5 Pillars of Seventh-day Adventism

5 Pillars of Seventh-day Adventism

Introduction

During the 19th century, most of the established churches were sermonizing that the second coming of Jesus was inclined towards myth than reality, and has more human aspects than that of divine. However, most of the religious leaders opined that the second coming has the potential of a new fear from God. During that period of turmoil, the role of Millerites is paramount in the transforming the belief, understanding of a brand new prophecy, the seventh-day of Sabbath, and the stage of dead. These principles, however; greatly helped to weather the lingering chaotic circumstances (Braun, 2011).

The year 1844 is have deep connection with the Seventh-day Adventists, as in this year, a group of Millerites, expected the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. However, on October 22, 1844, were curiously waiting to see their Guardia. The, were anxious to observe the signs of the appearance of Christ. With the passage of time, the day passed away, and all their hoped dashed into ashes. Many a people gave up and returned, however; many among them were still firm for any ray of hope. In the quest of this, after the four years in 1948, a bunch of people started to come up, which came to be know n as “Sabbath Conferences”. They, studied bible in order to rectify any errors. Due to such Sabbath Conferences, there born a new theology, this was a newer version (Mustard, 2012).

Discussion

During the early period of 1848, the leaders of Sabbatarian Adventists, with an extensive study of Bible, came up with their five unique points or doctrines. These points, however; are also known as the five pillars of Seventh-Day Adventism. These five doctrines are 1) the return of Jesus, 2) the cleansing of sanctuary, 3) the validity of the gift of prophecy, 4) the obligation to observe the seventh-day Sabbath, and 5) three angels' messages. Together, these pillars set faith of Adventism, not only from Millerite groups, but form Christians in general. These pillars or doctrines are firm in establishing Sabbatarian Adventism; in fact, seventh-day people value these principles with great honor and respect, and an inherent part of their belief (Reviewer, 2012).

The Return of Jesus

The return of Jesus to Earth, in Christianity, is also known as Second Advent or parousia. However, according to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, this particular notion holds a system of eschatological beliefs. As a matter of fact, the Adventist eschatology is primarily based on the historic interpretation of the prophecy, and is documented well in (Moore, 2011). Conventionally the teachings of Church depicts that Second Coming of Christ will be followed by a crisis at global level, where Sabbath will be the fundamental issue. In addition to that, after the return, those who behaved in righteous manner will be taking to heaven for a period of one thousand year, while the other will be punished at a higher degree.

Furthermore, Seventh-day Adventists also holds the idea that the Second coming of Jesus will be ...