Bible Names
This last book of the Bible gets its name because it "reveals" or uncovers the events of the last days.
Revelation
Known as the wisest man to ever live, he built the first glorious temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
In John 14, Jesus sets a clear requirement for His followers, saying: "If you love me, keep my..." what?
Commandments
John 3:16 promises that "whoever believes in Him should not perish but have" this
What is Everlasting life?
This overarching Adventist theme describes the ongoing, cosmic war between Christ and Satan over the character of God.
What is The Great Controversy?
This famous river is where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
What is the Jordan River?
He was placed in a basket as a baby, grew up in Pharaoh's palace, and later parted the Red Sea.
Moses
Jesus invites those who are "weary and heavy-laden" to come to Him so He can give them this refreshing characteristic.
Rest
Philippians 4:13 famously declares, "I can do all things through" this person, who strengthens me.
Christ
The very first theme introduced in the book of Genesis, showing that God made the world and everything in it in six literal days.
Creation
Meaning "confusion," this ancient city's name is used symbolically in Revelation to describe a fallen, false religion.
Babylon
This Roman governor famously washed his hands in front of the crowd before handing Jesus over to be crucified.
Pontius Pilate
When asked for the greatest commandment, Jesus said to love God completely, and gave this as the second greatest requirement.
Love your neighbor as yourself"
Romans 6:23 states that "the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is" this.
Eternal life
This beautiful theme explains that we cannot earn our way to heaven; instead, we are saved entirely by God's unmerited favor.
Grace
The name of this Old Testament book translates to "origins" or "beginnings," which makes sense since it's the very first book of the Bible.
Genesis
This fiery prophet prayed down fire from heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elijah
Jesus told Nicodemus that to even see the kingdom of God, a person must experience this spiritual rebirth.
"Be born again"?
First John 1:9 says that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us and do this to all our unrighteousness.
Cleanse us
This great, hope-filled theme of the New Testament—and the namesake of the Adventist church—is the promise that Jesus will return in the clouds.
What is the Second Coming?
Adventists understand the Archangel name "Michael," used in Revelation, to be another name for this divine leader of heaven's army.
Jesus
Serving as an early church deacon, he was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death while looking up into heaven.
Stephen
Jesus called His followers the "salt of the earth" and this bright characteristic that should shine for all to see.
"The light of the world"
The Sabbath commandment in Exodus 20:8 starts with this powerful, specific action word.
Remember
First John 4:8 sums up the ultimate, most important theme of the entire Bible by stating simply that "God is" this.
What is Love?