OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

ORIGIN & BELIEFS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

 In 1844, as a result of intense study of the prophetic portions of scripture by earnest Christians representing various religious groups, there arose a keen awareness, that Christ our Heavenly High Priest upon completing His investigation of the life records of all professed Christians would return in person to earth with His rewards. The spontaneous conviction of these unpopular views caused these sincere believers to be separated from their churches, as they persistently held to these beliefs. However, being drawn together this revival grew into a world movement, encompassing almost all of the 205 countries and approximately 750 languages.


Seventh-day Adventist Believe...

In God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:1-3, 14, John 15:26.

In salvation and new birth, through the acceptance of the gospel. John 3: 1-7, 11

That the Bible is inspired word of God. II Timothy 3:16-17

The immortality is the gift of God, that the dead are in an unconscious state, and that there will be a general resurrection. Romans 6:23; Ecc. 9:5; I Thes. 4: 16-17

That the law of the Ten Commandments is the standard of righteousness by which all will be judged. James 2:10-12

That this original Seventh Day Sabbath has never been changed by divine authority, and therefore all Christians are under the obligation to keep it holy. Genesis 2:2-3; Luke 23:54-56

In support of the Gospel through tithes and offerings. Mal. 3:8-11; Matt. 23:23

In baptism by immersion. Mark 1:9-10; Romans 6:3-5

In the ordinances of humility, and the Lord’s Supper. John 13:4-17; I Cor. 11:23-26

In the gift of the Holy Spirit, including the Spirit of Prophecy. Eph. 4:8, 11; Rev. 12:17, 19:10

In discarding unhealthy practices, such as the use of intoxicants, tobacco, unclean meats, etc. Proverbs 23:29-32; I Cor. 3:16-17; Deut. 14:3-20 Isa. 66:15-17

That the followers of Jesus should manifest true Christian modesty in dress, and deportment, and should shun all questionable worldly amusements. I Timothy 2:9-10; Matthew 24:27-44; James 1:29

Our Fundamental beliefs:

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. Revision of these statements may be expected at a General Conference session when the church is led by the Holy Spirit to a fuller understanding of Bible truth or finds better language in which to express the teachings of God's Holy Word.