{"id":26711,"date":"2026-10-09T17:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T17:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/?p=26711"},"modified":"2026-10-09T17:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T17:15:28","slug":"from-the-trinity-to-ai-exploring-adventist-theology-in-latvia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/from-the-trinity-to-ai-exploring-adventist-theology-in-latvia\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Trinity to AI: Exploring Adventist Theology in Latvia"},"content":{"rendered":"

2 October 2026 | Riga, Latvia [Frank Hasel, adapted by tedNEWS<\/em>]<\/p>\n

Adventists from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania explored theological questions at an International Bible Conference in Riga, Latvia, from 12 to 15 September 2026. The Biblical Research Institute<\/a> (BRI) held the Conference with scholars from Andrews University<\/a> and the Ellen G. White Estate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Church elders and members were invited to attend the first two days, while pastors from all three countries attended the final two days. The Conference took place at two venues in Riga, Latvia: the Baltic Union Conference<\/a> (BAUC) headquarters and Riga Seventh-day Adventist Church.<\/p>\n

Presentations covered the Trinity, last generation theology, biblical interpretation, the significance of the resurrection in Adventist theology, and the use of AI and modern technology. Speakers also addressed Ellen G. White\u2019s understanding of God and responses to critics of her writings.<\/p>\n

Between presentations, BRI members met pastors in small groups. Their discussions included challenges in ministry, Ellen White\u2019s authority, prophetic interpretation and difficult Bible passages. The BRI also gave every pastor in attendance a copy of the Handbook of Seventh-day Adventist Theology.<\/p>\n

The Conference gave church members, elders and pastors from across the three countries an opportunity to examine questions of faith together.<\/p>\n

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Frank Hasel, BRI associate director, presents on last generation theology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Keldie Paroschi, BRI associate director, speaks on the significance of the resurrection for Christian faith and theology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pastors from across the BAUC take part in small group discussions during the Bible Conference, providing opportunities to explore theological and ministry-related questions together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Artur Stele, General Conference general vice president, with David N\u00f5mmik, BAUC president<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Daniel Bediako, BRI associate director, presents on the importance of the Trinity for the Adventist message and mission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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[Photos: Courtesy of the Biblical Research Institute]<\/em><\/p>\n

Adapted from an article by Frank Hasel<\/a>, originally published on the Biblical Research Institute<\/a> website. Edited for republication by tedNEWS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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