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The following statements summarize the Adventist message. They are to be linked to the FSGs. No debate please.
Seventh-day Adventist church may appear different to some because of their worship service on Saturday, the 7th day of the week, or their promotion of the vegetarian diet and a conservative life style, or their beliefs on the state of the dead and on annihilation...
But what really sets them apart is the unique Adventist message. During the worldwide religious revival movement of mid-1800s, God commissioned His servants the prophets (Rev 10) to proclaim the Three Angels' message (Rev 14:6-11) to the world. And by proclaiming the bitter sweet message (Rev 10:9-11) and by experiencing the Great Disappointment of 1844, the faithful remnant of the 1840s' movement were forced to search the bible for their errors.
The unique Adventist message was formed during this time. Not by the dictates of Ellen White's testimonies, but rather by the light shed from these inspired writings that forced the early Adventists to refocus on the scriptures. Through earnest prayers and diligent bible studies, the pioneers came to the understanding of their message.
By grasping the sanctuary doctrine, they understood by vivid illustrations of the earthly tabernacle found in the bible the Plan of Salvation and true Righteousness by Faith message. That is the ever present truth proclaimed throughout the bible: "...prepare to meet thy God..." Amos 4:12
The true believers of God who are daily justified with Christ's righteousness imputed and sanctified with His righteousness imparted, are to have complete victory over sin, to reproduce His character in fullness in their lives.
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;" 1 Peter 2:9.
By the manifestation of His love and character, they are to witness with the power of the holy spirit to the Laodicean church and to haste unto the blessed hope of His long-awaited return.
That is the unique Adventist message.
Seventh-day Adventist church may appear different to some because of their worship service on Saturday, the 7th day of the week, or their promotion of the vegetarian diet and a conservative life style, or their beliefs on the state of the dead and on annihilation...
But what really sets them apart is the unique Adventist message. During the worldwide religious revival movement of mid-1800s, God commissioned His servants the prophets (Rev 10) to proclaim the Three Angels' message (Rev 14:6-11) to the world. And by proclaiming the bitter sweet message (Rev 10:9-11) and by experiencing the Great Disappointment of 1844, the faithful remnant of the 1840s' movement were forced to search the bible for their errors.
The unique Adventist message was formed during this time. Not by the dictates of Ellen White's testimonies, but rather by the light shed from these inspired writings that forced the early Adventists to refocus on the scriptures. Through earnest prayers and diligent bible studies, the pioneers came to the understanding of their message.
By grasping the sanctuary doctrine, they understood by vivid illustrations of the earthly tabernacle found in the bible the Plan of Salvation and true Righteousness by Faith message. That is the ever present truth proclaimed throughout the bible: "...prepare to meet thy God..." Amos 4:12
The true believers of God who are daily justified with Christ's righteousness imputed and sanctified with His righteousness imparted, are to have complete victory over sin, to reproduce His character in fullness in their lives.
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;" 1 Peter 2:9.
By the manifestation of His love and character, they are to witness with the power of the holy spirit to the Laodicean church and to haste unto the blessed hope of His long-awaited return.
That is the unique Adventist message.
