In recent years, conversations surrounding Last Generation Theology (LGT) have re-emerged within the Seventh-day Adventist community. During my tenure at Spicer University, several fellow believers and church members advocated for LGT. For some, it may represent the highest expression of God’s purpose for His people. However, for others, it raises significant theological and pastoral issues. At itsContinueContinue reading “Calling or Confusion? Assessing Last Generation Theology”
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Paul Among Hindus: Reimagining Acts 17
(Part II of Paul in Varanasi) Disclaimer: The quotations from Hindu texts are used here to only illustrate how Paul’s method in Acts 17 might engage another religious culture. This exercise is intended as a contextual reflection rather than a reinterpretation of Scripture. The seventeenth chapter of the Book of Acts records one of theContinueContinue reading “Paul Among Hindus: Reimagining Acts 17”
Acts 17 Reimagined: Paul in Varanasi
(Part I of Paul in Varanasi)Imagine the apostle Paul arriving not in Athens, but in Varanasi, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India. The morning sun rises over the Ganges. Pilgrims gather along the ghats. Priests chant mantras. The smoke of incense drifts through narrow temple streets. Everywhere Paul looks, he sees shrines,ContinueContinue reading “Acts 17 Reimagined: Paul in Varanasi”
Who Shapes Whom? Rethinking Christian Institutions and National Agendas
Picture credit: https://www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2020/11/church-and-state-should-be-separate I recently read a public letter from the president of a Christian university in the United States. It was a small, historically Black institution with a long story of faith, sacrifice, and mission. In the letter, the president announced that the university was joining a national higher-education initiative led by the government.ContinueContinue reading “Who Shapes Whom? Rethinking Christian Institutions and National Agendas”
Wrestling within the Church: When Leadership Fails, and So Do We
There is something deeply unsettling happening in the church. I am not referring to a single denomination or a single isolated incident. I am talking about the spirit of division that seems to be swelling across the Body of Christ. Online, in leadership meetings, in lay conversations, on platforms both formal and informal, the noise is loud andContinueContinue reading “Wrestling within the Church: When Leadership Fails, and So Do We”
Being Indian, Being Christian: Believing Differently, Living Faithfully
When I tell people I am a Christian from India, especially from Bihar—a land where Hinduism thrives, Buddhism was born, Jainism took root, and Sikhism finds religious ties—the response is often: “Oh, so you converted?” It’s not just curiosity—it’s suspicion. Sometimes even disdain.It’s as if becoming a Christian made me less Indian, or worse, a sellout to my own heritage. But I wantContinueContinue reading “Being Indian, Being Christian: Believing Differently, Living Faithfully”
Why Am I a Christian?
I was born in Bihar, a land rich in religious heritage—the birthplace of Buddhism, the cradle of Jainism, and a sacred site for Sikhism with the birth of Guru Gobind Singh. I grew up in a Hindu family, surrounded by devotion, reverence, and respect not only for our own faith but for all religions. My mother, a deeply spiritual woman andContinueContinue reading “Why Am I a Christian?”
REFLECTIONS ON THE 62nd GC SESSION: A FIRST-TIME OBSERVER’S HONEST TAKE
Attending the 62nd General Conference Session (GC Session) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Louis, Missouri in 2025 was a deeply personal and spiritual experience for me. It was my very first time witnessing the global body of the church come together under one roof, a moment I had not predicted. And yet, amidstContinueContinue reading “REFLECTIONS ON THE 62nd GC SESSION: A FIRST-TIME OBSERVER’S HONEST TAKE”
Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a Cult?
In the age of social media and quick conclusions, religious groups are often misunderstood, especially when they hold distinct beliefs. One question that sometimes surfaces online or in casual conversation is:Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a cult? I have heard this question more than once. So, let us address it with clarity, truth, and grace.ContinueContinue reading “Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a Cult?”
Evangelism or Exposure? The Cost of Ignoring Religious Sensitivity in Mission
Not long ago, I came across a troubling post on social media. A fellow Christian, a PhD student in Intercultural Studies, shared a series of photos showcasing his “successful” ministry among a highly sensitive and often persecuted religious community in India. The pictures proudly displayed new believers—faces fully visible and context unmistakable. It left meContinueContinue reading “Evangelism or Exposure? The Cost of Ignoring Religious Sensitivity in Mission”