CoronaSeventh Day Adventist Church

The basic tenets of Adventism are provided for those who wish to learn the core foundation of our beliefs. 

Faith [back to top]
Adventists base their faith on Jesus, the son of God, Brother of all, Savior of the world, and upon His Word, the Bible.

The Bible [back to top]
Although it was written by God's penmen, the fundamentals of faith and essential truths have been preserved in His Word. The Bible reveals the character of God and His will for the behavior of men and women today and throughout the world.

Creation [back to top]
Although He is the Creator of the universe, Christ formed this planet in seven days, including the first man and woman, the environment, and a weekly day for celebration and worship of God. This story is told chronologically at the beginning of the Bible, but supporting references throughout Scripture provide harmony in all of God's Word.

The Sabbath [back to top]
The seventh-day celebration was created by Jesus to honor His completed work and bring joy to humans. Jesus continued to worship and celebrate the seventh-day Sabbath during His life on Earth, thus obeying the fourth of the Ten Commandments, which begins, "Remember...". Adventists focus their Sabbath activities on communication with God, fellowship and worship.

Baptism [back to top]
God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, to be born of a virgin, grow to manhood while teaching and healing his fellow humans, suffered and gave up His life on a cross, was buried and raised from the dead at the call of His Father. He return to heaven, where He prepares homes for those who accept His selfless gift. Because of His sinless life, death for the sins of humans, and His awesome resurrection, Jesus has made a way for men and women to live eternally with Him.

The Second Advent [back to top]
Fulfillment of prophecies and signs recorded in Scripture indicate the Jesus soon will fulfill His promise to return for those who have accepted Him as Savior and Lord of their lives.

Life After Death [back to top]
The grave is a place of unconsciousness, described in the Bible as people being asleep. When Jesus comes again, there will be a great resurrection of those who have died since the beginning of mankind. Just as He breathed life into the first man and woman, He will awaken the sleepers with new life. 

Prophecy [back to top]
Bible prophecies reveal God's plans for the future, provide meaning for today and hope for people who have chosen to serve God. The future for all time is bright for those awaiting the second coming of Jesus.

Commitments [back to top]
Relationships are all-important - with God, in marriage, the family, throughout the community, around the world, and with the environment.

Health [back to top]
Because the Bible describes people as 'the temple of God," Adventists practice temperate and healthy lifestyles. They teach that one should not abuse the body or partake of anything injurious of physical, mental, or emotional health. They abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful drugs. Many Seventh-day Adventists are vegetarians, believing that flesh food and shellfish are better omitted from the ideal diet.

Heritage [back to top]
The name 'Seventh-day Adventist' highlights two of the distinguishing characteristics of the denomination. Since this world began, men and women have observed the seventh-day Sabbath, and advocates of Jesus' second coming are also well-known in history. Seventh-day Adventists trace their heritage to a mid-19th century revival based on renewed study of Bible prophecies among several Christian groups. The Seventh-day Adventist Church was officially organized in 1863 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Mission [back to top]
The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to proclaim to all people the everlasting Gospel in the context of the three angels' messages to Revelation 14:6-12, leading them to accept Jesus as personal Savior and to unite with His Church, and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return. This is accomplished through preaching, teaching and healing ministries. Volunteers serve people at home and in the world's communities through neighborhood centers, on-site disaster areas, and short-term humanitarian and teaching projects around the globe.