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White Paper: Levels of Development in Biblicism: Stages of Growth Toward God’s Ways

Posted on October 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Biblicism, properly understood, is not merely a commitment to the authority of Scripture, but a living process of transformation through the Word of God. This white paper explores the levels of spiritual development within biblicism—how engagement with Scripture … Continue reading →

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From Persecutor to Apostle — The Historical and Theological Significance of Paul’s Conversion

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a sermon delivered to the The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 13, 2025.] Introduction: Remembering What We Wish to Forget Most of us carry memories we would … Continue reading →

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What Are The Necessary Conditions For Conversion?

Posted on November 17, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermon given to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, November 16, 2024.] As we return from the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the thoughts that we have … Continue reading →

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The Harvest Truly Is Plentiful

Posted on May 21, 2023 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, May 20, 2023.] As we approach the festival of Pentecost, it is worthwhile for us to ponder … Continue reading →

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Faraway, So Close: Part Three

Posted on December 31, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: Parts one and two.] When we look outside of the Gospels, we find that there exists in some stories the same tension between those who view themselves as obedient to God and yet are hostile to the repentance of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Raising Spirit-Led Kids

Posted on February 20, 2021 by nathanalbright

Raising Spirit-Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally In The Supernatural, by Seth Dahl [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Manual Of Devotion

Posted on November 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Manual Of Devotion, by Thomas Frank Gailor This particular book was written by the chaplain of the University of the South towards the end of the 19th century, and it is interesting to see what devotion meant to someone … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jesus At The Door

Posted on October 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

Jesus At The Door: Evangelism Made Easy, by Scott McNamara [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In many ways, this book reminds … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 16 Bible Studies For Your Small Group

Posted on September 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

16 Bible Studies For Your Small Group, by Ryan Lokkesmoe [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book was somewhat disappointing. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Revival Rising

Posted on May 20, 2020 by nathanalbright

Revival Rising:  Embracing His Transforming Fire, by Kim Meeder [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In many ways, this particular book could … Continue reading →

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