GREAT VISION FOR THE GREAT CHURCH

Today I will share for the first time the message that is in our Adventist DNA – the Three Angels’ Message. Our pioneers in 1840s gauged their efforts by proclaiming this message.
Our former logo was the image of three angels circling a globe. The current logo of the Seventh-day Adventist church has three flames encircling the globe, representing the Holy Spirit; the threefold flame is also a symbol of the three angels. This is at the forefront of who we are, and now let me share with you why!
Notice the order in Revelation 14 – right after the message of verses 6-12 comes the vision of the Great Harvest – the Second Coming of Lord Jesus, based on maturation of both good and evil. Our pioneers believed that preaching the Three Angels message, proclaiming the Everlasting Gospel of God’s Plan of Salvation would bring about the Second Coming. Powerful unashamed preaching of the three angels message lead to the final closure of the evil drama.
I am careful in how I am saying this, but there is limit to being cautious – the Second Coming is “message dependent.” Apostle Peter says we can “haste” the coming of the Lord. (2 Peter 3:12)
I invite you to listen carefully this series of sermons. These will also be posted on the net for those who miss, and we will make them available on recordings. And I also invite you to consider your role in being an Adventist, proclaiming yourself this message to those near you, to the extended family, to your friends, coworkers, people you care for.
If you have questions – ask, let’s talk, let’s dialogue, so we would walk in unity of what is the purpose of our local congregation in London. Because the Three Angels Message is not just a trendy logo on church stationary, or an emblem of our TV broadcasting station (3ABN). But, in words of Ellen G. White – this is the “righteousness by faith in verity.” Especially the message of the third angel (don’ miss February 20th).
This is how our fundamental statement of faith expresses the importance of this message: "The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His second advent. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14; it coincides with the work of judgment in heaven and results in a work of repentance and reform on earth. Every believer is called to have a personal part in this worldwide witness."
The Message of three Angels ends with affirmation of the Remnant as saints with patience, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. (Revelation 14:12)