Discovering the New Covenant by Greg Taylor - exAdventist Outreach

DISCOVERING THE NEW COVENANT
community? According to the President of the world church,
it is not.
Seventh-day Adventism has made many good and
healthy contributions to the world. One of the most extensive
hospital systems has been developed by the SDA Church.
There are healthy lifestyle issues that Adventists have
championed. They have developed a worldwide educational
system. From the outside looking in, there is much that is
appealing. However, Paul warns that even if an angel from
heaven teaches another gospel let him be accursed.
Paula and I have a deep heart and love for the Adventist
Church. We long for the hearts and minds of all who are in
that system to come to grips with the truth of the Gospel.
There is not a day that goes by that we do not pray for the
people to whom we will always be bonded by a common
past, family and friendships. We can understand Paul’s heart
for his people. We pray and will keep on praying until the
walls are broken down and all God’s people are truly set
free!
I will close by including the final segment of our letter
to family and friends, and that we distributed to our church
elders upon our resignation from the Adventist pastorate.
These sentiments still reflect our heart for the Seventh-day
Adventist Church and our prayer for honesty and revival in
that community.
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Resignation Letter July 28, 2001
Paula and I have a deep love and concern for the
Adventist church. We have not been hurt or mistreated. We
do not hold animosity toward anyone in the church. The
denomination has been very good to us. We do not have any
horror stories of mistreatment by leadership as some have.
We are grateful for Adventism and what it has meant to our
family and our growth in the Lord. Virtually all of our