OUR BELIEFS
Adventists regard the entire Holy Bible as the sure and only rule of faith and hope. Its doctrines, therefore, fully follow biblical teachings and are based on them.
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Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold fundamental beliefs based on the teachings of Holy Scripture. These beliefs, as presented here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teachings of the Scriptures.
Adventists have 28 fundamental beliefs that can be organized into six doctrines: the doctrines of God, man, salvation, the church, the Christian life, and the end. In every teaching, God is the architect who, with infinite wisdom, grace, and love, is restoring a relationship with humanity that will last for eternity.
The Holy Scripture
The Holy Scriptures, which comprise the Old Testament and the New Testament, constitute the written Word of God, transmitted by divine inspiration. Inspired authors spoke and wrote prompted by the Holy Spirit. Through this Word, God communicates to human beings the knowledge necessary to achieve salvation. The Holy Scriptures are the supreme, authoritative and infallible revelation of the divine will. They are the standard of character, the criterion for evaluating experience, the final revelation of doctrines, an accurate record of God's acts performed in the course of history.
Ps. 119: 105; Prov. 30: 5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Ped. 1:20, 21
The Holy Scripture
The Holy Scriptures, which comprise the Old Testament and the New Testament, constitute the written Word of God, transmitted by divine inspiration. Inspired authors spoke and wrote prompted by the Holy Spirit. Through this Word, God communicates to human beings the knowledge necessary to achieve salvation. The Holy Scriptures are the supreme, authoritative and infallible revelation of the divine will. They are the standard of character, the criterion for evaluating experience, the final revelation of doctrines, an accurate record of God's acts performed in the course of history.
Ps. 119: 105; Prov. 30: 5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Ped. 1:20, 21
Life, death and resurrection of Christ
Through Christ's life, in perfect obedience to God's will, and through his sufferings, death, and resurrection, God provided the only means to atone for human sin so that those who by faith accept this atonement may have eternal life, and all creation may better understand the infinite and holy love of the Creator. This perfect atonement vindicates the justice of God's law and the kindness of his character; because it not only condemns our sin, but also guarantees our forgiveness. The death of Christ is vicarious and expiatory, reconciling and transforming. The corporeal resurrection of Christ proclaims the triumph of God over the forces of evil, and ensures final victory over sin and death for those who accept the atonement. She declares the lordship of Jesus Christ, before whom every knee in heaven and on earth will bow.
Gen. 3:15; Ps 22: 1; Isa. 53; John 3:16; 14:30; Rom. 1: 4; 3:25; 4:25; 8: 3, 4; 1 Cor. 15: 3, 4, 20-22; 2 Cor. 5:14, 15, 19-21; Fil. 2: 6-11; Col. 2:15; 1 Ped. 2:21, 22; 1 John 2: 2; 4:10
Church
The church is the community of believers who confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. We come together to worship, to commune, to receive instruction in the Word, to celebrate the Lord's Supper, to serve all mankind, and to proclaim the gospel throughout the world. The church is the family of God. The church is the body of Christ.
Gen. 12: 3; Done 7:38; Eph. 4: 11-15; 3: 8-11; Mat. 28:19, 20; 16: 13-20; 18:18; Eph. 2: 19-22; 1:22, 23; 5: 23-27; Col. 1:17, 18
The Remnant and its Mission
The universal church is made up of all who truly believe in Christ; But in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant was called to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the hour of Judgment, proclaims salvation through Christ and proclaims the approach of his second coming. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14; It coincides with the work of Judgment in heaven and, as a result, there is a work of repentance and reform on earth. All believers are invited to personally participate in this worldwide witness.
Dan. 7: 9-14; Isa. 1: 9; 11:11; Jer. 23: 3; My Q. 2:12; 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Ped. 1: 16-19; 4:17; 2 Ped. 3: 10-14; Jud. 3, 14; Apoc. 12:17; 14: 6-12; 18: 1-4
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in him, our Lord and Savior. Christ is present in this experience of communion, to meet his people and strengthen them. As we partake of the Supper, we joyfully proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. Preparation for the Supper includes an examination of conscience, repentance, and confession. The Master ordained the foot-washing service to denote renewed purification, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christian humility, and to unite our hearts in love. The Communion service is open to all Christian believers.
Mat. 26: 17-30; John 6: 48-63; 13: 1-17; 1 Cor. 10:16, 17; 11: 23-30; Apoc. 3:20
God's Law
The great principles of the Law of God are embodied in the Ten Commandments and exemplified in the life of Christ. They express God's love, will, and purpose with respect to human behavior and relationships, and are binding on all people in all ages. These precepts constitute the basis of God's covenant with his people and are the norm of divine Judgment. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, they point out sin and awaken a sense of need for a Savior. Salvation is entirely by grace and not by works, and its fruit is obedience to the commandments. This obedience develops Christian character and results in a sense of well-being. It is evidence of our love for the Lord and our concern for our fellow men. Obedience by faith demonstrates the power of Christ to transform lives and, therefore, strengthens Christian witness.
Ex. 20: 1-17; Deut. 28: 1-14; Ps. 19: 7-14; 40: 7, 8; Mat. 5: 17-20; 22: 36-40; John 14:15; 15: 7-10; Rom. 8: 3, 4; Eph. 2: 8-10; Heb. 8: 8-10; 1 John 2: 3; 5: 3; Apoc. 12:17; 14:12
Christian Conduct
We are called to be a godly people, who think, feel and act in harmony with biblical principles in all aspects of personal and social life. For the Spirit to recreate in us the character of our Lord, we engage only in those things that will produce Christian purity, health, and joy in our lives. This means that our recreations and entertainment will be in harmony with the highest standards of Christian taste and beauty. While we acknowledge cultural differences, our dress should be simple, modest, and tasteful, as befits those whose true beauty does not lie in outer adornment, but in the unfading adornment of a quiet and peaceful spirit. It also means that, since our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, we must take care of them intelligently. Along with the proper practice of exercise and rest, we must adopt the healthiest diet possible, and abstain from unclean foods, identified as such in the Scriptures. Since alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and the irresponsible use of drugs and narcotics are harmful to our bodies, we must also refrain from them. Instead, we must do everything that puts our thoughts and our bodies in harmony with the discipline of Christ, who wants us to enjoy health, joy, and all that is good.
Gen. 7: 2; Ex. 20:15; Lev. 11: 1-47; Ps 106: 3; Rom. 12: 1, 2; 1 Cor. 6:19, 20; 10:31; 2 Cor. 6: 14-7: 1; 10: 5; Eph. 5: 1-21; Fil. 2: 4; 4: 8; 1 Tim. 2: 9, 10; Titus 2:11, 12; 1 Ped. 3: 1-4; 1 John 2: 6; 3John 2
The Second Coming of Christ
The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the great culmination of the gospel. The coming of the Savior will be literal, personal, visible, and global in scope. When the Lord returns, the righteous dead will be resurrected and, along with the righteous who are alive, will be glorified and taken to heaven, but the wicked will die. The fact that most of the prophecies are reaching their full fulfillment, together with the current conditions of the world, indicates to us that the coming of Christ is near. The timing of this event has not been disclosed and therefore we are urged to be prepared at all times.
Mat. 24; Mar. 13; Luc. twenty-one; John 14: 1-3; Done 1: 9-11; 1 Cor. 15: 51-54; 1 Thess. 4: 13-18; 5: 1-6; 2 Thess. 1: 7-10; 2: 8; 2 Tim. 3: 1-5; Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28; Apoc. 1: 7; 14: 14-20; 19: 11-21
The New Earth
In the New Earth, where justice dwells, God will provide an eternal home for the redeemed, and a perfect environment for eternal life, love, joy, and learning in his presence. Because there God himself will dwell with his people, and suffering and death will end forever. The great conflict will be over and sin will no longer exist. All things, animate and inanimate, will declare that God is love; and he will reign forever and ever. Amen.
35; 65: 17-25; Mat. 5: 5; 2 Ped. 3:13; Apoc. 11:15; 21: 1-7; 22: 1-5
The Trinity
There is only one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, a unity of three coeternal persons. God is immortal, almighty, omniscient, superior to all, and omnipresent. It is infinite and escapes human understanding, although it can be known through its self-disclosure. God, who is love, is forever worthy of reverence, worship and service on the part of all creation.
Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6: 4; Isa. 6: 8; Mat. 28:19; John 3:16; 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; 13:14; Eph. 4: 4-6; 1 Ped. 1: 2
The holy ghost
God the eternal Spirit played an active part, with the Father and the Son, in creation, incarnation, and redemption. He is a person, in the same way that the Father and the Son are. He inspired the authors of the Scriptures. It empowered the life of Christ. It attracts and convicts human beings, and it renews those who respond and transforms them into the image of God. Sent by the Father and by the Son to be always with his children, he grants spiritual gifts to the church, enables her to bear witness for Christ, and, in harmony with the Scriptures, guides her into all truth.
Gen. 1: 1, 2; 2 Sam. 23: 2; Ps 51:11; Isa. 61: 1; Luc. 1:35; 4:18; John 14: 16-18, 26; 15:26; 16: 7-13; Done 1: 8; 5: 3; 10:38; Rom. 5: 5; 1 Cor. 12: 7-11; 2 Cor. 3:18; 2 Ped. 1:21
The nature of humanity
God made man and woman in his image, with their own individuality, and with the faculty and freedom to think and act. Although he created them as free beings, each is an indivisible unit of body, mind and spirit, dependent on God for life, breath, and everything else. When our first parents disobeyed God, they denied their dependence on him and fell from their high position. The image of God in them was disfigured and they were subject to death. His descendants participate in this fallen nature and its consequences. They are born with weaknesses and tendencies to evil. But God, in Christ, reconciled the world to himself and, through his Holy Spirit, restores in penitent mortals the image of their Maker. Created for the glory of God, they are called to love him and to love each other, and to care for the environment around them.
Gen. 1: 26-28; 2: 7, 15; 3; Ps. 8: 4-8; 51: 5, 10; 58: 3; Jer. 17: 9; Done 17: 24-28; Rom. 5: 12-17; 2 Cor. 5:19, 20; Eph. 2: 3; 1 Thess. 5:23; 1 John 3: 4; 4: 7, 8, 11, 20
The Salvation Experience
With infinite love and mercy, God caused Christ, who knew no sin, to be made sin for us, so that we could be made the righteousness of God in him. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we feel our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, Substitute and Example. This saving faith comes to us through the divine power of the Word and is a gift of God's grace. Through Christ, we are justified, adopted as sons and daughters of God, and delivered from the dominion of sin. Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified; The Spirit renews our minds, engraves God's law of love in our hearts, and empowers us to live holy lives. By abiding in it, we are partakers of the divine nature, and we have the assurance of salvation now and at the Judgment.
Gen. 3:15; Isa. 45:22; 53; Jer. 31: 31-34; Eze. 33:11; 36: 25-27; Room 2: 4; Mar. 9:23, 24; John 3: 3-8, 16; 16: 8; Rom. 3: 21-26; 8: 1-4, 14-17; 5: 6-10; 10:17; 12: 2; 2 Cor. 5: 17-21; Gal. 1: 4; 3:13, 14, 26; 4: 4-7; Eph. 2: 4-10; Col. 1:13, 14; Titus 3: 3-7; Heb. 8: 7-12; 1 Ped. 1:23; 2:21, 22; 2 Ped. 1: 3, 4; Apoc. 13: 8
Unity in the Body of Christ
The church is a body made up of many members, called from among all nations, races, languages, and peoples. In Christ, we are a new creation; the differences of race, culture, education and nationality, and the differences between high and low, rich and poor, men and women, must not cause divisions among us. We are all equal in Christ, who by the same Spirit united us in communion with him and with one another; we must serve and be served without partiality or reservation. Through the revelation of Jesus Christ in the scriptures, we share the same faith and hope, and we all share the same testimony. This unity has its origins in the uniqueness of the triune God, who adopted us as his children.
Ps. 133: 1; Mat. 28:19, 20; John 17: 20-23; Done 17:26, 27; Rom. 12: 4, 5; 1 Cor. 12: 12-14; 2 Cor. 5:16, 17; Gal. 3: 27-29; Eph. 2: 13-16; 4: 3-6, 11-16; Col. 3: 10-15
Spiritual gifts and ministries
God grants all members of his church, in all ages, spiritual gifts for each member to use in loving ministry for the common good of the church and humanity. Granted through the operation of the Holy Spirit, who distributes them to each member according to his will, the gifts provide all the ministries and abilities the church needs to fulfill its divinely ordained functions. According to the scriptures, these gifts include ministries - such as faith, healing, prophecy, preaching, teaching, stewardship, reconciliation, compassion, selfless service, and charity - to help and encourage others. Some members are called of God and endowed by the Spirit to exercise church-recognized functions in pastoral, evangelistic, and teaching ministries, particularly necessary in order to equip members for service, edify the church for the purpose to reach spiritual maturity, and promote the unity of faith and knowledge of God. When members use these spiritual gifts as faithful stewards of God's manifold grace, the church is protected from the destructive influence of false doctrines, grows through God-given development, and is built up in faith and love.
Done 6: 1-7; Rom. 12: 4-8; 1 Cor. 12: 7-11, 27, 28; Eph. 4: 8, 11-16; 1 Tim. 3: 1-13; 1 Ped. 4:10, 11
Stewardship
We are God's stewards, entrusted with time and opportunities, abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. And we are accountable to him for the proper use of all such gifts. We recognize God's right to property through our faithful service to him and our fellow men, and through the return of tithe and offerings that we give for the proclamation of his gospel, and for the support and development of his church. Stewardship is a God-given privilege to grow in love, and to achieve victory over selfishness and greed. Stewards rejoice in the blessings others receive as a result of their faithfulness.
Gen. 1: 26-28; 2:15; 1 Chron. 29:14; Hag. 1: 3-11; Mal. 3: 8-12; Mat. 23:23; Rom. 15:26, 27; 1 Cor. 9: 9-14; 2Cor. 8: 1-15; 9: 7
Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
There is a Sanctuary in heaven, the true Tabernacle that the Lord erected and not the human being. In him Christ ministers on our behalf, to make available to believers the benefits of his atoning sacrifice offered once and for all time on the cross. Christ, in his ascension, became our great High Priest and began his intercessory ministry, which was typified by the work of the high priest in the holy place of the earthly Sanctuary. In 1844, at the end of the prophetic period of 2,300 days, the second and final phase began. of his atoning ministry, which was typified by the work of the high priest in the most holy place of the earthly Sanctuary. This work is an Investigative Judgment, which is part of the definitive elimination of sin, foreshadowed by the purification of the ancient Hebrew Sanctuary on the Day of Atonement. In the symbolic service, the Sanctuary was purified by the blood of animal sacrifices, but heavenly things are purified by the perfect sacrifice of the blood of Jesus. The Investigative Judgment reveals, to the heavenly intelligences, who among the dead sleep in Christ, being, therefore, considered worthy, in him, to participate in the first resurrection. It also reveals who, of the living, remains in Christ, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, being, therefore, in him, ready to be translated into his eternal Kingdom. This Judgment vindicates the justice of God in saving those who believe in Jesus. It declares that those who remained loyal to God will receive the Kingdom. The conclusion of this ministry of Christ will mark the end of the probationary time granted to human beings before his second coming.
Lev. 16; No. 14:34; Eze. 4: 6; Dan. 7: 9-27; 8:13, 14; 9: 24-27; Heb. 1: 3; 2:16, 17; 4: 14-16; 8: 1-5; 9: 11-28; 10: 19-22; Apoc. 8: 3-5; 11:19; 14: 6, 7, 12; 20:12; 22:11, 12
The Millennium and the End of Sin
The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Christ with his saints in heaven, spanning between the first and second resurrections. During that time, the wicked will be judged; Earth will be completely desolate, with no living human inhabitants, but occupied by Satan and his angels. At the end of that period, Christ and his saints, and the Holy City, will descend from heaven to Earth. The wicked dead will then be resurrected and, together with Satan and his angels, will surround the city; but the fire of God will consume them and purify the Earth. In this way, the universe will be freed from sin and sinners forever.
Jer. 4: 23-26; Eze. 28:18, 19; Mal. 4: 1; 1 Cor. 6: 2, 3; Apoc. twenty; 21: 1-5
The father
God the eternal Father is the Creator, Originator, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation. He is just and holy, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in love and faithfulness. The qualities and powers of the Father are also manifested in the Son and in the Holy Spirit.
Gen. 1: 1; Deut. 4:35; Ps 110: 1, 4; John 3:16; 14: 9; 1 Cor. 15:28; 1 Tim. 1:17; 1 John 4: 8; Apoc. 4:11
The son
God the Eternal Son became incarnate as Jesus Christ. Through him all things were created, the character of God was revealed, the salvation of mankind was accomplished, and the world is judged. Although he is truly and eternally God, he also became truly human, Jesus the Christ. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. He lived and experienced temptation as a human being, but he perfectly exemplified God's justice and love. Through his miracles, he manifested the power of God, and they bore witness that he was God's promised Messiah. He suffered and willingly died on the cross for our sins and in our place, He rose from the dead and ascended to heaven to minister in the heavenly sanctuary on our behalf. He will return again in glory, to definitively deliver his people and restore all things.
Isa. 53: 4-6; Dan. 9: 25-27; Luc. 1:35; John 1: 1-3, 14; 5:22; 10:30; 14: 1-3, 9, 13; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15: 3, 4; 2 Cor. 3:18; 5: 17-19; Fil. 2: 5-11; Col. 1: 15-19; Heb. 2: 9-18; 8: 1, 2
The Great Controversy
All mankind is now involved in a great conflict between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, his law, and his sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in heaven when a created being, endowed with free will, exalted himself and became Satan, God's adversary, and led a part of the angels to rebellion. Satan introduced the spirit of rebellion into this world when he led Adam and Eve to sin. Human sin resulted in the distortion of the image of God in humanity, the upheaval of the created world and, subsequently, its complete devastation on the occasion of the global flood, as presented in the historical record of Genesis 1 to 11. Observed by All of creation, this world became the battlefield of universal conflict, at the end of which the God of love will finally be vindicated. To help his people in this conflict, Christ sends the Holy Spirit and loyal angels to guide, protect, and sustain them on the path of salvation.
Gen. 3; 6-8; Job 1: 6-12; Isa. 14: 12-14; Eze. 28: 12-18; Rom. 1: 19-32; 3: 4; 5: 12-21; 8: 19-22; 1 Cor. 4: 9; Heb. 1:14; 1 Ped. 5: 8; 2 Ped. 3: 6; Apoc. 12: 4-9
Growth in Christ
By his death on the cross, Jesus triumphed over the forces of evil. He, who during his earthly ministry subjugated demonic spirits, has broken their power and secured their final doom. Jesus' victory gives us victory over the forces of evil that still try to dominate us, as we walk with him in peace, joy, and in the security of his love. Now the Holy Spirit indwells us and empowers us with power. Continually surrendered to Jesus as our Savior and Lord, we are freed from the burden of our past actions. We no longer live in darkness, nor in fear of evil powers, nor in the ignorance and meaninglessness of our old way of life. In this new freedom in Jesus, we are called to grow into the likeness of his character, maintaining daily communion with him in prayer, feeding on his Word, meditating on him and his providence, singing his praises, gathering together to worship and participating in the mission of the church. We are also called to follow the example of Christ in compassionately ministering to the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of humanity. By giving ourselves in loving service to those around us and by bearing witness to their salvation, Christ, by virtue of his constant presence with us through the Spirit, transforms each of our moments and each of our tasks into a spiritual experience.
1Cron. 29:11; Ps. 1: 1, 2; 23: 4; 77:11, 12; Mat. 20: 25-28; 25: 31-46; Luc. 10: 17-20; John 20:21; Rom. 8:38, 39; 2 Cor. 3:17, 18; Gal. 5: 22-25; Eph. 5:19, 20; 6: 12-18; Fil. 3: 7-14; Col. 1:13, 14; 2: 6, 14, 15; 1 Thess. 5: 16-18, 23; Heb. 10:25; Sant. 1:27; 2 Ped. 2: 9; 3:18; 1 John 4: 4
The baptism
Through baptism, we confess our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we bear witness to our death to sin and our purpose to walk in newness of life. In this way, we recognize Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become his people, and we are received as members of his church. Baptism is a symbol of our union with Christ, the forgiveness of our sins, and our receiving of the Holy Spirit. It is done by immersion in water, and depends on an affirmation of faith in Jesus and evidence of repentance of sin. It follows instruction in the Holy Scriptures and acceptance of its teachings.
Mat. 28:19, 20; Done 2:38; 16: 30-33; 22:16; Rom. 6: 1-6; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12, 13
The Gift of Prophecy
The scriptures bear witness that one of the gifts of the Holy Ghost is prophecy. This gift is an identifying mark of the remnant church and we believe it was manifested in the ministry of Ellen White. His writings speak with prophetic authority and provide comfort, direction, instruction, and correction to the church. They also make it clear that the Bible is the standard by which all teaching and experience must be tested.
No. 12: 6; 2 Chron. 20:20; Amos 3: 7; Joel 2:28, 29; Done 2: 14-21; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Heb. 1: 1-3; Apoc. 12:17; 19:10; 22: 8, 9
Isa. 53: 4-6; Dan. 9: 25-27; Luc. 1:35; John 1: 1-3, 14; 5:22; 10:30; 14: 1-3, 9, 13; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15: 3, 4; 2 Cor. 3:18; 5: 17-19; Fil. 2: 5-11; Col. 1: 15-19; Heb. 2: 9-18; 8: 1, 2
Saturday
The gracious Creator, after the six days of creation, rested on the seventh day, and instituted the Sabbath for all men as a creation memorial. The fourth commandment of the immutable Law of God requires the observance of the seventh day, Saturday, as a day of rest, worship and ministry, in harmony with the teachings and practice of Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath. Saturday is a day of pleasant communion with God and with our brothers. It is a symbol of our redemption in Christ, a sign of our sanctification, a demonstration of our loyalty, and an anticipation of our eternal future in the Kingdom of God. The Sabbath is the perpetual sign of the everlasting covenant between him and his people. The joyous observance of this sacred time from one evening to the next, from sunset to sunset, is a celebration of God's creative and redemptive work.
Gen. 2: 1-3; Ex. 20: 8-11; 31: 13-17; Lev. 23:32; Deut. 5: 12-15; Isa. 56: 5, 6; 58:13, 14; Eze. 20:12, 20; Mat. 12: 1-12; Mar. 1:32; Luc. 4:16; Heb. 4: 1-11
Marriage and Family
Marriage was established by God in Eden, and confirmed by Jesus to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman, in loving companionship. For the Christian, marriage is a commitment to God and to the spouse, and it should only be celebrated between a man and a woman who share the same faith. Mutual love, honor, respect, and responsibility constitute the fabric of that relationship, which should reflect the love, holiness, intimacy, and endurance of the relationship that exists between Christ and his church. Regarding divorce, Jesus taught that the person who divorces, unless it is because of unlawful sexual relations, and marries another person, commits adultery. Although some family relationships may be far from ideal, the man and woman who are fully dedicated to each other in marriage can, in Christ, achieve loving unity through the leading of the Spirit and the instruction of the church. God blesses the family and wants its members to help each other until they reach full maturity. Increasing family intimacy is one of the characteristic features of the latest evangelical message. Parents should raise their children to love and obey the Lord. They must teach them, through precept and example, that Christ is a loving, tender, and caring guide for his creatures, and that he wants them to become members of his body, the family of God, which encompasses both single and individual people. married.
Gen. 2: 18-25; Ex. 20:12; Deut. 6: 5-9; Prov. 22: 6; Mal. 4: 5, 6; Mat. 5:31, 32; 19: 3-9, 12; Mar 10:11, 12; John 2: 1-11; 1 Cor. 7: 7, 10, 11; 2 Cor. 6:14; Eph. 5: 21-33; 6: 1-4
Death and resurrection
The punishment of the sin is the death. But God, the only one who is immortal, will grant eternal life to his redeemed. Until that day, death constitutes a state of unconsciousness for all who have passed away. When Christ, who is our life, appears, the resurrected righteous and the living righteous will be glorified, and all together will be caught up to meet their Lord. The second resurrection, the resurrection of the wicked, will occur a thousand years later.
Job 19: 25-27; Ps. 146: 3, 4; Eccl. 9: 5, 6, 10; Dan. 12: 2, 13; Isa. 25: 8; John 5:28, 29; 11: 11-14; Rom. 6:23; 16; 1 Cor. 15: 51-54; Col. 3: 4; 1 Thess. 4: 13-17; 1 Tim. 6:15; Apoc. 20: 1-10