Whats the difference between seventh day adventist and born again christians?

Question

Just wondering. I am saved, and a girl works with me that is seventh day adventist. she said she saw God in her dreams and saw what he looks like and talked to Him and He talked to her. I dont believe that, but i just wanted to know the difference, or differences. Thanks

Answer 1

They believe that the sabbath is on Saturday only - thus ignore the scriptures that indicate that one day is no more holy over another (Romans 14:5 and Colossians 2:14-17). This means that nothing can be done that day other than going to church. - no work at all allowed on Saturday. They will not and do not have any type of 'church service' on a Sunday.

Seventh-Day Adventism began in the 1840s with a group of former Millerites, a group who grew around William Miller, who believed first that Jesus Christ would return between March 21, 1843, and March 21, 1844, which was supposedly 2,300 years after the beginning of the prophecy in Daniel 8:14. When the spring of 1844 came and passed, many of Miller's disciples determined that the date was truly October 22, 1844. When this day also passed, the group disbanded because of differences of interpretation over what happened in the "Great Disappointment," as the event was called. One group believed that something important did happen in October 1844, that Jesus began His ministry from the Most Holy Place, which represented the beginning of the "end times." The group recognized Ellen G. White as a prophet of God, and her writings were and are held in great esteem. The name "Seventh-Day Adventist" combines two of the group's messages: that Christians are to hold to the Sabbath on the seventh day as God commanded Israel, and that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent, the "second advent." Seventh-Day Adventism is known for adhering to many portions of the Law of Moses, including the Sabbath, the tithe, and dietary ordinances, and for strong premillennial beliefs.

If the date of 457 BC is accepted for the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, the "seventy sevens" of Daniel 9:24, or 490 years, brings us to about 33 or 34 AD; the remaining 1,810 years brings us to 1844, or the time of the prophecy of William Miller. It is believed that the actions of Daniel 7:13-14 occurred in 1844. Therefore, it is the belief of Seventh-Day Adventism that Jesus began the final phase of His ministry in 1844, preparing to return for the Second Advent.

Seventh-Day Adventism also teaches that the dietary restrictions given under the Law of Moses are still applicable today. However, scripture calls such into question when looking at Mark 7:19 and Romans 14:2, 14.

Do a check into Ellen G. White for it will be an eye opener and help you to understand better who and what they follow.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Yes we are born again Christians. Any person who accepts Christs gift of Salvation through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit becomes born of the Spirit and a new creation. Seventh day Adventists believe this is essential to receiving Salvation through faith. Yes we are protestant. We, as has been already stated, are together with other Seventh day observing denominations, holding a true protest against the switch to worshipping on Sunday. We protest against following after the tradtions of men, and the Church of Rome admit whole heartedly and openly to giving authority for the change in the day of rest. From Sabbath on the 7th day to Sunday the 1st day. This has no divine authority but it was self appointed by the church of Rome.

Answer 3

The dream she had was just that. It has nothing to do with being an Adventist. The Seventh Day Adventists believe in a Saturday Sabbath, but they are a protestant Christian church just like Baptists, Penticostals, etc. No one knows what God looks like. We can only conjure up images from our imagination. That is exactly what she did. I am sure to her it was very comforting to think that God was one on one with her. I am an Adventist, and frankly i believe that if we were able to see God, we wouldn't survive the experience. He is to mighty and to awsome to behold, but i also know i am one on one with him every day of my life. He is my best friend and father.

Answer 4

The difference:
There are born again Christians in every denominations.
There are unsaved persons in every denominations.
The SDA hold the Sabbath as the day of rest.
The SDA have many laws and regulations to follow.
The SDA believe that those who worship the Lord on Sunday are the "mark of the beast".
The SDA do not eat pork or drink coffee.
Though the SDA have many such matters, they still may be born again.
As far as the dreams, we don't know if she had such a dream as she said. The Bible does say in the last days, our sons and our daughters will dream dreams. We don't know if we are in the last days. Therefore, it is better to watch and wait. Pray that you will be faithful to the Lord until the end. Pray that your co- worker will be the same regardless of the "extras".

Answer 5

You have already received some very good answers.

One thing you need to realize is: You probably view your SDA friend as saved and going to heaven....I can assure you she views you as lost because you are not keeping the Seventh-day as the Sabbath.

Answer 6

there are a lot of differences. the one that sticks out the most to me is that the SDA believe that Michael the Archangel and Jesus Christ are one in the same. they also are very staunch observers of the saturday sabbath. also that the whole of the Roman CAtholic church is the antichrist. (so the anitchrist hass been on this earth for over 2000 years)

Answer 7

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