Faith Framework

28 Fundamental Beliefs

Explore the biblical convictions that summarize Adventist faith and keep Jesus, Scripture, and hope at the center.

A Shared Foundation

One biblical story, expressed through 28 connected beliefs.

These beliefs are not a substitute for Scripture. They offer a clear, organized way to understand the convictions Adventists hold together and continue to study in the light of God's Word.

The 28 Beliefs

A concise guide to the teachings Adventists share.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church summarizes its faith through 28 Fundamental Beliefs. These beliefs are grouped around the doctrines of God, humanity, salvation, the church, Christian living, and the final restoration of all things.

Belief categories

  • The doctrine of God: beliefs 1-6
  • The doctrine of humanity: beliefs 7-9
  • The doctrine of salvation: beliefs 10-11
  • The doctrine of the church: beliefs 12-18
  • The doctrine of Christian life: beliefs 19-23
  • The doctrine of last things and restoration: beliefs 24-28

The 28 Fundamental Beliefs

  1. Holy Scriptures
  2. Trinity
  3. Father
  4. Son
  5. Holy Spirit
  6. Creation
  7. Nature of Humanity
  8. Great Controversy
  9. Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ
  10. Experience of Salvation
  11. Growing in Christ
  12. Church
  13. Remnant and Its Mission
  14. Unity in the Body of Christ
  15. Baptism
  16. Lord’s Supper
  17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
  18. Gift of Prophecy
  19. Law of God
  20. Sabbath
  21. Stewardship
  22. Christian Behavior
  23. Marriage and the Family
  24. Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary
  25. Second Coming of Christ
  26. Death and Resurrection
  27. Millennium and the End of Sin
  28. New Earth

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