What Seventh-day Adventists Believe

Seventh-day Adventists are a Protestant Christian denomination that emphasize the Bible as the sole authority for faith and practice. Their core beliefs include:

• Salvation by Grace: Salvation is a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross, justifying and sanctifying believers (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16).
• Second Coming: Jesus will return soon to redeem His people and restore the earth (John 14:1-3; Revelation 22:12).
• Seventh-day Sabbath: The fourth commandment mandates keeping Saturday, the biblical Sabbath, as a sign of God’s creation and redemption (Exodus 20:8-11; Genesis 2:2-3).
• Heavenly Sanctuary: Jesus ministers as High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary, interceding for believers and judging before His return (Hebrews 8:1-2; Daniel 8:14).
• God’s Law: The Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath, remain binding, reflecting God’s character and guiding Christian living (Revelation 14:12; John 14:15).
• Prophetic Gift: Ellen G. White’s writings are inspired counsel, subordinate to Scripture, guiding the church (Joel 2:28-29).
• Holistic Living: Health principles, like a vegetarian diet and abstaining from harmful substances, honor God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
• Mission: Proclaiming the “three angels’ messages” (Revelation 14:6-12) to prepare the world for Christ’s return through evangelism and service.

Adventists worship on Saturday, study Scripture diligently, and aim to live out their faith in daily life, preparing for Jesus’ imminent return.