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Our Beliefs

28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

  1. The Holy Scriptures: The Bible as the inspired Word of God.

  2. The Trinity: One God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a unity of three co-eternal Persons.

  3. The Father: God the eternal Father is the Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation.

  4. The Son: God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ.

  5. The Holy Spirit: God the eternal Spirit was active with the Father and the Son in Creation, incarnation, and redemption.

  6. Creation: God created the universe in six literal days and rested on the seventh day.

  7. The Nature of Humanity: Humans were made in God’s image but are now fallen and in need of salvation.

  8. The Great Controversy: All humanity is now involved in a great conflict between Christ and Satan.

  9. The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ: Through Christ’s life of perfect obedience and sacrifice, salvation is made possible.

  10. The Experience of Salvation: By faith through grace we are justified and regenerated.

  11. Growing in Christ: Daily surrender to Jesus results in victory over evil powers.

  12. The Church: The community of believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

  13. The Remnant and Its Mission: God’s end-time people who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus.

  14. Unity in the Body of Christ: We are all equal in Christ, called to unity in diversity.

  15. Baptism: Public expression of faith through immersion in water.

  16. The Lord’s Supper: A memorial of Jesus’ death and a renewal of faith in Him.

  17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries: The Holy Spirit bestows gifts for service within the church.

  18. The Gift of Prophecy: One of the gifts of the Spirit; manifested in the ministry of Ellen G. White.

  19. The Law of God: The Ten Commandments express God’s will and character.

  20. The Sabbath: The seventh day (Saturday) is the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship.

  21. Stewardship: Faithful use of time, body, talents, and material resources.

  22. Christian Behavior: Living in harmony with biblical principles in all areas of life.

  23. Marriage and the Family: A lifelong union between a man and a woman ordained by God.

  24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary: Jesus is our High Priest, ministering on our behalf.

  25. The Second Coming of Christ: Jesus’ visible return to earth to deliver His people.

  26. Death and Resurrection: Death is an unconscious state; believers await resurrection.

  27. The Millennium and the End of Sin: 1,000-year reign with Christ and the final judgment.

  28. The New Earth: God will recreate the earth where righteousness dwells forever.