface makes this very clear: As has been stated in previous editions, The Clear Word is not a translation, but a devotional paraphrase of Scripture expanded for clarity. It is intended to build faith and nurture spiritual growth. It should not be considered a study Bible."
Pastor Myers I was waiting for this!!!!
This is what is needed during this time! Happy you love the Lord and your an amazing apologist brother 🫶🙏👏
Thank you for defending the Truth!
It is on Preston! He is an idiot for inviting idiots to inform his thinking about a group of people that worldwide is bigger than his own church, furthermore people who actually follow him (if it was true what they are saying about us would they follow him). He should have invited reputable people to speak about the issue... so at least he is irresponsible. I get it you want him off the hook so the door remains open for a potential interview, but he is still at fault for allowing himself to be used this way!
Thank you for the Slides, I am trying to get a small home group together to study our fundamental beliefs. Bless you❤❤
Wow Pastor! You mean to tell me that that’s all they got???
I’m 51 with 4 kids, the youngest is 3 months old and an OFFICIAL 2G Adventist!
I’ve been in the church 23 months and will be baptized on the 2 year anniversary of my ‘coming out of her my people’.
They don’t know where they as Protestants came from and they don’t know where they are going.
This was an unfortunate hit job and had a very ugly spirit attached to it, IMHO.
Weak sauce is all they have.
Very good presentation on clarifying what SDA believes .
Since you both Pastor and Mrs Myers are affiliated with Oakwood, please tell our preachers on Sabbath to preach substance and SDA doctrines. The teaching there has been watered down , and the standards are lowered.
Yesssss.... oh yes 😔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊
Thanks Ivor and Atonte. That took a lot of work and courage. You kept your composure and Christlike spirit while being plain and clear about the truth.
It is one thing to "differ" with official SDA beliefs - it is quite another to make up one's own fictional version of what bad idea one "wishes" SDAs believed as a straw man against SDAs. The former is perfectly acceptable. The later is not a good Christian practice at all. Mason is using "Thunder" as though anything Elce says is instantly an official SDA denomination wide position.
Pastor Myers you look so hurt.😢 I am so sorry. My brother, we are almost home be of good cheer. 🙏.
Jackie Perry has been called an abomination bc of a statement she made about heterosexuality. Then her husband got into an argument on a live Instagram. This is very sad.
Thank you Pastor for taking the time, and using your energy to to not only defend Adventism, but teaching us how too🙏
How many people watched all 3 1/2 hours? 👀
45.08 he skipped over that part and emphasised the part he wanted. I detect nlp in his approach. Elce's book is hiding in plain sight. His lies are presented in plain sight.
I would LOVE for you guys to come to my church! Sometimes I think that people feel like vetting information or questioning information is not biblical. I questioned scripture that a pastor used from the pulpit and people looked at me like I was strange! This lesson further proves how dangerous it is to continuously quote EGW. If there are more EGW quotes in a sermon than there are Bible quotes, that's a problem!
Sometimes it’s good to quote EGW so that we will know what people are talking about when they question us about her. EGW writings are not to be thrown out completely!
For the lack of knowledge my people are destoryed!
I am a Jamaican and as seldom encountered that view in the SDA church; I would have heard individuals expressed that, that is what SDA do, however most of the preachers and presenters often reminded the listeners that Mrs Whyte said about herself that she is the lesser light leading us to the Bible
Bless you both, you are such a beautiful couple serving the Lord , your respect and composure without lertig ego come in to take over is so appreciated. It took me the whole day to finish listening and watching this video and it left me with eagerness to go read my bible more diligently and with more seriousness. Bless you both and thank you so much
Thank you Sis Atonte for your insight on being raised in a rigid environment.
Thanks very much Pastor Myers for the slides. I will study them. They are very informative for indepth bible studies. May God bless you abondantly as well as your family. ❤️🙏
Pastor Myers, the fact that Perry's have no idea to bring u back on the show shows that he doesn't want to hear the truth.
Pastor, you need to get someone on your show from Jamaica that knows thunder that can show he is a liar... no one pushed Ellen white on him, infact he was studying to be a pastor, and I personally heard him say we don't READ ELLEN WHITE RIGHTING ENOUGH.. I AM GOING TO FIND THE CLIP AND SEND YOU.
Please do beloved.
I’m glad you did this response and I appreciate the fact checks. Praise God !!!
AS. A LIFE TIME SDA 70yrs we as a world church WE DO NOT PUT EGW OVER THE BIBLE PERIOD 🙏🏿 MERCY LORD HELP US🙋🏿♀🙏🏿
Poor Pr Ivor, he’s exhausted 😂 it’s the huffing and puffing of disappointment after every clip for me 😂😂😂😂. I feel the same way, pastor. I is tiiiired!
Pastor Myers is all of us!!! 🤯 Bless you both!
I believe that these critics, unable to find real evidence supporting the observance of the Sabbath, are resorting to other methods to portray the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) community in a negative light. Thank you, Pastor, for reaffirming and teaching us how to study. I leave you with Acts 14:22. Thank you for encouraging us to persevere in the faith.
Thank you, Pastor, for setting the record straight and putting false theories where they belong. let's continue to pray for Elce and Eric so that one day they may come to the full knowledge of God's word. The devil is at work, Adventists let us not sleep.
Appreciate you pastor Ivor..we all must study the Word for ourselves..
This is a spiritual, intellectual and common sense study!! Very interesting!!
They put their trust in the wrong individuals and should trust in God. Also need to do their own research. Well done, may God continues to be glorified. God I thank you for sending your ONLY SON JESUS to die for my sins, JESUS thank you for taking on sins of this world and dying for us, Holy Spirit I thank for accepting to stay with us and convicting us to do the right things so we can spend eternity with the TRINITY. There is NO us or universe without the TRINITY.
I want your slides!!! Thank you for replying to that interview.
Excellent presentation!! Thank you for providing solid, supporting sources that gave weight to everything you said and provided something for us to study for ourselves. That is the scholarly way of doing things--not taking the word of some random, disgruntled, ex-Adventist at face value. You nailed it at the end. Too many of us are watching these dudes without having any idea of what we believe, and we are getting confused.
Debates are not for winning and losing. It's to share beliefs. Afterwards, let each be fully persuaded in their own minds. Peace and may the Lord have mercy on us all 🙏🏽
@01:14:00 Pastor Ivor Myer's silence says a lot. What an accusation. I have listened to EGW's Truth About Angels and did she never said such things. What a horrifically bad interpretation.
Praise God, truth has been vindicated! Well done Pastor🙏
I can't believe what I am hearing. This is the most ludicrous thing I have heard. As a seventh Day Adventist for 40 plus years we have always used bible texts. But as revelation says the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ!! REV 12: 17This is what I am seeing here.
Pastor Myres thanks for the research clarity and understanding you have brought ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Let's pray that he goes and asks the Holy Spirit to help him study and understand the Bible correctly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Happy Sabbath Pastor Myers! I would really like a copy of the slides for this marvelous presentation.
I don't know if you'll see this or not, Pastor Myers because Wes & I started to watch the "Live", but we had to leave to go somewhere & we watched it the next day. But Wes made a good point about the fact of you saying they had 136000 views. Did you ever stop to think that maybe they were saying false statements about SDAs in order to get a ton of views because simply they might be monetized & want to receive the money it will afford them. We're not trying to be mean here, but we've seen a lot of this going on with other TH-cam channels. It's just one thought, though.
And you're right.....as SDAs we need to get off of our behinds & quit relying on your pastors as our only guide to knowing God's words (the bible). We've had a burden in our hearts for this for some time now & we have been trying to get our facts straight with the Lord into what we believe & why we believe in what we believe. We will not only stand before God one day, but we will also stand in the courts of Man one day too. What we say in the court of man will speak volumes as the Holy Spirit will be speaking & showing the truth to bring people out of Babylon. Not by our might, but by the might of the Lord God Almighty.