28 beliefs. All from Scripture.
Seventh-day Adventists hold 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Every one is grounded in Scripture. Nothing added. Nothing removed.
I. The Word of God
Holy Scriptures
The Bible is God’s written Word, given by inspiration. It is the trustworthy record of His will and the standard for faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16II. The Godhead
The Trinity
One God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three co-eternal Persons.
Matthew 28:19The Father
God the Father is Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation.
1 John 4:8The Son
God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ, truly God and truly human.
John 1:14The Holy Spirit
The Spirit inspired Scripture, draws people to Christ, and empowers the church.
John 14:26III. Humanity & Salvation
Creation
God is Creator of all, and the seven-day creation established the Sabbath.
Genesis 1:1The Nature of Humanity
Made in God’s image, we are dependent on Him for life and breath.
Genesis 1:27The Great Controversy
All are caught in a cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan over God’s character.
Revelation 12:7Life, Death, Resurrection of Christ
Christ’s sinless life, atoning death, and resurrection provide the only means of salvation.
1 Corinthians 15:3The Experience of Salvation
By grace through faith in Jesus we are justified, adopted, and made new.
Ephesians 2:8Growing in Christ
By His victory at the cross we are freed and grow daily into His likeness.
Colossians 2:15IV. The Church
The Church
The community of believers who confess Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Ephesians 1:22The Remnant & Its Mission
God has a people who keep His commandments and hold the faith of Jesus.
Revelation 14:12Unity in the Body of Christ
One faith, one hope, across every culture and background.
Ephesians 4:4Baptism
By immersion we identify with Christ’s death and resurrection and rise to new life.
Romans 6:4The Lord’s Supper
A shared participation in the emblems of Jesus’ body and blood.
1 Corinthians 11:24Spiritual Gifts
The Spirit gives every member gifts for ministry and mission.
1 Corinthians 12:7The Gift of Prophecy
Scripture affirms the prophetic gift; in the ministry of Ellen White we recognise it, always tested by and secondary to the Bible.
Revelation 19:10V. The Christian Life
The Law of God
The Ten Commandments express God’s character and remain His standard of love.
Exodus 20:1The Sabbath
The seventh-day Sabbath, Saturday, is God’s memorial of creation and a gift of rest in Christ.
Genesis 2:2Stewardship
We are trustees of our time, gifts, bodies, and means, returned to God in worship.
Malachi 3:10Christian Behaviour
We are called to live in a way that honours God in body and spirit.
1 Corinthians 10:31Marriage & the Family
Marriage and the family are gifts established by God at creation.
Genesis 2:24VI. Last Events
Christ’s Ministry in the Sanctuary
Jesus ministers as our High Priest, applying His finished work on our behalf.
Hebrews 8:1The Second Coming
Jesus will return literally, visibly, and gloriously. The blessed hope of the church.
Revelation 1:7Death & Resurrection
In death we rest, unconscious, until Jesus calls the sleeping to life at His coming.
1 Thessalonians 4:16The Millennium
The thousand years between the resurrections, when God’s justice is made plain.
Revelation 20:6The New Earth
God will make all things new, and dwell with His people forever.
Revelation 21:1Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him.Revelation 1:7
Every belief leads back to Jesus.
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