Erik Reynolds — Advent Christian Voices

A Call To Orthodoxy

Imagine if my wife described me as slender, clean-shaven, neatly dressed, short, and quiet. Then you met me and saw that I towered over most people, sported a Dad-bod, wore crocs, and have a beard that hides my chest. You’d think my wife must be talking about her other husband. That’s quite similar to our disagreements regarding the nature of God. Although we maintain denominational fellowship with those who reject the Trinity, we worship a different God because we disagree as to who God is.

What is Practical Theology?

TheologyErik ReynoldsSeptember 3, 2021Practical TheologyComment

War Is Complex

Over the years, I’ve had friends die in “The Stan” and at home from wounds incurred from our time in the deathbed of dynasties. The United States’ recent withdrawal has caused many emotions to surface, and many old wounds ripped open. I intend to share with you my experience and shed light on what many of our Veterans might be feeling today.

LeadershipErik ReynoldsAugust 17, 2021AfghanistanComment

What does growing secularization mean for the Advent Christian Church?

There are three categories that I want to consider that could benefit from the ingenuity spurred on by rising secularism: (1) missions, (2) doctrine, and (3) education. Each of these has influenced the Advent Christian church immensely over the years. The doctrines of conditional immortality saw the formation of our denomination. Advent Christians have most often been united in their shared efforts in foreign missions. The denomination’s institutions of higher learning continue to be a source of pride and unity.

Leadership, Church HistoryErik ReynoldsJune 19, 2021Unity, Leadership, SecularizationComment

Unite or Die

I believe there is hope because we do have pockets of unity. These strongholds of unity can be found in three areas, which Larkin focuses on and, in my estimation, provides hope for the future.

Leadership, TheologyErik ReynoldsJune 10, 2021Unity, Theological Alignment, Theological Unity, Denomination, CreedsComment

Exploring the Creeds (Part 1)

Let’s stand in thankfulness for the work done by our Christian forbears and early Church Fathers. They’ve handed down priceless heirlooms born out of the careful study and thoughtful discussion in the early hours of our faith’s birth. Rejection of the creeds is to purposefully separate oneself from foundational Christian orthodoxy carried forward from the days before the legalization of Christianity.

Church History, TheologyErik ReynoldsMay 29, 2021Early Church History, Creeds, Theology, Theological Unity, UnityComment

Christian Character Isn’t The Only Test of Fellowship

To define Christian character or biblical morality one must acknowledge that (1) there is absolute truth and (2) there is absolute right and wrong. This begs the question, “From where do we receive truth and our concept of right and wrong?” We need look no further than the nature of God who in Himself is good, just, and moral.

Leadership, TheologyErik ReynoldsJanuary 28, 2021Fellowship, Character, Theological UnityComment

Better Together

What about our association? I have grown increasingly concerned that we don’t work as closely together as we need to in order to carry out the mission of God. Instead, fault lines run deep and some have grown weary due to a lack of theological and structural integrity. My hope is to draw out those who desire to work more closely together, who see the need for change so that we can become more effective and efficient in taking the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Consider this a call to mission and unity that seems to be lacking in our ranks.

Whose Tent Is It Anyway?

The Advent Christian Church has historically had a very large theological tent. Our ranks have often included the orphans from others churches, whose views were considered unorthodox at best and heretical at worst. One such doctrine has defined our little band of misfits— Conditional Immortality. We have multiple views on what the Scriptures teach on the role of women as elders, synergists and monergists, a wide acceptance of Atonement views. Additionally we lack agreement on what we should agree on to be a part of our group.

LeadershipErik ReynoldsDecember 30, 2020Leadership, Denomination, Theological precisionComment

The Reynolds Wrap

Erik ReynoldsNovember 30, 2020Introduction, SatireComment

Just Say No To Mediocrity

In my first Army unit we were a bit of a hodgepodge of young Soldiers who were preparing for war. By my observation I noticed two kinds of leaders who were training us. Those who properly prepared and those who didn’t. However, the difference didn’t begin with the planning, but how they implemented lessons learned from the previous training event. Let me explain.

LeadershipErik ReynoldsSeptember 9, 2020Leadership, Army, ResourcesComment

1 John 1:1-4 Study Guide

Main Point of the Sermon: Christian fellowship comes through knowing Christ, loving truth, and belonging to His Church.

Erik ReynoldsSeptember 6, 2020Comment

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