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REFLECTION ON THE FIRST WEEK

Dr. Pipim's GC Session Report—Part 2

In Part 1 (“At the GC Session: Why?”) I explained why I chose to attend this year’s session (see, http://tinyurl.com/onagjod). In this Part 2, I’ll give highlights of the first week, which ended on Saturday night. These reports are in response to requests from friends around the world, for me provide periodic theological highlights on the discussions taking place at the GC Session in San Antonio, Texas (July2-11, 2015). The theme chosen for the Session is Arise! Shine! Jesus Is Coming! It points to our hope and calling as Seventh-day Adventists.

Before giving the highlights, allow me to offer a few caveats.

Some Caveats

1. Because I’m writing to my friends, I take the liberty to speak very casually, without the need to be as circumspect as I was in my apologetic works like Receiving the Word, Must We Be Silent, Here We Stand, or Courage (my most recent book on women’s ordination). I want to get my thoughts out while...

In this report, I will explain the importance of carefully reading the fine prints of GC Session documents. I will also briefly explain what these documents are, and why even seemingly insignificant revisions in them can impact the life, identity, and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

This particular report may be the most boring, and yet it could be the most important—as it provides a framework for understanding some key issues and official actions at GC Sessions.

Thus far, I have posted on my Facebook page five reports associated with the San Antonio, Texas GC Session. They are:

1. “At the GC Session: Why?”—Dr.Pipim's GC Session Report—Part 1

2. “Reflection On The First Week—Dr. Pipim's GC Session Report—Part 2:

3. “Wednesday Was Already Present”—Dr. Pipim's GC Session Report—Part 3

4. “Something HasChanged”—Dr.Pipim’s GC Session Report—Part 4

5. “I Will Not Be Silent”—Dr.Pipim’s GC Session Report—Part 5

The present post (“Read the Fine Print”)is Part 6. It will...