Adventism Imperiled

In the ministry of the apostle Paul, the culture, philosophy, and education of paganism were confronted by the principles of God-given education. Though the world of his day was under the political rule of Rome, Greece still controlled the mind and therefore the educational processes of the Mediterranean. As Paul’s ministry led him to city after city under the influence of Greek education and philosophy, it was necessary for him to define clearly the differences between pagan and Christian education. After enunciating the differences in the first chapter of his epistles to the Corinthians, he left no doubt about the distinction between Christian and pagan education. “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” 1 Corinthians 3:19.

Seventh-day Adventist educators today face the continued influence of pagan education. Many who claim to support Christian education are never-the-less not fully aware of the complete contrast between God’s plan and the world’s. Christianity wholly defines the curriculum, the teacher selection, the teaching methodology, the extracurricular activities, etc. It’s goals, purposes and objectives are entirely different.

In one of the most penetrating books written on Adventist education, the authors go directly to the Word of God for the principle by which the children that are called to be sons and daughters of the King of the Universe are to be educated.

This is a book that every Seventh-day Adventist interested in our children and youth should read. No Christian parent, earnest for the salvation of his or her children, should miss the opportunity to learn from this book. Both authors are trained educators, having spent decades in education from the elementary to university level.