About The Review
In print for more than 150 years, the Adventist Review is the flagship journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Founded by James and Ellen White in 1849, the magazine is the one of the oldest religious publications in North America. The Review's paid circulation is more than 30,000. However, each month one issue is sent out free of charge to each of more than 320,000 homes in North America.
The Online Edition features selected articles and news from the magazine and also offers some web-only features.
Our Roots and Mission
By William G. Johnsson
To a penniless preacher comes the word of the Lord: he must "print a little paper." He owns no home, has no financial backers; but he is a man of faith, vision, and determination. The 27-year-old sets his sails: he will be obedient to the heavenly calling and by hard work will turn the dream to reality.
Does this young man glimpse what will come of his deed? Can his mind stretch far enough to believe that from this obscure beginning the enterprise will blossom and flourish to encompass the sphere of Earth like streams of light, as the divine word prophesied?
Despise not the day of small things. From the smallest seed a mighty tree may grow. If God is in the plan, it cannot fail, no matter what men or demons may attempt to thwart it.
The year was 1848. A small group of Adventists, a tiny remnant left from the disappointment four years earlier, were gathered in Dorchester, Massachusetts. A young woman was among them, only 20 years old but already a wife and mother—Ellen Harmon White. During the course of the meeting she was taken off in vision. When she regained consciousness she had a startling message for her husband James: start a little paper. More…
Recent Articles
Pop Goes the Culture
There's a difference between being children of the culture and being slaves to it.
Sexuality and Ministry: The Pastor, Sexual Sin and the Bible (Part 3)
This article is the third in Ministry magazine's six-part series on sexual misconduct in the ministry.
Meeting Them in Their Culture
One gospel, many cultures: How can Seventh-day Adventists communicate one without violating the other?
Good Intentions
The road to you-know-where is paved with you-know-what.
Joy in the Morning
The thought of getting a doctoral degree seemed so unattainable to Jean Sheldon that she was unable to enjoy its scholarly pursuit.
Bible Study Plan
The Bible is the most important book that you will ever read. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behaviour as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us. This is only one of many Bible Reading Plans that are available. We have chosen a simple, easy to follow plan, but if it doesn’t motivate you, please find one that better suits you.
Week of Prayer
Each year Seventh-day Adventists congregations around the world set aside a week of prayer, Bible study, fasting, and spiritual reflection. Traditionally the Week of Prayer occurs in October or November. The Adventist Review prepares special readings for each day of the week. There are also lessons targeted for children.
Sow 1 Billion
In 2004 Seventh-day Adventists are taking part in a special year of evangelism and outreach. As part of this global thrust, church members are inviting one billion people to study the Bible. The Adventist Review has provided online invitations that can be emailed to friends, relatives, colleagues, or anyone in your address book. PDF copies are also available in several languages that can be printed out and given in person.
