Fundamental Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventists hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These 28 beliefs represent the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of Holy Scripture.

1. The Holy Scriptures

2. Trinity

3. God the Father

4. God the Son

5. God the Holy Spirit

6. Creation

7. The Nature of Humanity

8. The Great Controversy

9. The Life, Death, & Resurrection of Christ

10. The Experience of Salvation

11. Growing in Christ

12. The Church

13. The Remnant & its Mission

14. Unity in the Body of Christ

15. Baptism

16. The Lord’s Supper

17. Spiritual Gifts & Ministries

18. The Gift of Prophecy

19. The Law of God

20. The Sabbath

21. Stewardship

22. Christian Behavior

23. Marriage & the Family

24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

25. The Second Coming of Christ

26. Death & Resurrection

27. The Millenium & the End of Sin

28. The New Earth

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as the only authoritative source for their faith and practice.