What We Believe as Seventh Day Adventist Christians
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Seventh-day Adventists (SDAs) are a Protestant Christian denomination that accepts the Bible as their only creed and holds 28 Fundamental Beliefs as their understanding of Scripture’s teachings. These are organized around doctrines of God, humanity, salvation, the church, Christian living, and last-day events. They emphasize sola scriptura (Bible alone), salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and a strong focus on Christ’s imminent return. (More info)
*Eden Homeschool Academy is an independent SDA cooperative, not affiliated with any Seventh-day Adventist conference/church/institution. Founded by SDAs to benefit SDA families and the community.
Core Beliefs (Shared with Most Christians)
The Bible
The Holy Scriptures are the inspired, infallible Word of God and the final authority for faith and practice.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105
The Trinity
There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three co-eternal Persons.
Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Deuteronomy 6:4
Jesus Christ
Fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose bodily, and intercedes for us.
John 1:1, 14; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 7:25
Salvation
By grace through faith in Jesus alone. Not by works.
Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 5:8-10
Baptism
By full immersion for believers who confess faith in Christ.
Matthew 3:16; Romans 6:3-4; Acts 2:38
Second Coming
Jesus will return visibly, personally, and soon.
John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Creation
God created the world in six literal days and rested on the seventh.
Genesis 1:1–2:3; Exodus 20:11
Unique / Distinctive Beliefs
The Seventh-day Sabbath
The biblical day of rest and worship is Saturday (sunset Friday to sunset Saturday), established at Creation and commanded in the Ten Commandments.
Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Mark 2:27-28; Isaiah 58:13-14
State of the Dead
The dead are unconscious (“asleep”) until the resurrection. Humans do not possess an immortal soul that continues in conscious existence after death.
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6; Psalm 146:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; John 11:11-14
Conditional Immortality
Eternal life is a gift given only to the saved. The wicked will be destroyed (annihilated), not tormented forever.
Romans 6:23; Malachi 4:1-3; Revelation 20:14-15; John 3:16
Heavenly Sanctuary & Investigative Judgment
Christ began a special phase of ministry in the heavenly sanctuary in 1844, investigating the lives of professed believers before His return.
Daniel 8:14; Hebrews 8:1-2; Hebrews 9:11-12; Revelation 14:6-7
Gift of Prophecy
The prophetic gift continues and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen G. White. Her writings point to Scripture and guide the church, but are not equal to the Bible.
Joel 2:28-29; Revelation 12:17; Revelation 19:10; 1 Corinthians 12:10
Health & Wholeness
The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to care for physical, mental, and spiritual health (many practice a plant-based diet and avoid alcohol, tobacco, and unclean meats).
1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Genesis 1:29; Leviticus 11
The Great Controversy
A cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan over God’s character and law involves every person.
Revelation 12:7-9; Job 1–2; Ephesians 6:12
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