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Seventh-day Adventist
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Evangelical denomination. Its main tenets are the Second Coming of Christ and the seventh-day Sabbath. If you have questions about this denomination, this is the place to ask them.
574 Questions
Did Ellen g white quote the book of Mormon?
i'm not sure but i would be willing to find out.
Another answer:
There are some similarities between the words of Ellen G. White and Joseph Smith. The similarities are not significant enough, in my opinion, to prove that she plagarized or was influenced by Joseph Smith's teachings. She had a similar upbringing to Joseph Smith and that could be why she used some of the same terms and had similar ideas. There is no evidence that she ever quoted the Book of Mormon directly, but she did use some of the same terms that the Book of Mormon uses (terms such as "carnal security", "bar of God", "plan of Redemption", and the idea that mortality is a time of "probation"). The strongest evidence of copying the Book of Mormon is that one of her visions somehwat resembles a vision recorded by the ancient prophet Lehi in the Book of Mormon.
Where Jehovah witnesses ever part of the seven day adventist?
No.
The one who founded the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (on of the main legal entity of Jehovah's Witnesses), Charles Russell, was raised as a Presbyterian, and later joined the Congregationalist Church, but then he quickly became unsatisfied with many of the explanations that church offered. At some point in his life, in searching for the truth, he also found the teachings of a man named Jonas Wendell, a preacher for the Second Adventists Church, intriguing, but never actually joined the church. Later, Russell recalled this when he said:
"Seemingly by accident, one evening I dropped into a dusty, dingy hall, where I had heard religious services were held, to see if the handful who met there had anything more sensible to offer than the creeds of the great churches. There, for the first time, I heard something of the views of Second Adventists [Advent Christian Church], the preacher being Mr. Jonas Wendell . . . Thus, I confess indebtedness to Adventists as well as to other denominations. Though his Scripture exposition was not entirely clear, . . . it was sufficient, under God, to re-establish my wavering faith in the divine inspiration of the Bible, and to show that the records of the apostles and prophets are indissolubly linked. What I heard sent me to my Bible to study with more zeal and care than ever before, and I shall ever thank the Lord for that leading; for though Adventism helped me to no single truth, it did help me greatly in the unlearning of errors, and thus prepared me for the Truth."
At the age of 23, Russel began a joint venture to publish a monthly magazine called "The Herald of the Morning" with an Adventist (not a Seventh-day Adventist) named Nelson Barbour, who had previously published a magazine by the same name, but gave up due to lack of public support and exhausted funds. But only about a year later, due to severe disagreements between Russell and Barbour, Russell left off support of the publication, and in July 1879, Russell founded his own publication called "Zion's Watchtower and Herald of Christ's Presence," now known as the "The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom."
So, even though Russell had association with some members of Adventism, he never joined any of Adventist church sects, nor fully subscribed to all of the ideas of the Adventists. That period of his life could be described as a searching for truth.
Do Seventh-day Adventists eat salmon?
The only 'rule' about the consumption of any type of fish is that it has scales and fins. There are no other specific rules about salmon or any other type of fish. Because salmon have these two characteristics, they are considered "clean" and can be eaten by Seventh-day Adventists (though a vegetarian diet is recommended).
Many Seventh-day Adventists believe that salmon is a food that is regularly affected by cross-contamination and other foodborne related pathogens.
Whilst this myth has been proven incorrect in recent times, a large amount of Seventh-day Adventists are firm believers, despite this popular chain of thought.
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Cross-contamination can occur between any types of food, not just salmon, and this has been proved to be true and not only Seventh-day Adventists believe it.
Yes, and any fish that have scales.
When is the seventh day Adventist in the Philippines?
Since people come and go everyday to and from the Philippines it would be hard to say exactly; however, according to Adventist World, the organization's world news magazine, in 2009, 600,000 Adventists lived and worked on the Philippine Islands.
How are members initiated into the Seventh-day Adventist Church?
Adventism is not something that can occur over night, as with any other belief. First you must understand what the denomination believes in and what our doctrines are. To become a Seventh-Day Adventist you must believe that there is only 1 God as with other christian denominations. It is important as an SDA to observe the sabbath and know that this is a day devoted to God, helping you to spend time in his word (the Bible) and gain a spiritual understanding of what he wants for your life. Just building this relationship with God can help in the first stages of becoming SDA. I'd say a very important thing to do is find an SDA church to go to, where you think you will comfortable and welcomed.
Why do Adventist men grow a mustache?
When I saw this question I laughed, but then I said why do guys grow mustaches, I think that it is just so they can try and make themselves look hot, I think young thin guys look good in a mustache and beard but not old fat guys unless they are Santa and just mustaches are gross specially french ones! Also some Gay guys tend to grow a stache.
personally I think it is their way of saying, "hay I'm going through puberty before you."
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Do Seventh-day Adventists believe in being born again?
Yes. The idea of being born again is a biblical concept discussed by Jesus in His conversation with Nicodemus found in John 3. However, Adventists do not believe that when a person is born again that they suddenly stop sinning, nor do they believe that someone who is born again can never be lost.
What Bible do the Seventh-day Adventists use?
There is no official Seventh-day Adventist bible. Adventists are free to study from what ever bible they choose to study from and do any research into the original documents that they choose to research.
What are some similarities and differences between Catholicism and 7th day Adventist?
There are many differences between Catholics and Seventh-day Adventists, as there are between Catholics and most Protestants.
Some of the differences between them are:
Catholics have a priesthood while Adventists support the priesthood of all believers.
Adventists do not recognize the Pope, the President of the Adventist church has no doctrinal authority.
Adventists worship on Saturday and Catholics worship on Sunday.
Catholics believe that Mary was born perfect (without original sin), remained a virgin her whole life, was taken into heaven at the end, and serves as coredemptrix with Christ. Adventists believe that Mary was a simple, imperfect girl; that she was a virgin until after Christ's birth; that she died, was buried, and is still in the grave; and that Jesus is the only Redeemer. Adventists believe that people rest in the grave when they die (soul sleep) until the Second Coming of Jesus, with very few exceptions (e.g. Enoch, Elijah, etc.).
Catholics accept the adoration of images and saints; Adventists do not.
Adventists practice Communion (similar to the Eucharist) and believe in consubstantiation (the bread and grape juice [not wine] represent the body and blood of Christ); Catholics practice the Eucharist and believe in transubstantiation (that the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ).
Another answer:
Adventist are perhaps more similar to Catholics that most Protestants, Adventists recognize an extra-Biblical source and some Adventists deny righteousness by faith alone.
Who is a famous Seventh Son of a seventh son?
if you are the seventh son of the seventh son, you are, in some places and to some people, considered magical. It's really just an old legend
Can a Seventh-day Adventist be a Freemason?
According to http://www.masonicinfo.com/religion2.htm, one of the fundamental beliefs that one must have to become a free mason is a belief in the immortality of the soul. However, SDA belief is that the soul is not now immortal, nor will any wicked soul ever be immortal, but that on the resurrection day the righteous in Christ being risen, and being mortal still, will then put on immortality.
Thus, it would seem that the SDA belief in a mortal soul is incongruous with the petition that one must sign to become a free mason asserting the belief in a soul's immortality.
AnswerAccording to Freemasons, yes.Freemasons only requires you believe in God.
AnswerAccording to Adventists, I am afraid the answer is an absolute no. Freemasonry is considered a secret society and Seventh-day Adventists are encouraged to not be members of secret organizations. Adventists feel that Freemasonry contains oaths and promises that are considered an abomination to basic Biblical beliefs. AnswerThe SDA church does NOT have any strict official beliefs on this subject. Freemasonry is, however, a varied subject. The ORIGINAL Freemasons, were, indeed, a secret organization, and yes, they contained many oaths and dedication to them. However, in modern times there are many unofficial Freemason variation that have different beliefs. Original Freemason beliefs are not well known, nor complete, as they were a very secret organization. Answer2Cor:6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? AnswerYes they can. It is possible that some Free Mason organizations would have agreements to be signed for membership that an Adventist would not agree with and may not wish to sign.Do Seventh-day Adventists pray for the dead?
Seventh Day Adventist do as other people do. We cry, wear black for a period of time, but we do not pray for them because we believe that when a person is dead, you cannot pray for them anymore just hope they go to heaven. HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION!
Are Adventists the same as Seventh-day Adventists?
The word "adventist" refers to anyone awaiting the second coming of Christ.
The word Adventist is the also the official shortened form of Seventh-day Adventist Church which is distinguished by the three angels message, observance of the sabbath and principles underlaid in the Bible
25. Second Coming of Christ:
The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the grand climax of the gospel. The Saviour's coming will be literal, personal, visible, and worldwide. When He returns, the righteous dead will be resurrected, and together with the righteous living will be glorified and taken to heaven, but the unrighteous will die. The almost complete fulfillment of most lines of prophecy, together with the present condition of the world, indicates that Christ's coming is imminent. The time of that event has not been revealed, and we are therefore exhorted to be ready at all times. (Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; Matt. 24:14; Rev. 1:7; Matt. 24:43, 44; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; 2:8; Rev. 14:14-20; 19:11-21; Matt. 24; Mark 13; Luke 21; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; 1 Thess. 5:1-6.)
20. Sabbath:
The beneficent Creator, after the six days of Creation, rested on the seventh day and instituted the Sabbath for all people as a memorial of Creation. The fourth commandment of God's unchangeable law requires the observance of this seventh-day Sabbath as the day of rest, worship, and ministry in harmony with the teaching and practice of Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a day of delightful communion with God and one another. It is a symbol of our redemption in Christ, a sign of our sanctification, a token of our allegiance, and a foretaste of our eternal future in God's kingdom. The Sabbath is God's perpetual sign of His eternal covenant between Him and His people. Joyful observance of this holy time from evening to evening, sunset to sunset, is a celebration of God's creative and redemptive acts. (Gen. 2:1-3; Ex. 20:8-11; Luke 4:16; Isa. 56:5, 6; 58:13, 14; Matt. 12:1-12; Ex. 31:13-17; Eze. 20:12, 20; Deut. 5:12-15; Heb. 4:1-11; Lev. 23:32; Mark 1:32.)
Another answer
Nothing. Adventist is just another name for Seventh-day Adventist.
Do Seventh-day Adventists recognize Valentine's Day?
The Seventh-day Adventist church organization overall does not acknowledge Valentine's Day as a holiday. However, having attended Seventh-day Adventist schools and churches throughout my life, the schools do let the children pass around Valentine's cards and candy. The individual churches have special potlucks/dinners with a Valentine's/heart theme.
Is a 1000 years but a day in the eyes of the Lord?
1000 years is as a day with the Lord. Anyone who questions (rather than analyzing) God's Word (Written and Living) is no better than Satan, as he was the first to question God's Word, as he did it in the Garden of Eden, which ended up in causing the the downfall of mankind. There's a lesson here, for sure. Yes, MANY people were confused with how Christ went about with His earthly ministry, but He didn't and doesn't now need anyone to cover for Him. He came to start the church age, which includes the end times (in which we live). He was born in a stable as the Lamb of God, and was the Shepherd to His flock, but the Lion of the Tribe of Judah will come at the end of the church age, and that is when the rules will REALLY begin to change. Once the temple is recreated in Israel, and a pig/ boar is sacrificed improperly, He will come VERY SHORTLY THEREAFTER. In short, He lived as a legislator, but will come back as the most Supreme Court Judge ever with immeasureable power.
Answer 2 Peter 3:4-5
"Where is the promise of his coming?"
The author of 2 Peter is aware of the failed expectations of early believers. He knows that Jesus, who was to come soon, didn't come at all. Many have begun to ask, "Where is the promise of his coming?" He tries to cover for Jesus by claiming that "one day with the Lord is as a thousand years.
When the Bible verses quoted above are used in context they demonstrate quite a different picture from that quoted above. The statement in verse 4 'Where is the promise of his coming?' is not made by believers but by scoffers as it states in verse three, immediately preceding it and in the very same sentence, which has been split by the de-contextualized quotation. Here are the verses in context:
1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. 5For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: 7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Further to this, the reference to the 1000 years does not mean that Peter is saying that one day means a 1000 years but that it is 'as' or like a 1000 years. This, in the context of the last days conflict between those who believe the Bible and its account of the flood and those who scoff, refers to God's judgment which will do more in a day than a thousand years of regular and uniform natural processes.
The reference to 1000 years also alludes back to Psalm 90 v 4 where the patriarchs, some of whom nearly lived for a 1000 years, were just about forgotten by Moses time (the author of this Psalm). The point being that we should learn humility for such a long life span is only 'as a day' to an eternal God. Similarly, the challenge in the passage in 2 Peter is to consider 'what manner of persons we ought to be'. If it is, then after God created the world in 6days (6,000 years), then, He rested for 1,000 yrs. Not an attribute for an All-Powerful God.
The above answer is absolutely correct in that this is 'not an attribute for an All-powerful God', which is why, as explained above, the 1000 years referred to in the context is not literal but figurative. The Bible makes it clear when something is literal or figurative. In the book of Revelation for example it mentions that Satan is to be bound for a thousand years and Christ is to reign for a thousand years. Since this is not qualified with the word 'as' or 'like' it is likely that this is intended to be taken literally whereas the 2Peter one is not.
God knows exactly what He is talking about, because the 'rest' on the seventh day is taken as a type or example for God's people at that time, the Israelites to follow in their sabbath, as commanded in Exodus 20: 8 -11. If the 1000 years is to be taken literally, then every time the Israelites had a sabbath they rested for a 1000 years. They obviously did not.
In relation to the Creation days, again the context 'evening and morning' makes the meaning of the Hebrew word 'yom' quite clear that it is talking about a normal day.
8Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.9Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
What happens after death seventh day adventis doctrine?
Seventh-day Adventists believe that when a person dies they get buried and stay in the ground until Jesus Christ comes back. Then he raises the people that believe in him and the people that crucified him up and everyone that believes in him will go back to heaven with him. The people that crucified him are raised to see him coming in the clouds.
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Can a Seventh Day Adventist celebrate a birthday on Sabbath?
In keeping with observance of the Holy Sabbath day, secular activities, to include birthday parties are discouraged.
There are occasions when we may recognize birthdays, anniversaries, baby births, and etc. at church on Sabbath. During the fellowship meal, we may have a cake or the like to honor those from a public standpoint, but this in no way denotes a secular activity.
-Pastor Michael A.D. Smith
What is Seven Day Adventist food habits?
Many are vegetarians and all are taught to refrain from eating from the list of unclean meats found in the Bible. They cant eat unclean and unhealthy foods like fish,pig,shellfish and junk food.
Was Jesus Christ a Seventh-day Adventist?
Yes!!!!! We believe that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. He is God along with the Father and the Holy Spirit. They work together and are One.
Who are the Seventh-day Adventists?
As a Christian church, Seventh-day Adventists are a faith community rooted in the beliefs described by the Holy Scriptures. For a more thorough description of the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church go to the link below.
Long answerMost Seventh-day Adventist Believe:
In a personal God
In Jesus as our Saviour and God in the flesh
In the regeneration process called the "New Birth" through the acceptance of the Gospel.
That the Bible is the inspired Word of God
In the literal second coming of Jesus Christ
That human by nature is mortal
That death is an unconscious state
There will be a resurrection of the righteous dead at the second coming of Jesus Christ
That eternal life is gift from God received only through faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour
That the wicked will not burn eternally but will be burned up
In righteousness which comes by faith and not only by works
That the Ten Commandments is the standard of righteousness by which all will be judged
That the original Seventh-Day Sabbath (Saturday) has never been changed by divine authority and that all Christians are under obligation to keep it holy
In the support of the gospel through tithes and offerings
In baptism by immersion
In discarding unhealthy practices such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, unclean foods, etc
That the foregoing principles are practiced not from a sense of obligation to "earn" any place in Heaven, but rather they are practiced as a result of a consistent love for Christ, as well as the desire to walk with him daily. They are a natural consequence of accepting Him as a Personal Saviour.
The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists publishes a book that outlines the generally held beliefs of the majority of the members, so-called "fundamental beliefs." This is not the same as a creed (which is static), because Adventists believe that God may continue to provide new light. The number of fundamental beliefs was changed from 27 to 28 in a General Conference session in 2005.
When the Adventist church was founded, the founding members were non-trinitarian, and non-tritheistic. While some people would consider the official position of the church to be tri-theistic (given that in the church's view there are three separate beings that make up the Godhead) rather than trinitarian (which some would describe as one God with multiple personalities), the church officially describes their view as trinitarian, and states in their second fundamental belief that "There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three co-eternal Persons." This is considered a mystery that we may never fully understand, but it is not considered a belief in three gods.
Seventh Day Adventists believe that Sabbath (The day of rest) is Saturday, based on the bibles teachings that say God rested on the Seventh Day. SDA's also believe that God's coming is a soon coming event (adventist=awaiting).
Why can't Seventh-day Adventists eat pepper?
I am no longer a member of the SDA church, but there were never any "rules" about not eating pepper. Food consumption is pretty much summed up in Leviticus 11, where it speaks about "Clean" and "unclean" meats. Various unhealthy foods are also discouraged, because it is taught that the body is a temple.
Why are you no longer a Seventh Day Adventist? Just curious because I have doubts myself
~ That is true, there aren't rules about food consumption, etc. from the church itself. It has been advised that since pepper is a spice, which can bother the digestive tract and cause certain health problems. Mustard has spices and there are many Adventists who don't use mustard for the same reasoning.
It's not a matter of can't, it's a matter of advisement that we SHOULDN'T due to desiring a very good physical health/physical body since we believe that our bodies are temples for Christ; 1 Corinthians 6:15: "Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself?"
Do seventh day adventist put up Christmas trees?
There is no official Adventist theology or doctrine on the celebration of Christmas, however the majority of Adventists do celebrate Christmas but there is a small but growing segment that does not celebrate because they recognize it as a pagan holiday.
Seventh-day Adventists do not celebrate Christmas or any other religious festivals
