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Is there anything that we, as Christians, have to do to stay saved? Is sanctification necessary for salvation? What really is sanctification—and how does understanding the process of salvation help in our own personal faith journey? Today we ask these questions and more with SPD ministerial secretary Dr Edyta Jankiewicz. #RecordLive Join us live on Wednesdays at 4pm AEST or listen to the podcast out on Fridays.

What is the speed of trust?

It’s an odd question, since rapid acceleration and safe, human connection seem antithetical—moving in opposite directions.

And there’s the point—and the reason we don’t attempt lasting friendships while driving Formula 1 cars, in the backstretch of an 800-meter race, or while racing each other to the top of the corporate ladder.

Speed implies competition, a desire to be better than the other. Trust cannot rush, for it unfolds only when our usual pride and combativeness have been set aside.

The God who inhabits a universe where stars collide and light itself moves at more than 670,000,000 miles per hour sent His Son to a tiny planet. He came to walk long, winding roads with us, start conversations in homes and at wells, and play with children. “Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being” (Phil 2:6-7).

There is no hurrying the pace of trust, and trust is the Father’s fondest hope for us. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Eph.2.8).

When we trust His grace, we give ourselves to the One who has loved us through all eternity.

Now stay in grace. -Bill Knott

What is the speed of trust?

It’s an odd question, since rapid acceleration and safe, human connection seem antithetical—moving in opposite directions.

And there’s the point—and the reason we don’t attempt lasting friendships while driving Formula 1 cars, in the backstretch of an 800-meter race, or while racing each other to the top of the corporate ladder.

Speed implies competition, a desire to be better than the other. Trust cannot rush, for it unfolds only when our usual pride and combativeness have been set aside.

The God who inhabits a universe where stars collide and light itself moves at more than 670,000,000 miles per hour sent His Son to a tiny planet. He came to walk long, winding roads with us, start conversations in homes and at wells, and play with children. “Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being” (Phil 2:6-7).

There is no hurrying the pace of trust, and trust is the Father’s fondest hope for us. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Eph.2.8).

When we trust His grace, we give ourselves to the One who has loved us through all eternity.

Now stay in grace. -Bill Knott

Drawing from our SPECTRUM’s presence at the 2025 General Conference Session, Editor-in-Chief Alexander Carpenter and Correspondent Samuel Girven discuss our in-person impressions of new General Conference President Erton Köhler, the fundamentalist focus on vaccination and jewelry, and how the communication landscape of the denomination might transform the meaning of the local church. Yes, change happened in St. Louis, but toward what end?

True generosity isn’t spontaneous or occasional—it’s the result of consistent, faith-driven habits. Drawing on insights from Scripture, Ellen G. White, and behavioral science, this session explores how regular and systematic giving forms the foundation of a generous life. Research confirms that generosity is best cultivated through repeated practice, planning, and commitment, not impulsive acts. We’ll examine how churches can cultivate a culture of faithful giving, an easily assessable indicator of generosity, and what current data reveal about systematic giving among Seventh-day Adventists worldwide. Participants will be challenged to rethink generosity—not as a single moment of sacrifice, but as a lifelong habit shaped by faith and sustained by intention. In the final moments of Earth’s history, “extreme generosity” will be expected. Are we forming the habits that will prepare us for that day?

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Presented at the North America Division "Generosity Conference," held in Minneapolis, Missouri, August 4-7, 2025.

Exodus — Through the Red Sea — The Song of Moses and Miriam

Join us as we study the Bible Study Guide for the third quarter of 2025 called Exodus. We are studying the lesson for week 6 called Through the Red Sea.    

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