Presentations

Papers Presented (selected)

  • “The Term hagia in the Cultic Language of Hebrews.” Daniel and Revelation Committee, General Conference of SDA, Fall 1981.
  • “Marriage and Divorce in the Bible.” Biblical Research Institute Committee, General Conference of SDA, Winter 1985.
  • “The Translation of the Imperfect Tense in Modern Versions of the New Testament: Evidence from the Gospel of Luke.” Northwest Regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion / Society of Biblical Literature, Edmonton, Alberta, 7 May 1993. (Co-authored with student Richard Foulkes)
  • “Earth Watch after Eden: Towards an Adventist Theology of the Earth.” Presidential address at the Andrews Society for Religious Studies, Washington, D.C., 18 Nov 1993.
  • “Did Isaiah Predict That Jesus Would Be Born to the Virgin Mary? Implications for Reading the Bible.” Presented at the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Adventist Forums, 10 Nov 2001.
  • “Teaching Religion Thirty Years Ago: A Review and Retrospective.” West Coast Religion Teachers Conference, 6 Apr 2002.
  • “Living under the Rule of God: Jesus and the Ethics of the Kingdom.” Adventist Society for Religious Studies, Atlanta, GA, 21 Nov 2003.
  • “Sola Scriptura after 500 Years: The Fate of a Reformation Slogan.” Adventist Society for Religious Studies, Boston, MA, 17 Nov 2017. (read it here)
  • “Gospel of John: Peter and the Beloved Disciple.” Palm Desert Oasis Church, 6 Apr 2018.
  • “Gospel of John: Jesus and John the Baptist.” Palm Desert Oasis Church, 7 Apr 2018.
  • “An Adventist Theology of the Earth in Light of the End Time,” 4th International Bible Conference (Rome, Italy), 12 Jun 2018.
  • “Evidence for the Sabbath in the First Thirty Years of Christianity.” Adventist Society for Religious Studies, virtual conference, 20 Nov 2020.
  • “To What Shall We Compare Diversity in the Church: The Parable of Jazz.” West Coast Religion Teachers Conference, virtual conference, 2 Apr 2021.
  • “Evidence for the Sabbath in the First Thirty Years of Christianity.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 8 May 2021.
  • Review lecture: “Christ Crucified” in Borg, Marcus J. and John Dominic Crossan, The First Paul. Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 7 Aug 2021.
  • “A Look at Hebrews 9.” Destination (La Sierra University Church), 26 Feb 2022.
  • “To Hebrews, from?” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 2 Apr 2022.
  • “Jesus and Swords” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 9 Apr 2022.
  • “Evidence for the Sabbath in the First Thirty Years of Christianity.” Branson Legacy Sabbath School (Loma Linda University), 23 Jul 2022.
  • “Matthew 5.” Destination (La Sierra University Church), 3 Sep 2022.
  • “The Biblical Writings of Ellen White.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 12 Nov 2022.
  • “Inspiration in and of the New Testament.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 19 Nov 2022.
  • “An Adventist Theology of the Earth in Light of the End Time.” Branson Legacy Sabbath School (Loma Linda University), 10 Dec 2022.
  • Review lecture: “Jesus according to Hebrews” in Dunn, James D. G, Jesus according to the New Testament. Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 28 Jan 2023.
  • “The Glory of God’s Grace: Parable, Sculpture, and Context.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 4 Mar 2023.
  • “Some Thoughts on Revelation 14:6-12.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 15 Apr 2023.
  • “The Story of the Ten Girls.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 22 Apr 2023.
  • “Some Thoughts on Revelation 14:6-12.” Destination (La Sierra University Church), 24 Jun 2023.
  • “Revelation 14:6-12 in Its Contexts.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 7 Oct 2023.
  • “Cosmic Conflict in the Gospels Tradition: Evidence from Q & Mark.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 18 Nov 2023.
  • “Two Nativity Stories and the Common Core Tradition Behind Them.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 23 Dec 2023.
  • “The Interpretation of Psalms in the New Testament: The Case of Acts 1.” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 20 Jan 2024.
  • “Revelation 14:6-12 in Its Contexts.” Sabbath Seminars (Adventist Today), 24 Feb 2024.
  • “The Great Controversy Theme in Seventh-day Adventism,” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 6 Apr 2024.
  • “Great Controversy in Christianity before AD 60,” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 27 Apr 2024.
  • “A City of Two Tales: Women Visitors to Vicksburg.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 6 Jul 2024.
  • “The Biblical Writings of Ellen White.” Sabbath Seminars (Adventist Today), 13 Jul 2024.
  • “Remnant Church: It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 10 Aug 2024.
  • “The Ten Commandments in Public Schools,” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 7 Sep 2024.
  • “Two Theology Textbooks by AU Press.” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 28 Sep 2024.
  • “Bible Translations,” Students (Glendale Academy), 7 Oct 2024.
  • “Fred Veltman’s Report: A Critical Review,” Fritz Guy & Friends Sabbath School (La Sierra University), 19 Oct 2024.
  • “A Critical Review of Fred Veltman’s ‘Full Report of the Life of Christ Research Project,’” Sabbath Seminars (Loma Linda University), 9 Nov 2024.