What do we have to do to receive forgiveness?
Does God really forgive us if we ask?
Do we have to forgive everyone who hurts us?
How can we forgive people who aren’t even sorry?
Why is it so important anyway?
Forgiveness is a key theme throughout the Bible. But it’s also frequently misunderstood and misrepresented by us humans.
To find out what forgiveness really means, we’ll look at how the Bible answers some of the most common questions about it.
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The “Great Controversy” is the phrase Seventh-day Adventists typically use to describe the cosmic spiritual conflict between the forces of good (God) and the forces of evil or sin (Satan/the devil).
What do Seventh-day Adventists Believe about Creation?
Seventh-day Adventists believe that God is the creator of our world. They come to this conclusion from the first book of the Bible—Genesis. The account there tells us that God took six literal days to form the earth and all it contains, including us humans.
What Do Seventh-day Adventists Believe about the Father?
Like most Protestant Christians, Seventh-day Adventists believe in God the Father as part of the Godhead. We call Him Father because of His role towards Jesus. Jesus Himself encouraged us to also call Him Father.
What do Seventh-day Adventists Believe about Sin and the Nature of Humanity?
Seventh-day Adventists believe that humanity was created perfect and that, at our very core, we crave this kind of perfection and unity with God. But unfortunately, the Bible teaches that we chose to be wise in our own eyes and disobey God, which led to a natural tendency to be sinful, evil, and selfish.
What Do Seventh-Day Adventists Believe about God the Holy Spirit?
Besides believing in the full divinity of God the Father and God the Son, Adventists also believe in the full divinity of God the Holy Spirit. This post will go over what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn:
What Do Seventh-day Adventists Believe about God the Son?
Seventh-day Adventists believe that Jesus is fully God, being one of the members of the Trinity. And that He plays a central role in it as the Son of God.
What Seventh-day Adventists Believe about the Trinity
How can Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all be one God? Find out as you learn what the Bible has to say about the Trinity.
What Seventh-day Adventists Believe about the Bible
The Bible forms the foundation for all that Seventh-day Adventists believe and teach. It reveals God to us and is our final authority on all issues relating to morals, doctrine, salvation, and the very nature and purpose of life itself (Isaiah 8:20).
Why is the Great Controversy in my mailbox?
Every year, households across North America receive free copies of a 150-year-old book, The Great Controversy. Millions more are shared around the world.
How Important is a Weekly Sabbath as a Day of Rest?
Around the world, different religious groups have had a Sabbath—a day set apart for rest each week. A day to worship together, spend time with loved ones, and to just rest.
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The phrase “spirit of prophecy” is found in Revelation 19:20. Find out its significance today and why it’s often associated with Ellen White.
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Wishing you could get more done but feeling you don’t have enough time? Society has primed us human beings for productivity, telling us we’ll be more successful if we keep going without time off.
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Why do Adventists Worship on Saturday?
Adventists worship on the seventh day of the week because God made Saturday a holy day at creation. Learn what makes this day so special to Adventists.
How do Adventists choose what to eat?
Food blogs overwhelm the internet; food fads are all the rage; and copycat and healthy versions of food are the subject of many a get-together.
What is the Great Controversy?
The Great Controversy is a battle between good and evil that began when a beautiful angel rebelled in heaven. It’s the cause of the evil and suffering in our world today.
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