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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:18–25. This section of Romans contains the secret to escaping hell, and it's not about doing good—it's who you believe. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www....

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:9–17. Paul contrasts those under the law with those who follow in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube....

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 4:1–8. Paul quotes Scripture where it says that Abraham was righteous because he believed God—not because of any good thing that he did. That's how everyone is saved from hell—belief! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https...

October 22 Special: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844, which Adventism commemorate each year on this day. Adventism claims to be a continuation of the Reformation, but fails on all counts. Also discussed is the Evangelical Theological Society and their association with Adventist scholars. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: http...

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen walk through Romans 3:27–31. Paul writes a question and answer in the last verse of this passage which Adventists have memorized and have been taught: "Do we then abolish the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law." Learn what this text really means in relation to the commandments. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 3:21–26. Paul boldly states that the righteousness of God is manifested without the law—the whole old covenant including the Ten Commandments. Jesus got the death penalty that humans earned and humans who believe get the life of God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Fo...

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:9–20. Everyone in the human race is born with the legacy handed down by the first human, Adam—a depraved nature that is completely dead in sin. The only way humans can be rescued is for them to believe in the finished work of Jesus on His cross. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebo...

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 3:5–8. They answer the often given charge that because we believe that we are under the new covenant law of Christ and specifically not ruled by the Ten Commandments we are "antinomians". (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: h...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 3:1–4. Is being a Jew an advantage? If so, why? Also, are you among those who are calling God a liar? These questions and much more are answered in this podcast. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook....

The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through Romans 2:17–29 where they discuss circumcision of the heart—not a physical process. Also emphasized is the Biblical fact that the Christian Church does not replace Israel and the promises that were given by God to this ethnic group of people. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Forme...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 2:1–16 where they discuss the day when God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus—both those under the law and those who have no law. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazi...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 1:24–32 where they discuss how God gives people over to the three cycles of sin in their unrepentance. God's warning is an act of grace that calls sinners to repent. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.co...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:18–23 where Paul drives home the fact that no one will be in hell with a claim that they didn't deserve to be there—they are lost without excuse. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamati...

New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Richard Tinker, the president and a founding board member of Life Assurance Ministries. Richard talks about growing up in an Adventist home with Ellen G. White following parents. Richard also shares his story of leaving Adventism for the Gospel and his future plans for Life Assurance Ministries.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki walk through Romans 1:8–17 where Paul explains his mission to the the gentiles which include the Greeks and barbarians, both wise and foolish. This passage closes with Paul's consummate statement of the Gospel: "...but the righteous will live by faith." (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerA...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts Romans 1:1–7 where Paul introduces himself as a slave and then introduces his Slave Master, the Lord Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki share their thoughts on Paul's letter to the Roman Christians and how this letter is needed by Adventists and also Christians since in it the theology of the Gospel is most clearly written. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.faceboo...

New Series: Insider Interviews | Nikki and Colleen interview Dr. Gary Inrig, the pastoral mentor of the local Former Adventist Fellowship (FAF) ministry located in Loma Linda, California. Gary shares stories of the beginnings of FAF under his guidance as the senior pastor of the church where this weekly Bible study began. Gary also shares his theological foundations that guide his ministry and preaching, which he continues to do at Redeemer Fellowship, a new church plant in Loma Linda.Support...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the ending of the book of Revelation and the call for the Lord Jesus to come. Also discussed is the warning to not add or subtract from the book which is done in The Clear Word and Ellen White's The Great Controversy. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life A...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the beginning of the epilogue of the book of Revelation including God is the only One worthy of worship. Also discussed is the judgment of works which results in rewards. Not everyone who goes to heaven receives a reward. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Li...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss 2 Corinthians 12:1–7 in relation to the book of Revelation's presentation of heaven. The heavenly visions of Adventist prophet Ellen G. White are compared and contrasted to the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Martin Carey: "Opening Orion"https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/2019/03/07/opening-orion/Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Advent...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes a wonderful place where God's people will dwell and discuss what differences that New Earth will have from the Eden of creation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/P...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that describes the New Jerusalem, also called the Bride of the Lamb. See-through gold and massive pearls are included in the building materials. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/...

Colleen and Nikki discuss how liberal and conservative Adventism is defined differently from liberal and conservative leanings in Christianity. They base their comments on a recent podcast of Adventist "liberals" who interviewed an Adventist "conservative". You may view the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr6Lxl5VgBc. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adven...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss this passage in Revelation that contains the best and clearest statements of who Jesus is—He is God Almighty! Also discussed is the lake burning with fire and brimstone and who will go swimming in that lake. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance M...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the first four verses of Revelation 21. Heaven and earth are made new, and the new Jerusalem comes to the earth fully adorned like a bride with jewelry at her wedding. God is forever with his people! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministrie...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss heaven. Did you know that heaven begins for believers when they die? Adventism's prophet taught that heaven was a place that the saved went during the millennium, but the Bible teaches that heaven will be emptied of the saints when they come back with Jesus to reign with Him on the earth. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Fo...

Colleen and Nikki take a break from Revelation and respond to Adventist Today's Aunt Sevvy, a column that appears in the magazine and website. A reader asked Aunt Savvy about their problem of not believing all the doctrines of Adventism. Colleen and Nikki give their reactions to Aunty's surprising answer. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the judgment revealed in Revelation 20:11–15 and where the lake of fire and hell are presented. What is hell? Who is going there? How long does hell last? "All About Hell" answers those questions and more. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assuranc...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:7–15 where Satan is thrown alive into the lake of fire. Also discussed is the alarming invitation of the Adventist prophet to Adventist believers to meet her at the white throne judgment—the judgment that is only for the lost. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/Fo...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:4–6 and the two resurrections. Adventism confuses the first resurrection because they teach that the resurrected go away to heaven when in fact, they reign on earth with Jesus in Jerusalem. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 20:1–3. They also review the three ways that Christianity teaches the millennium and the fact that Adventism doesn't agree with any of them. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 19:11–21. Jesus comes to the earth on a white horse with the saints, and He brings wrath and throws the beast and the false prophet into the lake of fire where they remain. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.f...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 19:1–10. The passage begins with a hallelujah chorus and ends with the True Spirit of Prophecy. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdve...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss talk about the sources they use to create this podcast, including the mysterious (to some) Gary Inrig and his wife, Elizabeth. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.you...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 18. Babylon is fallen! This greatest of cities in the world is gone in a single hour, and the world's political, financial, and transportation leaders cry over their great loss. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: htt...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 17:7–18 where the antichrist and the false prophet do God's will and destroy Babylon. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 17:1–6 where Babylon is introduced. They discuss the origins of Babylonian religion and the differing views of who Babylon is according to Revelation. Adventism's book by their prophet Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, makes it clear that Adventism believes that the Roman Catholic Church is Babylon. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamat...

Nikki and Colleen talk about compromising and that compromising is a form of unbelief. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 16–18, 2024. Video version is on YouTube at FormerAdventist in the 2024 conference playlist. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Revelation and Daniel passages that, for them, confirm the existence of the rapture—the catching up of the saints before the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Study along and see where you land on this doctrine that many Christians don't understand. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.fac...

Nikki and Colleen take a break from Revelation and listen to David Asscherick teach through Galatians 3 at Seventh-day Adventism's Loma Linda University Church. This biblical passage is a precious scripture for former Adventists as they discover that their relationship to the old covenant law has been replaced by Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://w...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Revelation 16 where the bowls of wrath are poured out onto the earth. There are sores, frogs, darkness, bloody water, scorching sun, and the whole earth is broken and changed. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook....

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Revelation 15 where the bowls of wrath are handed out to the angels who will pour them on the earth. Before the pouring, the saints sing two songs: The Song of Moses and The Song of the Lamb.(Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: ...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the last part of Revelation 14 where the condition of the righteous dead is covered, and Jesus is declared as the "reaper of the earth" with wrath against unbelievers. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.faceb...

There may be no former Seventh-day Adventist more widely known or deeply loved than Dale Ratzlaff. His personal integrity and commitment to truth led him not only to sacrifice his career and his Adventist identity, but they also led him to found Life Assurance Ministries. He launched Proclamation! magazine in 2000, and through it and through his preaching opportunities he dedicated his life to teaching the biblical gospel of the new covenant in Jesus’s blood. Because of Dale’s commitment to e...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the very heart and soul of Adventism's foundational passage in Revelation that they say gives Biblical support for their unique message, for the Three Angel's Messages, and even for their very existence as an end-times prophetic movement. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebo...

Nikki and Colleen discuss their thoughts about the upcoming new year, and how their confidence in a sovereign God has changed everything.Credits: Intro-music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission. Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki discuss their thoughts about "God with us" and how they have been changed by their studying the book of Revelation.Credits: Intro-music © 2010 Nathanael Tinker, used by permission. Extro-music: O Holy Night, Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assuran...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the first five verses of Revelation 14 where characteristics of the 144,000 are given including being sealed, they sing a new song, they are virgins, they are purchased, they don't lie, they are blameless, and we learned in chapter seven that they are Jewish. Do you qualify? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Faceboo...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the second half of Revelation 13 where the mark of the beast is introduced. Are Sabbath "keepers" more vulnerable to receiving the mark? Is it who we worship instead of when we worship?. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries:...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through chapter 13 where a beast rises from the sea with a bunch of heads and horns. A dragon gives the beast his power and authority and both the dragon and beast are worshiped by the whole world. The beast is even permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adve...

Colleen and Nikki share reviews and emails and talk about Thanksgiving this year. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the second half of Revelation 12 where the dragon is cast down to the earth and he goes after the Jews and then when God protects them, he rages after the Christians. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.faceboo...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen are back in Revelation. They discuss the woman that is about to give birth to a son but the red dragon waits for the birth so that he can devour the baby. Learn who the woman is and the name of the baby she births. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assura...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 9 to review the prophecy of the 70 sevens and how Jesus supports the "gap theory" by reading only part of a prophecy from the scroll of Isaiah. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamati...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 7 to review the beasts and horns that Daniel saw and how Daniel helps us understand the prophecies in Revelation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://ww...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki go back to Daniel chapter 2 to review the giant idol that informs and brings clarity to the next section of Revelation. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Forme...

Colleen and Nikki answer questions and comments that have been emailed or posted on the FormerAdventist YouTube channel. One comment asked, "Why do you hate the Ten Commandments?" Get the answers here! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTub...

Colleen and Nikki share their reactions and thoughts as they watch an Adventist animation depicting an imaginary trip to heaven which Adventism's prophet said was through an opening in the Orion nebula. The video concludes by showing Adventism's view of the second coming of Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Fa...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the sounding of The Seventh Trumpet and the judgment of the dead and the rewarding of the saved. The temple in heaven is opened and the ark of the covenant is in the midst of flashes of lightning, thunder, an earthquake, and a severe hailstorm. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.co...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the two Witnesses that prophecy for three and a half years in the city of Jerusalem. They are given power to stop the rain and also kill their enemies with fire that pours from their mouths. Could they be Moses and Elijah reappearing on earth? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss why the temple in Revelation should be understood to be literal based on a survey of Old Testament Bible prophecy. A third—and fourth temple is coming! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/Proclamat...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the little scroll of Revelation chapter 10. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has taught from their beginning that the little scroll that John was told to eat represented them. When John ate the scroll it was sweet in his mouth, but bitter in his stomach—which was a prophetic representation of the "Great Disappointment" that occurred on October 22, 1844, when advent believers expected Jesus to return. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Na...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments including the plagues of demonic locusts, which some Adventists believe are helicopters. Also, the plague of deadly horses which come out of the abyss kills one-third of the people on the earth, but the remaining population does not repent and worship God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) #formeradventist #adventist #adventism #seventhdayadventistch...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the opening of the seventh seal, and the first four trumpets are sounded and the judgments of God are poured out on the earth. Also discussed is a portion of a sermon by Randy Roberts at Adventism's Loma Linda University Church where he states that wrath originates from Satan—not from the Lamb. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.) Clip is from: https://youtu.be/gNDDP0mkxjM#formeradventist #adventist #adven...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss the identity of the 144,000 of Revelation. Adventism incorrectly identifies themselves as this group, but the Bible clearly states their identity. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)#formeradventist #adventist #adventism #seventhdayadventistchurch #adventistchurch #sdachurch #sda #spiritofprophecy #apologetics #sabbath #revelationSupport the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Face...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss the topic of "replacement theology"—the idea that the church replaced Israel when they rejected Jesus. The church then is said to become the recipient of all the promises to Israel that haven't yet been fulfilled. This podcast reveals that the covenant keeping God keeps His promises! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Fo...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss chapter 6 of the book of Revelation where the judgments on the earth begin as the seals are opened by the Worthy Lamb. Is the Church hiding or in heaven? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazi...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss chapter 5 of the book of Revelation where the only worthy one to open a mysterious scroll is a little lamb that had been slaughtered but is alive again. A majestic worship scene follows as the little lamb comes forward to break the seven seals of the scroll. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.fac...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss chapter 4 of the book of Revelation where a majestic worship scene in heaven is revealed—not much like the light and smoke shows in modern church services. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMaga...

Colleen and Nikki talk through the Rapture and how Biblically based denominations don't fully agree on the timing. How do Colleen and Nikki believe, and how is their belief founded on Scripture? (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: http...

Nikki and Colleen talk through the biblical teaching of the Day of the Lord and the fact that Adventism's "time of trouble" which includes "Sunday keepers" going after "Sabbath keepers" isn't taught in the Bible. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMaga...

Colleen and Nikki talk through the three dominant ways that Christians teach the millennium, and how Adventism takes from all three. Find out which millennial view this podcast teaches. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.y...

Nikki and Colleen discuss what they learned from the letters to the churches in Revelation that are helpful in finding a biblical church after leaving Adventism. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Colleen and Nikki take a break from Revelation and respond to Adventist Today's Aunt Sevvy, a satirical column that appears in the magazine. By looking behind the satire, the truth of the three-tiered authority within Adventism is made clear, showing that Adventism is very much like Catholicism. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdv...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the seventh letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Laodicea. This church is dead with Jesus outside, knocking at the door. This is the church with which Adventism identifies. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life ...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the sixth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Philadelphia. This faithful church faced persecution but stood their ground in biblical truth. They are promised to be kept from the hour of testing that is coming on the whole world.(Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: htt...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the fifth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Sardis. Jesus calls for this church to wake up! Sardis has many who have dirty clothing on and they need the white clothing of Jesus' righteousness. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerA...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the fourth letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Thyatira. This church received a strong warning concerning the sin of allowing a woman prophet called Jezebel to remain in the church. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Face...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the third letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Pergamum. This church received a strong warning concerning their compromise with pagan practices including their diet. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Mi...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through the second letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Smyrna. This church had no condemnation from Jesus and was persecuted by commandment keepers—the Synagogue of Satan. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Min...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen talk through the first letter from Jesus to the churches—this one is addressed to the church in Ephesus. This church does not tolerate wicked people but Jesus has something against them—they have left their first love and for that, they must repent. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerA...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen finish their walk through the first chapter of Revelation. Find out which day is the Lord's Day, and discover the Voice who walks among the golden lamp stands and holds the keys of death and Hades. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: ht...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki continue their walk through the first chapter of Revelation. This passage addresses the completed atonement and Jesus' identity as almighty God. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: ...

The Book of Revelation Series: Nikki and Colleen walk through the first three verses of Revelation where they were promised a blessing by reading and you will be blessed by hearing—don't miss your blessing. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagaz...

The Book of Revelation Series: Colleen and Nikki introduce their new series on the book of Revelation. In this episode they review the four ways theologians interpret the book and reveal the way they think is the most consistent with the rest of Scripture. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministrie...

The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, distorts the biblical teachings of death, the afterlife and hell—the eternal punishment of those who don't believe and put their trust in the Lord Jesus. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https...

The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, distorts the biblical teachings of the old covenant Sabbath and dietary laws, making them part of new covenant mandates. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventi...

The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss how Adventism's The Clear Word, contains text to support the Adventist doctrines concerning a non-trinitarian God and an atonement that wasn't finished at the cross. The Clear Word is a Bible paraphrase published and promoted by the Adventist organization. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/...

The Clear Word Series: Colleen and Nikki introduce The Clear Word, a publication of the Seventh-day Adventist organization that mimics the Holy Bible but includes teachings of the Adventist prophet Ellen G. White cleverly woven into the text. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www...

Nikki and Colleen talk about the topic of relationships. They also take questions from the live audience. This episode was recorded on the second day of the Former Adventist Conference held in Loma Linda, California, February 17–19, 2023. Video version is on YouTube at FormerAdventist in the 2023 conference playlist. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www....

Nikki and Colleen talk about the Former Adventist Conference, February 17–19, 2023, in Loma Linda. There's still time to register and get on the plane, train, or bus and be here! (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube....

Series: Daniel. Colleen and Nikki answer some of the critics who have emailed and phoned them during the Daniel series with objections to some of the conclusions that they have discovered. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://ww...

Series: Daniel. Colleen and Nikki discuss the secrets Daniel is shown concerning the very end of days and the beginning of the millennium. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Series: Daniel. Nikki and Colleen discuss the rapture of the church and the subsequent resurrection of the Israelites—both strongly denied in Adventism. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Series: Daniel. Colleen and Nikki discuss the gap of thousands of years between verse 35 and 36. This last section is a prophecy about the end of days and the coming antichrist—which hasn't happened yet. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouT...

Series: Daniel. Nikki and Colleen discuss the 135 prophecies that were precisely fulfilled in chapter 11—proof that the remaining prophecies are sure to happen. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Series: Daniel. Colleen and Nikki discuss Daniel's last angel visit and also that this passage cements the truth that Michael the Archangel cannot be the Lord Jesus. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAd...

Series: Daniel. Nikki and Colleen discuss the beginning of Daniel's last vision and the Being that shows up and terrifies the prophet causing him to collapse. (Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.)Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist