Seventh-day Adventist Church

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seventh-day-adventist-church

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the theological framework?Evangelical Protestantism with distinct doctrines on Sabbath, Sanctuary, and Great Controversy
2. What is the primary mission focus?Evangelism, education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid
3. Why do Seventh-day Adventists keep a Sabbath on Saturday?They keep the Sabbath on Saturday because the Bible says it is a special day of rest from the creation story and the Ten Commandments. It is a time to rest, worship, and feel renewed.
4. How do Seventh-day Adventists take care of their bodies?They think the body is a temple, so they eat healthy foods, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and exercise regularly. This helps them stay strong and healthy.

Great Controversy: A theological framework viewing history as a cosmic conflict between good and evil, centering on Christ and Satan.
Investigative Judgment: A doctrine positing a pre-advent judgment of professed believers, beginning in 1844.
Holistic Ministry: An approach to ministry that addresses the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and communities.