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World’s Last Chance

  • Names:   World’s Last Chance, WLC
  • Founder:  Galal Doss
  • Date of Founding:  2004
  • Scripture or Authoritative Source: The Bible, as they interpret it.  They affirm that the King James Version is the best translation to use.
  • Country of Origin:  Uncertain, probably the U.S.
  • Influences:  Adventism, Sacred Name Movement, Flat Earth Movement, House Church Movement
  • Affiliations:  World’s Last Chance Radio Ministry
  • Membership:  Unknown.  However, they are scattered throughout the U.S. and in many places around the world.  Their headquarters are listed as Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Images:  Their logo is of a flat, disk-shaped earth with a dome above it.

Summary of Beliefs

  • God:  There is one God, but He is not a Trinity.
  • Jesus:  Christ is not divine.  He is the Messiah and Savior, but only a man.
  • Salvation:  Jesus provided salvation for us through his death, as a substitute for our sins.
  • Human nature:  Man is created in God’s image but fallen.
  • Sin:  Man is sinful and needs redemption through Christ.
  • Scripture:  The Bible is authoritative, especially the KJV.
  • Truth:  Is revealed and interpreted by the group.

Be Aware…

  • Use of biblical terms with a distinct twist to them. 
  • They operate largely through the internet.  They network through their websites, and provide teaching through short-wave radio broadcasts and online videos.
  • They consider themselves to be the one true church.  They do not believe in meeting in church buildings, but establish local home “ekklesias.”
  • Members may earn points through various studies, quizzes, etc.  These points may be used to obtain study materials.
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How Wacky Are the Seventh-day Adventists?

Who are the Seventh-day Adventists?  This question has arisen recently in national politics.  Someone in our offices here at Advancing Native Missions brought this to my attention.  He then asked, “Who are the Seventh-day Adventists?  And how wacky are they?”  Good question. Continue reading

Group Snapshot: Seventh-Day Adventists

In the early 19th century a Baptist layman and amateur Bible scholar by the name of William Miller conducted research into what the Bible had to say about the timing of Christ’s Second Coming. According to Miller, he conclusively calculated the date of the Lord’s advent. Miller attracted quite a following from a number of different Christian groups. After setting a couple of dates which proved false, he finally settled on October 22, 1844 as the date of the Lord’s return. But that day came and went. So traumatic was this to the “Millerites” that this time came to be called the Great Disappointment. Continue reading