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The Remnant Church

Near the very end of time, the Bible describes a group of believers who stay faithful to God’s commands and keep pointing people to Jesus. Adventists trace their roots to believers across many different churches who each recovered a piece of biblical truth over the centuries, and see their own church as continuing that same work, not replacing it.

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Putting the Bible in Everyone's Hands Long before Adventists existed, believers fought to make Scripture readable by ordinary people. Rediscovering Salvation by Grace Reformers recovered the truth that forgiveness is a gift, not something you can buy or earn. Praying Directly to God Another recovered truth: you don't need a human go-between to talk to God. Baptism as a Personal Choice Believers recovered baptism as something you choose for yourself, by full immersion. Every Believer as a Witness The idea that sharing your faith isn't just a pastor's job. The Last Piece: The Sabbath Adventists see the seventh-day Sabbath as the last major truth recovered in this process.

Frequently asked questions

Does this mean only Adventists are saved?

No. God has sincere followers in every church, including the very churches that helped recover the truths Adventists now teach. This is about a mission and message, not about who's "in" or "out."

Bible references

  • Revelation 12:17Show verse

    17The dragon grew angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep God’s commandments and hold Jesus’ testimony.

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  • John 10:16Show verse

    16I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

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