Seventh-day Adventist History and Beliefs on the Godhead

Seventh-day Adventists believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and the trinity of the Godhead, a position they have held and published since their early historyARSH February 12, 1857, page 113.12.

The Nature of the Godhead 🕊️

• The Godhead consists of the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one 1 John 5:7ARSH February 12, 1857, page 113.12.

• This belief was clearly established as early as 1739, with the distinctive banner that there are three that bear record in heavenARSH February 12, 1857, page 113.12.

• The Father, the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit are unified in their work for the salvation of humanity 1 John 5:7-8ARSH February 12, 1857, page 113.12.

The Divinity and Ministry of Jesus Christ 👑

• Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God and the Great High Priest currently ministering in the literal sanctuary in heaven Hebrews 4:14PARA 16.1.

• He was in all points tempted as we are, yet remained without sin to become our perfect sacrifice and mediator Hebrews 4:15GBG 21.3.

• Through His death on the tree, He has redeemed believers from the curse of the law Galatians 3:13GBG 21.3.

• He is the "Minister of the Sanctuary" who entered the Most Holy place at the end of the 2300 days to make atonement for the cleansing of the sanctuary Revelation 11:19PARA 16.1.

Consistency and Evolution of Faith 📖

• The "present truth" held by the denomination is not a result of evolution or a sequence of errors, but a firm platform of faith reached through years of patient study of the BibleRCASDA 112.2+1.

• While some early believers in the 1844 movement held various views before the denomination was fully organized, the core truths were grasped link by link until the faith was fully developedRCASDA 99.4.

• The movement is characterized by a strict adherence to the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus Revelation 14:12ARSH May 14, 1861, page 206.25+1.

• True Seventh-day Adventist Christianity seeks to promote genuine reform and reflects the work of the Spirit of God upon the heartARSH May 9, 1899, page 297.4+1.

Preparation for His Coming ☁️

• The Godhead is active in the work of the third angel’s message, which warns the world against the worship of the beast and calls people to worship Him who made heaven and earth Revelation 14:7-10SYNPT 45.1+1.

• Believers are encouraged to seek the evidence of the Holy Spirit within them and to remain watchful so they are not overtaken as a thief 1 Thessalonians 5:4ARSH May 14, 1861, page 206.25+1.

• The goal of the ministry and the gifts of the Spirit is the perfecting of the saints and the edifying of the body of Christ Ephesians 4:12GSAM 384.4.