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Seventh-day Adventist

... proclaimed basis of conduct ...

Bible

28 Fundamental Beliefs

66 Statements

11 Guidelines

19 Documents

Ellen G White

from the Bible & Adventist.org

Seventh-day Adventist

From time to time Seventh-day Adventists find it important to articulate their understanding of certain topics in light of biblical values and teachings. They call these Statements. Statements are voted upon by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee or the Administrative Committee.

The Bible

Matthew 18:10

.... Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones"; for I say unto you, "That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven" ....

The Bible

Matthew 18:6

.… "but whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea" ....

Adventist Family Ministries - Real Answers - October 16, 2019

Statement on the Biblical View of Unborn Life and Its Implications for Abortion

.... The Seventh-day Adventist Church considers abortion out of harmony with God’s plan for human life ....

The Bible

Matthew 19:18

.... Jesus said, "Thou shalt do no murder" ....

Adventist Family Ministries - Making Church a safe place for Children - June 23, 2010

Statement on the Nurture and Protection of Children

.... a strict code of ethics that precludes even the appearance of evil as regards the exploitation of minors for the gratification of adult desires ....

The Bible

Matthew 18:14

.... even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish ....

The Bible

Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:13 / Deuteronomy 5:17 …. Thou shalt not kill ....

The Bible

Deuteronomy 27:25

.... Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person ....

The Bible

Jeremiah 1:5

… "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee" …

The Bible

Psalms 127:3

.... Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - Sept 15, 2020

Statement on One Humanity

…. Adventists are committed to the unchanging biblical truths which reveal that human beings are made in the image of God ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 16, 2019

Statement on Biblical View of Unborn Life and Its Implications for Abortion

.… God considers the unborn child as human life ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 1, 2014

Mission Statement of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

…. commit ourselves to humble service, ministering to individuals and populations most affected by ... hopelessness ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - May 13, 2013

Statement of Consensus on Care for the Dying

…. Adventists affirm God’s creation of human life, a wonderful gift worthy of being protected and sustained ….

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - June 23, 2010

Statement on Creation: The Bible’s Worldview

…. Adventists believe that God is the Creator of all life and that the Bible reveals a reliable account of His creative activity ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - June 24, 2010

Statement on Global Poverty

…. His followers should respond to those who are unable to care for themselves ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - June 24, 2010

Statement on Nurture and Protection of Children

…. protection of children as a sacred trust ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 14, 2009

Statement on Commitment to Health and Healing

…. embrace of all persons seeking this basic health and well-being ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 10, 2004

Statement on Values

…. all of life becomes a growing experience and demonstration of involvement with God ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - March 20, 2003

Statement on the War in Iraq

…. be responsive to those whose lives have been shattered, wherever they are. This is an integral part of our calling ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - April 18, 2002

Statement on a Call for Peace

…. inhumanity of man toward man is our greatest sin ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - June 29, 2000

Statement on Gambling

…. The Church rejects gambling and will not solicit nor accept funding that is clearly derived from gambling ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - June 29, 2000

Statement on Well-being and Value of Children

…. The right to personhood ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - July 26, 1994

Statement on Birth Control

…. Abortion, the intentional termination of an established pregnancy ....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 11, 1992

Statement on ... Acceptance of Donations ...

  • .... Such money is tainted by human misery ..... “has come through the loss of souls of men” (Ellen G White, Review and Herald, May 15, 1894) ....

  • …. such offers of funds shall not be accepted by the Church, nor by any of its institutions .....

Adventist.org/Official-Statements - October 1, 1988

Statement on ... Health-Care Institutions ...

…. must always reflect a high regard and concern for the value of human life ....

The Bible

Luke 1:15

.... and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. ....

Titus 1:16

... They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works ...