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Alden Thompson

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla University

Alden Thompson is currently professor of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla University. He has been a faculty member at WWC since 1970. From 1972 to 1974, he was on college-sponsored doctoral study leave at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. In 1980-81 he was an exchange teacher at Marienhöhe Seminary in Darmstadt, Germany. After serving as WWC academic vice president for four years (1986-90), he returned to full-time teaching in the School of Theology. He retired in 2009, but continued to teach part time until he fully retired on June 30, 2020.

All Things New

  • Lesson 14 for the week of December 24 to December 31
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Relevant Verses: Isaia 65:17-18; 66:22-23; Rev. 21:1-5 Leading Question: Our title suggests a clean slate. But is that actually possible? Can we actually understand salvation if we have no memory of what we have been saved...

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The Judging Process

  • Lesson 13 for the week of December 17 to December 24
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Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; Jer. 31:33-34; Rom. 8:1; John 3:16-17 Leading Question: How can we make the idea of judgment good news? Or will it always have to have a touch of bad news too? Comment:...

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The Biblical World View

  • Lesson 12 for the week of December 10 to December 17
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Relevant Verses: Luke 2:52; Acts 8:4-24 Leading Question: If there is a biblical “”World View,” where did the other one come from? Or is there more than one? As the word suggests, “world view” is a...

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End-time Deceptions

  • Lesson 11 for the week of December 3 to December 10
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Relevant Verses: 1 Sam 38:3-25; James 4:7 Leading Question: If neither you nor I like to be deceived, why doesn’t God just waive his magic wand and get rid of all deceptions? Comment: No one likes...

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The Fires of Hell

  • Lesson 10 for the week of November 26 to December 3
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Relevant Verses: Rev. 6:19-11; 1 Peter 3:13-20; Phil. 1:21-24; Luke 16:19-31; John 3:16 Leading Question: “Typically Seventh-day Adventists do not believe in an eternally burning hell, yet they do believe in hell. What’s the difference?” Comment:...

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Contrary Passages

  • Lesson 9 for the week of November 19 to November 26
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Relevant Verses: Rev. 6:19-11; 1 Peter 3:13-20; Phil. 1:21-24; Luke 16:19-31; John 3:16 Leading Question: “Many of our lessons this quarter deal with “contrary passges.” Why can’t we just talk about the truth and not worry about...

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The New Testament Hope

  • Lesson 8 for the week of November 12 to November 19
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Relevant Verses: Heb. 11:39-40 Leading Question: “ In the middle of history, what does it mean to switch from one hope to another? Can’t God make up his mind which hope is right? Comment: The New Testament...

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Christ’s Victory Over Death

  • Lesson 7 for the week of November 5 to November 12
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Relevant Verses: Matt. 28:1-10; 1 Cor. 15; Rev. 21:4 Leading Question: The Title, “Christ’s Victory over Death” suggests that through his death, Christ vanquished death forever. If that is a biblical statement, does that make it true...

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He Died for Us

  • Lesson 6 for the week of October 29 to November 5
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Relevant Verses: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Philippians 2:5-11 Leading Question: Why would that simple title, “He Died for US” be so important for a lesson quarterly entitled, “Life Everlasting: on Death, Dying, and the Future Hope”? Comment:...

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Resurrections Before the Cross

  • Lesson 5 for the week of October 22 to October 29
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Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: “What would lead the Sabbath School lesson editors to include a lesson on ‘resurrections before the cross’ in this quarter’s line-up? This is a wonderful collection of stories....

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The Old Testament Hope

  • Lesson 4 for the week of October 15 to October 22
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Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: How is an Old Testament Hope different from a New Testament Hope? This will be a challenging lesson for those who want a more open approach to the...

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Understanding Human Nature

  • Lesson 3 for the week of October 8 to October 15
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Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: “For you, what is most puzzling about human nature, the most difficult to explain?” The official study guides defines the point of this week’s lesson as two...

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Death in a Sinful World

  • Lesson 2 for the week of October 1 to October 8
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Relevant Verses: Gen. 3; Rom. 5:12 Leading Question: “How does the Bible explain the entrance of rebellion and death into a perfect world?” Question: The title of our lesson talks about death in a sinful...

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Rebellion in a Perfect Universe

  • Lesson 1 for the week of September 24 to October 1
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Relevant Verses: Gen. 3; Isa. 14:12-15; Ezek. 28:12-19; Rev. 12 Leading Question: “Why does the Old Testament tell us so little about the Great Adversary?” Biblical Names for the Great Adversary. When we explore the...

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The Last Five Kings of Judah

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Jesus Mingled with People

July 30, 2016

In the Shadow of His Wings

May 7, 2011

The Priority of the Promise

July 29, 2017

Major Themes in 1 and 2 Peter

June 17, 2017

The Character of Job

December 17, 2016

The Curse Causeless

October 29, 2016

Grieving and Resisting the Spirit

March 11, 2017

Jesus in the Writings of Peter

May 13, 2017

Symbolic Acts

October 31, 2015

The Church Militant

March 12, 2016

Josiah’s Reforms

November 14, 2015

Rewards of Faithfulness

March 18, 2023

Managing in Tough Times

March 11, 2023

Giving Back

March 4, 2023

Beware of Covetousness

February 25, 2023

Planning for Success

February 18, 2023

Unto the Least of These

February 11, 2023

Laying Up Treasure in Heaven

February 4, 2023

Dealing With Debt

January 28, 2023

Offerings for Jesus

January 21, 2023

The Tithing Contract

January 14, 2023

God’s Covenants With Us

January 7, 2023

Part of God’s Family

December 31, 2022

Introduction

December 31, 2022

Salvation and the Second Coming

April 29, 2000

Vision Four-Summer Fruit

December 9, 2000

Keeping the Sabbath Holy

July 21, 2001

Jesus Wins

March 2, 2002

Old Testament Hope

October 5, 2002

Loyalties

May 17, 2003

The Unique Purpose of John’s Gospel

December 27, 2003

Respect for Authorities

August 7, 2004

The Cross and the Great Controversy

March 19, 2005

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The Church Without Wall

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The Holy Spirit in the Last Days

June 17, 2006

What is the Purpose of Life?

December 30, 2006

Boaz and Ruth: Firm Foundations

August 11, 2007

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