It is a prouesta model of how they can strengthen the fundamental beliefs of the Adventist Church with the gospel of health, which is the gospel of Jesus Christ in practice.
This document discusses the nature and categorization of biblical law, focusing on whether the Sabbath command is part of the "new covenant" and still binding. It outlines four categories of biblical law: moral, ritual/ceremonial, civil, and health. While these categories can be helpful if defined carefully, assumptions about a law's binding nature can influence its categorization. The document argues that identifying certain laws as "moral" refers to universal principles governing relationships. It notes the Ten Commandments exemplify but are not the only expression of moral law. The ritual/ceremonial laws regulated interaction with God and ritual purity. Many civil laws applied moral principles. Health laws promoted physical and spiritual well-being
The document discusses the various elements of the Catholic Mass, beginning with its establishment by Jesus at the Last Supper. It describes the Mass as having two main parts - the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It outlines the different elements such as readings from scripture, prayers, gestures, singing, and silence. It emphasizes that the Mass celebrates the one sacrifice of Jesus and fosters participation and unity among those in attendance.
Sources (Content) of Catechesis by Jo Manabateccce821
This document summarizes the key points about the liturgy and sacraments being major sources of catechesis according to a presentation given at the 15th Annual Meeting of Catechetical Ministers. It discusses how the liturgy accomplishes the work of our redemption through celebrating salvation history in the present. It emphasizes that the liturgy engrafts the faithful into the uninterrupted flow of God's life and salvation. It also explores how the liturgy forms the Church into the Body of Christ through the bread and wine becoming the Body of Christ and the assembly becoming united through communion.
This document provides an overview of a workshop about upcoming changes to the Roman Missal liturgy. It begins by acknowledging concerns some have about the changes but says the workshop will address these fears. The presenter shares they once held these concerns but researching changed their view. The workshop will provide historical context on liturgy from Passover to the Temple to understand the development and importance of liturgy. This will help explain the necessity of changing translations to restore accuracy and connection to the original Latin.
This document provides guidance on teaching children about the sacred liturgy. It discusses the importance of liturgical catechesis and outlines four main approaches: preparation and information, celebration and participation, vocation and transformation, and environmental, formal, experiential, and mystagogical catechesis. It emphasizes that full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy is vital for children's formation. The document also provides practical suggestions for catechizing children through the liturgical year, signs and symbols, and involving families. The overall message is that liturgical catechesis should transform children and call them to holiness through worship, faith, and witness.
The document discusses developments in the sacred liturgy following the Second Vatican Council. Some key points include:
- The Second Vatican Council encouraged new forms of participation in the liturgy through music, singing, and other practices.
- The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy emphasizes active participation by the faithful and restoration of responses, songs, and prayers for the people.
- Reforms included use of local languages instead of Latin at Mass to help the congregation relate, as well as restoring liturgical roles for laity like lectors and cantors.
- The Council also revised the Liturgy of the Hours and Divine Office to involve more laity and celebrate it communally.
This document discusses teaching children about the sacred liturgy through liturgical catechesis and formation. It emphasizes that the sacred liturgy is important because through it, God is perfectly glorified and we are sanctified. It is also the summit of the Church's activity and gives us a foretaste of heavenly liturgy. Liturgical catechesis is important because it educates children so that they can actively and consciously participate in the liturgy as baptized Christians. The document outlines some challenges and provides guidance on catechizing children about the liturgy through preparation, celebration, and helping them understand their vocation to transform through participation in the liturgy.
This document discusses the nature and categorization of biblical law, focusing on whether the Sabbath command is part of the "new covenant" and still binding. It outlines four categories of biblical law: moral, ritual/ceremonial, civil, and health. While these categories can be helpful if defined carefully, assumptions about a law's binding nature can influence its categorization. The document argues that identifying certain laws as "moral" refers to universal principles governing relationships. It notes the Ten Commandments exemplify but are not the only expression of moral law. The ritual/ceremonial laws regulated interaction with God and ritual purity. Many civil laws applied moral principles. Health laws promoted physical and spiritual well-being
The document discusses the various elements of the Catholic Mass, beginning with its establishment by Jesus at the Last Supper. It describes the Mass as having two main parts - the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It outlines the different elements such as readings from scripture, prayers, gestures, singing, and silence. It emphasizes that the Mass celebrates the one sacrifice of Jesus and fosters participation and unity among those in attendance.
Sources (Content) of Catechesis by Jo Manabateccce821
This document summarizes the key points about the liturgy and sacraments being major sources of catechesis according to a presentation given at the 15th Annual Meeting of Catechetical Ministers. It discusses how the liturgy accomplishes the work of our redemption through celebrating salvation history in the present. It emphasizes that the liturgy engrafts the faithful into the uninterrupted flow of God's life and salvation. It also explores how the liturgy forms the Church into the Body of Christ through the bread and wine becoming the Body of Christ and the assembly becoming united through communion.
This document provides an overview of a workshop about upcoming changes to the Roman Missal liturgy. It begins by acknowledging concerns some have about the changes but says the workshop will address these fears. The presenter shares they once held these concerns but researching changed their view. The workshop will provide historical context on liturgy from Passover to the Temple to understand the development and importance of liturgy. This will help explain the necessity of changing translations to restore accuracy and connection to the original Latin.
This document provides guidance on teaching children about the sacred liturgy. It discusses the importance of liturgical catechesis and outlines four main approaches: preparation and information, celebration and participation, vocation and transformation, and environmental, formal, experiential, and mystagogical catechesis. It emphasizes that full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy is vital for children's formation. The document also provides practical suggestions for catechizing children through the liturgical year, signs and symbols, and involving families. The overall message is that liturgical catechesis should transform children and call them to holiness through worship, faith, and witness.
The document discusses developments in the sacred liturgy following the Second Vatican Council. Some key points include:
- The Second Vatican Council encouraged new forms of participation in the liturgy through music, singing, and other practices.
- The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy emphasizes active participation by the faithful and restoration of responses, songs, and prayers for the people.
- Reforms included use of local languages instead of Latin at Mass to help the congregation relate, as well as restoring liturgical roles for laity like lectors and cantors.
- The Council also revised the Liturgy of the Hours and Divine Office to involve more laity and celebrate it communally.
This document discusses teaching children about the sacred liturgy through liturgical catechesis and formation. It emphasizes that the sacred liturgy is important because through it, God is perfectly glorified and we are sanctified. It is also the summit of the Church's activity and gives us a foretaste of heavenly liturgy. Liturgical catechesis is important because it educates children so that they can actively and consciously participate in the liturgy as baptized Christians. The document outlines some challenges and provides guidance on catechizing children about the liturgy through preparation, celebration, and helping them understand their vocation to transform through participation in the liturgy.
The document discusses the history and significance of church architecture in relation to Christian faith and liturgy. It covers how church design has evolved from the tabernacle and temple described in the Bible to early Christian house churches to larger structures incorporating classical, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The Second Vatican Council emphasized that sacred art, including church architecture, should increase God's praise and turn people's minds devoutly toward God.
The document provides an overview of liturgy and the liturgical year. It discusses the terms and definitions of liturgy. It then describes the different liturgical seasons including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. It also mentions special feast days and the importance of the Holy Eucharist as the center of liturgy.
This is a little book for those seeking a right understanding of Apologetics in the context of Catholicism. It is written in a simple and friendly manner. It is an attempt to look at some Catholic positions in a Biblical perspective. It is hoped that this book should appeal to the Catholic as well as to the non-Catholic readers. It is not written in a "scholarly" way, but as a plain "theological" statement with the hope of carrying conviction.
Courtesy of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catechism Ministry - Ghana. our website is https://www.thecatholicanswers.com
PPT for 2015 DOY Liturgy Day: Engaging youth and Young AdultsCindee Case
Workshop on "Engaging the Hearts, Hands and Voices of Youth and Young Adults in Liturgy" for the Diocese of Youngstown 2015 Liturgy Day Conference at St. William, by Cindee Case, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Part 1 historical prospective of the liturgy inovations throughout the historyZoran Bobic
This document provides an overview of the historical development of Christian liturgy from the Apostolic era through the pre-Nicene period in 3 parts:
1) Early Christian liturgy was based on Jewish traditions like the chaburah meal and likely included readings, psalms, prayers, and a common meal. Over time, the Eucharist separated from the meal into its own ritual.
2) By the 2nd century, the Eucharist could be celebrated at any time of day. Detailed descriptions from writers like Justin Martyr shed light on the format and practices. The agape meal continued alongside the Eucharist for several centuries.
3) By the late pre-Nic
This is a collection of excellent writings on the different views of those who say some gifts of the Spirit are no longer in the church, and those who say they are here just as in the New Testament.
The document discusses the Christian liturgy as the participation of God's people in the work of God through Christ and the Church. It describes how the liturgy involves the action of the Holy Trinity and encompasses elements like the sacraments, the liturgical year, Mary and the saints. It emphasizes that full participation requires knowledge, self-offering through prayer and good works, and applying the liturgy's lessons to daily life.
The document discusses the traditions and rituals of the Catholic Mass. It explains that the Mass revolves around the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word follows the ritual of scripture readings from the Jewish tradition. The Liturgy of the Eucharist echoes the rituals of the Last Supper and Jewish meals. Through these traditional rituals of reading scripture and sharing communion, Catholics experience the real presence of Christ in their worship.
- A devotion is a customary popular prayer, often linked to other holy actions, objects or places. Popular devotions during Advent and Christmas include the Advent wreath and nativity crib. Devotions during Lent include the Stations of the Cross. There are also devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the liturgical year. Devotions to the Holy Eucharist include Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.
This document provides an overview of Holy Orders and the Anointing of the Sick according to Catholic teaching. It discusses that Holy Orders is the sacrament through which Christ's mission is continued through bishops, priests, and deacons. It also notes that Holy Orders confers an indelible spiritual character and cannot be repeated. The document then provides details on the roles of bishops and priests and their relationships to each other and the Church community.
This document provides an overview of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in the Catholic Church. It begins with biblical foundations from the Gospel of Mark and Letter of James. It then discusses the ritual elements including prayer, laying on of hands, anointing with blessed oil, and the formula used. It notes that a priest is the ordinary minister and covers the qualifications of the recipient and effects of receiving the sacrament, including forgiveness of sins and restoration of health if conducive to salvation. It concludes with a brief history of healing rituals from Old Testament times to the 12th century when Anointing of the Sick took on its focus as a last rites sacrament.
Homily by Most Rev. Salvatore Peenacchio, the Apostolic Nuncio to India during the Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev. Ivan Pereira in Jammu on February 21, 2015
The Eucharist mass involves four main rites: the gathering, the liturgy of the Word, the liturgy of the Eucharist, and the concluding rites. During the gathering, Christians sing praise to God and the priest greets the congregation. The liturgy of the Word includes readings from scripture and a sermon to nourish souls with God's message. In the liturgy of the Eucharist, the bread and wine are blessed, broken, and received as holy communion. Finally, during the concluding rites, people are sent into the world to spread Christ's message.
The document discusses the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. It provides online resources on each sacrament and explains some of their key aspects, such as what they signify, their effects, and how they are celebrated. The sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Each sacrament configures Christians to Christ through grace and incorporates them more deeply into the Church community.
This document discusses the formation of a confraternity based on the spiritual diary of Fr. James Norris called "Opus in Fides". It aims to use Fr. Norris' diary as a catechesis for spiritual reflection and formation, especially for those with disabilities. The confraternity hopes to establish an office space and develop a catechetical directory to accompany the diary. The goal is to foster deeper faith through this guided spiritual program rooted in the tradition of St. Ignatius but presented in a simpler way suited for laypeople. It discusses the need for community and formation to truly encounter the "love story" of faith.
The document discusses the sacrament of anointing of the sick. It explains that Jesus instituted this sacrament during his earthly ministry to heal the sick. The sacrament involves physical anointing with blessed oil, and is a sign of God's grace and forgiveness of sins. Only priests can administer this sacrament.
The document discusses the sacrament of anointing of the sick. It is rooted in the human experience of sickness and death and is part of lifelong Christian conversion. The Church cares for and prays for the sick, following Christ's example. The sick also serve as a reminder of our mortality and need for redemption through Christ's sacrifice. The sacrament involves laying on of hands by a priest, prayers, and anointing with oil. It strengthens faith, trust in God, and resistance to temptation in the face of death. Receiving the sacrament unites one more closely to Christ's suffering. It also benefits the Church through intercession and sanctification. The sacrament fortifies one for
The Eucharist is a sacrifice, a presence, and a food:
- As a sacrifice, the Eucharist makes present Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and achieves perfect thanksgiving and mercy through his offering.
- As a presence, in the Eucharist Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine through transubstantiation.
- As food, the Eucharist nourishes our souls and unites us to Christ and one another through Holy Communion.
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has its roots in the Gospels and was practiced by the early Church. Over the centuries, the rites and understanding of the sacrament developed. Vatican II renamed it from "Extreme Unction" and emphasized it is for those seriously ill or in danger of death from sickness, not just at the point of death. The sacrament confers spiritual graces of forgiveness of sins, peace for what lies ahead, and recovery of health if God wills it. It is celebrated by anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil while praying for God's healing and mercy.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men become priests. It gives them sacred power to act in total identification with Christ. There are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops receive the fullness of Holy Orders and have the duties of teaching, sanctifying, and ruling. Priests preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship. Deacons serve the people of God through liturgy, the Gospel, and charity. Receiving Holy Orders affects the whole life of the ordained as they are configured to Christ and bound to pursue perfection.
The document discusses the doctrine of ecclesiology or the church from the perspective of the Baptist Conference of the Philippines (BCP). It outlines the BCP's statement of faith on the church which affirms belief in the universal church with Christ as the head and the local church. It also discusses the BCP's views on the ordinances of baptism and communion. Further, it examines definitions of key terms like church, explores biblical images of the church like the vine and branches, and defines an indigenous church.
Make Us One with Christ: The Study Guide Version Make Us One with Christ: The Study Guide Version Sep 30, 2006
This Study Guide version of Make Us One With Christ is a process guide for use by congregations of The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church as we live into the period of Interim Eucharistic Sharing inaugurated in 2006.
Click here ► http://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/document/make-us-one-christ-study-guide-episcopal-methodist-dialogue
Prepared by the offices of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns of The United Methodist Church Members of the Dialogue The Rt. Rev. Franklin Brookhart, Co-Chair Bishop William B. Oden, Co-Chair EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan 2007The Very Rev. David Bird, 2002The Rev. Lois Boxill, 2002- 2006 The Rev. Theodora Brooks, 2002Ms. Jan Farmer, 2004The Rt. Rev. John Lipscomb, 2002-2003 Deacon Sunny Lopez, 2004-2006 Dr. Bruce Mullin, 2002Dr. Patricia Page, 2002Dr. Ephraim Radner, 2002-2003 Rev. Dr. Paula Barker, 2007Dr. Thomas Ferguson, Staff UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, 2007The Rev. Dr. Ted A. Campbell, 2006- The Rev. Trey Hall, 2002-2006 The Rev. Erica R. Jenkins, 2002The Rev. Dr. Diedra Kriewald, 2002The Rev. Dr. Russell E. Richey, 2002The Rev. Jeannie Treviño-Teddlie, 2002- The Rev. Elizabeth Gamble, Staff, 2002-2005 The Rev. Dr. Douglas Mills, Staff
The document discusses the history and significance of church architecture in relation to Christian faith and liturgy. It covers how church design has evolved from the tabernacle and temple described in the Bible to early Christian house churches to larger structures incorporating classical, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The Second Vatican Council emphasized that sacred art, including church architecture, should increase God's praise and turn people's minds devoutly toward God.
The document provides an overview of liturgy and the liturgical year. It discusses the terms and definitions of liturgy. It then describes the different liturgical seasons including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. It also mentions special feast days and the importance of the Holy Eucharist as the center of liturgy.
This is a little book for those seeking a right understanding of Apologetics in the context of Catholicism. It is written in a simple and friendly manner. It is an attempt to look at some Catholic positions in a Biblical perspective. It is hoped that this book should appeal to the Catholic as well as to the non-Catholic readers. It is not written in a "scholarly" way, but as a plain "theological" statement with the hope of carrying conviction.
Courtesy of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catechism Ministry - Ghana. our website is https://www.thecatholicanswers.com
PPT for 2015 DOY Liturgy Day: Engaging youth and Young AdultsCindee Case
Workshop on "Engaging the Hearts, Hands and Voices of Youth and Young Adults in Liturgy" for the Diocese of Youngstown 2015 Liturgy Day Conference at St. William, by Cindee Case, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Part 1 historical prospective of the liturgy inovations throughout the historyZoran Bobic
This document provides an overview of the historical development of Christian liturgy from the Apostolic era through the pre-Nicene period in 3 parts:
1) Early Christian liturgy was based on Jewish traditions like the chaburah meal and likely included readings, psalms, prayers, and a common meal. Over time, the Eucharist separated from the meal into its own ritual.
2) By the 2nd century, the Eucharist could be celebrated at any time of day. Detailed descriptions from writers like Justin Martyr shed light on the format and practices. The agape meal continued alongside the Eucharist for several centuries.
3) By the late pre-Nic
This is a collection of excellent writings on the different views of those who say some gifts of the Spirit are no longer in the church, and those who say they are here just as in the New Testament.
The document discusses the Christian liturgy as the participation of God's people in the work of God through Christ and the Church. It describes how the liturgy involves the action of the Holy Trinity and encompasses elements like the sacraments, the liturgical year, Mary and the saints. It emphasizes that full participation requires knowledge, self-offering through prayer and good works, and applying the liturgy's lessons to daily life.
The document discusses the traditions and rituals of the Catholic Mass. It explains that the Mass revolves around the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word follows the ritual of scripture readings from the Jewish tradition. The Liturgy of the Eucharist echoes the rituals of the Last Supper and Jewish meals. Through these traditional rituals of reading scripture and sharing communion, Catholics experience the real presence of Christ in their worship.
- A devotion is a customary popular prayer, often linked to other holy actions, objects or places. Popular devotions during Advent and Christmas include the Advent wreath and nativity crib. Devotions during Lent include the Stations of the Cross. There are also devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the liturgical year. Devotions to the Holy Eucharist include Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.
This document provides an overview of Holy Orders and the Anointing of the Sick according to Catholic teaching. It discusses that Holy Orders is the sacrament through which Christ's mission is continued through bishops, priests, and deacons. It also notes that Holy Orders confers an indelible spiritual character and cannot be repeated. The document then provides details on the roles of bishops and priests and their relationships to each other and the Church community.
This document provides an overview of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in the Catholic Church. It begins with biblical foundations from the Gospel of Mark and Letter of James. It then discusses the ritual elements including prayer, laying on of hands, anointing with blessed oil, and the formula used. It notes that a priest is the ordinary minister and covers the qualifications of the recipient and effects of receiving the sacrament, including forgiveness of sins and restoration of health if conducive to salvation. It concludes with a brief history of healing rituals from Old Testament times to the 12th century when Anointing of the Sick took on its focus as a last rites sacrament.
Homily by Most Rev. Salvatore Peenacchio, the Apostolic Nuncio to India during the Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev. Ivan Pereira in Jammu on February 21, 2015
The Eucharist mass involves four main rites: the gathering, the liturgy of the Word, the liturgy of the Eucharist, and the concluding rites. During the gathering, Christians sing praise to God and the priest greets the congregation. The liturgy of the Word includes readings from scripture and a sermon to nourish souls with God's message. In the liturgy of the Eucharist, the bread and wine are blessed, broken, and received as holy communion. Finally, during the concluding rites, people are sent into the world to spread Christ's message.
The document discusses the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. It provides online resources on each sacrament and explains some of their key aspects, such as what they signify, their effects, and how they are celebrated. The sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Each sacrament configures Christians to Christ through grace and incorporates them more deeply into the Church community.
This document discusses the formation of a confraternity based on the spiritual diary of Fr. James Norris called "Opus in Fides". It aims to use Fr. Norris' diary as a catechesis for spiritual reflection and formation, especially for those with disabilities. The confraternity hopes to establish an office space and develop a catechetical directory to accompany the diary. The goal is to foster deeper faith through this guided spiritual program rooted in the tradition of St. Ignatius but presented in a simpler way suited for laypeople. It discusses the need for community and formation to truly encounter the "love story" of faith.
The document discusses the sacrament of anointing of the sick. It explains that Jesus instituted this sacrament during his earthly ministry to heal the sick. The sacrament involves physical anointing with blessed oil, and is a sign of God's grace and forgiveness of sins. Only priests can administer this sacrament.
The document discusses the sacrament of anointing of the sick. It is rooted in the human experience of sickness and death and is part of lifelong Christian conversion. The Church cares for and prays for the sick, following Christ's example. The sick also serve as a reminder of our mortality and need for redemption through Christ's sacrifice. The sacrament involves laying on of hands by a priest, prayers, and anointing with oil. It strengthens faith, trust in God, and resistance to temptation in the face of death. Receiving the sacrament unites one more closely to Christ's suffering. It also benefits the Church through intercession and sanctification. The sacrament fortifies one for
The Eucharist is a sacrifice, a presence, and a food:
- As a sacrifice, the Eucharist makes present Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and achieves perfect thanksgiving and mercy through his offering.
- As a presence, in the Eucharist Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine through transubstantiation.
- As food, the Eucharist nourishes our souls and unites us to Christ and one another through Holy Communion.
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has its roots in the Gospels and was practiced by the early Church. Over the centuries, the rites and understanding of the sacrament developed. Vatican II renamed it from "Extreme Unction" and emphasized it is for those seriously ill or in danger of death from sickness, not just at the point of death. The sacrament confers spiritual graces of forgiveness of sins, peace for what lies ahead, and recovery of health if God wills it. It is celebrated by anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil while praying for God's healing and mercy.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men become priests. It gives them sacred power to act in total identification with Christ. There are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops receive the fullness of Holy Orders and have the duties of teaching, sanctifying, and ruling. Priests preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship. Deacons serve the people of God through liturgy, the Gospel, and charity. Receiving Holy Orders affects the whole life of the ordained as they are configured to Christ and bound to pursue perfection.
The document discusses the doctrine of ecclesiology or the church from the perspective of the Baptist Conference of the Philippines (BCP). It outlines the BCP's statement of faith on the church which affirms belief in the universal church with Christ as the head and the local church. It also discusses the BCP's views on the ordinances of baptism and communion. Further, it examines definitions of key terms like church, explores biblical images of the church like the vine and branches, and defines an indigenous church.
Make Us One with Christ: The Study Guide Version Make Us One with Christ: The Study Guide Version Sep 30, 2006
This Study Guide version of Make Us One With Christ is a process guide for use by congregations of The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church as we live into the period of Interim Eucharistic Sharing inaugurated in 2006.
Click here ► http://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/document/make-us-one-christ-study-guide-episcopal-methodist-dialogue
Prepared by the offices of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns of The United Methodist Church Members of the Dialogue The Rt. Rev. Franklin Brookhart, Co-Chair Bishop William B. Oden, Co-Chair EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan 2007The Very Rev. David Bird, 2002The Rev. Lois Boxill, 2002- 2006 The Rev. Theodora Brooks, 2002Ms. Jan Farmer, 2004The Rt. Rev. John Lipscomb, 2002-2003 Deacon Sunny Lopez, 2004-2006 Dr. Bruce Mullin, 2002Dr. Patricia Page, 2002Dr. Ephraim Radner, 2002-2003 Rev. Dr. Paula Barker, 2007Dr. Thomas Ferguson, Staff UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, 2007The Rev. Dr. Ted A. Campbell, 2006- The Rev. Trey Hall, 2002-2006 The Rev. Erica R. Jenkins, 2002The Rev. Dr. Diedra Kriewald, 2002The Rev. Dr. Russell E. Richey, 2002The Rev. Jeannie Treviño-Teddlie, 2002- The Rev. Elizabeth Gamble, Staff, 2002-2005 The Rev. Dr. Douglas Mills, Staff
This document provides information about the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church. It begins with definitions of Confirmation from Church documents and sources. It then discusses what the Bible says about the institution of Confirmation. The document outlines the matter and form of the sacrament, its effects, who can receive it, who the minister is, and the meanings of the signs and rites involved in the celebration. It provides details on the seven gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit received in Confirmation.
This document is the table of contents for the book "1SM - Selected Messages Book 1 (1958)". It lists the sections and chapters that are contained in the book. The sections cover topics like the inspiration of Ellen White and her writings, Christian experience, revival and reformation, doctrinal teachings, and the nature of Christ. The introduction provides background on how the book was compiled from Ellen White's manuscripts, letters, articles, and publications to create a collection on various important topics in one volume. It aims to emphasize Christ as the center of doctrine and experience.
The document discusses the Paschal Mystery, which refers to Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. It is considered a mystery because it is beyond full human understanding. The Paschal Mystery is celebrated through the sacraments, which make Christ's life, death, and resurrection present through visible signs. The key sacraments discussed are Baptism, which makes one a Christian through dying to sin and rising to new life, and the Eucharist, in which Christ is truly present through the bread and wine as a remembrance of his sacrifice. Liturgy, especially the Mass, is the public worship that brings the Christian community together to participate in these sacraments.
Empowered for global mission a missionary look at the book of actsMarcos Lino
This document provides an introduction to the book "Empowered for Global Mission: A Missionary Look at the Book of Acts" which examines the issue of baptism in the Holy Spirit as it relates to global missions. The introduction outlines that the book of Acts is a handbook on missionary strategy and demonstrates the necessity of divine empowerment through Holy Spirit baptism for effective missionary work. It discusses how the early Pentecostal movement emphasized Holy Spirit baptism and worldwide evangelism. The book will interpret key passages in Acts regarding Holy Spirit outpourings and examine Paul's perspective on empowerment for missions to determine if Holy Spirit baptism is essential for Christian service.
George bush the_christian_ministry_longmans_london_1867Francis Batt
This document discusses the definition of "priest" and priesthood in Christianity. It argues that:
1) In traditional Christianity, a priest is someone consecrated by an existing order of priests and endowed with special privileges. However, in the New Testament, all believers are priests through their faith.
2) The apostle Paul did not see human ordination as necessary for his ministry. He received his calling directly from God, not from existing religious authorities.
3) Distinguishing sharply between "clergy" and "laity" takes away from the unity of the Christian body and the glory due to God alone for calling people to ministry. The tendency should be to undo this division and recover the
The individual prays to God for wisdom and support as they begin their task for the day, asking God to help them engage in meaningful discussion and grow closer to Him each day as caretakers of His creation. They also pray that God will send His spirit to strengthen them and open the hearts of those they speak to so that they too may find joy in God as they await His coming.
THE ART OF EFFECTIVE CHURCH USHERING TRAINING MANUALAmb Steve Mbugua
This manual will help you build a great ushering, security, protocol, sanctuary keepers, hospitality and catering team.
Your ushers can make or break your worship service.
The difference between a grumpy, distracted, and untrained usher compared to a cheerful, engaged, and “serve you with a smile” usher is huge and the conversion from weak to a strong team will be made easier using this manual.
I’ve always loved the ushering team; it has always been one of my favorite ministries to lead.
The usher’s role is so important but often undervalued, under trained, and less than organized.
Your ushers are a tremendous force in setting the tone for worship and helping to prepare the people to hear and respond to the Word of God.
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Proposals are presented to strengthen of beliefs and health with the gospel of healing
1. 1
JESUS CHRIST OUR MODEL AS HEALER
AND SAVIOR IN THE DOCTRINAL
FOUNDATION
“In response to vote of the General Association Congress 2010, the Adventist
Church established the Commission on Revision of the Fundamental Beliefs in
order to consider any adjustment to be made to the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of
the denomination” (A. W. April 2012 p. 6) “These statements may be submitted
for review in a General Conference session when the Holy Spirit has led the
Church to a fuller understanding of Bible truth or finds a better formulation to
express the teachings of God's Holy Word.” (M. I.2010. ps. 2, 3,169)
IN THIS DOCUMENT PROPOSALS ARE PRESENTED TO
STRENGTHEN THE SUMMARY OF BELIEFS AND HEALTH
MINISTRIES CHURCH MANUAL WITH "THE GOSPEL OF HEALING,
BLESS AND STRENGTHEN." (CH. P. 533, EV C16)
EBEN EZER SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH,AMERICAS DISTRICT CENTRAL
MAGDALENA HIGH ASSOCIATION BOGOTA COLOMBIA
SOUTH UNION COLOMBIANA
AMERICAN DIVISION
GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
2. 2
I. COVER LETTER:
EBENEZER CHURCH AMERICAS CENTRAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF HIGH MAGDALENA COLOMBIA
BOGOTA
Bogotá, D.C. 31 December, 2012
Messrs.
Administrative Board of the Association of the Upper Magdalena
With Copy to: South Colombian Union
American Division
Review Commission Fundamental Beliefs General Conference of SDA Church
Church Manual Committee, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church
Dear brothers:
Receive a cordial greeting, with the sincere hope that the Lord guide you in your great responsibility
to ensure that the order is fulfilled from our "Chief Evangelist Jesus Christ": "Watch yourself and
doctrine" (1 Tim.4: 16) "the gospel of health should be linked strongly with the ministry of the word."
(CRA p. 89)
The Eben-Ezer Seventh-day Adventist Church, belonging to the Association of the Upper
Magdalena, Colombian Union of South American Division, in exercise of missionary activity, declare
our full support for the challenge presented by the Holy Spirit and the Church leadership invite us to
be "attentive to the Word" in the "Study of the Doctrines”; "Therefore, we present the attached
proposal document to strengthen the summary section Fundamental Beliefs and Health Ministries in
the Church Manual, the" Gospel of Health "more evident, clear and with adequate space, not as a
new truth but with truth quirky accepted by the church, to be approved at the 2015 General
Conference.
It has followed the proceedings of the Church Manual p.2-4 and Commission Review of Fundamental
Beliefs (RP Artur Stele, Adventis Revew April 2012 p.6) With prior vote of the Board of Church and
approved administrative meeting of December 1, 2012.
We put this document in your hands, to be sent to the next level, and at their discretion will add
together a document on your part, and so respectively, until you reach the "Church Manual
Committee" and "Committee on Review of Fundamental beliefs "General Conference", in charge of
presenting the world congress in July 2015 in San Antonio Texas.
Sincerely
EBENEZER Adventist Church
_______________________________ ____________________________
_____________________________
District Pastor Anciano de Iglesia Church Secretary
"When the third angel's message is received in its fullness, HEALTH REFORM WILL RECEIVE YOUR PLACE IN THE BOARDS
ASSOCIATION,in theworkof the church,athome, at the table, andall the houserepairs . Then the right arm will serve and protect the body.
"(CRA 99 p 87).
3. 3
JESUS CHRIST OUR MODEL IN BEAUTIFUL DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH
Content
(To view any chapter: Ctrl-Enter-clik and found, CAPITAL LETTERS and underlined is ours)
I. COVER LETTER: ................................................................................................................................................2
II. JESUS CHRIST OUR MODEL IN THE DOCTRINAL FOUNDATION OBJECTIVE GENERAL...........................................4
A. GOAL...........................................................................................................................................................4
B. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES....................................................................................................................................4
III. INTRODUCTION TO THIS DOCUMENT............................................................................................................5
IV. THE REASON FOR THIS PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................6
A. THE FUNDAMENTAL REASON IS STRENGTHEN THE PLATFORM OF TRUTH, BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN:...............6
B. SO THAT THE WORK OF THE CHURCH IS FOUND LOYAL AND BALANCED. .......................................................6
C. JESUS CHRIST WILL BE BETTER REPRESENTEDIN BELIEFS EMPHASIZING THE GOSPEL OF
HEALTH:..........................................................................................................................................................7
D. STRENGTHEN AND CLARIFY IS THE MAIN REASON....................................................................................... 11
V. REVISION OF THE PROPOSALS OF THE CHURCH MANUAL TO THE CHURCH MANUAL ...................................... 13
A. PLAN OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................. 14
VI. FIRST PROPOSAL: STRENGTHEN THE SUMMARY OF BELIEFS........................................................................ 15
A. STRENGTHENING BELIEFS 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 ............................................. 15
B. IT IS SUGGESTED TO UPDATE THE SECTION OF HEALTH MINISTRIES IN CHURCH MANUAL Pg 89................... 40
VII. SECOND PROPOSAL TO STRENGTHEN THE PRINCIPLE WITH TWO BELIEFS.................................................... 42
A. STRENGTHENING THE 28 FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS WITH 2 BELIEFS .............................................................. 42
B. IT IS SUGGESTED TO UPDATE THE SECTION OF HEALTH MINISTRIES CHURCH MANUAL Pg. 89...................... 47
VIII. IN CONCLUSION WE PRAY:......................................................................................................................... 49
IX. GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL.............................................................................. 50
A. SPECIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS............................................................................ 51
B. IMPORTANT PAPERS AND ADDRESSES TO COMMUNICATE AND RECEIVE FREE MATERIALS:......................... 53
C. ACTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE FOOTING:...................................................................................................... 54
D. THE DOCTRINE, COMMISSION AND REVELATION OF GOD: JESUS THE HEALER FOUNDATION AND SAVIOR. . 57
4. 4
II. JESUS CHRIST OUR MODEL IN THE DOCTRINAL
FOUNDATION OBJECTIVE GENERAL
A. GOAL
The aim of this paper is to strengthen the summary section of beliefs and ministries of health in
the Manual of the Church with the Gospel of the health of our Lord Jesus Christ, most obviously,
clearand adequate space, following the footsteps of Jesus Christ, the foundation of our faith, who
gaveus by preceptand examplethis peculiar and divine method gospel proclaimed and accepted
within the period of the Great Commission given to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
B. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. COOPERATE WITHTHE CHURCHINTHE GREATCOMMISSIONGIVENBYTHE LORD
JESUS,
To preachand heal, to the loudcry,throughthe strengtheningofsummarystatements
oftruth andthe sectionof ministriesofhealth,lodestarofthe PeopleofGodwiththe gospel of
health, givenbyHim byprecept and example,widelyacceptedbythe Churchas a bulwarkof
guidanceandsupportmissions.
2. SUPPORT THE REVIEWOF FUNDAMENTALBELIEFS AND MANUALOFCHURCHOF
THE GENERALCONFERENCE OFSDA,
In the task of helping the spiritual enrichment and
growth of our Church, through study, submission and approval in 2015 of an amendment to
supportandstrengthen WITHTHE GOSPELOF HEALTHmoreclearlyandprecisely"PLATFORM OF
TRUTH " In the summary section beliefs and health ministries, registered in the SDA Church
Manual, accompanying the message of the three angels, by means of "making better, as evident
and clear, and with adequate space, to express the teachings of the Holy Word of God "and
provide"afullerunderstandingofBibletruthoFHEALTHGOSPELoFOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.”1 , ,
In accordance with the teachings of His Word, Adventist theology and practice of the remnant
church.
1 Church Manual. Last Review 2010.Page 169. (next review of the CG world congress Texas July 2015)
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3. MOTIVATE THE CHURCH FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE OF
HAVING "HEALTH AS WELL AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS”2
Promotingthis documentand fromthe doctrinalfoundationintheChurch Manualthepersonal,
family and denominationaltopresent"yourbodies a livingsacrifice,holy and pleasingtoGod”3.
III. INTRODUCTIONTO THIS DOCUMENT
In harmony with the call to turn our eyes to the gospel of health, that the Holy Spirit is doing through the
written revelation 4“ Diligently study the Scriptures "," Watch yourself and to the doctrine, "" Combine
medical work with the proclamation of the third angel's message”.5 and "make clear natural law and urge
the obedience is the work which accompanies the third angel's message to prepare a people for the Second
Coming "ALONG WITH THE CALL OF THEIR LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD, TO A DEPTH
STUDY OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES OF THE Church 6,As the Ptr. Artur Stele, current
president of the Commission of Fundamental Beliefs Review: "This movement is not engraved in stone
doctrines. Our beliefs are expressions of how the World Church understands the biblical message and
therefore it is important that everyone involved when analyzing or making a revision: this includes lay
people, pastors, theologians, administrators all ....”7. This confirms the handmaid of God: "Many
medals are still scattered, which must be coupled to come to be owned by the people of God.” 8,and
thousands of documents that contain the unique truth and accepted by the Church of the GOSPEL oF
HEALTH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. THE EBENEZER CHURCH ACCEPTS THIS
CHALLENGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVELATION9AND PRESENTED IN THIS
DOCUMENT TWO PROPOSALS TO THE CHURCH MANUAL, NOT "REWRITE BELIEFS" "OR
PRESENT NEW TRUTHS", THE CHURCH, BOTH AS LAY LEADERS, LOVINGLY EXERCISING
THE PRIESTLY MINISTRY OF ALL BELIEVERS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT,
TO FOUND A BETTER FORMULATION TO EXPRESS THE TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY WORD OF
GOD AND A FULLER UNDERSTANDING OF BIBLE TRUTH, STRENGTHENING THE GOSPEL OF
HEALTH FROM THE SAME BASIS IN THE SUMMARY OF BELIEFS (MICAH CHAPTER 14) AND
"BOARD OF MINISTRIES OF HEALTH," (MICAH P. 89) IN THE CHURCH MANUAL, TO MAKE IT
LOOK CLEARER AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH AND EVANGELISM
INTEGRAL METHOD WITH GOD 10.
2 3 Jn. 2 "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
3 ” Rm. 12:1 "I beseech you by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God
4
“Take care of yourself and the doctrine; persevere in these thingsbecause doing this you will save both yourself and those who
hear you "1 Timothy 1:16": "The gospel of health should be linked strongly with the ministry of word. "(CRA p. 89)
5 John 5:39, 1 Timothy 1:16, Testimonies for the Church, "Volume 6, PP. 266 267 345
6“ "The new initiative, entitled" listening to the Word "focus in-depth study of the scriptures, the fundamental doctrines of the
church ...."
(http://www.unioncolombianadelsur.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2:escuela-y-coelgios-
orando&catid=3:articulos-inicio)
7 Artur Stele, president of the Committee for Review of Fundamental Beliefs, Vice President of the General AssociationASD.
World Report, Adventist World,April 2012,p. 6 and 7.
8 Advice about the Sabbath School work, p. 36.
9“ The Holy Spirit is the author of the Scriptures and the Spirit of Prophecy "(C 9, 1900,3 MS p 31.)
10Annual Council Declaration, oct. 2011: God's Method: MM p. 304. "Centers of influence advanced urban centers rural ...
... working together to impact the city ... through medical missionary work "Pr Ted W.
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6. 6
IV.THE REASON FOR THIS PROPOSAL
A. THE FUNDAMENTAL REASON IS STRENGTHEN THE PLATFORM
OF TRUTH, BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN:
“For I determined not to know anything among you but Christ Jesus and him crucified. '"by becoming
obedient to death death on a cross." "Therefore, the way you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in
him, rooted and built up in him." "How God anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power: Jesus of
Nazareth, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with
him.” "To this you WERE CALLED, BECAUSE CHRIST ALSO SUFFERED FOR US, LEAVING US
AN EXAMPLE, THAT YE SHOULD FOLLOW HIS STEPS:."11. “PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH
REFORM FOUND IN THE WORD OF GOD. THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH MUST BE LINKED
FIRMLY WITH THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD. IS THE PLAN OF GOD THAT THE RESTORING
INFLUENCE OF HEALTH REFORM IS ONE OF THE LAST GREAT EFFORT TO PROCLAIM THE
GOSPEL MESSAGE. ""THE VERY ESSENCE OF THE GOSPEL IS HEALING”. “The medical
missionary work in no way be divorced from the gospel ministry, "" The Lord has specified that these two
branches should be as closely linked as the arms to the body. "(EGW) Although" no longer given to the
issue of HEALTH reform adequate attention. "(See footnote texts)12, There is a promise of revival and
reform: "Afterward the children will get back of Israel, and seek the Lord their God, and David their
king, and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days." (1 Timothy 4:16 and Hosea 3:5).
"Always will be revealed new light of the Word of God who maintains a living relationship with the Sun
of Justice. No one will conclude that there is no truth to be revealed. "(TES 59, 60). Therefore, it is our
privilege, in these last days, strengthening with the Gospel of Health "and summarizes the doctrinal
foundation of health ministries in the Church-approved Manual", following the method of Jesus Christ
in order to obtain success lighten the earth with his glory.
B. SO THAT THE WORK OF THE CHURCH IS FOUND LOYAL AND
BALANCED.
"The real missionarywork is one in whichthe Saviour'swork isbest represented, copied its
methods more closely, better promoted his glory. The missionary work does not achieve this
standard is registered in heaven as defective. It will be weighed
in the balances of the sanctuary and found wanting. "(CSS 330)
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11 Jesus Christ (1 Cor 2:2)obedient (Philippians 2:8) built up in him (Col 2:6-8) HEALING (Acts 10:38) IMITATE HIM (1 Peter 2:21)
12
EGW THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH (MM p. CRA 259 and p. 89); GOSPEL IN ESSENCE (CM p. 453); (6T. p. 241); (CRA 99 p. 86)
7. 7
C. JESUS CHRIST WILL BE BETTER
REPRESENTEDIN BELIEFS EMPHASIZING THE
GOSPELOF HEALTH:
BECAUSE ...
1. IT IS THE PLAN OF GOD THAT HEALTH BECOME A BIG PART
OF LAST EVANGELIZING EFFORT: "The principles of health
reform are in the Word of God. The Gospel of Health has strongly linked with the ministry of the
Word. Is the plan of God that the restoring influence of health reform shall be a part of the last
great effort to proclaim the Gospel message "(MM 259).
2. IT IS NECESSARY TO UPDATE "THE PLATFORM OF TRUTH: The summary of the
Fundamental Beliefs in the Church Manual, is" resonant voice "that sounds denominational
everywhere in the world, a" guide and north "for all believers and a message to humanity is the
document approved by the SDA Church as our doctrinal statement in the Manual of the Church,
and in his last Review 2010, p 3 says: "Over the years, the General Association have taken
significant changes to the Church Manual. Recognizing the importance of advancing the worldwide
work of the Church <in a way decently and in order> ". This is "To promote the study to obtain a
clearer understanding of the Word of God, discerning new type of beauty in its sacred truths .. an
example in the twenty first century".13 "So should revitalize the fundamental doctrines fulfilling"
God's plan "to accompany the Gospel strongly with health 14
3. JESUS CHRIST HEALER "STRENGTHENS THE CHURCH IN FULFILLING ITS
MISSION: Because JESUS HEALING OUR MODEL is the doctrinal foundation of the Seventh-
day Adventist Church and must be present both in his teaching and in his ministerial15.
JESUCRISTO debe estar “Jesus Christ must be "properly represented in all"”16, Jesus always
accompanies THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD WITH THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH
PRACTICE, gave his example and harmonic proportional to the church to preach (the theory)
and healing (practice), likewise must be clearly included in his gospel of health in the
SUMMARY OF FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS Manual of the Church and contribute to giving a
stronger platform for all global Adventist movement, the Integral evangelism, the revival and
reform in the church, preparing for the latter rain and the loud cry.
13 Fritz Guy Enseña religión en la Universidad La Sierra, en Riverside, California
14 “Invita al ministerio a cooperar con los obreros misioneros médicos” CSS 518-519; “Fusiónese los DOS” MM págs.. 516-517
15 Vea las exposicionesde la Iglesia Adventista en el fundamento teológico de libros,revistas, artículos, canales de TV, internet,
y la obra médica mundial institucional e individual. “Creencias de los Adventistas del SÉPTIMO Día” por 223 eruditos
adventistas,1989 APIA, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® 12501 Old Columbia Pike • Silver Spring, Maryland
20904-6600 Compiled by the Office of Archives, Statistics,and Research STATISTICAL REPORT, En Esto Creemos APIA 2011
16 “Cristo mismo el fundamento” “Pero el fundamento de Dios, está firme,”. 2 Tim. 2: 19. 10; “Porque nadie puede poner otro
fundamento”1 Cor.3:11; “Cristo en vosotros, la esperanza de gloria” Col. 1:27 EGW. “El Evangelio de la salud ha de
vincularse firmemente con el ministerio de la Palabra.Es el designio de Dios que la influencia restauradora de la reforma pro
salud sea una parte del último gran esfuerzo para proclamar el mensaje evangélico”. (MM, pág. 259) EATO 245, CDCD 74,3T
387, AFC 12, 47, “La labormedico-misionera genuina es el evangelio puesto en práctica” (T.8 Págs. 180-181)
8. 8
4. IT IS THEGREAT COMMISSION IS NEXT TO THE PREACHING: This is the "GOSPEL OF
JESUS CHRIST OF HEALTH", which is the purpose of God for his people and humanity,
which together constitute the great PREACHING COMMISSION, not just a "department "by
no means only a" stewardship appendix ",it is the love that unites all ministries, is not a means
or hook,it is an end in itself and power unit is not only" a gift or talent "it is the right arm of the
Church is the Gospel THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MESSAGE OF 3 ANGELS. (Footer., And
16,17, 21, 22, 28, 29) is "the method of God" (Letter 122, 1902 and Ev. Chap. 9).
5. BECAUSE IS THE WORK AND THE PECULIAR MESSAGE17 THAT ACCOMPANIES THE
THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE (See footnote): Strengthen the fundamental beliefs with the
Gospel of Health, helps give success to evangelism and clarify the comprehension of the power of
God, is the gospel distinctive, arm and right hand accompanying the Third Angel's Message in
the great plan of physical and spiritual redemption of humankind. So it is very important to
raise the flag higher health gospel, in the summary of the beliefs recorded in the Church Manual.
(Numbers 21:9; Qty 2:4, Temp. P. 206; cap.14 MB)
6. STRENGTHEN THE GROWTH AND MISSIONARY SPIRIT: THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH
responds to the great need of the Church of GROW, strengthen the missionary spirit, increase
efficiency and institutional evangelism most successful investments, increased giving, prevent
their dropping out (Today 40%) 15, and improve the conditions of the church member to enjoy
the company of the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
7. CHURCH HELPS TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ESTABLISHING DOGMA OR A CREED:
While reviewing each quinquennium the fundamental beliefs, the Church confirms that has no
dogmas THAT PROMOTE THE EXCLUSION AND STOP THINKING, creed It would be: "A
step toward Babylon", "a step toward apostasy, a test of fellowship, an element of judgment for
members, denunciation and persecuted as heretics because of those who do not believe" (J.
Loughborough), "It is nailing flags and prevent any movement towards the future .. The Bible is
our creed and spiritual gifts ... "(J. White) and unstable" to defend their beliefs They would have
preferred to seek new light. (Walter Scragg))18
8. BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST TELLS US THAT ONLY WE WILL BE YOUR FRIENDS IF WE
OBEY AND IMITATE HIM 19: Savior and Healer says, "diligently study the Scriptures”20 and
clarifies that then we should link more health ministry of the word, and "to make clear THE
HEALTH LAWS and urge to obey, to prepare a people for His Second Coming",21 BECAUSE IS
"THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH", "THE WORK OF genuine medical missionary GOSPEL IS PUT
INTO PRACTICE" (pp. T.8. 180-181), "the faith that works through love" (Galatians 5:6 ), "THE
17) God's purpose (97-99 CRA P. 86, MM, page 25.) Is "to assume a strong positionon the platformof self-denial, and
temperance in all things. THE PEOPLE WHO WILL God is leading a peculiar people.It will not be like the world ... asked to
obey the laws of nature. "(CRA 24p. 190)
18 "Doings of the Conference Battle Creek, 5 and 6 October 1861," Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, October 18, 1861, 148.
Walter RL Scragg, "doctrinal statements and the life and witness of the Church," unpublished paper presented at the meeting of
workers in Vasterang, Sweden and Manchester,England, from 24 g. and on 4 Sep 1981.
19 John 15:14, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children." (Ephesians 5: 1).
20 John 5:39, "Search the Scriptures" ..
21 "Make clear the natural law is the work which accompanies the third angel's message to prepare a people for the 2nd
coming." CRA 89
9. 9
WORK THAT ACCOMPANIES tHE THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE" (p.118 Maranatha, CH,20-22)
is actually the peculiar doctrine of the Church with Christ in His sanctuary.22
9. NO ADDS A NEW TEACHING OR UNKNOWN, BECAUSE IN THE BIBLE, the Spirit of
Prophecy as the people of God now, as in almost all the bibliography of the Church: As the
comments about the doctrines, theological compendia, procedure manuals and conduct of the
SDA, teaching in their institutions and in almost all meetings and conferences speaking of Jesus
Christ the Redeemer spiritual and material saving and healing model, because Jesus Christ is the
foundation of the Church and its mission. Therefore aims to revitalize the summary of beliefs in
the Church Manual in as clear, concise, accurate and adequate space for the gospel of health.
10. BECAUSE THE EXISTENCE OF A GLOBAL HEALTH in the Adventist Church nowadays 23,
It is irrefutable proof that the SDA church APPROVES THE HEALING MISSION: As there
are 78,712 institutions conducting institutional health, both educational and practical. And
individually 16,720,479 (2010) laity serving and healing worldwide, and yet, is not well
represented in their fundamental beliefs. So "It's God's plan" (MM 259) energize the health
gospel in a clear, specific and adequate space in the "platform of truth”24 in the summary of the
Church Manual.
11. ALL THE ORGANIZATION invites us to study of the doctrines and evangelism INTEGRAL:
For since the General Association, to the local church, we invite you to be "listening to the
Word" an in-depth study of the fundamental doctrines of the Church and Integral Urban
evangelism with the METHOD of JESUS which should be clearer in our fundamental beliefs and
is essential in the Church Manual.
12. THE CHURCH TODAY DOES ACCEPT THE NEED FOR "A REVIVAL OF PRIMITIVE
GODLINESS" (CS, 517): AND MAKE A REVIVAL AND REFORMATION, AND IMITATE
OUR MODEL JESUS WHO HEALED AND PREACHED.25 And both branches of the mission
must become immanent, "harmonious, balanced, symmetrical and proportional." Today we
accept the Lord's call to work with integral evangelis to cities "IN / AUT" from advanced centers
and so should be strengthened in the summary of beliefs.26
13. FOR THE SAME REASONS USED TO INCLUDE OTHER BELIEFS: behavioral and missionary
in the abstract doctrinal Church Manual, must also be included and "make clear the NATURAL
"”24
because: "the same essence of the gospel is the cure" 27, IS THE OWN GOSPEL OF
CHURCH OF CHRIST"”28, is the "God's method”29,WHO through Jesus Christ "devoted more
time to heal than to preaching”30, and has given it to his church according to his "plan",
therefore everything must accompany the message that he preaches to the remnant people.31
22 E.G.W. CRA paragraph 99 page 86. CRA 647, p. 453. Titus 2:13, "I was shown that health reform is a part of the third angel's
message, and is so closely related to him as the arm and hand are as the human body." CRA 35.
23 G.Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® 12501 Old Columbia Pike • Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6600; Statistics, and Research.
24 THE PLATFORM OF TRUTH: "If the Church-remains on the platform of eternal truth will be healed." (3JT 251-252, 254) (April 21, 1903). (EUD
p. 62) "Providence has been leading the people of God .. in order to take a firm position on the platform of the denial of self, and of
temperance in all things. "(CRA 248 * p. 190)
25 "Health and the Word must go together." MM 259, "The body is the only way .. for character building. "(CRA 99 p. 86.87)
26 Isaiah 40:3-11, "In the Desert", "in the loneliness", "climb a high mountain herald of Zion." "Go to the field". Ezekiel 3:22.
27 Advice for Parents, Teachers and Students p. 454
28 " Just Christ's method will givetrue success in reachingthe people. "(Testimonies, vol 7, p. 59).
29 "The genuine medical missionary work is the implemented gospel" T.8 Pages. 180-181
30 DTG 316.317 "Jesus devoted more time to heal than to preach"
31 "These were more noble .. they received the message, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so. "Acts 17:11
10. 10
14. BECAUSE THE CHURCH RECOGNIZES THAT EACH OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE
LOCAL CHURCH HAS AUTHORITY: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit Through the
Scriptures, the Spirit of prophecy and the unction as "ROYAL PRIESTHOOD" IN THE DAY
OF BAPTISM, TO ENSURE THE WELFARE AND FASTNESS DOCTRINAL FOUNDATION
OF THE CHURCH. Thus says the Lord: "He who anointed us is God," "And hath made us
kings and priests", "and will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to
dwell", "is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth ", when acting in
harmony with Christ.
15. "THE WORK THAT YOU HAVE CONSECRATED CONSISTS OF MAKING KNOWN IN
THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH.".32: The world leaders on the the SDA General Conference,
including the pr. Armando Miranda General Association vice president at the world
headquarters in Silver Sprint in Washington and in the American Division, were presented
personally and allowed written material and CD version of these proposals suggestive, and all
agree on the importance of studying the beliefs and send feedback through the regular channels.
16. BECAUSE "COMES a shaking; we know it" (p.10 Ted NC Wilson AW Nov-2012): EGW says
"The mighty shaking has commenced and will continue so that will winnow to those who refuse to
rise gallantly in favor of truth and sacrifice for God and his cause. The angel said: "Do you figure
that someone will be forced to sacrifice? No, no ..." All the thunders and lightnings of Sinai would
not shake to the unable to be moved by the evident truths of the word of God, nor would wake the
message of an angel . "(Vis. 26/01/1850, IT p.170)
17. . "SUBMIT INDIVIDUAL JUDGMENT TO AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH" EGW 1909, I
JT PS. 444-448): "God commanded with authority of your church representatives from all parts
of the earth, when assembled in General Conference Session"33 . And we expect the global
councils and the next General Conference will raise awareness CARE GOSPEL OF HEALTH
and approve this important proposal.
18. THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH POTENTIALIZES INTEGRAL EVANGELISM INTEGRAL,
WARNS THE DROPOUT, INCREASES THE QUALITY OF ITS MEMBERS AND
PRODUCES SAFE GROWTH : In the same way as in 2005 was included belief 11 "Growth in
Christ" because it met a special need of the Church in Asia and Africa of clarifying "the breaking
of the powers wielded evil spirits upon us"”,34 Prof. Neal C. Wilson said: "I think, however, that no
one should scared about Studying the phraseology of this document, the Seventh-day Adventist
Church is not a creed as such. No statement in human language is sealed in concrete. Never comes
the time when a human document can not be improved. "35 "Today it is essential that the Church
worldwide, potencialice its evangelistic power with the method of health gospel of Jesus Christ to
overcome the great defection of members and increase the quality and growth of the church
according to God's heart.
32. Selected Stories Volume 5 p. 138 made visits to the GC AND TO THE DAY OF SDA in March and June 2012.
33 1909 Ellen White, Testimonies, vol 1, p. 444-448; 3JT, pp. 408, 409,
34Book "This We Believe" from the 28 beliefs, p. 127-129APIA, DIA, 2011 Gema Publishers, 330 pp..
35 "Sessions of the General Conference," April 21, 1980, 3:15 pm: Minutes of meeting ", A. Review, April 21, 1980, 8-9.
11. 11
D. STRENGTHEN AND CLARIFY IS THE MAIN REASON
The "Gospelof Jesus Christ Health" must accompany and energize the summary of the
fundamental beliefs in the Manual of the Church, in a clear and specific way, because
"IS THE PLAN OF GOD". (MM, p. 259) and is essential for revival.
36Matt. 22: 37-39 "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God ... and your neighbor as yourself. Sant. 2:8 "AS YOURSELF”
37“ Stand firm .... Growing in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord 1 Chronicles 15:58
38CRA 791 *. "Just Christ's method will give true success in reaching the people." (Testimonies, vol 7, p. 59).
39“ They were all together "and" had all things in common "" and no one did anyone say anything about his own that he had,
"(Acts 2:1, 44, 4:32, 34)" And said unto them until I come "(Luke 19:3)." Unite under one name "(G IV 267)
40 "Your hands made me and molded me" (Job 10: 8 and 11) "THE LAW (Natural) is written with His own finger upon every
nerve, every muscle and fiber of the body." (CRA 17 p.7) "Make clear the natural law and urge being obeyed is the work that
accompanies the third angel's message to prepare a people for the second coming of Jesus." (CRA 83)
41(Titus 2: 14.) (RH 05/18/1886). (AFC. November 7. P. 320) (CRA paragraphs 647 and 649, p. 453, 454, 35. P. 37, 248 * p. 190) (Letter 280, of August 27, 1906).
(CDD p. 249) (Testimonies, vol 5, p. 78). (CN p. 423)
STRENGTHENING AND ACCOMPANYING THE BELIEFS WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST OF
HEALTH WILL SERVE AND PROTECT THE CHURCH:
"When the third angel's message is received in its fullness, health reform will place on the board of
the association, in the work of the church, at home, at the table, and all the house repairs . Then the
right arm will serve and protect the body. "(CRA 99 p 87).
As well as was included in the 6 belief that God created the universe, to say that He holds it up with
his physical and moral laws and has the plan of redemption for His creation.
In the same way as it was included in the belief "Human Nature" N ° 7 that man was created to
love God and our neighbor and protect the ecosystem, must include "as himself", in accordance
with the inspired the Holy Spirit.36
In the same way as in the belief (No. 11), "Growth in Christ" SPIRITUAL GROWTH also
included should be the growth in holiness 37 of the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Así como se incluyó en la creencia (N°13) la “MISIÓN” de PREDICAR también se debe incluir la
“MISIÓN” de SANAR que es el Evangelio de Dios para acompañar el Mensaje de los tres ángeles38.
As well as included in the belief (No. 13) "mission" to preach also must include the "mission" of
healing that is the Gospel of God to accompany the Three Angels Message
As presented in the belief N ° 14 "THE UNITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST", THE
"SPIRITUAL" UNITY, MUST INCLUDE THE UNIT OF "TRUTH" IN FRATERNAL
ASSOCIATION TO WORK IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF GOD'S KINGDOM, AS IN
PENTECOST.39
As belief in No. 19 on the law of God is the importance of the moral law should also include the
importance of "natural law", "written with the finger of God upon every nerve, every muscle and
fiber of the body "," to prepare a people for the coming of the Lord "40
The same reason that inspired belief include (No. 20) on the Sabbath because it is "signal" and
should also register specific belief about the gospel of health because it is "the peculiar
distinguishes the people of God around the world..41
12. 12
42 Insubordination:"Generally,the Lord did not providefood for his people based on meat in the desert, because he knew that the
use of that regime would create diseaseand insubordination." CRA paragraph 642,p. 451.
43 "The true fastingwhich should be recommended to all is abstinencefrom all food stimulant." (CRA, prr 191, p. 107)
44 Dan 8:14,"the sanctuary be cleansed" (1844) Lev 16, 23:27,Nm 29:7,Isa. 58, Mt 9:15; "then they will fast" CRA 191 Mr2.20
45(1 Cor. 10: 31) (JT1, p. 185, 186). "If you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"
46They will fast: Requirement for revival: "And then fast in those days" (Mark 2:20; Dn 8:14; Nu. 29:7,Lev. 16:29; 23: 27 -29,32;
Psalm 35: 13, Isa. 58: 3-7, Acts. 27: 9, 2 Cor 5:10, 1 Cor. 10:31; Heb. 8:2,9:11,14 (CRA 191, p. 107, 1 CBA Num 29:7,p. 944)
47(John 10, 3 John 2-3) "I have come that they may have lifeand have itabundantly." "Be in health as your soul prospers"
For the same reason as in the belief (No. 22) "The Christian' behaviour" includes issues such as
recreation and modesty must also be included the strategic location of God's people in the field
because God said so in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy.
It was registered on belief (No. 22): "the expresssion" unclean (unclean) "which in addition to
confusion, the Church carries the danger of taking as" clean "the" fake foods "with stimulants,
toxic, saturated fat, and blood diseases that are damaging and disabling millions of Adventists,
leading to insubordination42 against the revelation of God and the Church leadership and
premature death. This expression can be improved by "harmful and stimulating (and harmful
stimulant)" that best expresses the divine purpose for accompanying people since 1844in their
priestly ministry purification the Most Holy Place, by purifying the "temple of the Holy Temple,"
accompanied by a healthy diet and a life of service in the great "day of fasting”43 the "Real Day of
Atonement"”44 revealed in the Bible24 and in the Spirit of Prophecy and accepted in the SDA
Church, now is the Divine purpose to lead his people to the original plan of Genesis 1:29 power
before entering the heavenly Canaan with the new maná26
: healthy food without stimulants.
Likewise as in the belief No. 23 on the family included the appearance of your "spiritual life" also
must register the other key aspect of the family is their "wellbeing and health" physical and
social45.
As well as in the belief (No. 24) "Jesus' ministry in the sanctuary" included his work of purification
in heaven, as our High Priest, in "The Day of Atonement Real" in the heavenly sanctuary, must
also be included the ministry of the priesthood of all believers to join him from Earth with the
"unity" (iN SPIRIT AND iN TRUTH), the "true fast" (with health and service), and "repentance"
46.
For the same reason that was recorded the belief about "death" (the No. 26 specific and complete),
you must register also a belief "health" of the living.47
SPACE THERE IS. Should we spend in the SUMMARY OF BELIEFS the necessary words to
THE GOSPEL OF HEALTH IS: Natural Law, "PUT INTO PRACTICE THE GOSPEL" (T.8 ps.
180-181), THE PLAN OF GOD, THE RIGHT ARM THE THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE AND
LOVE REAL? Sure, the same way as a large space devoted to peculiar beliefs such as (1) "The
word of God," (8) describing the work of Satan, the (16) THE "LORD'S SUPPER "AND
ALMOST ALL, SO WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR THE" GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
PECULIAR HEALTH ".
13. 13
V. REVISION OF THE PROPOSALS OF THE
CHURCH MANUAL TO THE CHURCH
MANUAL
"The genuine medical missionary work is the gospel put into practice
" T.8 Pages. 180-181
WHEN P DECLARATIONS ARE BEING PRODUCED SO THAT A BETTER
COMPREHENSION TO THE SUMMARY OF FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS:
“These statements may be subject to review in a General Conference session when the Holy
Spirit has led the Church to a fuller understanding of Bible truth or finds better wording to
express the teachings of God's Holy Word. ' Church Manual. Last Revision World Congress
2010. Page 169, 2, 3,. (Forthcoming revision CG World Congress San Antonio, Texas in July
2015)
¡ BROTHERS TO THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS ON REPRESENTATION OF HIS
CHURCH WORLD CHURCHES WITH ALL BELIEVERS MUST BE ATALAYAS
ALERT AND USE THE SOUND OF THEIR TRUMPETS. AMEN!
14. 14
THE TWO PROPOSALS FOR REVISION OF THE MANUAL OF
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH.
The following proposals are the result of the council of the Lord in the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy,
and the study of lay ministers and more than a century of research. There is no exposure of new truth,
or to rewrite them, but are to improve some expressions and include in the summary of the doctrinal
foundation, registered in the Manual of the Church, and church principles and seeks his own practice,
and represent model of Jesus Christ as healer should be clear and transparent in the summary are
recorded as other fundamental beliefs.
The EBEN EZER Seventh-day Adventist Church for a period of depth study under the leadership of
the Holy Spirit, has formulated and approved the suggestions made in this document to be reviewed and
approved at the congress of the General Conference in 2015, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit be
included in the Church Manual, producing a building at the base, able to cooperate for evangelistic
success and all the blessings promised, especially in the Great Commission and preach healing mission
worldwide in this generation.
CHURCHES ARE PROPERLY AUTHORIZED TO REVIEW AND STUDY OF
FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS AND LIFT THEIR PROPOSALS FOR THE REGULAR
WAY (M of R p. 3-4, Adventist World April 2012 p. 6-7).
"When Christ, in His redemptive work, is seen as the great central truth of the real system,
it sheds new light on the events of the past and the future. They are seen in a new
perspective and take on a new and deeper meaning. "
(Manuscript 31, 1890). (To Know Him p. 211)
A. PLAN OF PROPOSALS
These can be taken separately or join them to arrive to constitute a single proposal.
1) WHAT IS THE PLAN OF FIRST PROPOSA?L:
2) WHAT IS THE PLAN OF THE SECOND PROPOSAL:
STRENGTHEN THE 28 BELIEFS WITH 2 FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS (BELIEF NO. 8.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND THE RECONCILIATION, AND BELIEF NO. 14. STRATEGIC
LOCATION OF GOD'S PEOPLE. SECTION AND ALSO UPDATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
THE CHURCH MANUAL, CLARIFYING YOUR POLICIES AND RESOURCES IN THE
CHURCH MANUAL
STRENGTHEN THE BELIEFS 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, with
suggestions (UNDERLINE, CAPITAL LETTERS FOR MAKING THEM VISIBLE). SECTION
AND UPDATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND RESOURCES CLARIFYING THEIR
DIRECTIVES IN CHURCH MANUAL.
16. 16
violation of their moral and natural laws, has provided the great plan of physical and spiritual
redemption of His creation, vindicating his character for their children to dwell with Him in the new
heavens and new earth.
THUS SAITH THE LORD, IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 6 "THE CREATION":
"Everything in him together" (Col. 1:16-17; see Heb. 1:3) "because in him we live and move and have have our being;" (Acts
17:28) "Jehovah is the earth and its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. for he founded it upon the seas and
established it upon the rivers. "(Psalm 24: 1, 2) With respect to the physical and spiritual restorationFULL OF CREATION
texts they cite as an example: “"Because we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together
until now and not only they, but also we ourselves, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within
ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body."(Rom 8:22-23). "And it will create new heavens and new earth."
(Rev. 21, 22) (Acts 17:28; Col.1: 17; Job 38:1,31; Rom. 8:17-23, 1 Cor. 15:52-54,Isaiah 65:17;Rev. 21:1-3)
THUS SAITH THE LORD, IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 6 "THE CREATION":
"In all created things is the seal of Deity. The nature testifies of God ... The same power that nature maintains, also work in
humans. The same great laws that guide alike the star and the atom, govern human life. "(Education, p. 99 -101)" The same
power that nature holds, also work in humans. The same great laws that guide alike the star and the atom, govern human life.
The laws that govern the actionof the heart ... of life to the body, are the laws of the mighty Intelligence that has jurisd iction
over the soul. That intelligence comes life. Only in harmony with God can find true area of actionof life. The conditionof all
objectsof creationis the same: a life governed by the life received from God, a life that is in harmony with the will of the
Creator. Transgress his law, physical, mental or moral means losing harmony with the universe, introducing discord, anarchy
and ruin. "(Education, p. 99-101) "But the plan of redemption had a purpose even wider and deeper than the salvationof man.
Christ came to earth not only for this reason; ... but it was to vindicate the character of God to the universe. "(Patriarchs and
Prophets, ps. 48, 55-57)
(IMPORTANTNOTE.aboutthis beliefandall proposals,there isahuge,wide andextensive documentationof the
inspirationof the HolySpiritinthe Bible,the Spiritof Prophecyandthe authorsAdventistChurchscholarsregard.If
required,oryouhave a commentor contribution,please writeto laicosadventistasbogota@gmail.como r
colirioparaqueveas@gmail.com,seeReferences sectionin thisdocument.)
It is confirmed by over 2223ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" /
Ministerial Association of the General Conference of the SDA
(Pacific Press 1988, 1989 APIA on p. 88 and 89), to strengthen the belief 6 "The Creation" ::
"Neither this world nor the universe to cooperate thanks to any self, the God who created them, preserves and maintains ... He
holds all things by his word, and "all things remain in him" (Col. 1:17; see Heb. 1:3) We depend on God for the function of
every cell in our bodies.Every breath, every eyelash, speaks of the care of a loving creator: "For in him we live and move and
have our being" (Hech.17: 28) The creative power of God is involved not only in creation but also in the redemption and
restoration. "... The same powerthat originally created the heavens and the earth after the renewed judgment, ie they will make
a new and magnificent creation, new heavens and new earth. (Isa. 65:17-19,Revelation.21,22) "and the Sabbath School
Quarterly" The Origins "1 tr. 2013 at p. 89 states that "The implicationhere is that Jesus continues to support the existence of
the universe by his power" ... "We depend on the keeping power of God moment by moment, day by day" ... "even those who
reject their salvation... when told King Belshazzar: "And the God in whose hand thy breath, whose are all thy ways, hast thou
not glorified." (Dan. 5:23)
17. 17
7. THE HUMANNATURE
(The text ofthe beliefapproved 2010:In ordinary letter. Suggestive text for 2015: CAPITALIZED, ITALIC
AND UNDERLINE)
” THUS WOULD BE THE BELIEF 7: "HUMAN NATURE"
The man and woman were made in the image of God with individuality, and with the power and freedom to think
and act. Though created free beings, each is an indivisible unity of body, mind and spirit, dependent upon God for
life and breath and everything else. When our first parents disobeyed God, they denied their dependence upon Him
and fell from their high position as dependent on God. The image of God in them disfigured and they became subject
to death. Their descendants share this fallen nature and their consequences. They are born with weaknesses and
tendencies to evil. But God in Christ reconciled the world to Himself and by His Spirit restores in penitent mortals
the image of their Maker. Created for the glory of God, are called to love Him and one another and themselves, and
care for the environment. (Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7, Psalm 8:4-8, Acts. 17:24-28, Gen. 3, Psalms 51:5, Rom. 5:12-17, 2
Cor. 5:19, 20; Ps. 51:10; MAT. 22:37 - 40; STG. 2:8, 1 John 4:7, 8, 11, 20, Gen. 2:15).
A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 7 "HUMAN NATURE".
In the same way as in the beliefincluded No. 7 "Human Nature", that humans are "called to love Him (God) and
one another (the neighbor) and care for the environment." Must include "like themselves", and was inspired by
the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ said in full: "AS YOURSELF" (Mk. 12:30-31).Thus is the full thought giving more
value to the need to glorify God in our body, the temple ofthe Holy Spirit.
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures to strengthen belief 7 "Human nature:
"In the words of Jesus:" Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, with all your mind and all your
strength. '"And the second is like it:' Love your neighbor as yourself '. There is no commandment greater than these. "Mark
12:30-31." glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's "(1 Cor 6.20)" JAMES APOSTLE CHRISTIAN
COUNCIL LEADER IN JERUSALEM: "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "Love your neighbor as
yourself," you do well."(James 2: 8)" Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine, continue in them "(1 Tim. 4:16)
It is confirmed by Over 223ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote
57) on p. 99 and 100, to strengthen the belief 7 "Human nature:
"Thus, the body becomes the instrument through which sanctified Christians can serve their Lord and Savior. Paul makes the
call to sanctificationis plainly founded on the concept of the unity of human nature, and reveals that the actual preparatio nfor
the Second Coming of Christ callsfor the preparationof the whole person: spirit, soul and body. ' "His fate was to achieve the
highest expression of the image of God: Love God with all your heart, soul and mind, and love others as yourself. (Matt. 22:36-
40) "
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures to strengthen belief 7 "Human nature:
"Knowing this great principle given by the revelationof Jesus Christ is to know the value God has given the body that he
created and has given us for His honor and glory.". EGW letter in September 1900, 3 MS p. 31). "The Lord requires us to treat
our neighbors as he treatsus. We must be patient,kind, even if they come to what we expect in all ... The last six commandments
specify the duties of man to man. Christ did not say to your neighbor tolerate,but "love your neighbor as yourself." (Review and
Herald, 16-11-1886(I’LL KNOW HIM ONE DAYPAGE. P. 183). "The righteous acts depend on thinking straight. The exercise
in agricultural tasks and in the various branches of work are a wonderful safeguard against undue stress brain. No man,
woman or child can maintain your health if you stop using the powers that God gave him. You can not keep the commandments
of God consciousness. You can not love God above all things and your neighbor as yourself. "- Letter 145, 1897.124
18. 18
”. A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 11 "Growth in Christ".
In the same way as in the belief(No. 11),"Growth in Christ" emphasizes SPIRITUAL GROWTH SHOULD
ALSO EMPHASIZE THE GROWTH IN HOLINESS HEALTHYHABITS temple ofthe Holy Spirit, because it
is the foundation of all to earn victory , and the body is the only means we have to receive the power ofGod to
execute the work entrusted to man. Faith without works is dead and no justification without sanctification is, for
better expression ofthe mind ofthe Church on the development ofChristlike character, the principle should be
strengthened to imitate him, which grew IN AGE (Physically) and growing IN GRACE (spiritually) so we will see
revival with reform and growth in holiness and justice and growth in worship of God's people.
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 11 "Growing in Christ":
“So, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable,abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your laborin the Lord is
not in vain "(1 Cor. 15:58)" Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. And keep my statutes,
and do them. I am the Lord who sanctifies you "(Lev. 20:7-8)" Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in
health, just as your soul prospers. "(3 Jn 1:2) "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in
Lebanon." (Ps. 92:12) "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwellethin you? If anyone
destroys God's temple, God will destroy him,beacusethe temple of God, which temple you are is holy. "(1Cor 3:16 -17) "But
speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, joined
and knit togetherby every joint supplies help each other, according to the working by which every part does its work grows a nd
builds itself in love. "(Eph 4:1617)" and to remember his sacred covenant; ... That, delivered from our enemies, might serve him
without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. "(Luke 1:72-75) "and to her it was granted to be arrayed in
fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints." (Rev. 19:8)
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 11 "Growing in Christ":
"The brain is the capital of the body, the seat of all the nervous forces and of mental action.The nerves that leave the brain
control the body. "(Q3 69, 1872). "The brain nerves throughout the body that connect each other are the only means by which
Heaven can communicate to man and affect his inmost life."–(1JT 254 (1870). "NONE OF YOU HAS SEEN THE NEED FOR
HEALTH REFORM, BUT WHEN THE PLAGUES OF GOD SURROUND YOU EVERYWHERE, THEN YOU WILL SEE
THE PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH REFORM AND STRICT TEMPERANCE IN ALL THINGS, THAT ONLY TEMPERANCE
IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL THE GRACES THAT COME FROM GOD, THE FOUNDATION OF ALL VICTORIES TO
WIN. " (Temperancia p. 179) "The resources of Heaven are unlimited and they are all within reach. Why then, I ask, is so slow
the progress of work of the Lord in our world? Why is Christ so poorly represented? WHY THE LORD'S FOLLOWERS DO
NOT GROW IN KNOWLEDGE AND PURITY, HOLINESS AND POWER? "The Upward Look. June 8, (Manuscript 13, of
11. Growingin Christ.
(The text of the approved belief2010: In current letter. Suggestive text for 2015: capitalized,italic and underline)
Belief 11 Growing in Christ would look like:
Jesus triumphed over the forces of evil through his death on the cross. He, who subjugated the demonic spirits
during His earthly ministry, broke his power and secured his final destruction. Jesus' victory gives us victory over
the evil forces that still seek to control us, and allows us to walk with Him in peace, joy and the certainty of his love.
The Holy Spirit now dwells within us and gives us power. Being Continually committed to Jesus as our Savior and
Lord, we are freed from loading our past actions. We dwell no longer in darkness, nor the fear of evil powers, or
ignorance, or the meaninglessness of our old way of living. In this new freedom in Jesus, we are invited to develop
like his character, GROWING IN HOLINESS OF HEALTHY HABITS, in daily communion with Him through prayer,
feeding on His Word, meditating on it and on His providence, singing praises to his name, gathering together for
worship, and participating in the mission of the church. By give ourselves in loving service to those around us and
in witnessing to His salvation, the constant presence of Jesus through the Spirit transforms every moment and every
task into a spiritual experience. (Ps. 1:1, 2, 23:4, 77:11, 12, 92:12, Col. 1:13, 14: 2:6, 14, 15, Luke. 10:17-20; 3JN. 2 .
Efe. 5:19, 20, 6:12-18, 1 Thess. 5:23, 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:18, 1 Cor. 6:20, 10:31, 15:58, 2 Cor . 3:17, 18; Phil. 3:7-14, 1 Thess.
5:16-8; Mat. 20:25-28, John 20:21, Gal. 5:22-25, Rom. 8:38 , 39, 12:1, 1 John 4:4, Heb. 10:25).
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June 8, 1902) "Despise not ever the importance of small things. Small things provide the actual discipline of life. Through t hem
you educate the soul to grow into the likeness of Christ, or bear the image of evil. God helps us cultivate habits of thought, word,
and action aspect testify before those around us, we have been with Jesus and learned from him "(Youth'' s Instructor, March
9, 1893) (Messages to Young People chap. 60).
It is confirmed by over 223 ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote
57) on p. 153.159, to strengthen the belief 11 "Growing in Christ":
"Growing in Christ, therefore, is to to GROW IN MATURITY so that day after day we reflect the will of Christ and walk the
ways of Christ. Then the question arises: What are the signs of this life mature and consistent growth? ... The Christian gro wth
in the service demand for growth (Matt. 20:25-28)and in witnessing growth. "As the Father has sent me, Jesus said, I also send
you" (John 20:21). "In Sabbath School the booklet "Growing in Christ" 4 ° Tr.2012 says: "key Thought: the victory of Christ
on the cross defines how the Christian can grow. Modifying the fundamental beliefs of the church, voted in 58 ° General
AssociationCongress (in 2005), It was titled "Growing in Christ". By analyzing the declaration,it is clear that: Jesus defeated
satanic powersand forces of evil through Christ we have the victory of those powers, and there are conditions for those victories
achieved in the experience of a person. "(lesson 5 for the November 3., 2012,p. 41)
A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 12 "CHURCH".
We have included in this beliefnearly all the basic principles that characterize the true Church ofChrist on
Earth, however stayed missing the most important principle ofcoexistence and wellbeing to fulfill its mission,
WHICH IS THE PRINCIPLE OF UNITYAND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATIONOF MEMBERS, through
balanced management without segregation in the work ofGod on earth, the principle ofa shared administration
and established that Christ gave to his people, which is a kingdom ofpriests, where "they wants to be first is the
one who serves. "In order to break the human schemes principalities which exercise lordship over others, ofa
king over his subjects or a clergy over the laity, or discrimination against women, the poor and black people,
JESUS ESTABLISHEDEQUITABLE PARTICIPATION, TOGETHERTO SERVE without segregation or
preferences.this principle accepted by the Church must be included to strengthen this fundamental belief.
12) The Church
(The text of the approved belief 2010:In current letter. Suggestive text for 2015: capitalized, italic and underline)
Belief "The Church" would look like:
The church is the community of believers who confess that Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In continuity with the
people of God of the Old Testament, we are called out from the world, and we come together to worship, to be in
fellowship, for instruction in the Word, for the celebration of the Lord's Supper, to serve all mankind and to
proclaim the gospel throughout the worldThe church receives its authority from Christ, who is the incarnate Word,
and from the Scriptures, which are the written Word. The church is the family of God; adopted by Him as sons, we
live on the basis of the new covenant. The church is the body of Christ, IS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH OF WHICH
CHRIST HIMSELF IS THE HEAD AND WHERE THERE IS EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION BETWEEN ADMINISTRATION
AND ITS MEMBERS. The church is the bride for whom Christ died that He might sanctify and cleanse it. When his
triumphal return carries out, he will present to himself a glorious church, the faithful of all ages, acquired by his
blood, a church without spot or wrinkle, but holy and without fault. (Gen. 12:3, Acts. 7:38, Eph. 4:11-15, 3:8-11, Matt.
28:19, 20, 16:13-20, 18:18, 1 Cor. 12: 4 to 12.28, 1 Pet. 5:2-3, 1 Peter 2:9, Eph. 2:19-22, 1:22, 23, 5:23-27, Col. 1:17,
18).
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Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 12 "The Church":
“You yourselves like living stones are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptab le to
God through Jesus Christ ... , The stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner .. But ye are are a chosen
generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you
out of darkness into his marvelous light. "1 Peter 2:5-9Then Jesus called them together, he said, know that the princes of the
Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. But among you it will not, but whoever wishes to
become great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your servant, and the son of man
came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life in rescue for many. "(Mt 20:23-28"But all of these are activated by one
and the same Spirit, distributing to each one in particular as He wills." (1 Corinthians 12: 11). "Jesus Christ the faithful
witness the firstborn of dead,the prince of the kings of the earth. At who loved us, and washed us from our sins by his blood and
made us kings and priests unto God and his Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. "(Rev. 1:5-6). "For
all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free,
there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. "(Gal. 3:27-28)" And the multitude of them that believed
were of one heart and one soul: neither said anything was his own that he had, but had all things in common ... so there were
no need. "(Acts 3:32-34)
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 12 "The Church":
"Nobody can remain idle because they do the same kind of work that makes the most experienced servants of God. . .
This work can be carried out only by the active participation of the whole church under the direction and with the power of God
"(Pacific Union Recorder, March 24, 1904)" I must give warning messages that God gives me and then leave the results with
God. I now submit the matter with all that implies, as the People of God (Seventh Day Adventist) should not be stripped "(MS II
p. 42) If the SDA had a" clergy "would fall into this: “"The clergy will make nearly superhuman efforts to smother the light for
fear that shine their flocks . By all means available to ministers try to avoid any discussion of these vital questions. "(Math Chap
39)" God's Final Message "The SDA Church teaches no discrimination:" The tithe should go to those who work in the word
and doctrine, be they men or women "(Manuscript 149-1899). "God gave us the freedom to think, and it is our privilege to
continue our impressions regarding the duty. We are just human beings, and human beings do not have jurisdiction over the
consciousness of another human being. .... Each one of us has an individuality and identity can not be subjected to any other
human being. We are his workmanship individually. ... God, alone, should be the guide of man's consciousness. The truth must
be preached wherever it may finds an opening. The Word of God must be explained to those who do not know the truth. It is the
work of the ministers of God. They should not teach men to return their eyes to them, or attempt to control the consciences of
others. " (Mind, Character and Personality, Vol 2, p. 708-709.) "God has a church. Not a great cathedral, not a national
establishment, even the different denominations are those who love God and keep His commandments. "(Ellen G. White -
Upward Look: 315.)
It is confirmed by over 223ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote
57) on p. 168, 171 174 175, to strengthen the belief 12 "The Church":
"The metaphor of the family revealsa tender church" where people feel loved, respected and recognized as an individual with
a clear identity .... Equality and service. In keeping with the statement that Christ made, that "you are all brothers" and "he
who is the greatest among you be your servant" (Matt. 23:8,11), "members undertake to relate to one with others on an equal
basis. At the same time, you must realize that following the example of Christ means we have to minister to the needs of others,
leading to the Master. c. The priesthood of all believers. At the beginning of Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, the
efficacy of the Levitical priesthood ended. Now the church has become a "holy priesthood"(1 Pet. 2:5). Then the apostle adds:
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises
of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Pet. 2:9) "... (Acts 15:1-29) ... In this case, ruling of the
Council arose from the consensus developed by the representatives of all stakeholders (Acts 15:22, 25) "..." No one has the right
to exercise no independent authority apart from Christ and his Word. ".... Emphasizes the interdependence of the members of
the church and its independence. THIS PRIESTHOOD RANGE MAKES NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN MINISTERS AND
LAITY, BUT LEAVES ROOM FOR A DIFFERENCE IN FUNCTION BETWEEN THE TWO GROUPS. "
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A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 13 "The Remnant and Its Mission"
As well as was included in the belief (No. 13) a part of the Great Commission: the "mission" to preach,
should also include the other part of the Great Commission: the "mission" of healing that is peculiar to
the Gospel God gave His Church to accompany the message of the three angels, as his right handBy
including inseparable balance between "Preach and Heal", is also joining the law (moral and natural)
to grace, and works to faith, relieve all pain to teaching, worship of the spiritual truth, and redemption
of the body to the spirit: THAT CONSTITUTE SOUND DOCTRINE AND ESPECIALLY AN
EQUITABLE, FAIR, PROPORTIONAL, SYMMETRICAL, HARMONIOUS AND JUST GOSPEL
OF LIFE FOR LIFE. The church has receiveddivine instruction, from Genesis to the Spirit of
prophecy in our day, to proclaim the gospel message accompanied with health, with the divine strategy
from outposts in the countryside to the big cities and the entire world.
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 13 "The Remnant and Its Mission":
"For I determined to to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." (1 Cor. 2: 2), "Therefore, the way
you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in hIM. (Col. 2: 6-8), "" How God anointed with the
Holy Ghost and with power: Jesus of Nazareth, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil,for
God was with him . "(Acts 10: 38)" MERCY AND TRUTH ARE MET TOGETHER, RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE HAVE
KISSED. "(Ps. 85: 10). “And he said: "Go into all the world and PREACH the gospel to every creature ... on the sick and they
SHALL RECOVER lay hands" (Mr.16: 14,15,18). "Many of the afflicted who received HEALING, CHRIST SAID," SIN NO
MORE, LEST A WORSE THING COME UNTO THEE "(JOHN 5:14). (JOHN 5:14). "A voice cries:" In the wilderness
prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a our God. Every valley shall be exalted,and every mountain and hill.
Straight the rough road, and smoothed the rough ... RIDE ON A HIGH MOUNTAIN, O Zion announce good news. Lift up
your voice with strength, O Jerusalem announce good news. Lift it up, be not afraid. SAY UNTO THE CITIES OF JUDAH,
"BEHOLD YOUR GOD!". "(NVRV 1990 40:3-4,9 ISA)" THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS UPON ME, AND SAID, "GET
UP, OUT TO THE FIELD, AND THERE WILL SPEAK. "(NVRV 1990 EZ. 3:22) “And I heard another voice from heaven
saying, "Come out of her, my people,to not share in her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues" (Ap.18: 4) "And the child
grew and became strong in spirit,and was in the deserts (desert, lonely, isolated places-LatinAmerican V. 1995 -, unpopulated-
CastilianBible 2003 -) until the day of his manifestation to Israel "(Luke 1:80)" to this you were called, because Christ also
suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. "(1 Peter 2: 21) see LC. 9:2,6; 10:9; MR. 16:15,18;IS.
40:3-11
13. The Remnant and Its Mission
(The text of the approved belief 2010: In currentletter. Suggestive text for 2015: capitalized, italic and underline)
Belief 13 "The Remnant and Its Mission" would look like:
The universal church is composed of all the who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread
apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant
announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ and proclaims the approach of His
second coming. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14 ACCOMPANIED WITH THE
GOSPEL OF HEALTH MAINLY FROM THE FIELD, COINCIDES WITH THE WORK OF JUDGMENT IN HEAVEN AND, AS A
RESULT, THERE IS A WORK OF REPENTANCE AND REFORM ON EARTH. It invites all believers to personally
participate in this worldwide witness. (Matt. 9:7; LC 9:2,6; 10:9; MR 16:15,18; Apoc. 12:17, 14:6-12, 18:1-4, Ez. 3:22;
IS . 40:3-11, 2 Cor. 5:10; Jud. 3, 14, 1 Pet. 1:16-19, 2 Pet. 3:10-14, Rev.. 18:4, 21:1-14) .
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Thus saith the Lord: IN THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY, to strengthen the belief 13 "The Remnant and Its Mission":
"When he sent his disciples, HE COMMISSIONED THEM TO HEAL THE SICK as much as to preach the Gospel. When sent
to the seventies, also ordered them to HEAL THE SICK, WHILE THEY PREACHED THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD WAS
NEAR. FIRST HAD TO SERVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, IN ORDER TO BE OPENED THE WAY AND THE TRUTH CAME
TO THEIR SOULS. "(CSS p. 34)" PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH REFORM found in the Word of God. THE GOSPEL OF
HEALTH should be linked strongly with the ministry of the word.IT IS THE PLAN OF GOD that the restoring influence of
health reform be one of the last great effort to proclaim the Gospel message. "(MM p. 259 and CRA 89) "The very essence of
the gospel is the cure." (CM p. 453); Although "no longer given to the issue of health reform due attention" JESUS DEVOTED
MORE TIME TO HEAL THAN TO PREACH "(DTG 316.317)" true missionary work is that in which the Saviour's work is
better represented his, copied methods more closely, better promoted his glory. Missionary work that does not reach this
standard is recorded in heaven as defective. BE WEIGHED IN THE BALANCES OF THE SANCTUARY AND FOUND
WANTING. "(CSS 330)" Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. "(Testimonies, vol 7, p. 59).
"WHEN HE SENT HIS DISCIPLES, COMMISSIONED THEM TO HEAL THE SICK ENOUGH TO PREACH THE
GOSPEL. WHEN SENT TO THE SEVENTIES, ALSO ORDERED THEM TO HEAL THE SICK, WHILE PREACHING
THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD WAS NEAR. THEY HAD FIRSTABLE TO SERVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, FOR IT
OPENED THE WAY AND THE TRUTH CAME TO THEIR SOULS. "(CSS P. 34)" YOU HAVE TO WORK FOR THE
CITIES FROM OUTPOST. THE MESSENGER OF GOD SAID: "WILL NOT BE THE CITIES REPRIMANDED? YEAH,
BUT NOT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD WHO LIVE IN THEM, IF NOT THROUGH ITS VISITS MADE TO WARN THEM
OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON EARTH" (2MS 410-411 (1902). "THE LORD REPEATEDLY STATED THAT WE MUST
WORK IN CITIES FROM OUTPOST LOCATED OUTSIDE. In these cities we should have houses of worship, as memorials
of God but-the-offices, institutions for the publication of the truth, to the healing of the sick and the preparation of the workers
to be established outside the cities. "(2 MS p. 409, 411, 1902, p EVANGELISM. 61)
It is confirmed by over 223ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote
57) on p. 207, 192, 195, and 160, to strengthen the belief 13 "The Remnant and Its Mission":
"So the Church of Christ must perform boththe work of preaching - THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD - AS THE MEDICAL
MISSIONARY WORK. Any of the phases of God's work must be carried independently, or get to absorb all the efforts of the
group. "" THE PROPHECIES OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION CLEARLY OUTLINED THE REMNANT MISSION.
THE MESSAGES OF THE THREE ANGELS of Revelation14:6-12 reveals the proclamationof the remnant that produce full
and final restoration of the gospel truth 28. These three messages are God's answers to the overwhelming satanic deceptionthat
draws the world shortly before the return of Christ (Rev. 13:3, 8.14 to 16) At once after the last call of God to the world, Christ
returns to reap the harvest (Rev. 14:14-20). ".. "Christian growthdoes not happen in a void. It happens on one side within the
community of the redeemed, and on the other as a TESTIMONY to the community that needs to be redeemed. Observe the
apostolic community. Shortly after the ascension of Christ, accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit, the primitive church
both individually and corporately growth and maturation expressed in worship, fellowship, STUDY AND WITNESS (Acts 2:42-
47; 5 : 41.42; 6:7Here is ... the advice of the Apostle: "And let us consider one another to provoke to love and good works, not
neglecting to meet together, as the habit of some, but encouraging one another-and all the more, as you see the day approaching
"(Heb. 10:24, 25). We are driven TO SERVE AND WITNESS. Christian growthin service demand growth (Matt. 20:25-28)and
in witnessing growth. "As the Father has sent me, Jesus said, I also send you" (John 20:21The Christian life should never turn
around me, but must be shed in service and witness to others. "" The second angel's message sets the universal nature of
Babylonianapostasy and its coercive power, saying "all done drinking nations the wine of wrath of her fornication "... the
angel says:" come out of her, my people,that ye be not participants in its sins and receive of its plagues "(Rev. 18:4). .
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A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 14 "UNITYIN THE BODYOF CHRIST".
On the belief(14) "The unity ofthe body of Christ", we recorded mainly "spiritual" unity, however, must
include the unit of"TRUTH" not only for the "service themselvesand others" but to fulfill the divine plan of
evangelism supported in solidarity work AND ASSOCIATION,as at Pentecost. This is the fulfillment ofthe great
prayer of Jesus: "That they may be one as you and I are one" (Acts 2-4 and John 17).
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief14 "The unity in the Body ofChrist":
“Because I want you to know how great struggle I have for you, and for those at Laodicea,and for all those who have never
seen my face, so that their hearts may be comforted, united in love, and unto all riches of the complete understanding, to know
the mystery of God the Father, and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."(Col 2:1 -2)
They were all together" and "had all things in common" "And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and of one
soul: no one said any his own that had nothing," "So there was no needy persons among them. "(Acts 2:1, 44, 4:32, 34)" And
said unto them until I come "(Luke 19:3)." And I will gather the rest (the remaining) of my flock out of all countries whither I
have driven. BRING THEM BACK TO THEIR FIELDS AND GROW AND MULTIPLY. "Jer.23: 3 (See these texts: 1 Cor.
12:4-12,28, 1 Pet. 5 :2-3; Acts. 2:1-2)
14The unity in the Body of Christ
(The text of the approved belief 2010: In current letter. Suggestive text for 2015: capitalized, italicand underline)
: Belief 14 "Unity in the Body of Christ" would look like:
The church is one body with many members PARTICIPATIVE AND HARMONICS, called from among all nations, races,
languages and peoples. In Christ we are a new creation, the differences of race, culture, education and nationality,
and differences between high and low, rich and poor, male and female, must not be divisive among us.We are all
equal in Christ, who by one Spirit we were joined in communion with him and with each other, we are to serve and
be served without partiality or reservation. Through the revelation of Jesus Christ in the Scriptures, we share the
same faith and the same hope, and give everyone the same witness in solidarity work AND ASSOCIATION FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MISSION. This unity has its source in the oneness of the triune God, who has adopted us
as his sons. (Rom. 12:4, 5, 1 Cor. 12:4-12,28, 1 Pet. 5:2-3, 1 Cor. 12:12-14, Matt. 28:19, 20; Psalm 133: 1, 2 Cor. 5:16,
17, Acts. 2-4, 17:26, 27, Gal. 3:27, 29; Col.2 :1-2; 3:10-15, Eph. 4:14 -16; 4:1-6, John 17:20-23)
THUS SAITH THE LORD: IN THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY, to strengthen the belief 14 "The unity in the Body of
Christ"
"AWAKEN TO YOUR PARTNERS TO WORK UNDER ANY NAME THROUGH WHICH CAN ORGANIZE TO
COOPERATE IN HARMONIOUS ACTION." (T. for the Church IV p. 267) "When Jesus sent his disciples to work. . . Our
Savior understood that one should associate with others. He did not relate to the beloved and gentle John to another person of
the same temperament, but associated withhim Peter fiery and impulsive. "(Ev. p. 58) "God never intended that, as a rule, his
servants were to work alone." (Ev. 59) "But God will not save us if we do not make any effort to do the work entrusted to us"
(EUD 110-111 , 131) "When churches become living churches and laborious, they give the Holy Spirit in answer to their
sincere request ... Then open the windows of heaven for the showers of the latter rain. "(RH February 25, 1890.EUD 198) "As
the discipleswaited for the fulfillment of the promise, they humbled their hearts in true repentance and confessed their disbelief
... prayed with intense earnestness for a fitness to meet men, and in their daily intercourse to speak words that would lead
sinners to Christ . Putting away all differences, all desire for the supremacy, they came close together in Christian fellowship ...
Do not ask for a blessing for themselves merely. They were overwhelmed by the concern of saving souls ... and in heaven Christ
added his intercession. He called the gift of the Spirit, so that it can bestow upon its people. "(Acts Of A. chap.4)
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It isconfirmed over 223 ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote 57) in
the p .. 210, 209, to strengthen the belief 14 "The unity in the Body of Christ":
"When one of the New Testament churches faced a situation of disunity, Paul advised his members, saying:" Walk in the Spirit
"(Gal.5: 16). Through constant prayer, we should seek the guidance of the Spirit, which will lead us to unity. Walking in the
Spirit produces the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance, all of
which constitute a powerful antidote to disunity (Gal. 5:22-23). "
“Let’s work together towards a common target. THE CHURCH WILL NOT EXPERIENCE UNTIL UNIT, ACTING AS A
SINGLE MAN, STRIVE TO PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. THIS MISSION PROVIDES AN IDEAL
PREPARATION FOR LEARNING HARMONY. We must teach believers who are all individual parts of the great family of
God, and that happiness depends on the welfare of the whole of every believer. In his ministry, Christ joined the restoration of
the soul with the body restoration. When he sent his disciples on their mission, insisted on a similar emphasis: preaching and
sanitation (Luk. 9:2, 10:9). So the Church of Christ must perform both the work of preaching, the ministry of the word, as
medical missionary work. None of these phases of the work of God must be taken independently, or get to absorb all of the
group's efforts. As in the days of Christ, our work for souls should be done in a balanced way, and their components must work
together in harmony ... GOD'S PLAN FOR HIS WORLDWIDE WORK IS COOPERATION, NOT RIVALRY. Thus unity in the
body of Christ becomes a demonstration of selfless love of Christ that was revealed on the cross in such a magnificent way. "
A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 17 "SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND MINISTRIES".
In this beliefN ° 17 "The gifts and spiritual ministries" ministries are very important and should be further
strengthened with the gospel ofhealth, as well as being a gift to preaching, healing is a ministry that constitutes
the most important God-given land preparation and harvest..Healing is Christ's method accompanying the third
angel's message, teaching and preaching, to "build the church in order to reach maturity" not only "spiritual" as
described in this belief, but ALSO PHYSICALLYAND MENTAL Jesus as taught by precept and example.
17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
(The text of the approved belief 2010: In current letter. Suggestive text for 2015: capitalized,
italic and underline)
Belief 17 "Spiritual Gifts and Ministries" would look like:
God gives to all members of His church in every age spiritual gifts which each member is to employ in loving
ministry for the common good of the church and of humanity. Given by the agency of the Holy Spirit, who app ortions
to each member as He wills, the gifts provide all ministries and talents that the church needs to fulfill its divinely
ordained functions. According to the Scriptures, these gifts include such ministries-as faith, healing, prophecy,
preaching, teaching, administration, reconciliation, compassion, selfless service and charity, to help and
encouragement of people. Some members are called of God and gifted by the Spirit for functions recognized by the
church in pastoral, evangelistic, apostolic, and teaching and healing ministries particularly needed to equip the
members for service, to build the church in order to reach physical MATURITY, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL, and the
unity of faith and knowledge of God. When members employ these spiritual gifts as faithful stewards of the varied
grace of God, the church is protected from the destructive influence of false doctrine, grows with a growth that is
from God, and is built on faith and love. (Rom. 12:4-8, 1 Cor. 12:9-11, 27, 28; Mat. 5:23, 10:7, Luke. 10:1-9; Gal.6: 10,
Eph. 4: 8, 11-16, Acts. 6:1-7, 1 Tim. 3:1-13, 1 Pet. 4:10, 11).
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Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures to strengthen belief17 "Spiritual Gifts and Ministries":
"For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom ... AND OTHERS GIFTS OF HEALING by THE SAME SPIRIT. But all
these are activated by one and the same Spirit, dividing to every one in particular as he wants. For just as the body is one and
has many members, but all members of the body, though many are one body: so also is Christ. "(1 Cor. 12: 10-12)" Be imitators
of God as sons beloved "(Ephesians 5:1"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the
gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness among the people." (Mat 4:23) "But he said unto them, The kings
of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called benefactors, but not so with you, but he that
is greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. "(Luke 22:26) "So, while we have opportunity,
let us do good to all, especially to those of the family of faith." (Gal 6:10).
THUS SAITH THE LORD: IN THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY, to strengthen the belief 17 "Spiritual Gifts and Ministries":
"There must be a well-balanced development, the work symmetrical in all its parts." (Letter 57, 1896. CE 191) He "is a perfect
model for children, youth, and maturity." (MS 17 1911 by Faith which live p.222) "the servants of Christ are to follow suit.
When he went from place to place,comforted the bereaved and healed the sick. Then exposed them the great truths concerning
his kingdom. This is the work of his followers. "(MS 21) "The Lord has specified that these two branches should be as closely
linked as the arms to the body." (CRA 99 p. 86) "The medical missionary work in no way be divorced from the gospel ministry"
(6T. p. 241), "in God's work, the physical as much as mental contribution must be made, and both are indispensable."
(Counsels on Health. Cap. Impartiality of Wages) "When it is linked with other branches of evangelical effort, the medical
missionary work is an instrument for the increased efficacy by which prepares the ground FOR PLANTING THE SEEDS OF
TRUTH, AND THE INSTRUMENT BY WHICH CROP IS HARVESTED. The medical missionary work is the helping hand of
the gospel ministry. "(Medical Evangelism p. 57)
It is confirmed by 223ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote 57) on
p. 239, 240, to strengthen the belief 17 "Spiritual Gifts and Ministries":
“The Holy Spirit is the agent who distributes "to each one individually as He wills" (1 Cor. 12:11)the gifts which enable the
church to fulfill the task assigned. ".. "The gifts of the Holy Spirit, however, are not enough by themselves. There is "a more
excellent way" (verse 31). When Christ returns, the gifts of the Spirit will pass, but the fruit of the Spirit is eternal. VIRTUE IS
IN ETERNAL LOVE AND PEACE, GOODNESS AND JUSTICE that brings love (see Gal. 5:22-23, Eph. 5:9). While
disappearprophecy, tongues and knowledge,faith, hope and love remain. AND "THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE" (1
Chor. 13:13). This love that God gives(agape in Greek) is a sacrifice and selfless love (1 Cor. 13:4-8). It is "the highest type of
love, which recognizes some value in the loved person or object,a love that is based on principles and not on emotions, a love
that stems from respect for the admirable qualities of its object."
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A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 19 "THE LAWOF GOD".
In this beliefshows the importance ofthe MORAL LAW, but there is no reference to natural law, but the
principles OF DIVINE LAWNATURAL,were also written with his own finger in every nerve and muscle in the
body, the divine lawNATURAL has equal value to the moral law. It is also the transcript ofHis character and
should also be mentioned in the summary of the fundamental beliefs because without holiness no one will see the
Lord. "Make clear the natural law and urge to obey, is the work that accompanies the third angel's message to
prepare a people for the second coming ofJesus." (CRAp. 83)
THUS SAITH THE LORD, IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 19 "GOD'S LAW":
"Thus saith the Lord: If my covenant with the day and night, if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth, they
also reject the descendants of Jacob and David" (Ger. 33:25,26 ) "Your hands made me and fashioned me: and then you come
back and make me?" "Thou hast clothed me with SKIN AND FLESH, and knit me together with bones and sinews." (Job 10: 8
and 11) "SO WHETHER YOU EAT OR DRINK, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31)“MAKE ME
UNDERSTAND THE WAY OF THY COMMANDMENTS; IN ORDER TO I MEDITATE ON YOUR WONDERS. "" YOUR
HANDS MADE ME AND FASHIONED ME: GIVE ME UNDERSTANDING, LEARN THY COMMANDMENTS. "(PSALM
119:27,73)" THE WORKS OF HIS HANDS ARE TRUTH AND JUDGMENT FAITHFUL ARE ALL HIS
COMMANDMENTS, FOR EVER AND EVER AFFIRMED, DONE IN TRUTH AND UPRIGHTNESS. "(PSALM 111:7) “I
will praise You because, MARVELOUS ARE YOUR WORKS, I marvel, And my soul knows very well. It was not hidden from
you my body WELL I WAS MADE IN SECRET, AND CURIOUSLY WROUGHT IN THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH. YOUR
eyes saw my unformed substance, and IN YOUR BOOK WERE ALL WRITTEN, WHICH IN CONTINUANCE were fashioned,
when as yet there was none of them. "(Psalm 139:14-16)" ARE YOU THE ONE WHO TAKE ON TIME CONSTELLATIONS
IN THE SKY? "(JOB 38:32) “BECAUSE AS THE BODY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT IS DEAD, SO FAITH WITHOUT
WORKS IS DEAD. "(JAMES 2:14-26)" HE WILL NOT FAIL NOR BE DISCOURAGED TILL HE HAS ESTABLISHED
JUSTICE IN THE EARTH AND THE ISLES SHALL WAIT FOR HIS LAW. THUS SAITH THE Lord God, Creator of the
heavens, and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to
those who walk in it. "Isaiah 42:4 -5)
THUS SAITH THE LORD: IN THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY, to strengthen the belief 19 "The law of God":
"And the Holy Spirit inspired the Messenger of God," "HIS LAW IS WRITTEN WITH HIS OWN FINGER UPON EVERY
NERVE, EVERY MUSCLE AND FIBER OF THE BODY." The laws of the body are like the Word of God: Every law
governing the human machinery is to be regarded as divine in its arising, its character and its importance as the Word of God
"in paragraphCRA 17 No. 7" "MAKE CLEAR THE NATURAL LAW and urge being obeyed is the work that accompaniesthe
third angel's message to prepare a people for the second coming of Jesus." (CRA 83) "THE BODY is the only means by which
19Thelaw of God
(The text of the approved belief 2010: In current letter. Suggestive text for2015: capitalized, italic and underline)
BELIEF 19 "GOD'S LAW" WOULD LOOK LIKE:
The great principles of God's law are embodied in the Ten Commandments and DIVINE NATURAL LAW, WRITTEN BY
HIS HAND, exemplified in the life of Christ. They express the love, the will and purpose of God concerning the
behavior and human relationships and are madatory for all people in all ages. These precepts are the basis of God’s
covenant with his people and are the standard of judgmentThrough the work of the Holy Spirit they point out sin
and awaken a sense of need for a Saviour. Salvation is all of grace and not by works, but its fruitage is the obedience
to the commandments. This obedience develops Christian character and results in a feeling of wellness. It is an
evidence of our love for the Lord and our concern for our fellowmen. The obedience of faith demonstrates the
power of Christ to transform lives, and therefore strengthens Christian witness (Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians
10:31, Job 10:8, 11; Psalm 111:7-8; 119:27,73; 139:14-16;; Jas 2:14-26, Psalms 40:7, 8; Mat. 22:36-40, Deut. 28:1-14,
Matt. 5:17 - 20, Heb. 8:8-10, John 15:7-10, Eph. 2:8-10, 1 John 5:3, Rom. 8:3, 4; Psalm 19:7-14).
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the mind and the soul are developed for character building." (CRA 99 p. 86.87)
It is by 223confirmed ASD THEOLOGIANS WORLDWIDE IN THE "Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists" (footnote 57) on
p. 264, 277, 19 to strengthen the belief "The law of God":
"A reflection of the character of the Lawgiver.In the law of God, Scripture presents the divine attributes. A likeness of God ,
"the law of the Lord is perfect" and "the commandment of the Lord is pure" (Psalm 19:7,8). "The law is holy, and the
commandment holy and just and good" (Rom. 7:12). "All thy commandments are truth. I have long understood your testimony,
that you've established forever "(Ps. 119:151,152).Indeed, "all thy commandments are righteousness" (Psalm 119:172). The
same Jesus fulfilled the law, not by destroying,but by a life of obedience."Verily I say unto you, 'he declared,to you, till heaven
and earth pass, one jot or one tittle will pass from the law, till all be fulfilled" (Matt. 5:18). "Christ did much emphasis on that
one should never lose sight of the big goal of the law of God: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind, and
our neighbor as ourselves" (Matt. 22:37 , 38).
A REASON TO STRENGTHEN THE BELIEF 20 "THE SABBATH":
As well as presented in this beliefthe observance ofSaturday as a "communion with God and our brothers, a
demonstration ofloyalty to the moral law, it must include a principle of life, a test ofloyalty to the natural law"
adequate rest, "is an inherent need to healthy life, is part ofthe true rest that God has given to man to prepare
for the fulfillment of its mission and advance the kingdom ofheaven.
Thus saith the Lord, in the Holy Scriptures, to strengthen the belief 20 "the sabbath
"" Is it lawful on the Sabbath[Saturday] to do good or to do evil to save life or to kill? And looking round all around and said
to the man, Stretch out your hand. And he did so, and his hand was restored. they were filled with rage, and one with another
what they might do to Jesus "(Luke 6: 9-11). “He told them: Come ye yourselves part to a deserted place and rest a while. For there
were many coming and going, so that not even have time to eat. "(Mar 6:31)," he said unto them: The sabbath was made for man, not
man for the Sabbath "(Marc RV1858 2:27 NT)
Thus saith the Lord: IN THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY, to strengthen the belief 20 "Saturday"(the sabbath)
20. THE SABBATH
(The text of the approved belief2010: In current letter. Suggestive text for 2015:capitalized italic and underline))
Belief 20 "The Sabbath" would look like:
The beneficent Creator, after the six days of Creation, rested on the seventh day and instituted the Sabbath for all
people as a memorial of creation. The fourth commandment of Godthe immutable law of requires the observance of
the seventh day Sabbath as a day of rest, worship and service in harmony with the teaching and practice of Jesus, the
Lord of the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a day of delightful communion with God and with our brothers. It is a symbol of
our redemption in Christ, a sign of our sanctification, A PRINCIPLE OF LIFE, a demonstration of our allegiance and an
anticipation of our eternal future in God's kingdom. The Sabbath is perpetual sign of His eternal covenant between
Him and His people. Joyful observance of this holy time from one sunset to the next sunset to sunset, is a celebration
of the creative and redemptive work of God. (Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:8-11, Luke. 4:16, Isa. 56:5, 6, 58:13, 14; Mat. 12:1-
12, Ex. 31:13 -17; Eze. 20:12, 20; Deut. 5:12-15, Heb. 4:1-11; Lev. 23:32, Mark 1:32, 2:27-28, 6:31, 14 : 41)