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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.
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What is another name for the seventh day Adventist's?
Besides the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the official name, some call it Adventist or SDA.
What are the characteristics of the seventh day adventist?
I believe there are many strengths to the Seventh-day Adventist church. Our faith stands on the Bible and the Bible alone. Not man-made laws and rituals that have changed the face of true Christianity over the decades. We find total rest on the Sabbath day. Resting from worldly worries and stresses. Friday night to Saturday night are our 24 hrs of rest and worship, not just the couple hours during the church service like many religions. All our fundamental beliefs are found and supported in the Bible....that is the greatest strength of all. What greater strength can there be than the word of God?
Is it okay for a Roman Catholic to marry a Seventh-day Adventist?
Yes, as long as she was not married and divorced before and if she agrees to the man's oath to bring up children as catholic and for a permanent marriage committment for life. That would be a valid catholic nmaraige in the presence of the church's minister.
Did Ellen G White have a sickness when she died?
When Ellen were in the third grade, a boy was playing throwing rocks. A rock struck her head. Her afliction was there all her life.
Do Seventh-day Adventists believe in medical care?
Do Seventh-day Adventists eat chocolates?
Since Seventh-day Adventist's officially don't celebrate Easter (it is probable that some local churches celebrate it) on a specific date (rather they celebrate Christ's resurrection throughout the year, Adventist's then eat same food as other days.
Are any of Ellen G White decendants alive?
In the related links box below I posted a link that has everything you need to know about Ellens Genealogy.
I will throw in a fact most people including the adventist dont know. Ellen had a twin sister named Elizabeth.
Another Answer:
If you're question is in relation to what modern day church is the "descendant" of Ellen G. White, it is the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
What else do some Seven-Day Adventists avoid?
What else... other than what? - Two things they avoid is (1) working on Saturdays, and (2) eating meat. At least, I understand that many Adventists are vegetarians.
Are Seventh-day Adventists Mormons?
The Adventist church began with a group of believers in Jesus Christ's soon return. They came from many denominations; however, none of the founders were from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Over the history of the Adventist church many have come from the Church of Latter Day Saints (and other denominations) and have become Seventh-day Adventists.
What are the differences between Seventh Day Adventists and Christian Jews?
In certain ways, they are similar. However, there are lots of key differences, like the belief in Jesus Christ! But, the similarities lie in the fact that they both observe the original Sabbath of God, and that they both use Kosher laws to choose what is clean and unclean to eat.
The other similarities are the same that lie between any Christian denomination and Judaism
Is religious group the Seventh-day Adventists the same as Jehovah's Witnesses?
Seventh-day Adventist are definitely Christian.
According to their Baptismal Vow and their list of Fundamental Beliefs, Seventh-day Adventists state the Holy Scriptures are their rule of faith. This is also in conjunction with holding that Ellen G White was "the Lord's Messenger", whose writings are, "a continuing and authoritative source of truth. . . ." per Covenant #8 of their Baptismal Vow or #18 of their list of Fundamental Beliefs.
According to their own internal survey an overwhelming majority of Adventists believe Ellen G. White had the gift of Prophecy. Although never claiming the title of Prophet personally, Ellen G White stated the title of Prophet was limited compared to the scope of her role in the Church.
Although it is frequently stated that members are not required to hold Ellen G White in veneration as a "messenger of the Lord" Ellen G White's writings own writings suggest acceptance of her gift as a test of fellowship in the church. In Pages 328-9, of Testimonies to the Church Volume One, Ellen G White wrote about those who argued or fought against the visions she received that,
"the church may know that they are not right."
Adventists as a group:In addition to the some of the primary beliefs of Orthodox Christianity, Adventists also believe--- Christians are required to observe the Sabbath given to the Israelites in Exodus Chapter 20.
- Worship on Sunday (Lord's Day) is "The Mark of the Beast" and Sabbath Observance is indicative of the Seal of God.
- The anti-Christ is the Catholic Church (as an institution) headed by the Papacy.
- The last days include religious persecution against Sabbath keepers including the institution of National Sunday Laws.
- Soul Sleep (dead are asleep in the grave until the resurrection)
- Reject the teaching of an eternal hell.
- In the ultimate and total annihilation of the Satan, his angels and the wicked in the lake of fire.
- Investigative Judgment / Physical Heavenly Sanctuary
- That Christ's death on the cross while necessary only covered our sins.
- -24. Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary:
There is a sanctuary in heaven, the true tabernacle which the Lord set up and not man. In it Christ ministers on our behalf, making available to believers the benefits of His atoning sacrifice offered once for all on the cross.
- The final cleansing of sins began in 1844 and is currently happening in a physical Heavenly Sanctuary and will continue until just before the Second Coming.
- The investigative judgment reveals to heavenly intelligences who among the dead are asleep in Christ and therefore, in Him, are deemed worthy to have part in the first resurrection. It also makes manifest who among the living are abiding in Christ, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and in Him, therefore, are ready for translation into His everlasting kingdom. This judgment vindicates the justice of God in saving those who believe in Jesus. It declares that those who have remained loyal to God shall receive the kingdom. The completion of this ministry of Christ will mark the close of human probation before the Second Advent.
- Ellen G. White was an inspired writer given special revelations from God for his church during these last days.
- Her writings are on par to those Prophets in the Bible.
- Dietary health laws still apply.
- When using the term "the Law" or "Law of God" are speaking EXCLUSIVELY of the 10 Commandments as opposed the Law in its entirety as recorded by Moses in the first 5 Books of the Old Testament.
- Do NOT keep a weekly Sabbath.
- Believe Jesus is ALREADY invisibly "present" in Kingdom power since 1914.
- Completely reject the trinity as non-biblical.
- Believe the dead are asleep in the grave until the resurrection.
- Believe that the last days are already upon us.
- Believe that the anti-Christ is all of apostate Christendom
Seventh-Day Adventists are not known for going from house-to-house. Jehovah's Witnesses involve every member in training for their trademark ministry; from youth to those 90+ years old; every week of their life.
What do Seventh-day Adventists believe about soul sleep?
Seventh-day Adventists believe that the word "soul" does not refer to a part of a person that is immortal, but to the person itself. In Genesis, when God breathed into Adam the breath of life, several versions say he "became a living soul." This means that: breath of life + dust = living soul. Therefore, when someone dies, living soul - breath of life = dust. Basically, instead of a person going to heaven or hell at death, or becoming a ghost or an angel, they believe that the person ceases to exist. But because God created each person in the first place and knows who each of us is, he can resurrect or recreate us at the Second Coming without a problem, so it is as if we were asleep all the time we were dead, and that is why it is compared to sleep: the next thing we know after dying, Jesus is calling us from our graves. Adventists also point out that Jesus himself compared death to a sleep when he went to Jairus' house and raised his daughter back to life. He told the mourners that she was only sleeping.
How did the Seventh Day Adventists come to worship on Saturday if this day was named after Saturn?
I'm sure as you know in the 10 commandments the seventh day is a day of rest. The Seventh Day Adventists believe that Saturday is this day of rest. A better question might be, why would Sunday be all of a sudden considered the seventh day of the week? If you observe any calendar, what used to have Saturday as last day of the week is starting to slowly transfer into Sunday.. I believe they now call it the working week calendar. If you also draw attention to the other names of the week they were all named after some form of astrology or Greek god. For example Sunday after the sun... Just because names change does not mean God's law has changed. He expressed clearly he would like us to rest on the seventh day and he marked his authority on this day. We believe by sticking to what is written in the Bible inevitably sets us apart from other beliefs and may make us stand out in a crowd. I can vouch that this is a hard thing to grasp, but I have found this often leads to explaining to someone what my religion is all about. That is what I believe spreading the Gospel is. Anyways sorry got sidetracked, point of the matter is, we are holding to what we believe is written and we are adamant to show others that it matters. I hope I answered this right =/ all the best.
Do Seventh-day Adventists have to have a beard?
No. There is no requirement for Adventists to have beards. Cultural norms are usually followed in this area by Adventists around the world. It is true that in most pictures of the Adventist pioneers, the men have beards, but that is simply because wearing a beard was the cultural norm for men in the time and place in which the pioneers lived.
Ellen G. White died on July 16, 1915 at the age of 87.
Do Seventh-day Adventists observe traditional American holidays?
The official Adventist theological position does not require the observance of any of the feast days but also does not prohibit the observance either. The majority of Adventists do not observe the feast days, but there are some that do.
When do Seventh Day Adventists celebrate Easter?
It is not common for Seventh-day Adventists to celebrate Easter. They also do not celebrate Christmas or other religious holidays. They view these holidays as not being biblical. Being "baptized" represents the resurrection of Christ and Jesus was not born on the pagan day of the winter solstice December 25th. Just a couple examples...
How did the seven day Adventist group started?
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a direct descendant of the Millerite movement of the early- to mid-1800s. This movement was named after farmer-turned-preacher William Miller who felt the need to share his beliefs about the soon return of Jesus. The Seventh-day Adventist Church still holds the soon return of Jesus as one of its main tenets. Some of the pioneers of the church were James and Ellen White, Joseph Bates, and Uriah Smith.
Another answer:
there were people who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church because they discovered that the Roman Catholic Church was teaching lies (they wouldn't even let the people read The Bible for themselves). So those who broke away from the church began to read the Bible for themselves and followed every teaching of the Bible. Thus came the SDA Church (there are many other events that led up to the making of the church but this puts it into perspective I think.)
Are Seventh-day Adventists vegetarians?
I was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist church. My father was a minister. To answer your question, typically no. Adventists believe that to have a clear mind you must to as healthy as possible and that the body is the temple of God and since meat tends to degrade the health, most Adventists do not eat meat. However, if you are going to eat meat, Adventist believe that the health laws of Leviticus are still binding so that the only meats that a Bible believer can eat are the ones that the Bible defines as being clean.
Clean animals are as follows:
Mammals: Must have a cloven hoof and chew the cud (Leviticus 11:3) Examples of Clean Mammals: Cows and Chickens
Fish: Must have scales and fins (Leviticus 11:9)
Birds: Clean except for listed unclean birds (Leviticus 11:13) (unclean being scavengers like vultures, hawks, eagles, etc.)
Other answers/comments:
Outside of the United States, the number of Adventists that eat meat varies, but is often higher than in the US.
Advent means waiting for some thing to happen. an adventist in religious terms means anyone who is waiting for Jesus to return according to scripture. John 14 v 1-3. Another answer:
The word "advent" refers to the coming of something or someone (as in "the advent of the personal computer"). An Adventist (in theology) is someone who believes in the soon return of Jesus Christ at the Second Coming. The connotation is often that he or she is also waiting for that event with anticipation, but the word itself only denotes the belief in it as a real future event. The largest Adventist denomination is the Seventh-day Adventist Church, often referred to as simply the "Adventist Church".
Is there any seventh day adventist church in hangzhou china?
There may be an unofficial Adventist church in Wenzhou, however there is no official church listed in the official Adventist church directory
