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<\/a>Laszlo Gallusz, senior lecturer in New Testament studies at Belgrade Theological Seminary, Serbia, presented on the historical background of the book of Revelation, and then focused on what is central to the book. Ji\u0159\u00ed Moskala, professor of Old Testament Exegesis and Theology at Andrews University, presented lectures on the Pre-advent judgement, Adventist identity, and the three angels\u2019 messages of Revelation 14.<\/p>\nHere are just a few responses from participants:<\/p>\n Ji\u0159\u00ed Moskala, Ph.D.<\/strong>, is professor of Old Testament exegesis and theology and dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA.<\/p>\n Laszlo Gallusz, Ph.D.<\/strong>, is senior lecturer in New Testament studies at Belgrade Theological Seminary, Serbia. He is the author of \u00abThe Throne Motif in the Book of Revelation<\/a>\u00bb, as well as a number of books and scholarly articles in English, Hungarian, and Serbian.<\/p>\n That article was first published on the BAUC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Many pastors said they particularly appreciated the lecture about Jesus as a Mediator, because, they said, there is a strange teaching in Christian circles that Jesus, by his sacrifice, had to calm down God\u2019s wrath against sinful men. Nothing could be further from the truth! They discovered that the Bible reveals that Jesus is working with the Father to save people, that God\u2013The Father himself loves humankind.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u2022 The lectures inspired and gave me a deeper trust in God\u2019s love. It would be good if we could have such a conference every year.
\u2022 These days together with the lecturers gave me even greater motivation to serve others, to be part of God\u2019s family and invite others! Thanks! I got a much broader view of Adventism.
\u2022 It\u2019s important to view complex topics and Biblical message from the God\u2019s perspective \u2014 from the perspective of salvation. The Gospel is a message of joy! Both in personal and public ministry we need a healthy balance \u2014 and this seminar only strengthened this idea. Thank you!
\u2022 This was a liberating seminar. It brings joy to people by portraying a God who does not punish but brings salvation.
\u2022 To live in Jesus means living a victorious life. If personal relationships with Jesus will be better \u2013 ministry will be better.
\u2022 Everything that I share should reveal Jesus, not me! We can live with safe assurance about our salvation!
\u2022 A well organised conference with good food \u2014 both spiritual and physical.<\/p>\n<\/a>At the end of the conference, Baltic Union Conference president, David N\u00f5mmik said, \u201cThis Bible conference was indeed a long-awaited event for many of our pastors. It reminded me of past extended theological courses in Riga which were conducted by the well-known professors from Newbold College and Andrews University. Something similar was seen in this event, where pastors attentively listened to lectures, made notes and asked challenging questions both publicly and in private conversations with the professors. The feedback showed that we need such gatherings more often, especially during such times of constant change and when facing controversial theological issues in the churches.\u201d<\/p>\n
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