Our Church Beliefs

 God  

Seventh-day Adventists base their faith in God as revealed through Jesus Christ and as shown through the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:1; Rev. 4:11; 1 Cor. 15:28; John 3:16)

Faith  

Faith means placing complete trust in God, and accepting his offer of salvation. Such trusting faith is fundamental to Adventist beliefs. A living relationship with God is essential to faith. (Php. 1:20-30; 1 Thess. 5:8; Matt. 6:30)

 The Bible  

Written down over many years, the Bible presents the essential truth about God. The Holy Spirit inspired human writers to reveal the character of God and how he wishes to save all those who come to him. The Bible explains the nature of God and the way Gods followers will behave as a result of their relationship with him. (2 Peter 1:20-21; Ps. 119:105; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; Heb. 4:12)

 The Gospel 

The heart of the Adventist message is the gospel, Gods good news of salvation. Through Jesus death on the cross human beings may be won back to love and trust God, and accept Gods free gift of eternal life for all those who follow him. (Matt 4:23; Rom. 10:15; 1 Peter 4:1-7)

 Creation  

Creator of the Universe, Christ formed our world in seven days, and created the first man and woman. At the close of his creative work, God gave the Sabbath as a day of celebration and worship. (Gen 1&2; Ps. 19 1-6; Heb. 11:3)

 The Sabbath  

The seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) is given as a reminder of the God who both creates and saves, and is the day God invites all to come and worship him. Jesus observed the seventh-day Sabbath while on earth, and Adventists follow his example in keeping the fourth of the Ten Commandments. (Exo. 20:8-11; Luke 4:16; Matt. 12:1-12; Mark 1:32)

The Second Advent

Adventists look forward to the soon return of Jesus Christ as prophesied and as he himself promised, but do not set any date for this glorious event when he comes to take home all who accept him as their Lord. (Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28; Rev. 1:7; Mark 13; 1 Thess. 5:1-6)

 Life After Death and the Future  

Adventists follow Jesus in identifying those who die as sleeping. Those who have trusted God are raised to life when Jesus returns, and look forward to a wonderful future--eternal life in Gods presence. (Rom. 6:23; Eccl. 9:5, 1 Cor. 15:51-54; John 5:28, 29; Rev. 20:1-10)

 Baptism and Commitmen 

Those who choose to accept Gods way for their lives and his offer of eternal life demonstrate their belief through baptism (being immersed in water), following the example of Jesus. Adventists follow lives of commitment to God and his plan for us, which include following his commands as being for our best good. (Matt. 28: 19-20; Rom. 6:1-6; Acts 16:30-33)

 Education  

The Adventist Church operates one of the largest educational systems in the world, and features Universities such as Loma Linda whose Medical Center is at the forefront of treatments such as the innovative Proton Accelerator for cancer treatment. Through a world-wide network of schools, Adventists seek to better humanity through providing education and vocational training. (Prov. 22:6; 2 John 1:4)

 Community Aid  

Through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency and other programs, the Adventist Church provides practical assistance to those less fortunate, caring for the poor and disadvantaged in many countries of the world, without regard for race, religion or nationality. The Church also operates youth camps, community service projects, family life counseling and other programs to assist those wishing to overcome drug addiction and alcohol or tobacco dependence. (Ps. 41:1; Matt. 19:21; 1 Cor. 13:3)

The Communication of Hope

Seventh-day Adventists communicate hope by focusing on the quality of life that is complete in Jesus. Communication is a vital aspect of faith, sharing the good news of God and keeping the family of believers in touch through a global system that includes satellite broadcasting, TV, radio, print and the Internet. (Isa. 61:1-3; Acts 16:6-8; Rev. 14:6)

 

 

Core Values

Excellence:  We recognize that good is the enemy of great, hence we will continuously evaluate everything we do to make sure that God receives our best.

Prayer:  We will endeavor to saturate everything we do with prayer, by making prayer central to everything we do.

Discipleship:  We are committed to intentionally assimilate people into the body of Christ, by helping them know who they are in Christ, discovering habits and skills needed to grow in Christ, discovering their spiritual gifts and connect them in ministries for service.

Authentic Worship:  We believe that intimacy with God is the greatest longing of the human heart, and worship flows out of intimacy with God.  Therefore we will be intentional about our members cultivating an intimate relationship with God.

Loving Relationships:  We believe that relationship is the basis of Christian service and through our love for one another we are afforded the opportunity to live in the image and likeness of God.

Empowering Service:  We believe that love is other centered, therefore, like Christ, we seek to serve not to be served.


Mission:  Changing lives changing communities with the love of Christ.