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The John the Baptist Generation

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Does God call his people at the end of time to a higher standard than his chosen people throughout history? Is our generation of Christians different from previous generations? Is it more important? Review God's call then and now.
Saturday, November 15, 2003

More In This Series

10/18/2003
The John the Baptist Generation
The gun has gone off! The race does not stop until the finish line. What is the race? How do we cross that finish line? In order to renew our apocalyptic edge and prophetic focus we must answer God's call and run the race.
10/25/2003
Mea Culpa
Already saved? John the Baptist calls even the saved to repent, even if it's only for the sin of unrepentance. What does it mean to repent? Only by doing so can we grow closer to God.
11/01/2003
Marinating in the Brine
When Martin Luther nailed his thesis to the church doors, he began a counter-cultural revolution in the hearts and mind of scholars and laymen alike. God calls us to withdraw from the marinade and join the revolution.
11/08/2003
Locust and Honey
What connection exists between our physical bodies and our spiritual perceptions? Does diet really influence our spirituality?
11/22/2003
A Shantung Compound Thanksgiving
Join in the extraordinary PMC Thanksgiving service with festive hymns of praise and thanksgiving. Enjoy a brief Thanksgiving message on breaking out of greed and entering into true thanksgiving.
12/06/2003
A Counter-Cultural Christmas
When Jesus came the first time, no one noticed; no one was prepared. As we celebrate Christmas, are we preparing for the greatest counter-cultural event in history?
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Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries