You know you're a Seventh-day Adventist if . . . .

[BlackSabb]

Why is it better to bring two Adventist fishing rather than one?

Because if you bring one he might drink all your beer.

I'm really sorry. I know I know I'm not the brightest guy around sometimes but..............I don't get it!

Could someone explain that joke to me.

 

[k4c]

I just can't win with you, huh?

I didn't know we were in a competition.

 

[k4c]

I'm really sorry. I know I know I'm not the brightest guy around sometimes but..............I don't get it!

Could someone explain that joke to me.

Basically the joke is saying religious people act differently around their own people.

 

[BlackSabb]

Basically the joke is saying religious people act differently around their own people.

Yeah, I thought that but wasn't sure. I get it now, but really, that joke could apply to any denomination. It's not really an SDA joke.

 

[k4c]

Yeah, I thought that but wasn't sure. I get it now, but really, that joke could apply to any denomination. It's not really an SDA joke.

I know but I thought I would keep it in context.

 

[Aibrean]

Well if you did it would be grounds for being kicked out of church considering at an SDA baptism you agree to not drink alcohol.

 

[k4c]

Well if you did it would be grounds for being kicked out of church considering at an SDA baptism you agree to not drink alcohol.

That wasn't mentioned at my baptism.

 

[Kira Light]

I didn't know we were in a competition.

It is an expression...

 

[no_one_of_onsequence]

Well if you did it would be grounds for being kicked out of church considering at an SDA baptism you agree to not drink alcohol.

i been to a few sevvie baptisms and thats never mentioned actually.

 

[Aibrean]

Well apparently they aren't instructing properly. It's in the SDA manual (and additionally, part of one of the 28 fundamental beliefs).

Fundamental Belief 22 is Christian behavoir:

Since alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and the irresponsible use of drugs and narcotics are harmful to our bodies, we are to abstain from them as well.

Baptismal vow

Candidates for baptism or those being received into fellowship by profession of faith shall affirm their acceptance of the doctrinal beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the presence of the church or other properly appointed body. (See p. 31.) The minister or elder should address the following questions to the candidate(s), whose reply may be by verbal assent or by raising the hand.
Vow
1. Do you believe there is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three coeternal Persons?
2. Do you accept the death of Jesus Christ on Calvary as the atoning sacrifice for your sins and believe that by God’s grace through faith in His shed blood you are saved from sin and its penalty?
3. Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Saviour, believing that God, in Christ, has forgiven your sins and given you a new heart, and do you renounce the sinful ways of the world?
4. Do you accept by faith the righteousness of Christ, your Intercessor in the heavenly sanctuary, and accept His promise of transforming grace and power to live a loving, Christ-centered life in your home and before the world?
5. Do you believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word, the only rule of faith and practice for the Christian? Do you covenant to spend time regularly in prayer and Bible study?
6. Do you accept the Ten Commandments as a transcript of the character of God and a revelation of His will? Is it your purpose by the power of the indwelling Christ to keep this law, including the fourth commandment, which requires the observance of the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath of the Lord and the memorial of Creation?
7. Do you look forward to the soon coming of Jesus and the blessed hope, when “this mortal shall . . . put on immortality”? As you prepare to meet the Lord, will you witness to His loving salvation by using your talents in personal soul-winning endeavor to help others to be ready for His glorious appearing?
8. Do you accept the biblical teaching of spiritual gifts and believe that the gift of prophecy is one of the identifying marks of the remnant church?
9. Do you believe in church organization? Is it your purpose to worship God and to support the church through your tithes and offerings and by your personal effort and influence?
10. Do you believe that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit; and will you honor God by caring for it, avoiding the use of that which is harmful, abstaining from all unclean foods; from the use, manufacture, or sale of alcoholic beverages; the use, manufacture, or sale of tobacco in any of its forms for human consumption; and from the misuse of or trafficking in narcotics or other drugs?
11. Do you know and understand the fundamental Bible principles as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Do you purpose, by the grace of God, to fulfill His will by ordering your life in harmony with these principles?
12. Do you accept the New Testament teaching of baptism by immersion and desire to be so baptized as a public expression of faith in Christ and His forgiveness of your sins?
13. Do you accept and believe that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the remnant church of Bible prophecy and that people of every nation, race, and language are invited and accepted into its fellowship? Do you desire to be a member of this local congregation of the world church?

The alternate vow

Do you accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, and do you desire to live your life in a saving relationship with Him?
2. Do you accept the teachings of the Bible as expressed in the Statement of Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and do you pledge by God’s grace to live your life in harmony with these teachings?
3. Do you desire to be baptized as a public expression of your belief in Jesus Christ, to be accepted into the fellowship of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and to support the church and its mission as a faithful steward by your personal influence, tithes and offerings, and a life of service?

Certificate of Baptism and Commitment—A space will be provided for the new member to sign the certificate as an affirmation of this commitment. Following the baptism, a Certificate of Baptism and Commitment will be presented to the candidate as a covenant document. The commitment will read as follows:
Commitment
1. I believe there is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three coeternal Persons.
2. I accept the death of Jesus Christ on Calvary as the atoning sacrifice for my sins and believe that by God’s grace through faith in His shed blood I am saved from sin and its penalty.
3. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour and believe that God, in Christ, has forgiven my sins and given me a new heart, and I renounce the sinful ways of the world.
4. I accept by faith the righteousness of Christ, my Intercessor in the heavenly sanctuary, and accept His promise of transforming grace and power to live a loving, Christ-centered life in my home and before the world.
5. I believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word, the only rule of faith and practice for the Christian. I covenant to spend time regularly in prayer and Bible study.
6. I accept the Ten Commandments as a transcript of the character of God and a revelation of His will. It is my purpose by the power of the indwelling Christ to keep this law, including the fourth commandment, which requires the observance of the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath of the Lord and the memorial of Creation.
7. I look forward to the soon coming of Jesus and the blessed hope, when “this mortal shall . . . put on immortality.” As I prepare to meet the Lord, I will witness to His loving salvation by using my talents in personal soul-winning endeavor to help others to be ready for His glorious appearing.
8. I accept the biblical teaching of spiritual gifts and believe that the gift of prophecy is one of the identifying marks of the remnant church.
9. I believe in church organization. It is my purpose to worship God and to support the church through my tithes and offerings and by my personal effort and influence.
10. I believe that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit; and I will honor God by caring for it, avoiding the use of that which is harmful, abstaining from all unclean foods; from the use, manufacture, or sale of alcoholic beverages; the use, manufacture, or sale of tobacco in any of its forms for human consumption; and from the misuse of or trafficking in narcotics or other drugs.
11. I know and understand the fundamental Bible principles as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. I purpose, by the grace of God, to fulfill His will by ordering my life in harmony with these principles.
12. I accept the New Testament teaching of baptism by immersion and desire to be so baptized as a public expression of faith in Christ and His forgiveness of my sins.
13. I accept and believe that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the remnant church of Bible prophecy and that people of every nation, race, and language are invited and accepted into its fellowship. I desire to be a member of this local congregation of the world church.

Further..

On the church has been conferred the power to act in Christ’s stead. It is God’s instrumentality for the preservation of order and discipline among His people. To it the Lord has delegated the power to settle all questions respecting its prosperity, purity, and order. Upon it rests the responsibility of excluding from its fellowship those who are unworthy, who by their un-Christlike conduct would bring dishonor on the truth. Whatever the church does that is in accordance with the directions given in God’s word will be ratified in heaven.”—Testimonies, vol. 7, pp. 262, 263. (Italics supplied.)

 

[k4c]

Well apparently they aren't instructing properly. It's in the SDA manual (and additionally, part of one of the 28 fundamental beliefs).

Fundamental Belief 22 is Christian behavoir:


Baptismal vow


The alternate vow


Further..

Many SDA churches are turning to a more simpler version, which I believe is more biblically sound.-
I don't believe a person should quit anything to come to the Lord. Life style changes come later as the believer grows and matures.

 

[Aibrean]

Well, they should update their manual. The Kettering SDA church teaches that alcohol should be abstained if they want to be baptized.

 

[k4c]

Well, they should update their manual. The Kettering SDA church teaches that alcohol should be abstained if they want to be baptized.

I don't think a baptism should include any life style change only attitude towards God change.

 

[Adventist Dissident]

. . . you really weren't sure whether you agreed that the Heritage Swingers were too contemporary.

BFA

the are call the "Heritic Swinger" get it right!

 

[Adventist Dissident]

. . . you ever spent a Saturday afternoon watching John Osborne videos about "the celebration movement."

BFA

did that

 

[Adventist Dissident]

. . . you not only know what a stripple is, but you can also conjure up what it smells like when it's sizzling.

BFA

i can taste it on my tounge

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . The phrase "little red books" does not mean a dictionary and a thesaurus.

BFA

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . the phrase "the pen of inspiration" is generally followed by a moment of silence.

BFA

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . It doesn't strike you as odd to send your 14-year-child to live at a school that is 2 hours away from your home.

BFA

 

[Sophia7]

. . . It doesn't strike you as odd to send your 14-year-child to live at a school that is 2 hours away from your home.

BFA

That always struck me as odd, but then I didn't go to academy.