Our Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole. The Bible is the only source of our beliefs. We consider our movement to be the result of the Protestant conviction Sola Scriptura—the Bible as the only standard of faith and practice for Christians.
 
Currently, Adventists hold 28 fundamental beliefs that can be organized into categories—the doctrines of God, man, salvation, the church, the Christian life, Sabbath rest and last day events. In each teaching, God is the architect, who in wisdom, grace and infinite love, is restoring a relationship with humanity that will last for eternity.
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GOD

 

We Believe that God Loves

God is love, power, and splendor—and God is a mystery. His ways are far beyond us, but He still reaches out to us. God is infinite yet intimate, three yet one, all-knowing yet all-forgiving.  READ MORE
 
 
 

HUMANITY

 

We Believe that God Creates

From neurons to nebulae, DNA to distant galaxies, we are surrounded by wonder. Yet the beauty is broken. God made our world with brilliant creativity and tender care. He created humanity to take care of and take pleasure in the planet, with rest and recreation in perfect balance. Once molded in God’s image, now fractured by sin, it took a perfect Savior to reconcile us. The Spirit restores God’s reflection within us so God can work through us.  READ MORE
 
 

SALVATION

 

We Believe that God Redeems

Love. Harmony. Perfection. Once, all creation sang the same glorious song. God then sent Jesus, His Son, to live the perfect life we could not and die the death our sins deserve. When we accept Jesus’ sacrifice, we claim eternal life. The Holy Spirit reveals our need for Jesus and, when we accept God’s grace and salvation, recreates us.  READ MORE
 
 
 
 

CHURCH

 

We Believe that God Inhabits

Jesus left His followers with an epic mission: To tell the world of His love and His promise to return. They should also love people the way He loved them. Entrusting humans with His message was a bold and risky move. But even though God knew people would often fail Him and even distort His truth, He wanted to work with us. The risk was worth the reward.
 
As followers of Jesus, the church is called and inspired to act like Him: selflessly serving others, relying on God for strength, absorbing God’s Word and telling the world about God’s love. Male and female, rich and poor, people from all backgrounds or ethnicities are all equal in Jesus. The church supports and encourages one another through time together in worship and Bible study. Jesus promised that everything He had done on Earth would be accomplished through His church as well. Yes, we are a pale reflection of our Savior’s perfection, but Jesus is still the head of His church. Despite our imperfections, in His grace and through the power of His redeeming sacrifice, we will be a dazzling new creation. READ MORE
 
 
 

LIVING

 

We Believe that God Transforms

God’s law in the Ten Commandments show us how to live and make clear our need for Jesus. Though the law shows us the path to follow and convicts us of sin, it’s about far more than just toeing the line. The commandment’s principles outline a holistic relationship with God, self and others. God desires us to live in wholeness and balance, caring for our bodies, refining our minds and nourishing our spirits. READ MORE
 
 
 
 

REST

 

We Believe that God Rests

God established the original Sabbath at creation (Genesis 2:3), when He shifted from “making” to “enjoying.” He set the seventh day apart from the rest of the week, so we can experience that same enjoyment on a regular basis. The weekly Sabbath presents the perfect opportunity for intentional, prayerful time with God. After all, it’s a day set apart to recognize and celebrate Him as our Creator. Sabbath is the perfect opportunity to take this kind of restorative rest. READ MORE

 
 
 
 

RESTORATION

 

We Believe that God Triumphs

From the Garden of Eden to the Tower of Babel, the destruction of Sodom to the Exodus from Egypt, God has always investigated before taking action. Now, before His return, Jesus is investigating the lives of everyone who ever lived, revealing the choices that led to salvation or destruction. God wants to make clear and transparent to the watching universe that no one reaps a fate they did not choose. We look forward to Jesus’ Second Coming, when Jesus will resurrect His saved from the dead so they can live forever.  READ MORE 
 
 
To view the full list of our 28 fundamental beliefs please click here to view the PDF document or click here to view the website with more details.