What We Believe

Our Fundamental Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. Explore our 28 fundamental beliefs below.

God

God is love, power, and splendor—and God is a mystery. His ways are far beyond us, but He still reaches out to us.

1. The Holy Scriptures

The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration. They are the infallible revelation of His will.

2. The Trinity

There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three coeternal Persons. God is immortal, all-powerful, all-knowing, above all, and ever present.

3. The Father

God the eternal Father is the Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation. He is just and holy, merciful and gracious.

4. The Son

God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ. Through Him all things were created, the character of God is revealed, and the salvation of humanity is accomplished.

5. The Holy Spirit

God the eternal Spirit was active with the Father and the Son in Creation, incarnation, and redemption. He inspires the writers of Scripture and fills Christ's church.

Want to read the full theological details?

The summaries above provide a glimpse into our faith. For the complete, unabridged text of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs along with supporting Bible verses, visit the official global church website.

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