Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior
To be a Seventh-day Adventist Christian means to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This means to recognize that Jesus alone can save you from sin and death (Savior) and to give Him full authority over your life (Lord and Master). While this may not be the first step in a person’s Christian walk, it’s the most crucial. Salvation through Jesus is the only way we can be saved. Because the sacrifice of Jesus was enough, we can’t do anything to earn salvation; it is a gift. Allowing Christ’s love to influence you is life-changing. It will give you strength to endure the inevitable pain and suffering in this life.
Daily Communion with Christ
Devote time each day to be with God. Talk with Him, seek Him daily, and follow His will for your life. No issue is too small for Him. He especially cares about the little details and isn’t afraid of your tough questions. Prayer is our lifeline to Him.
Join a Family
Because a supportive community is helpful on the Christian journey, you can regularly attend a Seventh-day Adventist church in your area. Remember that Christ accepts everyone, no matter their background. The church represents the body of Christ and should extend the same attitude. Attend Sabbath services and other events the church offers. Get to know the members as you become part of a worldwide family. Attending church and being involved gives you the opportunity to learn about the experiences of others and strengthens your faith.
Study and Follow His Word
You will want to request Bible studies from the church pastor or an elder. There are a variety of well-developed Bible study programs. The studies could take several months. Keep up with the studies, and ask questions as they arise. Your pastor, elder, or church Bible worker can help you find answers.
Baptism
Once you have been attending church and receiving Bible studies, it’s time to prepare for baptism. When a person accepts Christ as their Savior and chooses to enter a covenant relationship with Him, in the Adventist church, this is publicly shown by baptism.
Christ Himself was baptized to declare His service to God. Baptism by immersion is a symbol of your decision to accept Christ. Publicly, you are acknowledging Christ’s death on the cross for your sins. Once you are baptized, you are considered a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. God will rejoice in your decision to be part of His last-day Advent movement. This movement fulfills the characteristics of His remnant church found in Revelation 12:17.
Service
God saves us so that we can serve Him by serving others. When you join a church family, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into fulfilling God’s purpose for you. Look for ways to reach out to others, meet their needs, and point them to the love of Christ. Share your testimony with family and friends and make yourself available to be used by God on a daily basis. Many Adventists get involved in evangelism by going on mission trips, being digital disciples, sharing GLOW tracts, canvassing, and getting involved in various ministries that aim to share the love of Christ and His truth.
Being an Adventist
Being an Adventist means living a life of daily growth in grace and dependence on Jesus Christ. It also means to respond to His love by obeying His Word. As an Adventists, you commit to living the way that Christ lived and loving God and your fellow man.
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13th Sabbath Offering: What It Is and Why It Matters
On the last Sabbath of every quarter, Adventist churches participate in the 13th Sabbath offering—a special offering that goes to mission fields around the world.
Adventist Movies: Where Faith and Film Meet
The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission from the beginning has been to share God’s truth in the Bible. And as times have changed, we’ve explored new ways of doing this—one of those being movies.
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Every so often, usually on a schedule ranging from once a week to once a month to once a quarter, an Adventist church will have “fellowship dinners,” often casually referred to as potlucks.
How to Join the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Whether you heard about the Seventh-day Adventist Church through a traveling evangelist, during your online searches, or through a loved one or relative, you might be considering joining yourself.
How Do Adventists Make Movie and Music Choices?
We have entertainment at our fingertips. With just a tap on our smartphones, we can access all the latest movies, music, YouTube videos, and more.
Do Adventists Celebrate Birthdays?
Yes, most Seventh-day Adventists do celebrate birthdays because we see them as excellent reminders of the life God has blessed us with. And we celebrate them the same way everyone else does—with friends, family, presents, and a special meal.
Are Seventh-day Adventists Christians?
Yes, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination formed in 1863. Just like other Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior and seek to follow the principles of the Word of God.
Do Seventh-day Adventists Believe in the Secret Rapture
The secret rapture belief asserts that the followers of Jesus will be suddenly and stealthily “raptured” from earth and taken to heaven. Then, any people left on earth will face a period of great difficulty—before Christ’s second coming actually happens.
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal is a songbook used worldwide by many Adventist congregations during their worship services. Since its publication in 1985, it has helped foster praise to God while reminding church members of our mission and drawing them closer to Jesus.
Do Adventists Have Their Own Bible?
Adventists have some unique beliefs—you might be able to name some of them right now. The seventh-day Sabbath. Death as a sleep. Hell as nonexistence.
Do Adventists Celebrate Communion and Foot Washing?
Like many Christian denominations, Adventists regularly participate in communion, also referred to as the “Lord’s Supper” or the “Last Supper.” They also practice foot washing (John 13:1-20), or the “ordinance of humility,” during the service—which isn’t as common.
How do Adventists choose what to eat?
Every day, parents go through the ritual of getting their kids to eat what is healthy and good while trying to steer them away from what can hinder the growth of their developing bodies. Nutritionists work with their clients to make better food choices.
What Are Seventh-Day Adventist Sermons Like?
In nearly every Seventh-day Adventist Church, the sermon is the focal point of the main service—similar to many Protestant Christian denominations. It is a time of biblical instruction by the pastor, who shares what they’ve been studying in the Bible and preparing over the previous week.
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