Beliefs

Learn about the core beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, rooted in the Bible and centred on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our faith guides how we live, worship, and support our local communities.
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Introduction

Seventh-day Adventists use the Bible as their main guide and base their core beliefs on its teachings. These beliefs outline how the church understands and practices what the Bible says. They paint a picture of a God who designed and created the world and is committed to building a lasting connection with people, driven by wisdom, kindness, and endless love.

The 28 Fundamental Beliefs can be organised into six categories of doctrine: God, humankind, salvation, the church, daily Christian life and last-day events.

The name "Seventh-day Adventist" highlights two key beliefs of the church. "Seventh-day" refers to the biblical Sabbath, which Adventists observe on Saturday as a day of rest and worship, following the example set in the Bible. "Adventist" points to their belief in the second coming of Jesus, which is a central hope and teaching of the church. Together, the name reflects their commitment to following the Bible's teachings on the Sabbath and anticipating Jesus' return.

Are you look for a concise list of these beliefs? Download a PDF of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

28 Questions, 28 Answers

We invite you to explore the 28 fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, presented as thought-provoking questions. For each belief, you'll find an engaging video to watch, relevant Bible verses to read, and additional resources to deepen your understanding. Dive in to learn more and find answers that inspire and inform your spiritual journey. Thank you to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America for creating this valuable resource.

  1. God speaks to us through the Bible?

  2. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit co-exist as one eternal God?

  3. God is the eternal Father?

  4. Jesus Christ died, rose, and lives to save you?

  5. The Holy Spirit restores, comforts, guides, protects, and sustains God’s children in the way of salvation?

  6. The world was made in just six days?

  7. You are awesomely created?

  8. There is an ongoing battle between good and evil?

  9. Someone has paid the supreme price for your sins?

  10. You can be totally free?

  11. God is more powerful than Satan?

  12. You are invited to be a part of God’s family on Earth?

  13. God’s people strive consistently to keep His commandments?

  14. God has a place for you in His community?

  1. You can start your life over again?

  2. There is a celebration that expresses our closeness to Christ and willingness to serve others?

  3. God gives us special gifts and talents so we can live fully for Him?

  4. God speaks to His people today through the gift of prophecy?

  5. God gives us the power to obey Him?

  6. God gives us a specific 24-hour period each week to rest, reflect on Him, and spend time with our families?

  7. God wants us to take care of all that he has given us?

  8. God has given us guidelines for living well?

  9. God designed families?

  10. Jesus Christ is our advocate and judge?

  11. Jesus is coming back to this earth?

  12. Death is a temporary state of unconsciousness?

  13. God will bring an end to suffering and death?

  14. We will live with God in our new home forever?

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