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These doctrines are the teachings of Ellen G. White. As the convert peruses his baptismal booklet under
the heading "Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventists", the peculiarities of Adventism become
apparent. Under heading 17, "The Gift of Prophecy", we find this statement "This gift is an identifying
mark of the remnant church and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen G. White. As the Lord's
messenger, her writings are a continuing and authoritative source of truth which provide for the church,
comfort, guidance, instruction, and correction."

Seventh Day Adventists strive to keep "THE LAW" of the Old Testament. They place emphasis on the Ten
Commandments as "the Law", when in fact the Ten Commandments form only a small part of the entire
group of 633 Old Testament laws. Saturday Sabbath-keeping is greatly stressed as a requirement for
salvation.

SDA's have a habit of thinking "Ten Commandments" or "Sabbath" every time the Bible mentions "The
Law". This is not correct. The word "Law" occurs over 400 times in Scripture, and refers to the entire
Law, comprising ceremonial feasts, special days, sacrifices, dietary restrictions, cleansings etc. The term
never applies solely to either the Ten Commandments or the Sabbath alone.

SDA’s teach that in Genesis 1:23, God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. However, God did not
command us to memorialize it in remembrance of creation. There is no Scriptural evidence that any
person between Adam and Moses ever observed the Sabbath as a sanctified day.

The Central Pillar on which SDA is founded.

17.4 Let’s Practice…

1. According to SDA theology, what do the Three Angelic Messages found in Rev. 14
represent?

2. According to Ellen G. White, if you receive Christ as your Savior, only your ______________,
up to that moment are forgiven.

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