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Ryan Day and SDA Church Controversies

Apr 15, 2025

Lecture on Ryan Day and Seventh-day Adventist Church Controversies

Introduction

  • Discussion focuses on Ryan Day, a former Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) pastor.
  • Ryan Day reportedly left the SDA church due to doctrinal disagreements.
  • The video encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for updates on church matters.

Ryan Day's Departure

  • Left the SDA church due to lack of belief in some doctrines.
  • Possibly influenced by ex-Adventist Allan Davis.
    • Allan Davis has his own YouTube channels on theology and health.
    • Personal connection to Allan Davis shared by the speaker.

Allan Davis's Support for Ryan Day

  • Allan Davis released a video defending Ryan Day and criticizing Pastor John Lomachang.
  • Davis recounts his personal history with both Ryan Day and John Lomachang.
  • Criticizes Lomachang for deleting portions of a sermon critical of Day.
  • Davis challenges Lomachang to an open debate on several theological issues.

Challenges and Debate Proposal

  • Davis proposes a scholarly debate with Lomachang on disputed theological topics:
    • The Holy Spirit as a separate being.
    • The 2300 days and the sanctuary message.
    • Pre-advent investigative judgment.
    • SDA understanding of salvation.
    • The role of Ellen White.
  • Offered to conduct the debate using only the Bible as a reference.

Criticism of SDA Church Tactics

  • Davis criticizes the SDA church for potential manipulation and lack of accountability.
  • Argues that some church beliefs are indefensible and under scrutiny.

Broader Questions Raised

  • Query about the number of SDA pastors who may not fully believe in church doctrines.
  • Concerns about pastors not adhering to Ellen White's writings.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement for church members to remain vigilant and search scriptures.
  • Call to subscribe for more content related to church events.
  • Speaker, Brother Lawrence, promises more videos on related topics.

Final Thoughts

  • Emphasizes the need for church members to be cautious about pastors' beliefs and teachings.
  • Encourages sharing thoughts in the comments and subscribing for updates.