"...The church my pass resolution to put down all disagreement of opinions, but we cannot force the mind and the will, and thus root out disagreement. These resolutions may conceal the discord; but they cannot quench it, and establish perfect agreement. Nothing can perfect UNITY in the church but the spirit of Christ-like forbearance."–– Manuscript 24, 1892.
"...You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."–– Peter
"...And on this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."–– Jesus
About the Author
Thomas Lemon is a fourth generation Seventh-day Adventist, a second generation ordained minister in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and over the last 42 plus years has served as pastor, departmental leader and administrator in various capacities within the North American Division and now the General Conference. He holds a BA from Southwestern Adventist University, and a M.Div. from Andrews University. He is married with two adult children and four grandchildren.