12. The Church

Christ’s return is near, meaning the final judgment of humanity, the destruction of the wicked, the end of death and sin, and the redemption of those who accept the gift of God’s salvation. And that’s not the end of the story. We will enjoy a millennium in heaven and the restoration of our earth to the paradise it once was, for us to enjoy for eternity while communing face to face with God. 

Fortunately, God had a plan to redeem humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ. He will ultimately have victory over sin and death and restore us and our earth to its original state of beauty and perfection.

The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the earth and humanity in the context of God’s ultimate plan.

Satan then led astray one-third of heaven’s angels, and God had to cast them out. To seek revenge on God, Satan began attacking His precious new creation—the earth. Knowing that humans were created with free will, He tempted them to rebel against God’s loving guidance. 

However, it still comes down to choice. God never wanted forced allegiance. The option is ours. We can succumb to sin and choose to live for ourselves, or we can choose to accept Jesus’ sacrifice, follow Him, and get to know Him. And if we choose Him, He promises to guide us with His Holy Spirit and will never forsake us. 

As imperfect as humanity is, God still gives us the privilege of being part of His work. In doing this, we are His Church, or the Body of Christ, all with different spiritual gifts to contribute. He encourages us to meet together, support one another, and serve together.

23. Marriage and the Family

27. The Millennium and the End of Sin

13. The Remnant and its Mission

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6. Creation

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The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the end times of the earth, and what’s in store for humanity as eternity unfolds. 

16. The Lord’s Supper

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Looking for a concise list of these beliefs? Download a PDF of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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But God knew this didn’t have to be the end of humanity’s story. He demonstrated just how much He loves us by sending His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in humanity’s place, to bear the ultimate punishment sin brings (Romans 6:23, John 3:16). 

10. The Experience of Salvation

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1. Holy Scriptures

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Upholding the Protestant conviction of Sola Scriptura (“Bible only”), these 28 Fundamental Beliefs describe how Seventh-day Adventists interpret Scripture for daily application.

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20. Sabbath

The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about God and His Word.

All throughout the Bible we can find guidance for our daily lives. A well-known example would be the Ten Commandments in Exodus, where we are shown how to love God and how to love people—which Jesus re-emphasized in the New Testament (Matthew 22:37-40). God’s law shows us the path to follow and the pitfalls to avoid, leading us toward wholeness and balance.

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Daily Living

The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes regarding the fellowship of believers around the world, God’s Great Commission, and the principles to guide organized local congregations. 

18. The Gift of Prophecy

Lovingly designed as perfect beings, God created humans in His own image with free will and dominion over the earth. But sin crept in through temptation by Satan, the Devil. Now humanity’s perfection is tarnished, our bodies and minds corrupted. Our once-idyllic world continues to be in a constant struggle between good and evil.

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5. God the Holy Spirit

4. God the Son

28. The New Earth

11. Growing in Christ

2. The Trinity

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Beliefs - Summary

3. God the Father

26. Death and Resurrection

14. Unity in the Body of Christ

9. The Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ

8. The Great Controversy

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The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the struggle between good and evil, and how there is still hope for humanity’s salvation through the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries

15. Baptism

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God has always investigated before taking action, demonstrating His willingness to forgive and giving each one of us a chance to be part of His plan. We saw this to be true with the Garden of Eden, the Tower of Babel, the exodus from Egypt and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. 

Restoration (End Times)

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The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about what it means to live each day as a follower of Christ.

Our Creator God is love, power and splendor. He is three-in-one, mysterious and infinite—yet He desires an intimate connection with humanity. He gave us the Bible as His Holy Word, so we could learn more about Him and build a relationship with Him.

24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

19. The Law of God

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21. Stewardship

The 28 Fundamental Beliefs can be organized into six categories of doctrine:

Even before the creation of the earth, there was war between good and evil. Lucifer, a once-perfect and highly-regarded being, became jealous of God and wished for higher position. When God did not give him what he wanted, He became Satan. He accused God of being unfair.

After Jesus’ ministry on earth, He commissioned His followers to go about their lives telling others about His love and promise to return. In doing this, He also commanded to love all people as He loves all of us.

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25. The Second Coming of Christ

22. Christian Behavior

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Before Jesus’ Second Coming, He is investigating the entire earth, everyone who has ever lived, every choice every human being has made. God wants it to be clear to us, and to the watching universe, that not one person will experience a fate they did not choose. 

7. Nature of Humanity

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Additionally, by being a Christian and following God, we answer His call to be stewards of the earth until He returns. That also includes taking care of ourselves, caring for our minds and bodies which in turn nourishes our spirit. 

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