Tag Archives: doctrine

Before Me:  Living In The Presence of God

Posted on December 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The following is the prepared notes for a sermon given to the Dalles, Oregon congregation on Sabbath, December 6, 2025.] Introduction: The Depth of Hebrew Words and the Challenge of Translation The Hebrew Scriptures are composed in a language … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Adoption in Roman Society and Pauline Theology: A Biblicist Analysis of Spiritual Reproduction

Posted on November 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the concept of adoption as it existed in Roman law and society and explains why the Apostle Paul used this legal and familial metaphor to describe the believer’s relationship to God. It further integrates … Continue reading →

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The Holiness of the Father and the Mediation of the Son: A Biblicist White Paper on Divine Separation and Redemption

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper sets forth the biblicist understanding that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two distinct divine beings—the Father being the supreme source of life and authority, and the Son being the divine Word who … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Biblicist View of the Distinction Between Repetition and Vain Repetition

Posted on October 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction In Matthew 6:7, Christ commands, “And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.” (NKJV). This verse raises a critical interpretive and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Critique of Calvinism’s TULIP and Its Arminian Counterpart in the Context of the Ten Commandments

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the theological systems of Calvinism and Arminianism, particularly their classical formulations—TULIP and its Arminian counterpart—through the lens of biblical fidelity to the Ten Commandments. The aim is to assess whether these doctrines uphold or … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Practical Biblicist Concerns in Approaching a Resistant Paid Minister

Posted on September 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction In the life of the Church, tensions sometimes arise when lay members perceive doctrinal error or pastoral missteps in the preaching or teaching of ordained ministers. The issue becomes sharper when a minister—especially one on salary—expresses resistance to correction … Continue reading →

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The Names of God in the Prophets and Writings: A Comprehensive Study

Posted on July 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The following is the prepared text for a sermon given to the Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, July 12, 2025.] Introduction The divine names of God reveal profound truths about His character, His relationship … Continue reading →

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“In the Name of Whom?”: Understanding Baptismal Language in Matthew, Acts, and Paul from a Non-Trinitarian Perspective

Posted on June 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Among the most striking differences in New Testament theology is the variety of expressions used for baptism. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus instructs His disciples to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the … Continue reading →

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On The Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Having a Consistent Biblical Worldview

Posted on January 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Systematic theology, while valuable for organizing and understanding biblical truths, can present certain pitfalls when it comes to maintaining a consistently biblical worldview. Here are some key challenges: 1. Imposing a Preconceived System on Scripture: 2. Overemphasis on Certain Doctrines … Continue reading →

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Representation In The Writings Of Paul: Part One

Posted on August 30, 2022 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, as I write this, I had a conversation with a deacon from a nearby congregation whom I happen to know fairly well who was talking about a paper he was working on concerning the contentious issue of women’s roles … Continue reading →

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