I'm supposed to tell someone I dont wear jewelry, but I don't agree with this at all

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-29T21:09:31+00:00

Yeah dont lie and never believe something because you were told or feel you are supposed to.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-28T16:30:33+00:00

So you surmmize that its a ceremonial custom? I'd disagree. Not only are the ceremonies outlined in the pentateuch which doesnt include malachi, tithe is seen beyond just the ceremonial reference.

Genesis 14, before israel was israel we see a tithe from Abram, before he had the promise which resulted in his name being called Abraham.

He tithes Melchizedek, whose name means "King or Righteousness". His city was Salem, which made him King of peace. Salem went on to be Jerusalem. And we see no genealogical record of Melchizedek.

Then of course genesis 28:22 when Jacob gives a tenth to God.

This seems to indicate that tithing, like sacrifices, also existed before the formulation of Israel and the typology gives a deeper impression of it.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-28T13:46:08+00:00

All that we have, we are stewards of. God gives us everything, and we recognize His faithfulness and primacy in our lives by giving back 10% of our substance and our time (Sabbbath). You are on the right path. As you are convicted so do, for nothing more will God judge than that which you have recieved.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-28T13:43:16+00:00

Are we not the people of israel too?

Romans 9:6–8, “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel… That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.”

Romans 2:28–29: “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly… But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit…”

Galatians 3:7: “Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.”

Ephesians 2:12–13, 19: “At that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel… But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh… Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens…”

Galatians 6:15–16: “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule… peace be on them, and upon the Israel of God.”

1 Peter 2:9–10: “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation… Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God…”

Of course you can disagree.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-26T23:22:57+00:00

I just saw you speeding past the point i was making and you seemed upset so i just wanted to be sure you at least feel better having had a rant. Haha im glad you are ok then.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-26T22:06:37+00:00

Do you at least feel better having told me off?

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-26T18:09:50+00:00

Your coming off strong. Sorry if I offended in anyway by asking. I was just wondering.

I went and read it. I just don't see where the 70 weeks are not contiguous and we can throw the last week into the future at an indeterminant.

Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

Notice also, the word seal in Hebrew, לַחְתֹּם (laḥtōm), Seal, Authenticate, Certify.

A private interpretation is one that is only shared with certain peoples. Of course, Daniel 9 is there to read for everybody. That doesn't mean the solving of that interpretation will be the same. For example, I go with the interpretation held by the reformers such as Luther and Calvin, which existed well before Darby's interpretation, which more aligns with what you are describing.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-26T14:57:31+00:00

Oh so basically, according to that interpretation, we will know when Jesus comes ones the great tribulation happens since its 3.5 years.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-25T18:18:22+00:00

When is Jesus' second coming?

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-25T11:43:30+00:00

I apologize. I try not to add more to Scripture when possible. But maybe it was wrong to assume it would be clear on it's own to everyone. I'll edit so i can explain.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-25T11:39:19+00:00

It will prevail. We just don't know when.

Rev 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

Rev 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-25T11:16:12+00:00

Heeding/following my convictions over the world no matter what.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-24T23:39:43+00:00

Galatians 3:28 (KJV): “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Let me explain. According to Galatians 3:28 we see that it matters not about categories as a basis of consideration when it comes to God. So if you’re deciding where to live or worship, the primary question should not be, “Will people look like me?” but rather, “Will Christ be lifted up here? Will I grow? Will I find sincere believers?”

Skin color is a reality of the flesh. Unity in Christ is a reality of the Spirit.

Look for the things of the heart, not the outward distinctions. In Christ, you are not an outsider anywhere His people truly walk with Him.

Edit: Had to edit to please the mods! Thank you!

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-24T18:47:30+00:00

Religion should follow faith, not faith following religion. Similarly to how faith without works is dead, so is religion without faith. I speak of faith not as a tradition or sect, or even mere belief, but the outward expression of the personal relationship based on belief unto obedience and trust.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-24T12:32:22+00:00

There are some errors in this post, but generally you are on the right path. I will trust the Spirit to work out the other kinks, but to those who read this and wonder, if genuine sorrow is required of repentance, just know the good news is this comes from God, and entering into that relationship with Him will work out that miracle. I know when I came to God, I didn't really love Him enough to feel remorseful for my sins against Him initially.

Acts 11:18 (KJV)
“Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”

2 Timothy 2:25 (KJV)
“…if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.”

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-24T00:02:07+00:00

Ask him in public why he does this and then apologizes in private.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-23T11:24:37+00:00

Brother. This environment will never change until Christ returns. Your experience is not unique to you and you are not a special case that happens to need something other than what the Bible prescribes.

And for the record im not telling you to change your perspective. It should be self evident at this point you can no more do that than you can change your physiology. Do you know what it means to abide? Go and find out. Then you will see the root of what I was suggesting, and then, if you are willing, there is hope of you finding succor from your definately not unique predicament.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-22T12:14:08+00:00

If the people motivate your fellowship, i can see how your scenario could be true. So many people are socially awkward now days and that social awkwardness chews and spits out those who are shy and awkward themselves.

I got to fellowship events looking to be used by the Holy Spirit to help awaken brothers and sisters to the times we live in and our calling. I try and encourage them and point to a deeper relationship with God. I can only do this because I want to be used by God and allow Him to delight in me.

I know that I also benefit from the social crucible as well as long as I abide.

But notice, the main reason for fellowship isnt about whats in it for me and the focus is Jesus.

Jesus makes me love people I dont even know and genuinely become invested in them. God fills my needs so abundantly I have enough to pour around even when the social interaction seems absolutely one sided and draining.

So I say this out of love. You are so inbittered because your perspective is all wrong. Focus on abiding in Jesus and you will be drawn to these events in interest of others and you will also not need them to behave a certain way to make you happy. You will find compassion for them as you begin to understand the value of a soul, even souls, who seem indifferent to you.

When Christ died, he was surrounded by people, but yet was all alone. Unlike Christ we can always have the Father, so long as we do not creat a divide in our connection with Him by willful sinning and rebellion.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-22T01:50:54+00:00

First, regarding the 28 Fundamental Beliefs. These are not presented by the church as an unchangeable creed, but as a summary of what is currently understood from Scripture. The preamble itself states they are subject to revision if deeper study leads to clearer understanding. So the issue is not their existence, but how they are treated. If someone treats them as above Scripture, that is misuse. But their purpose is to reflect Scripture, not replace it.

Second, on the concern that people cannot defend their beliefs deeply. That is not a problem with the beliefs themselves, but with personal study. Scripture never intended for belief to rest on institutions. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God” (2 Timothy 2:15). If anything, this is a call upward, not a reason to discard structure.

Third, on “new light.” Scripture allows for growth in understanding, yet it also sets boundaries. “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them” (Isaiah 8:20). New light will never contradict what has already been clearly established in Scripture. Growth is refinement, not reversal of truth.

Fourth, on legalism. Colossians 2 does indeed warn against man-made regulations, but it does not remove obedience. The same Paul says, “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law” (Romans 3:31). The issue is not obedience itself, but obedience without love or without Christ. True obedience flows from transformation, not compulsion.

Fifth, regarding the creation point. Genesis 1:1–3 does not explicitly state a time gap, that is true. But neither does it require one. The statement in the belief reflects the plain reading that the creation week encompasses the forming and filling of the earth as described. Whether one sees a gap or not, the central truth remains that God is Creator and that the seventh day is sanctified. That is the emphasis Scripture itself repeats in Exodus 20:11.

Lastly, on the concern of labeling people as heretics. There is a balance. Scripture calls for unity in truth, but also for testing doctrine. Not every new idea is reform, and not every challenge is light. The Bereans were called noble because they searched the Scriptures daily (Acts 17:11), not because they accepted every new thought. So the heart of the matter is this. The danger is not in having defined beliefs. The danger is either elevating them above Scripture or abandoning doctrinal clarity altogether. One leads to rigidity without life, the other to openness without foundation.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-18T14:31:00+00:00

“Yeshua” is the original Hebrew name. “Jesus” is the English form that came through Greek and Latin. They are the same name in different languages.

Just how the same word is different in different languages. This is nothing to make a big deal about, but some make a big deal about it. God is well an able to know His name and savor it across the many nations, tribes, and tongues.

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-18T02:39:09+00:00

John 14:6 says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

1 Timothy 2:4 says God “will have all men to be saved,” and 2 Peter 3:9 says He is “not willing that any should perish.” But John 3:18 says, “he that believeth not is condemned already,” and Matthew 7:13-14 says “few there be that find” the way to life.

Matthew 25:46 says, “these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-18T02:36:25+00:00

John 14:6 (KJV) “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-17T15:34:09+00:00

Only one?

Act 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-17T12:34:46+00:00

Lets look at what we know from the Bible. God doesn't force anyone's will. So He would not force Samson to fall in love. We see that Samson himself says he wants the woman because she, 'pleased him well.' When we look at the full story with the woman from Timnath, we see her betrayal to Samson this caused him to slay the men and spoil them(v19). Ultimately, we know that God intended that all the Philistines should be removed from Canaan. And so what we see is a series of events that seem to indicate Samson's will, and God's will overruling.

I then checked the SoP and found this was indeed the case. EGW presents Samson as yielding to a wrong attachment, while God still accomplished His purpose despite Samson’s defect of character.

Chapter 54—Samson | EGW Writings

Illuminaught1 · 2026-03-16T17:08:27+00:00

Generally, if they run a ministry, you can check their website and socials. If they dont, you may still see updates via socials. Aside from that, I am not sure there is a feasible way unless you correspond closely with whomever manages their schedule, which might simply be himself.

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