Re-Examining Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
Truth never suffers from being examined.
Join us in re-examining Seventh-day Adventist teachings in the light of Scripture and present truth.
We need to hold fast to truth while letting go of what doesn’t align with God’s Word.
Examining Our Foundations Through Scripture
Many of us have inherited beliefs without ever being taught how to test them. This section lays the groundwork for examining teachings through Scripture rather than tradition. Truth is not threatened by honest re-evaluation—it is strengthened by it.
Moving Past Church Traditions to Present Truth
Understanding the Prophecy This teaching addresses a critical challenge facing believers today: how do we move beyond inherited church traditions and into the truth God is revealing now? While many sincerely seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, there remains widespread disagreement—even among devoted followers of Scripture. At the center of this discussion is the…
Prophecy vs. Prophetic Understanding
Understanding the Prophecy One of the most important—and often misunderstood—truths in Scripture is this: 👉 Prophecy is perfect—but prophets’ understanding is not. In this teaching, Tom walks through Scripture to show that while God’s Word is flawless, the prophets themselves were not omniscient. They received partial revelation, and often had to wrestle with what it…
End Time Events Clearly Portrayed in Prophecy
God Doesn’t Leave Us To Guess His Timing Bible prophecy does not present end-time events as scattered or vague—it lays them out in a clear, sequential order. Yeshua Himself described the beginning of the end as a specific progression: war, followed by famine, pestilence, and global instability. These are not random events, but the opening…
Laodicea and the Spirit of Prophecy
Understanding the Prophecy What does it truly mean to be Laodicean? In the Book of Revelation, chapter 3, the final church is described as lukewarm, self-satisfied, and spiritually blind—yet completely unaware of its true condition. This teaching explores how that warning applies directly to God’s people today. Tom highlights a critical danger: the belief that…
Two Signs of God’s Last Day People, Part 1
Understanding the Prophecy In a time of global confusion—especially surrounding the identity of Israel—Scripture provides a clear answer: God’s people are not defined by nationality, but by faith and obedience. Romans 9–11 reveals that both Jew and Gentile alike are part of Israel only through acceptance of the Messiah. Those who believe are grafted in;…
Two Signs of God’s Last Day People, Part 2
Understanding the Prophecy Part two builds directly on the first identifying mark—obedience to God’s commandments—by revealing the second: the testimony of Yeshua, which Scripture defines as the Spirit of Prophecy. Revelation makes this unmistakably clear: God’s last-day people are not only commandment keepers, but also those who understand and proclaim prophetic truth. This is not…
The Day-Year Principle Examined
The day-year principle is often used to interpret prophetic time periods as symbolic years rather than literal days. These teachings carefully examine the biblical basis for this method and whether it aligns with how Scripture consistently presents prophetic time.
Calculating Prophetic Timelines: Day for a Year? (Video)
Understanding the Prophecy One of the most debated questions in Bible prophecy is how prophetic timelines should be calculated. When Scripture gives symbolic time periods such as days, months, or years, students of prophecy often ask whether those numbers should be understood literally or symbolically. A major issue in this discussion is the day-for-a-year principle….
Re-examining The “Day-Year Principle” (Book Excerpt)
(Below is chapter one from our book Re-Examining 1844: A Better Understanding, available here.) When interpreting the 2300 evening and morning prophecy of Daniel 8:14, as well as other prophetic timelines in Daniel and Revelation, Adventists use a “day-year principle”. This is the idea that when interpreting time periods in symbolic prophecies, every day in the prophecy…
The 1844 Doctrine Examined
The year 1844 holds a central place in Seventh-day Adventist teaching, particularly in connection with the investigative judgment. This study takes a fresh look at the biblical passages involved, asking whether the conclusions drawn truly follow the text—or require assumptions beyond it.
Is Daniel 7 a Parallel of Daniel 2? | Rethinking a Common Prophetic Assumption
Understanding the Prophecy Many prophecy students have long assumed that Daniel 7 is simply a parallel retelling of Daniel 2—covering the same sequence of kingdoms from Babylon to the end of time. But is that assumption actually supported by Scripture? This teaching takes a closer look at both chapters and challenges that widely accepted view….
Before Sunday Laws: Key Prophecies That Must Happen First
What’s Next in Prophecy? Many discussions about end-time prophecy focus heavily on Sunday laws as the central event. But Scripture reveals something critical: several major prophetic events must happen before Sunday laws ever arise. In this teaching, Tom walks through Daniel 8, Daniel 10–12, and Matthew 24 to show that the immediate focus of prophecy…
Re-Examining the Start Date of Daniel 8:14 (Book Excerpt)
The question of “How long?” has been asked or contemplated as far back as Eve in the garden when she supposed that her firstborn son was the promised Seed. It is a question that is heard frequently as we near the time of the end. [This is Chapter 5 of the book Re-Examining 1844: A…
SDA Timelines Refuted
Reexamining Prophetic Timelines For many believers, the prophetic timelines associated with 1844, the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days have long been considered settled truth. But do the historical applications traditionally assigned to these prophecies truly align with Scripture? This teaching carefully examines the foundations behind key Adventist prophetic interpretations, including the connection between Daniel 8…
1844 Under the Microscope
Investigating the 1844 Doctrine Was the investigative judgment concept entirely wrong — or was the timing misunderstood? In this study, we take a careful look at the foundations of the 1844 doctrine, progressive revelation, and the biblical pattern of judgment throughout Scripture. By examining Daniel, Hebrews, Acts, James, and the sanctuary service, this teaching explores…
Adventism, Daniel 8:14, and 1844
Understanding the Prophecy Few prophetic teachings have shaped modern interpretation more than the understanding of Daniel 8:14 and the year 1844. But what if the issue is not the prophecy itself—but how it has been interpreted? This teaching carefully examines the history behind the Millerite movement, the Great Disappointment, and the conclusions that followed. It…
2300 Days – Daniel 8:14 Revisited (Part 1)
Understanding the Prophecy Daniel 8:14 is one of the most debated prophecies in Scripture: “Unto 2300 evenings and mornings; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” This teaching revisits that prophecy with a critical question—are we interpreting it in the correct time context? The key lies in Gabriel’s explanation: the vision is for the time of…
2300 Days – Rethinking 1844 (Part 2)
Understanding the Prophecy This teaching examines the prophetic timelines promoted within Seventh-day Adventism—particularly the 2300-day prophecy of Daniel 8:14 and its connection to the year 1844. While these timelines have long been considered foundational, a closer look reveals significant inconsistencies in both their construction and interpretation. At the heart of the issue is the assumed…
Cottrell: Asset or Liability? Examining a Challenge to the Sanctuary Doctrine
This article, written by Raymond F. Cottrell, a noted Adventist scholar, presents a direct challenge to the traditional understanding of the SDA sanctuary doctrine and its connection to Daniel 8:14. Cottrell, a respected Adventist scholar, raises a central question: 👉 Is the sanctuary doctrine truly an asset to the church—or has it become a liability?…
Misused Scriptures Clarified
Some verses are frequently quoted as proof—but rarely studied in full context. This section revisits commonly misunderstood passages and examines what they actually say. When read carefully, these Scriptures often support a very different conclusion than what is commonly taught.
Let No Man Judge You | Colossians 2 in Context
Understanding the Prophecy Colossians 2:16 is often quoted to argue against keeping the Sabbath or biblical festivals—but is that what Paul was actually saying? This teaching carefully examines the full context of Colossians 2 and reveals a very different message. Rather than abolishing God’s appointed times, Paul is addressing a conflict between the traditions of…
Question: Could the harlot in Revelation be the Seventh-day Adventist church?
[This is an actual viewer question with Tom’s answer.] Thank you for your question. I am going to ask you a few questions. Try to logically answer each one as you go through them. If you do, you will own the answer I have given at the end. We must treat every detail in these…
No Man Knows the Day or Hour
Watching for the Signs Did Yeshua mean that no one would ever understand the timing of His return — or was He describing what was unknown at that moment? In this study, we examine Yeshua’s words in Mark 13, Matthew 24, and related prophecies concerning the Second Coming and the signs that would precede it….
Hebrews 4: What Does It Mean to Enter God’s Rest?
Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4 speaks of entering into God’s rest, but what does that really mean? Is it merely a feeling of peace, or is it the result of trusting God enough to follow where He leads? In this teaching, Tom walks through Hebrews 3–4 and the connection between faith, obedience, Sabbath rest, and…
Appeals & Personal Challenge
At some point, truth moves from information to decision. This section is not about argument, but about response—what do we do with what we’ve learned? The call is not simply to understand, but to follow truth wherever it leads.
Controversy Among Brethren
Understanding the Prophecy Conflict among believers is not new—it is woven throughout Scripture. The real question is not whether disagreements will arise, but how we respond when they do. This teaching explores how God’s people have handled controversy in the past, especially in passages like Acts 15, Galatians 2, and Acts 21. These accounts reveal…
An Open Letter to the SDA Church
Reflections, Hopes, and a Call to Greater Unity The letter is available in three different formats: video, read in full below, or download the letter as a PDF file.To watch on video, view this playlist:1. Wake Up, Laodicea! Open Letter to SDA Church, Part 1 2. Laodicea? Or Remnant? Open Letter to SDA Church, Part 2 3. Counterfeit…
Is Your Faith Ready to Stand in the Tribulation?
Understanding the Prophecy Yeshua asked a sobering question: 👉 “When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” This teaching explores what that question truly means—and why it matters more now than ever. The issue is not whether people will claim faith, but whether they possess the kind of faith…