What We Believe
These are the shared, Bible-based convictions of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church — each rooted in Scripture. Not a checklist to join us; simply an honest look at what we hold to be true. Explore, question, and search it out for yourself.
The Bible is God's inspired Word — the trustworthy revelation of His will and the authoritative standard for faith and life.
Scripture2 Timothy 3:16, 17 · 2 Peter 1:20, 21 · Psalm 119:105
There is one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — a unity of three co-eternal Persons.
ScriptureDeuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14
God the Father is Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all — just and holy, merciful and gracious.
ScriptureGenesis 1:1 · John 3:16 · 1 John 4:8
Jesus Christ, fully God and fully human, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose again, and ministers for us in heaven.
ScriptureJohn 1:1-3, 14 · Philippians 2:5-11 · Hebrews 2:9-18
The Holy Spirit draws us to God, empowers and transforms believers, and guides the church into all truth.
ScriptureJohn 14:16-18, 26 · John 16:7-13 · Acts 1:8
God is Creator; in six days He made the heavens and the earth and rested on the seventh — the foundation of the Sabbath.
ScriptureGenesis 1 & 2 · Exodus 20:8-11 · Psalm 33:6, 9
Made in God's image, we are a unity of body, mind, and spirit — given great dignity and freedom, yet in need of God.
ScriptureGenesis 1:26-28 · Genesis 2:7 · Psalm 8:4-8
All humanity is caught in a cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan over God's character; the cross assures Christ's victory.
ScriptureRevelation 12:4-9 · Romans 5:12-21 · Genesis 3
Through Christ's sinless life, atoning death, and resurrection, God provided the only means of our salvation.
Scripture1 Corinthians 15:3, 4 · John 3:16 · 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
By grace through faith in Jesus we are forgiven, adopted as God's children, and freed from the condemnation of sin.
ScriptureEphesians 2:4-10 · Romans 3:21-26 · John 3:16
Christ's victory frees us from evil's grip; abiding in Him, we grow daily into His likeness through prayer, the Word, and community.
ScriptureColossians 1:13, 14 · Colossians 2:6, 14, 15 · Luke 10:17-20
The church is the community of believers who confess Jesus as Lord — a family for worship, fellowship, and mission.
ScriptureMatthew 16:13-20 · Ephesians 1:22, 23 · Ephesians 2:19-22
In the last days God calls a people to keep His commandments and the faith of Jesus, and to proclaim the everlasting gospel to the world.
ScriptureRevelation 12:17 · Revelation 14:6-12 · Revelation 18:1-4
The church is one body of many members from every nation — equal in Christ, called to serve together in love.
Scripture1 Corinthians 12:12-14 · Ephesians 4:1-16 · Psalm 133:1
By baptism (immersion) we publicly express faith in Jesus — dying to sin and rising to new life in Him.
ScriptureRomans 6:1-6 · Matthew 28:19, 20 · Acts 2:38
In Communion we share bread and cup to remember Christ's sacrifice and proclaim His death until He comes.
Scripture1 Corinthians 11:23-30 · Matthew 26:26-28 · John 13:1-17
God gives every believer spiritual gifts to serve the church and bless the world.
ScriptureRomans 12:4-8 · 1 Corinthians 12:9-11, 27, 28 · Ephesians 4:8, 11-16
The Spirit's gift of prophecy is a mark of the last-day church, and in our history was expressed through the ministry of Ellen G. White.
ScriptureJoel 2:28, 29 · Revelation 12:17 · Revelation 19:10
God's Ten Commandments express His character and His will for our lives — upheld, not abolished, by grace.
ScriptureExodus 20:1-17 · Matthew 5:17-20 · Romans 8:3, 4
The seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) is God's gift of rest and worship — a weekly reminder of creation and redemption.
ScriptureGenesis 2:1-3 · Exodus 20:8-11 · Mark 2:27, 28 · Hebrews 4:1-11
We are caretakers of God's gifts — our time, bodies, talents, resources, and the earth — managing them for His glory.
ScriptureGenesis 1:26-28 · Malachi 3:8-12 · Matthew 23:23
Called to live joyfully and healthfully, we seek in all things to honor God with our whole selves.
Scripture1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 · 1 Corinthians 10:31 · Philippians 4:8
Marriage is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and the family is God's design for love, nurture, and belonging.
ScriptureGenesis 2:18-25 · Matthew 19:3-9 · Ephesians 5:21-33
Jesus serves as our High Priest in heaven, applying the benefits of His sacrifice and bringing final judgment and restoration.
ScriptureHebrews 8:1-5 · Hebrews 9:11-28 · Daniel 8:13, 14
Jesus will return literally, visibly, and gloriously to gather His people — our blessed hope.
ScriptureTitus 2:13 · John 14:1-3 · 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17
Death is an unconscious rest until the resurrection; at Christ's coming the righteous are raised to eternal life.
ScriptureEcclesiastes 9:5, 6 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 · John 5:28, 29
After Christ's coming, a thousand years unfold before sin and death are finally and forever ended.
ScriptureRevelation 20 · 1 Corinthians 6:2, 3 · Jeremiah 4:23-26
God will re-create a new heaven and new earth, where the redeemed dwell with Him forever — free from pain and death.
Scripture2 Peter 3:13 · Isaiah 65:17-25 · Revelation 21:1-7 · Revelation 22:1-5
Summaries are written in plain language, with a few key supporting texts noted for each belief. The full, official statements — with their complete Scripture references — are published by the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. Have a question about any of them? We'd love to talk it through with you.
You don't have to agree with everything to belong while you explore. Bring your honest questions — we'll bring an open Bible.