Fundamental Principles of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1889-1931) in Today’s English.
Please Note: The 1872 Fundamental Principles written by James White were identical to the Fundamental Principles of 1889 except for the following added Fundamental Principles.
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The Fundamental Principles of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Seventh-day Adventists do not follow a man-made creed; the Bible alone is their foundation of faith. However, they do hold clear and well-defined beliefs, and they are ready to explain and defend those beliefs to anyone who asks.
The following statements summarize the main teachings of their faith. As far as is known, these beliefs are shared in full agreement throughout the entire church. They believe:
I. God
There is one God. He is a personal and spiritual being, the Creator of everything. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and eternal. His character is perfect—full of wisdom, holiness, justice, goodness, truth, and mercy. God does not change, and He is present everywhere through His representative, the Holy Spirit.
Psalms 139:7
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”
Who is God according to the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy, and the pioneers?
One God, the Father
• 1 Corinthians 8:6
“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things…”
• John 17:3
“That they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
• Ephesians 4:6
“One God and Father of all, who is above all…”
Christ as the Son of God
• John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…”
• Hebrews 1:1–2
“God… hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…”
Holy Spirit as God’s Spirit
• Psalm 51:11
“Take not thy holy spirit from me.”
• John 14:26
“The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name…”
The pioneers emphasized plain Bible language rather than philosophical terms.
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2. Fundamental Principles (1889)
The 1889 Fundamental Principles are explicit and simple:
Fundamental Principle No. 1 – God
“That there is one God, a personal, spiritual being, the creator of all things…”
This statement:
• Affirms one God
• Describes Him as personal
• Uses no Trinitarian terminology
• Reflects biblical monotheism, not creedal theology
Fundamental Principle No. 2 – Christ
“That there is one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father…”
Key points:
• Christ is distinct from the Father
• Christ is the Son, not the same person as the Father
• Authority flows from the Father
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3. Ellen G. White Statements (Chronological Harmony with the Pioneers)
Ellen White consistently supported the pioneers’ biblical framework.
One Supreme God – the Father
“The Father is all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”
(Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, June 19, 1900)
“God is the Father of Christ; Christ is the Son of God.”
(Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 268)
Christ’s Divine Sonship
“Christ is the only begotten Son of God.”
(Signs of the Times, May 30, 1895)
“The Father gave His Son all authority.”
(Matthew 28:18, echoed repeatedly in EGW writings)
The Holy Spirit
“The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ.”
(Manuscript Releases, vol. 14, p. 84)
“The Spirit is the presence and power of God. (paraphrased from multiple early statements)
Ellen White never contradicts the Fundamental Principles and consistently avoids speculative definitions.
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4. Pioneer Statements (Representative)
James White
“The Father is the greatest in the universe.”
(Review and Herald, Jan. 4, 1881)
Joseph Bates
“Respecting the trinity, I concluded that it was impossible for me to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was the Almighty God, the Father.”
(The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates)
J. N. Andrews
“The Father is the supreme source of all authority.”
(Review and Herald, March 6, 1855)
These men grounded their views strictly in Scripture, not tradition.
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5. Why This Mattered to the Pioneers
The pioneers believed that:
• Creeds confuse
• Philosophy corrupts
• Scripture clarifies
They saw later theological systems as a danger to:
• The personhood of the Father
• The real Sonship of Christ
• The simplicity of the gospel
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Summary Statement
The Bible, the 1889 Fundamental Principles, the writings of Ellen G. White, and the statements of the pioneers are united in teaching one personal God—the Father, His divine Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit as the Spirit and presence of God, without speculative or creedal definitions.
Who is Holy Spirit (from Scripture alone)
1. A Personal, Knowing, Willing Agent
• Knows and searches the deep things of God
(1 Corinthians 2:10–11)
• Has a will and distributes gifts as He chooses
(1 Corinthians 12:11)
• Intercedes with understanding
(Romans 8:26–27)
• Bears witness
(Romans 8:16)
• Speaks and gives instruction
(Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19–20; Acts 13:2; Revelation 2:7)
• Guides into truth and declares what He hears
(John 16:13)
• Teaches and brings to remembrance
(John 14:26)
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2. Capable of Relationship and Response
• Can be grieved
(Ephesians 4:30; Isaiah 63:10)
• Can be resisted
(Acts 7:51)
• Can be insulted
(Hebrews 10:29)
• Can be lied to—identified with God
(Acts 5:3–4)
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3. Acts with Authority and Mission
• Forbids and permits ministry
(Acts 16:6–7)
• Sends and directs workers
(Acts 13:4)
• Appoints overseers in the church
(Acts 20:28)
• Testifies of Christ and glorifies Him
(John 15:26; John 16:14–15)
• Mediates God’s love in the believer
(Romans 15:30)
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4. Called “the Spirit of God” and “the Spirit of Christ”
• Spirit of God who knows God
(1 Corinthians 2:10–11)
• Spirit who testifies of Christ
(John 15:26)
• Sent by the Father in Christ’s name
(John 14:26)
• Proceeds from the Father
(John 15:26)
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5. Distinct Yet United with Father and Son
• Present with Father and Son at Jesus’ baptism
(Matthew 3:16–17)
• Named with Father and Son in baptism
(Matthew 28:19)
• United in blessing and grace
(2 Corinthians 13:14)
• Works in harmony in salvation
(Luke 1:35; 1 Peter 1:2)
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Scripture-Only Summary Statement
According to these passages, the Holy Spirit knows, wills, speaks, teaches, guides, sends, forbids, intercedes, testifies, can be grieved and resisted, and works in unity with the Father and the Son, proceeding from the Father and glorifying Christ.
II. Jesus Christ
There is one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of the eternal Father. Through Him all things were created, and through Him all things continue to exist.
He took on human nature, being born as a descendant of Abraham, in order to save humanity after the fall. He lived among people, full of grace and truth. His life is our example. He died as our sacrifice, was raised from the dead for our justification, and then ascended to heaven.
In heaven, He now serves as our only Mediator in the heavenly sanctuary. Through the merit of His shed blood, He provides pardon and forgiveness to all who come to Him with repentance.
As the final part of His priestly work—before He takes His throne as King—He will complete the great atonement for all who have trusted in Him. Their sins will be blotted out (Acts 3:19) and removed from the heavenly sanctuary, just as shown in the service of the Levitical priesthood, which pointed forward to Christ’s ministry in heaven.
Leviticus Chapter 16
Hebrews 8:4-5
“For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.”
Hebrews 9:6-7
“Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: but into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:”
III. The Holy Scriptures
The Old and New Testaments were given by the inspiration of God. They fully reveal God’s will to humanity and are the only infallible rule for faith and Christian living.
IV. Baptism
Baptism is an ordinance of the Christian church that follows faith and repentance. It commemorates the resurrection of Christ by symbolizing His burial and resurrection, and our faith in the resurrection of all the saints at the last day. The only biblical method that truly represents these truths is baptism by immersion.
Romans 6:3-5
“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.”
Colossians 2:12
“Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”
V. The New Birth
The new birth includes everything necessary to prepare us for the kingdom of God and has two parts:
1. A moral change through conversion and a Christian life.
2. A physical change at Christ’s second coming, when the dead are raised incorruptible and the living are changed to immortality in a moment.
John 3:3, 5
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God… Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God”
Luke 20:36
“Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.”
1 Corinthians 15:51-52
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, for this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
VI. Prophecy
Prophecy is part of God’s revelation and is included in Scripture for instruction. It was given for God’s people and their children, not to confuse them, but to guide them. Prophecy is a light that helps God’s people understand their place in history and the duties required of them. A blessing is promised to those who study it.
(2 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 29:29; Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 1:1–3)
VII. Prophetic History
Bible prophecy outlines world history—from specific past dates, through the rise and fall of empires, to the establishment of God’s eternal kingdom. All major prophetic chains have been fulfilled except the final events.
VIII. The Millennium
The belief that the world will be converted before Christ returns and enjoy a peaceful millennium is false. Christ’s second coming comes before the millennium, not after. Until He returns, evil and righteousness continue together, and wickedness increases, just as Scripture foretells.
(1 Thessalonians 5:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Matthew 13:29–30; 2 Timothy 3:1, 13)
IX. The 1844 Experience
The Adventist mistake in 1844 was not the timing, but the nature of the event expected. No prophecy extends to the second coming. The longest prophetic period—the 2,300 days of Daniel 8:14—ended in 1844 and pointed to the cleansing of the sanctuary.
X. The Heavenly Sanctuary
The sanctuary of the new covenant is in heaven, where Christ ministers as our great High Priest. It is the true sanctuary that the earthly tabernacle symbolized. Its cleansing refers to Christ entering the Most Holy Place to complete His atoning work by blotting out the sins of believers. This work began in 1844 and ends just before Christ’s return.
(Leviticus 16; Hebrews 8–9; Acts 3:19)
XI. The Law of God
God’s moral law is the same in every age. It is summarized in the Ten Commandments, spoken by God, written on stone, and placed in the ark. This law is unchangeable and eternal, and the heavenly sanctuary contains the ark of God’s testament.
(Numbers 10:33; Hebrews 9:4; Revelation 11:19)
XII. The Sabbath
The fourth commandment requires keeping the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath. It was established at creation and will be observed in the new earth. The Bible knows only one weekly Sabbath—the seventh day. The terms “Jewish Sabbath” and “Christian Sabbath” are human inventions without biblical support.
(Genesis 2:2–3; Isaiah 66:22–23)
XIII. Sabbath Reform
Prophecy foretells a reform among believers before Christ’s return, restoring obedience to God’s law—especially the Sabbath—after it was changed by the papal power.
(Daniel 7:25; Isaiah 56:1–2; Revelation 14:12)
XIV. Christian Lifestyle
Followers of Christ are called to live differently from the world—rejecting its values, pleasures, and sins. Friendship with the world places one in opposition to God.
(James 4:4; Matthew 6:24)
XV. Modesty
Scripture teaches simplicity and modesty in dress as a mark of true discipleship. Clothing and adornment meant to promote pride or display wealth are inconsistent with Christlike humility.
(1 Timothy 2:9–10; 1 Peter 3:3–4)
XVI. Support of the Gospel
The work of the gospel should be supported by willing offerings given out of love—not through entertainment or worldly fundraising. Tithing is a biblical principle, belonging to God, and offerings are to be given beyond the tithe to support His work.
(Leviticus 27:30; Hebrews 7:1–4; Malachi 3:8–10; 2 Corinthians 9:6)
XVII. Conversion
Human nature is naturally opposed to God and His law. This hostility can only be overcome by a complete change of heart, brought about by repentance, faith, and the work of the Holy Spirit. This is conversion.
XVIII. Justification and Obedience
Because all have broken God’s law, we depend entirely on Christ—first for forgiveness of past sins, and then for grace to live in obedience going forward.
XIX. Spiritual Gifts
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to the church. These gifts do not replace the Bible but work alongside it. They exist to guide, convict, and transform God’s people until the end of time. To deny the Spirit’s work is to deny part of Scripture itself.
(1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4)
XX. The Three Angels’ Messages
Before Christ returns, God sends a final warning message to the world, symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14. These messages call people to obedience, faithfulness, and readiness for Christ’s coming.
XXI. Investigative Judgment
Beginning in 1844, the cleansing of the sanctuary marks a work of investigative judgment—first for the dead, and later for the living—determining who will take part in the first resurrection and translation before Christ returns.
XXII–XXIII. The State of the Dead
Death is a state of silence, rest, and unconsciousness. The grave is not a place of awareness, activity, or knowledge.
(Ecclesiastes 9:5–10; Psalm 146:4; Daniel 12:2)
XXIV. The Resurrections
All will be raised from the dead. The righteous are raised at Christ’s second coming. The wicked are raised after the thousand years.
(Revelation 20:4–6)
XXV. Translation of the Living
At Christ’s return, the living righteous will be instantly changed to immortality and caught up with the resurrected saints to meet the Lord.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52)
XXVI. The Millennium
The redeemed will reign with Christ in heaven for a thousand years, participating in judgment. During this time, the earth lies desolate, and Satan is confined here until his final destruction.
(Revelation 20; Jeremiah 4:23–27)
XXVII. Final Destruction of the Wicked
At the end of the millennium, the wicked are raised, surround the New Jerusalem, and are destroyed by fire from God. This is total and final destruction—everlasting death, not eternal torment. The earth is purified by fire.
(Revelation 20; Malachi 4:1; 2 Peter 3:7–12)
XXVIII. The New Earth
God will create a new heaven and a new earth. The renewed earth, with the New Jerusalem as its capital, will be the eternal home of the redeemed, where the righteous will live forever.
(2 Peter 3:13; Psalm 37:11, 29; Matthew 5:5
正如前面所说，基督复临安息日会信徒不遵循人为制定的信条；圣经是他们信仰的唯一根基。然而，他们确实持有清楚且明确的信念，并且随时准备向任何人解释和捍卫这些信念。
以下陈述总结了他们信仰的主要教义。据所知，这些信念在整个教会中是一致认同的。他们相信：
一、上帝
只有一位上帝。他是个人的、属灵的存在，是万物的创造者。他全能、全知、永恒。祂的品性完美——充满智慧、圣洁、公义、良善、真实和慈悲。上帝不改变，并且通过祂的代表圣灵无处不在。
（诗篇 139:7）
二、耶稣基督
只有一位主，耶稣基督，永恒父的儿子。万物都是借着祂创造的，并且万物都靠祂维持存在。
祂取了人的本性，作为亚伯拉罕的后裔而生，为了在人类堕落后拯救人类。祂生活在世人中，充满恩典与真理。祂的生命是我们的榜样。祂为我们的牺牲而死，复活以使我们称义，然后升天。
在天上，祂现在作为我们在天上圣所中的唯一中保服务。凭借祂所流的宝血的功劳，祂为一切悔改来到祂面前的人提供赦免。
作为祂祭司工作最后的一部分——在祂坐上王位之前——祂将完成对所有信靠祂之人的伟大赎罪。他们的罪将被涂抹（使徒行传 3:19），并从天上圣所中除去，正如利未祭司职分的礼仪所预示的，指向基督在天上的事工。
（利未记 16；希伯来书 8:4–5；9:6–7）
Como ya se ha dicho, los Adventistas del Séptimo Día no siguen un credo hecho por el hombre; la Biblia sola es la base de su fe. Sin embargo, sí mantienen creencias claras y bien definidas, y están listos para explicar y defender esas creencias a cualquiera que pregunte.
Las siguientes declaraciones resumen las enseñanzas principales de su fe. Hasta donde se sabe, estas creencias son compartidas en total acuerdo en toda la iglesia. Ellos creen:
I. Dios
Hay un solo Dios. Él es un ser personal y espiritual, el Creador de todo. Es todopoderoso, omnisciente y eterno. Su carácter es perfecto: lleno de sabiduría, santidad, justicia, bondad, verdad y misericordia. Dios no cambia, y está presente en todas partes a través de Su representante, el Espíritu Santo.
(Salmo 139:7)
II. Jesucristo
Hay un solo Señor, Jesucristo, el Hijo del Padre eterno. Por medio de Él todas las cosas fueron creadas, y por medio de Él todas las cosas continúan existiendo.
Él asumió la naturaleza humana, naciendo como descendiente de Abraham, para salvar a la humanidad después de la caída. Vivió entre las personas, lleno de gracia y verdad. Su vida es nuestro ejemplo. Murió como nuestro sacrificio, resucitó de entre los muertos para nuestra justificación, y luego ascendió al cielo.
En el cielo, ahora sirve como nuestro único Mediador en el santuario celestial. Por el mérito de Su sangre derramada, otorga perdón y remisión a todos los que acuden a Él con arrepentimiento.
Como parte final de Su obra sacerdotal—antes de tomar Su trono como Rey—completará la gran expiación por todos los que han confiado en Él. Sus pecados serán borrados (Hechos 3:19) y eliminados del santuario celestial, tal como lo mostraba el servicio del sacerdocio levítico, que apuntaba hacia el ministerio de Cristo en el cielo.
(Levítico 16; Hebreos 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Como já foi mencionado, os Adventistas do Sétimo Dia não seguem um credo feito pelo homem; a Bíblia é a única base da sua fé. No entanto, eles possuem crenças claras e bem definidas, e estão prontos para explicar e defender essas crenças a qualquer pessoa que pergunte.
As seguintes declarações resumem os principais ensinamentos da sua fé. Até onde se sabe, essas crenças são compartilhadas com total concordância em toda a igreja. Eles acreditam:
I. Deus
Há um só Deus. Ele é um ser pessoal e espiritual, Criador de todas as coisas. Ele é todo-poderoso, onisciente e eterno. Seu caráter é perfeito — cheio de sabedoria, santidade, justiça, bondade, verdade e misericórdia. Deus não muda e está presente em toda parte através de Seu representante, o Espírito Santo.
(Salmo 139:7)
II. Jesus Cristo
Há um só Senhor, Jesus Cristo, o Filho do Pai eterno. Por meio Dele todas as coisas foram criadas, e por meio Dele todas as coisas continuam a existir.
Ele assumiu a natureza humana, nascendo como descendente de Abraão, a fim de salvar a humanidade após a queda. Viveu entre as pessoas, cheio de graça e verdade. Sua vida é nosso exemplo. Morreu como nosso sacrifício, ressuscitou dos mortos para nossa justificação e depois ascendeu ao céu.
No céu, Ele agora serve como nosso único Mediador no santuário celestial. Pelo mérito de Seu sangue derramado, Ele concede perdão e remissão a todos os que se aproximam Dele com arrependimento.
Como parte final de Sua obra sacerdotal — antes de tomar Seu trono como Rei — Ele completará a grande expiação por todos os que confiaram Nele. Seus pecados serão apagados (Atos 3:19) e removidos do santuário celestial, assim como mostrava o serviço do sacerdócio levítico, que apontava para o ministério de Cristo no céu.
(Levítico 16; Hebreus 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Gẹ́gẹ́ bí a ti sọ tẹ́lẹ̀, àwọn Adventists ti Ọjọ́ Kẹtàlá (Seventh-day Adventists) kò tẹ̀lé ìgbàgbọ́ tí ènìyàn dá sílẹ̀; Bíbélì nikan ni ìpìlẹ̀ ìgbàgbọ́ wọn. Ṣùgbọ́n, wọ́n ní ìgbàgbọ́ tó ṣàlàyé dájú, tí wọ́n sì ṣètọ́ sí láti ṣàlàyé àti láti dáàbò bo ìgbàgbọ́ wọ́n fún ẹnikẹ́ni tó béèrè.
Àwọn ìtàn náà ṣàkójọ àwọn ẹ̀kọ́ pàtàkì nípa ìgbàgbọ́ wọn. Ní ìbámu pẹ̀lú ìmọ̀, gbogbo ẹ̀kọ́ wọ̀nyí ni gbogbo ṣọ́ọ̀ṣì fi gba. Wọ́n gbà pé:
I. Ọlọ́run
Ọlọ́run kan ṣoṣo wà. Ó jẹ́ ẹ̀dá alákòóso àti ti ẹ̀mí, Olùdá gbogbo ohun. Ó lágbára pátápátá, ó mọ ohun gbogbo, ó sì wà láéláé. Ìwà Rẹ̀ dára—kún fún ọgbọ́n, mímọ́, ìdájọ́, ìwà rere, òtítọ́ àti àánú. Ọlọ́run kò yí padà, ó sì wà ní gbogbo ibi nípasẹ̀ aṣojú Rẹ̀, Ẹ̀mí Mímọ́.
(Ṣàlàmo 139:7)
II. Jesu Kristi
Ọ̀kan ṣoṣo ni Olúwa, Jesu Kristi, Ọmọ Baba àìnípẹ̀kun. Nípasẹ̀ Rẹ̀, gbogbo ohun ló dá, àti gbogbo ohun ń bá a lọ ní ìdàgbàsókè.
Ó gba ìran ènìyàn, tí a bí i gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọmọ Abrahamu, láti gba ènìyàn là lẹ́yìn ìṣubú. Ó wà láàárín ènìyàn, kún fún oore-ọ̀fẹ́ àti òtítọ́. Ìgbésí ayé Rẹ̀ jẹ́ àpẹẹrẹ fún wa. Ó kú gẹ́gẹ́ bí ẹbọ wa, ó jí láti inú òkú fún ìdájọ́ wa, lẹ́yìn náà ó gòkè lọ sí ọ̀run.
Ní ọ̀run, ó ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí Alákóso àtàwọn Arákùnrin wa nínú ìjọ́ ọ̀run. Nípasẹ̀ ẹ̀jẹ̀ tí ó ṣàn, ó fún ni ìdáríjì sí gbogbo ẹni tó bá wá sí ọdọ Rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú ìbànújẹ́.
Gẹ́gẹ́ bí apá ikẹhin iṣẹ́ àlùfáà Rẹ̀—ṣáájú kí ó gba ìtẹ́ Rẹ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí Ọba—ó máa parí ìdáríjì ńlá fún gbogbo àwọn tó ní ìgbàgbọ́ nínú Rẹ̀. Àwọn ẹ̀ṣẹ̀ wọn yóò parí (Ìṣe 3:19) tí yóò sì yọ kúrò nínú ìjọ́ ọ̀run, gẹ́gẹ́ bí iṣẹ́ àlùfáà Levitical ṣe fi hàn, tó ń tọ́ka sí ìṣẹ́ Rẹ̀ nínú ọ̀run.
(Leviticus 16; Hébérù 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
كما ذُكر سابقًا، لا يتبع سبتيون اليوم السابع (أدفنتست) عقيدة من صنع الإنسان؛ فالكتاب المقدس وحده هو أساس إيمانهم. ومع ذلك، لديهم معتقدات واضحة ومحددة جيدًا، وهم مستعدون لشرح هذه المعتقدات والدفاع عنها لأي شخص يسأل.
تلخص العبارات التالية التعاليم الرئيسية لإيمانهم. حسبما يُعرف، يتم مشاركة هذه المعتقدات بالاتفاق الكامل في جميع أنحاء الكنيسة. يؤمنون بما يلي:
الأول: الله
هناك إله واحد. إنه كائن شخصي وروحي، خالق كل شيء. إنه قادر على كل شيء، عليم بكل شيء، وأزلي. إن صفاته كاملة — مليئة بالحكمة والقداسة والعدل والخير والحق والرحمة. الله لا يتغير، وهو حاضر في كل مكان من خلال ممثله، الروح القدس.
(مزمور 139:7)
الثاني: يسوع المسيح
هناك رب واحد، يسوع المسيح، ابن الأب الأبدي. به خُلقت كل الأشياء، وبواسطته تستمر كل الأشياء في الوجود.
اتخذ الطبيعة البشرية، مولودًا كنسل لإبراهيم، ليخلّص البشرية بعد السقوط. عاش بين الناس، مليئًا بالنعمة والحق. حياته مثال لنا. مات كفدية عنا، وقام من الأموات لتبريرنا، ثم صعد إلى السماء.
في السماء، يخدم الآن كوسيطنا الوحيد في الهيكل السماوي. من خلال استحقاق دمه المسفوك، يمنح الغفران والمسامحة لكل من يأتي إليه بالتوبة.
كجزء نهائي من عمله الكهنوتي — قبل أن يجلس على عرشه كملك — سيكمل الكفارة العظمى لجميع الذين وثقوا به. ستُمحى خطاياهم (أعمال 3:19) وتُزال من الهيكل السماوي، كما ظهر في خدمة الكهنوت اللاوي، التي كانت تشير إلى خدمة المسيح في السماء.
(لاويين 16؛ عبرانيين 8:4–5؛
Wie bereits erwähnt, folgen die Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten keinem menschengemachten Glaubensbekenntnis; die Bibel allein ist die Grundlage ihres Glaubens. Sie haben jedoch klare und gut definierte Überzeugungen und sind bereit, diese jedem, der fragt, zu erklären und zu verteidigen.
Die folgenden Aussagen fassen die Hauptlehren ihres Glaubens zusammen. Soweit bekannt, werden diese Überzeugungen in der gesamten Kirche einhellig geteilt. Sie glauben:
I. Gott
Es gibt nur einen Gott. Er ist ein persönliches und geistliches Wesen, der Schöpfer von allem. Er ist allmächtig, allwissend und ewig. Sein Charakter ist vollkommen – voller Weisheit, Heiligkeit, Gerechtigkeit, Güte, Wahrheit und Barmherzigkeit. Gott ändert sich nicht und ist überall gegenwärtig durch seinen Vertreter, den Heiligen Geist.
(Psalm 139:7)
II. Jesus Christus
Es gibt nur einen Herrn, Jesus Christus, den Sohn des ewigen Vaters. Durch ihn wurden alle Dinge erschaffen, und durch ihn existieren alle Dinge weiterhin.
Er nahm die menschliche Natur an, geboren als Nachkomme Abrahams, um die Menschheit nach dem Fall zu retten. Er lebte unter den Menschen, erfüllt von Gnade und Wahrheit. Sein Leben ist unser Vorbild. Er starb als unser Opfer, wurde zur Rechtfertigung von den Toten auferweckt und dann in den Himmel aufgenommen.
Im Himmel dient er nun als unser einziger Mittler im himmlischen Heiligtum. Durch das Verdienst seines vergossenen Blutes gewährt er allen, die mit Reue zu ihm kommen, Vergebung und Sündenvergebung.
Als abschließender Teil seines priesterlichen Wirkens – bevor er seinen Thron als König einnimmt – wird er die große Sühne für alle vollenden, die ihm vertraut haben. Ihre Sünden werden ausgelöscht (Apostelgeschichte 3:19) und aus dem himmlischen Heiligtum entfernt, wie es im Dienst des levitischen Priestertums gezeigt wurde, der auf Christi Dienst im Himmel hinwies.
(3. Mose 16; Hebräer 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Ut iam dictum est, Adventistae Diei Septimi non sequuntur credeum a hominibus factum; sola Biblia fundamentum fidei eorum est. Tamen, clara et bene definita credentia habent, et parati sunt eas explicare et defendere omnibus qui quaerunt.
Sequentia enuntiationes doctrinas principales fidei eorum summatim exhibent. Quantum notum est, hae credentiae in tota ecclesia unanimi consensu coluntur. Credunt:
I. Deus
Unus Deus est. Ipse est ens personale et spirituale, Conditor omnium. Omnipotens est, omniscienter, aeternus. Natura eius perfecta est — plena sapientiae, sanctitatis, iustitiae, bonitatis, veritatis et misericordiae. Deus non mutatur et ubique praesens est per repraesentantem suum, Spiritum Sanctum.
(Psalmus 139:7)
II. Iesus Christus
Unus Dominus est, Iesus Christus, Filius Patris aeterni. Per eum omnia creata sunt, et per eum omnia perseverant.
Ipse humanam naturam assumpsit, natus ex stirpe Abraham, ut humanitatem post lapsum salvarit. Inter homines vixit, plenus gratiae et veritatis. Vita eius exemplum nobis est. Ipse pro nobis mortuus est, et a mortuis resurrexit propter iustificationem nostram, et deinde ascendit in caelum.
In caelo nunc unicus Mediator noster est in sanctuario caelesti. Per meritum sanguinis effusi, veniam et remissionem omnibus praebet qui cum paenitentia ad eum veniunt.
Ut pars finalis sacerdotalis operis eius — antequam thronum suum ut Rex accipiat — magnam expiationem completurus est pro omnibus qui in eum crediderunt. Peccata eorum delebuntur (Acta Apostolorum 3:19) et removentur ex sanctuario caelesti, sicut in ministerio sacerdotii Levitici ostendebatur, quod ministerium Christi in caelo praenuntiabat.
(Leviticus 16; Hebraeos 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Как уже было сказано, адвентисты седьмого дня не следуют созданному человеком вероучению; Библия — единственный фундамент их веры. Тем не менее, у них есть ясные и хорошо определённые убеждения, и они готовы объяснять и защищать их перед любым, кто спросит.
Следующие утверждения суммируют основные учения их веры. Насколько известно, эти убеждения полностью разделяются во всей церкви. Они верят:
I. Бог
Есть один Бог. Он — личное и духовное существо, Творец всего. Он всемогущ, всеведущ и вечен. Его характер совершенен — полный мудрости, святости, справедливости, доброты, истины и милосердия. Бог не изменяется и присутствует везде через Своего представителя, Святого Духа.
(Псалом 139:7)
II. Иисус Христос
Есть один Господь, Иисус Христос, Сын вечного Отца. Через Него были созданы все вещи, и через Него все продолжает существовать.
Он принял человеческую природу, будучи рожденным от потомства Авраама, чтобы спасти человечество после падения. Он жил среди людей, полный благодати и истины. Его жизнь — наш пример. Он умер как наша жертва, воскрес для нашего оправдания и затем вознёсся на небо.
На небе Он теперь служит нашим единственным Посредником в небесном святилище. Благодаря заслугам пролитой Им крови Он дарует прощение и отпущение грехов всем, кто приходит к Нему с покаянием.
В качестве заключительной части своей священнической работы — прежде чем сесть на трон как Царь — Он завершит великую искупительную работу за всех, кто доверился Ему. Их грехи будут удалены (Деяния 3:19) и устранены из небесного святилища, как это показывал служебный порядок левитских священников, который указывал на служение Христа на небесах.
(Левит 16; Евреям 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Όπως έχει ήδη αναφερθεί, οι Αντβεντιστές της Εβδόμης Ημέρας δεν ακολουθούν ένα ανθρώπινο δημιούργημα δόγματος· η Αγία Γραφή είναι η μόνη βάση της πίστης τους. Ωστόσο, έχουν σαφείς και καλά καθορισμένες πεποιθήσεις και είναι έτοιμοι να τις εξηγήσουν και να τις υπερασπιστούν σε οποιονδήποτε ρωτήσει.
Οι ακόλουθες δηλώσεις συνοψίζουν τις κύριες διδασκαλίες της πίστης τους. Όσο είναι γνωστό, αυτές οι πεποιθήσεις συμμερίζονται πλήρως σε όλη την εκκλησία. Πιστεύουν:
I. Θεός
Υπάρχει ένας μόνο Θεός. Είναι ένα προσωπικό και πνευματικό ον, ο Δημιουργός των πάντων. Είναι παντοδύναμος, παντογνώστης και αιώνιος. Ο χαρακτήρας Του είναι τέλειος — γεμάτος σοφία, αγιότητα, δικαιοσύνη, καλοσύνη, αλήθεια και έλεος. Ο Θεός δεν αλλάζει και είναι παρών παντού μέσω του αντιπροσώπου Του, του Αγίου Πνεύματος.
(Ψαλμός 139:7)
II. Ιησούς Χριστός
Υπάρχει ένας μόνο Κύριος, ο Ιησούς Χριστός, ο Υιός του αιώνιου Πατέρα. Μέσω Αυτού δημιουργήθηκαν όλα τα πράγματα, και μέσω Αυτού συνεχίζουν να υπάρχουν όλα τα πράγματα.
Πήρε τη ανθρώπινη φύση, γεννημένος από τη γενιά του Αβραάμ, για να σώσει την ανθρωπότητα μετά την πτώση. Έζησε ανάμεσα στους ανθρώπους, γεμάτος χάρη και αλήθεια. Η ζωή Του είναι το παράδειγμά μας. Πέθανε ως θυσία μας, αναστήθηκε για τη δικαίωσή μας και στη συνέχεια αναλήφθηκε στους ουρανούς.
Στους ουρανούς, τώρα υπηρετεί ως ο μοναδικός μας Μεσίτης στο ουράνιο ιερό. Μέσω της αξίας του χυμένου Αίματός Του παρέχει συγχώρεση και άφεση σε όλους όσους προσέρχονται σε Αυτόν με μετάνοια.
Ως το τελικό μέρος του ιερατικού Του έργου — πριν καθίσει στον θρόνο Του ως Βασιλιάς — θα ολοκληρώσει τη μεγάλη εξιλέωση για όλους όσους έχουν εμπιστευθεί σε Αυτόν. Οι αμαρτίες τους θα σβηστούν (Πράξεις 3:19) και θα αφαιρεθούν από το ουράνιο ιερό, όπως δείχνει η υπηρεσία του λευιτικού ιερατείου, που προμήνυε τη διακονία του Χριστού στους ουρανούς.
(Λευιτικό 16· Εβραίους 8:4–5· 9:6–7)
כפי שנאמר כבר, אדוונטיסטים של יום השביעי אינם פוסחים על אמונה שנוצרה על ידי אדם; התנ”ך בלבד הוא יסוד אמונתם. עם זאת, יש להם אמונות ברורות ומוגדרות היטב, והם מוכנים להסביר ולהגן על אמונותיהם בפני כל מי שישאל.
האמירות הבאות מסכמות את העקרונות המרכזיים של אמונתם. ככל שידוע, אמונות אלו מתקבלות על הדעת בהסכמה מלאה בכל הכנסייה. הם מאמינים:
א. אלוהים
יש אל אחד. הוא ישות אישית ורוחנית, בורא כל דבר. הוא כל יכול, יודע כל, ונצחי. אופיו מושלם – מלא חכמה, קדושה, צדק, טוב לב, אמת ורחמים. אלוהים אינו משתנה, והוא נוכח בכל מקום באמצעות נציגו, רוח הקודש.
(תהילים 139:7)
ב. ישוע המשיח
יש אדון אחד, ישוע המשיח, בן האב הנצחי. דרכו נוצרו כל הדברים, ודרכו כל הדברים ממשיכים להתקיים.
לקח על עצמו את טבע האדם, נולד מצאצאי אברהם, כדי להציל את האנושות אחרי החטא. חי בין בני האדם, מלא חסד ואמת. חייו הם הדוגמה שלנו. הוא מת כקורבן עבורנו, קם לתחייה כדי להכשיר אותנו, ואז עלה לשמים.
בשמים, הוא משמש כיום כמגשר היחיד שלנו במקדש השמימי. בזכות דמו שנשפך, הוא מעניק מחילה וסליחה לכל המגיעים אליו עם תשובה.
כחלק הסופי של עבודתו הכהנית – לפני שייקח את כסאו כמלך – ישלים את כפרת החטאים הגדולה לכל מי שבטחו בו. חטאיהם יימחקו (מעשי השליחים 3:19) ויוסרו מהמקדש השמימי, כפי שהודגם בעבודת הכהונה הלוויתית, אשר רמזה על שירותו של המשיח בשמים.
(ויקרא 16; העברים 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
यह रहा आपके दिए गए पाठ का सटीक और औपचारिक हिंदी अनुवाद:
जैसा कि पहले कहा जा चुका है, सेवेंथ-डे एडवेंटिस्ट किसी मानव-निर्मित मत (क्रीड) का पालन नहीं करते; बाइबल ही उनके विश्वास की एकमात्र नींव है। फिर भी, उनके विश्वास स्पष्ट और सुव्यवस्थित हैं, और वे जो कोई भी पूछे, उसके सामने अपने विश्वासों को समझाने और उनका बचाव करने के लिए सदैव तैयार रहते हैं।
निम्नलिखित कथन उनके विश्वास की मुख्य शिक्षाओं का सार प्रस्तुत करते हैं। जहाँ तक ज्ञात है, ये विश्वास पूरी कलीसिया में पूर्ण एकता के साथ साझा किए जाते हैं। वे विश्वास करते हैं:
I. परमेश्वर
एक ही परमेश्वर है। वह एक व्यक्तिगत और आत्मिक अस्तित्व है, जो समस्त सृष्टि का रचयिता है। वह सर्वशक्तिमान, सर्वज्ञानी और अनन्त है। उसका चरित्र पूर्ण है—ज्ञान, पवित्रता, न्याय, भलाई, सत्य और करुणा से परिपूर्ण। परमेश्वर कभी नहीं बदलता, और वह अपने प्रतिनिधि, पवित्र आत्मा के द्वारा सर्वत्र उपस्थित है।
(भजन संहिता 139:7)
II. यीशु मसीह
एक ही प्रभु हैं—यीशु मसीह—जो अनन्त पिता के पुत्र हैं। उन्हीं के द्वारा सब कुछ रचा गया, और उन्हीं के द्वारा सब कुछ अस्तित्व में बना रहता है।
मानव जाति के पतन के बाद उसे उद्धार देने के लिए उन्होंने मानव स्वभाव धारण किया और इब्राहीम के वंश में जन्म लिया। वे अनुग्रह और सत्य से परिपूर्ण होकर मनुष्यों के बीच रहे। उनका जीवन हमारे लिए आदर्श है। उन्होंने हमारे लिए बलिदान स्वरूप मृत्यु सही, हमारे धर्मी ठहराए जाने के लिए मृतकों में से जी उठे, और फिर स्वर्ग में आरोहण किया।
अब वे स्वर्गीय पवित्रस्थान में हमारे एकमात्र मध्यस्थ के रूप में सेवा कर रहे हैं। अपने बहाए हुए लहू के गुण के द्वारा वे उन सभी को क्षमा और पापों की माफी प्रदान करते हैं जो पश्चाताप के साथ उनके पास आते हैं।
अपने याजकीय कार्य के अंतिम चरण में—राजा के रूप में अपना सिंहासन ग्रहण करने से पहले—वे उन सभी के लिए महान प्रायश्चित को पूर्ण करेंगे जिन्होंने उन पर विश्वास किया है। उनके पाप मिटा दिए जाएँगे (प्रेरितों के काम 3:19) और स्वर्गीय पवित्रस्थान से हटा दिए जाएँगे, जैसा कि लेवीय याजकत्व की सेवाओं में दर्शाया गया था, जो स्वर्ग में मसीह की सेवा की ओर संकेत करती थीं।
(लैव्यव्यवस्था 16; इब्रानियों 8:4–5; 9:6–7)
Sebagaimana telah dinyatakan sebelumnya, Gereja Masehi Advent Hari Ketujuh tidak mengikuti suatu pengakuan iman buatan manusia; Alkitab sajalah yang menjadi dasar iman mereka. Namun demikian, mereka memiliki keyakinan yang jelas dan terdefinisi dengan baik, dan mereka siap menjelaskan serta mempertahankan keyakinan tersebut kepada siapa pun yang bertanya.
Pernyataan-pernyataan berikut merangkum ajaran-ajaran utama iman mereka. Sepengetahuan kami, keyakinan-keyakinan ini dianut dengan penuh kesatuan di seluruh gereja. Mereka percaya:
I. Allah
Allah itu esa. Ia adalah Pribadi yang bersifat rohani, Pencipta segala sesuatu. Ia Mahakuasa, Mahatahu, dan kekal. Sifat-Nya sempurna—penuh hikmat, kekudusan, keadilan, kebaikan, kebenaran, dan kasih setia. Allah tidak berubah, dan Ia hadir di mana-mana melalui wakil-Nya, yaitu Roh Kudus.
(Mazmur 139:7)
II. Yesus Kristus
Hanya ada satu Tuhan, yaitu Yesus Kristus, Anak dari Bapa yang kekal. Melalui Dia segala sesuatu diciptakan, dan melalui Dia pula segala sesuatu tetap ada.
Untuk menyelamatkan umat manusia setelah kejatuhan dalam dosa, Ia mengambil sifat manusia dan dilahirkan sebagai keturunan Abraham. Ia hidup di tengah manusia, penuh kasih karunia dan kebenaran. Hidup-Nya menjadi teladan bagi kita. Ia mati sebagai korban bagi kita, dibangkitkan dari antara orang mati untuk pembenaran kita, lalu naik ke surga.
Di surga, Ia sekarang melayani sebagai satu-satunya Pengantara kita di tempat kudus surgawi. Melalui jasa darah-Nya yang tercurah, Ia memberikan pengampunan dan penghapusan dosa kepada semua orang yang datang kepada-Nya dengan pertobatan.
Sebagai bagian terakhir dari pekerjaan keimaman-Nya—sebelum Ia menerima takhta-Nya sebagai Raja—Ia akan menyelesaikan pendamaian besar bagi semua orang yang telah percaya kepada-Nya. Dosa-dosa mereka akan dihapuskan (Kisah Para Rasul 3:19) dan disingkirkan dari tempat kudus surgawi, sebagaimana digambarkan dalam pelayanan keimaman Lewi, yang menunjuk ke depan kepada pelayanan Kristus di surga.
(Imamat 16; Ibrani 8:4–5; 9:6–7)