Is Seventh Day Adventism a Cult?

Is Seventh Day Adventism a Cult?

Seventh Day Adventists are known for the doctrine that is in their name, keeping the Sabbath (the seventh day). The real, distinctive doctrine of the SDA church is something called “The Investigative Judgment.” We will look carefully at that doctrine in this video.

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Statistics and history of SDA
1:48 - Where the SDA came from
2:49 - Hiram Edson's vision
4:39 - Timeline of SDA history
5:24 - 6 SDA doctrines that are similar to evangelical Christian doctrine
7:20 - 5 SDA doctrine that is different from evangelical Christianity
12:02 - Investigative Judgement debunked
16:20 - The three particular aspects of our lives that will be judged
17:24 - Seventh-day Adventism is not a non-Christian cult
18:58 - Final thoughts

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[ebchiggins]

I am a proud Seventh day adventist believer...

[UnworthyServant]

I started injecting heroin when I was 15. I was addicted to fentanyl, meth, alcohol, steroids, porn, sex, etc. I went to 10 jails and 5 prisons. When I got out, I was baptized at an SDA church and I never went back to drugs, alcohol, porn or fornication, all glory to God! God changed the desires of my heart and now I want to live by every word (Matt. 4:4). I like that the SDA teach the 10 commandments as written in the Holy Scriptures and also their children are really well behaved. Revelation 14:12 says "Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." The Sabbath being on the seventh day (Fri sundown to Sat sundown) was actually a commandment of God that points back to the one who made heaven and earth (Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:11). Revelation 14:7 calls us to worship the one who made heaven and earth. I still love you though Vlad and have been blessed by your videos 🤗❤. I'm just an unworthy servant who was once totally lost and out of his mind but I've been set free from addiction and fear of death hallelujah. I'm ready to die for the name of Lord Jesus (Rev. 14:13). Interestingly to note as well is that Pharisees were not rebuked for keeping the law. The Pharisees taught strict observance of the law but didn't actually keep it and added man-made traditions which they commanded for doctrine and rejected the commandments in order to keep their traditions (Matt. 23:2-3; Mark 7:5-13; John 7:19). They also trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others (Luke 18:9). Nevertheless, Jesus taught that the commandments were good to keep and teach others (Matt. 5:17-19). Love you all. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen 🙏

[sibongilemoyo]

I like seven days Adventist, it's not bad it reminds me of the ways to God

[journeraesri]

Hi Vlad, thank you for the video, it really is eye opening to see the outside perspective of our church. I am an SDA, and I'd like to explain some of the points that you've made against our doctrine.

I also struggled in my faith, in the strictness of EGW and the seemingly legalistic way that we have structured our church. I did consider leaving the church/exploring other non-Christian religions. Having explored outside doctrine, contemplated in prayer for God to show me His way and not my own, I have come to the conclusion that the SDA church holds the most truth in current times, although some corruption does seep in, but God has a people.

As I read EGW's writings in earnest, not to justify my own feelings but to search His words, I found that her writings are truly complementary to the Bible, and thus we do follow the doctrine of Sola Scriptura. You mentioned that we added some texts, but you never mentioned what, so please don't throw misinformation around.

Also, I'd like to say that I believe in the investigative judgment because I believe that while our God is true love, He is also just and He is our avenger. (Psalm 94)
Without the investigative judgment, people wouldn't take His law seriously. Jesus said plainly in John 14:15, "If you love me, keep my commandments."
Why do people say that we are not under the law anymore? I consider this to be Satan's greatest deception.

Of course, we are justified by His blood and stand faultless before God when we accept Him. But obedience is the work of sanctification. Our flesh struggles when we seek to obey Him, and only by His grace and strength can we actually have a new created heart.

In 13:38, you say that its an outrageous thing to deny someone's claim to being saved. If EGW's words stop there, then you're completely right. But she's pointing towards the deeper implications of those words. Please read the paragraph right after.

"Those who accept Christ, and in their first confidence say, I am saved, are in danger of trusting to themselves. They lose sight of their own weakness and their constant need of divine strength. They are unprepared for Satan's devices, and under temptation many, like Peter, fall into the very depths of sin. We are admonished, “Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12. Our only safety is in constant distrust of self, and dependence on Christ."

We will DEFINITELY fall into the trap of self reliance, and we are lured into a false sense of security. So please, anybody who reads this, at least attempt to obey Christ, know how inadequate we are, and let Him take our lives in full surrender.

We are not a cult, but there are some people who fall into legalism, thus painting the church that way. I believe that in every denomination and even among those who know not Christ, there are His people, seeking for Him, waiting for His deliverance.

In Colossians 2, Paul is saying that to avoid the act of legalism which is human, and to submit all things to Christ according to His will and commandments, which is divine. (v18, 19) Every man is convinced of something, and while on this earth, we may be misguided, so our convictions be of God, and not of man. That is Paul's warning here.

I am still learning to cling onto God, and to surrender my life to Him. And I believe a close and personal study of the scriptures is warranted by every child of Christ. We are called to have a personal relationship with Him. How can we love Him if we do not know Him? Seek Him, and ye shall find Him.

May all who read this be blessed.

[batmanable]

Not an adventist but i do honor the sabbath being Saturday.

[byronmitchell]

Keeping or observing the weekly 7th day Sabbath really shouldn’t be controversial at all. Here’s why ... It is this very special day that our Creator rested on, blessed, hallowed and sanctified (Gen. 2:2, 3; Exo. 20:11) at the creation of our world and asks us to keep holy and celebrate every week as a memorial of His awesome creative power. This day that God calls “My holy day” and that we His people should call a delight and honorable (Isa. 58:13) clearly means a lot to God so it should mean a lot to us. He enshrined it in the very heart of His great 10 commandment moral law which is the only part of the Bible that God directly wrote with His finger on tables of stone signifying its permanence (Exodus 31:18). The weekly 7th day Sabbath was so holy and precious to Jesus that He not only taught the people what was and wasn’t lawful to do on this day (Matt. 12:12) but He encouraged His followers to pray for decades after His death and resurrection that when they needed to flee from tribulation they wouldn’t have to do so on the holy Sabbath (Matt. 24:20). And then again Jesus' grief stricken disciples after His crucifixion knowing His sacred regard for the Sabbath which they shared postponed the embalming of His body until after the Sabbath. As Luke reports on it many years later in Luke 23:56 "Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment." This confirms that the Sabbath is indeed 1 of God's commandments in His "holy, just and good" law (Romans 7:12). This blessed day is so special to God that He promises when He recreates a spectacular brand new world for the redeemed of all nations, “all flesh” will come together every Sabbath to worship and praise Him (Isa 66:23). So let’s in loving obedience to Jesus our God and Creator enjoy and celebrate Him by receiving the special blessing He offers everyone who keeps His holy day (Isa. 58:14). The weekly 7th day Sabbath is a wonderful gift to all of us because it's special, set apart relationship time with our Creator and Redeemer which is why Jesus said "The Sabbath was made (created) for mankind" (Mark 2:27). And if you have any doubt that Jesus wants His saved by grace people to obey His commandments including the 4th commandment 7th day Sabbath out of love for Him and because they are saved you only need to read the following verses: John 14:15 — If you love Me keep My commandments. Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man. 1 Corinthians 7:19 — Keeping the commandments of God is what matters. Matthew 5:19 — Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven. 1 John 5:3 — For this is the love of God that we keep His commandments and His commandments are not burdensome. Revelation 14:12 — Here is the patience of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 12:17 — And the dragon was enraged with the woman and went to make war with the rest of her offspring who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 22:14 — Blessed are those who do His commandments that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter through the gates into the city. May God bless you all as you open your heart to His leading on this important test of our willingness to obey Him in all things.

[SzabolcsFodor]

Im an SDA in hungary and in our church we go by the bible all the way

[WendyHeslop-cdjj]

“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. ”
Revelation 12:17 KJV

[joylee]

I came to know Jesus Christ through a teacher who was a Seventh Day Adventist. He showed exceptional kindness and love to me. I think through him I felt the love of Jesus. He said often he can't wait till he die and see Jesus in heaven. So this make me hungry to know who Jesus is as a teen. I am a street evangelist now and I also have a healing ministry. I always thank him for igniting a God consciousness in me. I am not a SDA but a lover of Jesus Christ now.

[patiencemsibi]

We as Adventist are available to have discussions about our faith.

[gifrock]

9:15 Sabbath keeping is NOT solely a Jewish custom but rather the 4th commandment from the time creation to throughout the old and new testament. I'm disappointed in your false teachings. I was a supporter of yours but I'm so disappointed in your false analysis.

[DedicatedtoYAH]

Yeshua said “Follow me” may we follow Messiah not man or man’s traditions

[tetyanaantonenko]

I came to Jesus through my mother who is SDA. I don't know where I could be without her faith in Jesus❤

[HunkyMan]

SDA is definitely not a cult. Sound biblical doctrine

[WalkswithJESUS]

I was led to the SDA church by the Holy Spirit. They speak truth straight from the Bible. I suppose it depends what church you go too but I love the church I found. They teach straight out of the Bible and tell you to search truth for yourself.

[bonasera]

Thank you for your views.I am SDA and I like that we're encouraged to debate and question things, but I can say without doubt that the SDA church is not a cult.I became SDA at age 40 after listening to a lot of Christian denomination teachings and came to the conclusion that the SDA has sound doctrine.

[JanVerSiago]

You were wrong to say that the SDA treats EGW's writings with the same authority as the Bible.

[ksgraham]

The 7th day Sabbath is not a Jewish custom. It was instigated and set aside and blessed at creation. GENESIS 2:2-3

[jeffreya.patterson]

When I was a teenager, I had become a 7th day Adventist. I refused to acknowledge Ellen Whites message or her role in the Adventist faith. I said Bible, no Ellen White. As I struggled as a teenager, a lady gave me a book called Messages to young people. It helped change my like. It gave me guidance. I noticed how every page directed me to Scripture text, back to the Bible. It expanded my understand of a text I overlooked. After finally reading the book, The Lord brought a question in my mind. Who wrote the book? I was shocked to my core to discover, that I was reading a book written by the simple messenger of God, Ellen White. It was funny, and telling. Her message from God was a very little light to leading to Greater light {Bible}