Mark A. Finley is the former host and director of It Is Written, for which he traveled around the world as a televangelist, and spoke on the weekly television show It Is Written. He was the first Seventh-day Adventist pastor to do a satellite evangelistic series. He also served as one vice-president out of nine for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has written over 74 published books.
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01. How to Understand the Bible
Let’s suppose that you are driving to a very important appointment. In fact, it is so extremely important that it involves your entire future.The place of the appointment is a thousand miles from your home in a city you have never driven in and at a place of business that is totally new. Sixty miles…
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02. Our Day In The Light Of Prophecy
1. What unusual thing happened to the heathen king of Bablyon? Daniel 2:1,3.MY BIBLE SAYS: ” Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him….I had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream.” 2. What would all the wisdom of heathen idol worshippers fail to do? Daniel 2:27.MY…
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03. A World in Turmoil
World conditions are alarming. World leaders are seeking answers to some of the greatest problems society has ever faced. An uncertain future looms on the horizon. The countries of the former Soviet Union face an uncertain future. The interdependent world economy is on shaky ground. Moral conditions are rapidly deteriorating. School violence is rampant. Weather…
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04. The Manner of Christ’s Coming
As the world races into this new millennium, have you ever considered what our greatest need is? What do men and women living in the twenty-first century need most? If you were starving to death, it might be food. If you were homeless, it might be a place to live. If disease ravaged your body,…
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05. Peace of Mind Without Guilt
Suppose a pill guaranteeing permanent peace of mind could be discovered. Its Producer would become a multi-millionaire in a very short time. One of the basic causes for the phenomenal rise of drug use in America is a frantic search for inner meaning.Multitudes are burdened with guilt. Feeling insecure, unaccepted, and emotionally troubled, produces an “inner void.” Mind related…
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06. The Secret of Personal Power
Human beings are separated from God, the Source of life. The result is death. Unaided by the grace Of GOD all are helpless prisoners. We are condemned to eternal death—death because of sin. The death of Jesus paid the penalty of sin for every person. However, this gift must be accepted individually. It becomes effective…
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07. Good God! Bad World! Why?
As we look at our world, it is a world in trouble. A world consumed with war, famine and poverty. A world writhing in sickness, disease and sorrow. From these conditions springs one of life’s basic questions. What is the origin of the suffering, sickness, and death so prevalent in our world? Why do the good as well as…
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08. Revelation’s Most Thrilling Message!
The book of Revelation is one of the most important books in the entire Bible. Its main theme, or central focus, is the return of Jesus Christ. Revelation unmasks the deceptive plans of Satan. And it unfolds the plans of God in these last days. In Revelation 14 Jesus Christ is clearly pictured as the Son…
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09. Bible’s Longest, Most Amazing Prophecy
The previous lesson noted the special message contained in Revelation 14:6, 7—a message to prepare a people for Christ’s soon return. Before He returns, Jesus will have a group who proclaim the everlasting gospel to the entire world. The message to prepare a people for Christ’s coming takes on a distinct significance in the light…
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10. A Date With Destiny: The Judgment
We have learned the amazing fact that we are living in the judgment hour. The Bible refers to the judgment more than I,000 times. Since 1844 Jesus has been engaged in this special work. In the judgment, Christ is revealed as fully just and loving in His handling of the sin problem. Each case is…
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11. Crime, Lawlessness, Political Corruption: The Real Reason
In this study we shall cover a subject of supreme importance. We have discussed in previous studies, salvation is a gift of God. We cannot earn it. We can never be good enough to deserve it. The basis of our salvation is God’s grace We will now answer some very important questions. What is the…
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12. Christ’s Special Sign
Revelation 14 contains God’s last special message. It is a message for people living during the final, climactic, hours of earth’s history.This supremely important message announces,”The hour of God’s judgment has come.” It is an urgent appeal for men and women everywhere to prepare for the soon return of Christ to planet earth. Only in Christ are men and women…
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13. Tampering With Heaven’s Constitution
The last battle in the great controversy between good and evil centers in the law of God. Satan hates the eternal principles that are the basis of the heavenly government. He desires to lead all to violate God’s law and disregard the eternal foundation of His throne. His special attack focuses upon the fourth commandment, which exalts Jesus as the Creator. As…
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14. Our Greatest Need – A New Life Style
Some time ago, the president of the American Medical Association was addressing a large group of heart specialists in New York City: He began his speech with these words, “America’s greatest need is for a new lifestyle.” Even a casual look at the health habits of a majority of Americans indicates that these words are…
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15. The Real Truth About Death
Throughout the centuries men and women have asked, What happens to people when they die? What is beyond the grave? Can the dead communicate with the living? Spiritualism is growing by leaps and bounds. Multitudes are attempting to find meaningful answers to the mystery of death: Even some churchmen have attempted contacts with those who…
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16. God’s Love and Hell’s Fire
In I Peter 4:17 the Word of God poses a very sobering question: “What will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?”Let’s discover the actual fate of those who reject the mercy and salvation of God. Multitudes believe that God torments sinners in an eternally burning hell. They perceive…
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17. Door Way To A New Life
Before Jesus comes the entire world will be divided into two classes: those who reject His message of preparation and fight against Christ and His people, and those who accept His message and unite with His church. Christ urgently appealed to His disciples in these words, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing…
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18. A Financial Secret Most Of The World Doesn’t Know
We have studied that Jesus is soon to return to earth In this crisis hour He invites us to consecrate all we have to the advancement of His cause. When we consider His sacrifice for us, we will be led to give our all to Him. A proper understanding of Christian stewardship will help us realize…
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19. Modern Day Movement of Destiny
According to a recent handbook of American churches, there are more than 250 religious groups in the United States. Each of these professes to be God’s true church and the custodian of truth. At the same time, each group is different from the others. The teachings of one church often vary significantly from another. Obviously…
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20. Prophets, Prophecy, Visions and Dreams
There is a dramatic upsurge of interest in supernatural phenomena in our world. Many are looking for authoritative answers to the challenges and problems of life. And they have turned to astrologers, psychics, and the prophets of our day. Satan’s goal is to counterfeit the genuine gift of prophecy. Jesus clearly warned that Satan would…