What We Believe
Our Beliefs — Rooted in Scripture
As Seventh-day Adventists, we hold to fundamental beliefs based on Scripture that guide our understanding of God, salvation, and how we live our lives.
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As Seventh-day Adventists, we hold to fundamental beliefs based on Scripture. These beliefs guide our understanding of God, salvation, and how we live our lives.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the ultimate authority for our faith and practice.
Salvation
We believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, by God's grace, not by works.
The Sabbath
We observe the seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) as a day of rest and worship, as God established at creation.
The Church
We believe the church is the body of Christ, called to share the gospel and serve others.
28 Fundamental Beliefs
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture.
Our 28 fundamental beliefs are organized into six major doctrines, each grounded in Scripture. Click on any scripture reference to read it in context.
Doctrine of God
Our understanding of the nature and character of God
The Holy Scriptures
The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration through holy men of God who spoke and wrote by the Holy Spirit.
The Trinity
There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three co-eternal Persons.
God the Father
God the eternal Father is the Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation.
God the Son
God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ. Through Him all things were created, the character of God is revealed, the salvation of humanity is accomplished, and the world is judged.
God the Holy Spirit
God the eternal Spirit was active with the Father and the Son in Creation, incarnation, and redemption. He inspired the writers of Scripture and filled Christ's life with power.
Doctrine of Humanity
Our understanding of human nature and creation
Doctrine of Salvation
God's plan to save humanity through Jesus Christ
Doctrine of the Church
The community of believers and its mission
Doctrine of Christian Life
How we live as followers of Christ
Doctrine of Last-Day Events
Events leading to Christ's return and the restoration
Questions?
Have questions about what we believe? We'd love to talk with you! Contact us or join us for a Bible study to learn more about our faith and how it can impact your life.