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- 184 Appendix A. Fundamental Beliefs of Sabbath-Day Adventists Some Things We Believe United Sabbath Day Adventists Believe That the Bible is the word of God, and that all scripture was given by inspiration and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, in order that believers may attain unto perfection.  Tim. 3:16. That the Holy Scriptures are sufficient to impart unto us all the wisdom, knowledge and understanding necessary to salvation.  Tim. 3:15. That the word of God should be studied and rightly divided by those who are seeking God’s approval.  Tim. :15. That prophecies were not given by the will or intelligence of men, but holy men wrote as they were moved upon by the Holy Spirit.  Peter 1:0, 1. That the prophecies of the Bible are sure to be fulfilled, that, like a giant indistinguishable ray of light, they shine through the darkness of time until Jesus Christ returns.  Peter 1:19. That those who follow the word of God will never walk in darkness. Psa. 119:105. That God used Jesus Christ as the Creator of all things in heaven and earth. John 1:1–5; Col. 1:13–16; Heb. 1:1, . That Jesus possessed a human and divine nature to successfully accomplish the work of redemption; that he had to be human and divine to make the connection (that was broken through the sin of our first parents) between fallen man and Jehovah. Phil. :8: Matt. 1:1, 3; Heb. :14–18. That Christ is able to save the vilest sinner from sin and eternal death. Matt. 1:1; Acts 16:31; Rom. 5:1; John 3:16; Matt. 9:13. - 185 Fundamental Beliefs That eternal life is a gift which was made possible through the death of Christ, and we also believe that the wages of sin is eternal death. Rom. 6:3. That death came as a result of man’s disobedience. Rom. 5:1–19. That man was created a mortal being in a condition where death was possible . Gen. :16, 17; 3:. That the soul of man himself, that the term “Immortal soul” is contrary to the Scriptures, and that at death the soul dies. Gen. :7; Ezek. 18:4; Rom. 16:3. That the dead are in their graves, and there they shall remain until Jesus comes. Job 14:7–15; 17:13. That the righteous shall be rewarded at the Second Advent of Christ. Isa. 40:10; 6:11; Rev. :1. That the wicked shall be punished with complete annihilation after the thousand years’ reign of Christ and the saints. Rev. 0:7–9; Mal. 4:1; Psa. 37:10, 0, 38; 34:1, Prov. :. That the Judgment takes place after the coming of our savior Jesus Christ. Psa. 96:13; 50:3;  Tim. 4:1; Matt. 5: 31–40. That the testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy; that it was the Spirit of Christ that prompted and actuated the prophets, and that, therefore, Christ was the directing intelligence behind every statement made, whether orally or in writing, by them. It was Christ who testified, through the prophets, therefore the testimony of Christ is the spirit of prophecy, and not the gift to prophesy. 1 Peter 1:10, 11; Rev. 1:9; 19:10. That the martyrs throughout the Dark Ages had the testimony of Christ, and suffered for it. Rev. 0:4. That the one hundred and forty-four thousand are not Gentiles, but Jews from the fleshly stock of Abraham, who shall be saved in God’s kingdom; that they are not contaminated with popular false doctrines, hence they are considered virgins and are the first fruits of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We further believe that they form a special class, which follow the Lamb wherever He goes. Rev. 7:1–4; 14:1–5. That the Holy Spirit is the seal of God and that we are sealed with that Spirit. Eph. 4:30; 1:13, 14;  Cor. 1:. We believe that Christ was sealed with the Holy Spirit on the day of His baptism. John 6:7. That the Holy Spirit is given for the purpose of leading and guiding God’s people into all truth, and to glorify Christ in their lives. John 16:13, 14. That the Holy Spirit is given as the Comforter, and abides with the Christian for ever. John 14:16, 17. [18.119.125.7] Project MUSE (2024...

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