Marvin Moore (1937–2021)

Throughout the early 1990s, many wondered what would be happening next as the globe emerged from under the shadow of the Cold War. For many Seventh-day Adventists such phrases as ‘the new world order’ instantly brought to mind end-time events. Editor and lecturer Marvin Moore in his book The Antichrist and the New World Order presented to both general and Adventist audiences the eschatology—the study of end-time events—and doctrines of the Church to answer some of these questions.

Moore begins his book with predictions by economists, politicians, and scientists about what would occur during the rest of the 1990s. Then using that ‘set up’, he slowly introduces the eschatology of the Seventh-day Adventist church along with historical precedents that they point use to support their thoughts and use to answer claims of an ‘alternative’ narrative of the past from other’s. Moore deftly navigates the reader through the eschatology beliefs of the Adventist church through Biblical sources, the writings of Ellen White, and historical sources. Yet his tone of presentation is thoughtful and considerate to anyone reading the book, unlike the confrontation style of other’s that I’ve read.

The biggest drawback of the book is the obvious dated current events of the late 1980s and early 1990s, especially the titular phrase ‘the new world order’, the predictions of experts about what could happen before the end of the decade. However, the dated references and such cannot take away from Moore’s inviting tone. One of the book best features is Moore’s own experiences in relating his own interaction with non-Adventists friends when explaining Adventist end-time thoughts, even relating how one friend said, “That’s stupid”, before they went out to dinner and how they continued to be friends long after the conversation. Essentially Moore wanted to remind everyone reading his book that Christian friends can disagree and should not holding grudges because the focus is on the destination in which we won’t be grading one another on how accurate we though the journey would be.

Though dated, The Antichrist and the New World Order is a thoughtful look at Seventh-day Adventist eschatology from someone well versed in it though his various lectures. Being both short, very readable Marvin Moore’s book is very good read for both Adventists and the general public.… (más)

Those who have for years been looking wistfully to heaven have often asked of God:"Is not thy grace as mighty now As when Elijah felt its power? When glory beamed from Moses' brow, Or Job endured the trying hour?"The answer is Yes. The days of Moses and Elijah are not past. Nor is the world devoid of a Ruth who will consent to leave her homeland and loved ones to work among strangers, some of them hostile.Together Grant and Mary Beans pledged to spend their lives climbing mountains for God. And once on the upper trail, they refused, like Nehemiah of old, to be distracted from a very important work––that of representing Christ to the people of Bolivia.This is the kind of book that grips and holes the interest of the reader to the very end. And in that better land the story will continue––on and on. The mountains of God are ever upward and ever more rewarding.… (más)

Now she could make out the shapes of the wagons surrounding the fires. Somewhere a dog barked in the camp, and a gruff voice snapped, "shut up!" A man in a red shirt held a rifle across his shoulder with one hand stirred the fire with the other. Sparks mingled with the smoke and drifted toward the sky. Creeping up to the nearest wagon, Catherine rested against its wheel. The man said his rifle aside and through a pile of sticks into the flames. The embers crackled, and a shower of sparks scattered about the fire. The flames leapt higher for a few seconds, then settled back down againThe owl hoots sounded closer is the Braves near the camp. The dog tensed, pointed its ears toward the hoots on the left, and growled. Catherine took a deep breath, and for an instant she closed her eyes. "God, don't let it happen!" She breathed.A terrible cry pierced the air. The man at the fire leapt for his gun and fired a wild shot into the sky. Two dozen white men with rifles in their hands burst from the hoods over the wagons. An arrow hit the side of the wagon were Catherine stood, and inside a woman shrieked. Another arrow flew into the fire and sent a shower of sparks into the air. The Indian warriors rushed into the camp.… (más)