Unit Eight: Seventh-Day Adventism
The basic teachings of the group are listed below in the unit summary. To learn more on how to defend against these teachings check out the apologetic links below the summary. To learn more about what the group itself says, check out the links at the bottom of the page.

This group would be categorized as an apostate church with cultic characteristics.

"If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" - John 8:31,32

Unit Summary
William Miller could be labeled the forerunner of the Seventh-day Adventists even though he was not connected to the movement, it was his date setting of Christ's return in 1844, that gave rise to the Sanctuary theory and led to the Investigative Judgement teachings of the SDA.

Many of the doctrinal problems of the SDA resulted from this false prophesy and were reinforced through "inspired" prophesy of Ellen G. White.

The SDA relies on the "spirit of prophesy" that came through the visions of Ellen G. White, many of her visions had to do with health and diet code. Many of which are still enforced today.

Another distinctive feature of the SDA church is their practice of worshiping on Saturday. They also teach that all who do not eventually come around to Saturday worship are apostate.

The SDA was organized as a church in 1863 at a General Conference in Battle Creek, MI.

The teaching of investigative judgement denies the finished work of Christ on the cross by emphasizing his continuing atoning work.

Their teaching of "soul sleep" and their denial or eternal punishment are also unbiblical teachings.

Check out the links below to find out more about him and his leadership of this group.

Profile of Seventh Day Adventism

Apologetic Sites Critical of Seventh-Day Adventism
*Note- The doctrinal stances of each of the apologetic web-sites listed below are not necessarily the same as Covenant Christian School or the Protestant Reformed denomination that supports our school. Use these links with discernment.
CARM

Sites that are affiliated with Seventh-Day Adventism
*Note - These sites definitely do not represent the perspective taught by this course, these links are made available for research, to see what the groups themselves say they teach.
SDA - official site