| Testing All Things. Holding Fast What Is Good. (1 Thessalonians 5:21) Scripture calls believers to examine every teaching carefully (Acts 17:11). This page provides clear, Bible-centered answers to common and often difficult questions about salvation, authority, prophecy, and Christian living. Our purpose is not to win arguments, but to point hearts back to Christ and the sufficiency of His finished work. Let the Word of God be your final authority. |
| Explore 70 Adventist theology questions answered from Scripture alone. Topics include Sabbath, investigative judgment, Ellen G. White, covenant identity, and assurance of salvation. |
| Daniel 8:14 Under Examination — Critical Questions on the 2,300 Evenings and Mornings An in-depth exploration of the historical, linguistic, and theological tensions surrounding one of the most debated prophetic texts in Scripture. |
| Did Ellen G. White Claim Direct Divine Authority? This section examines Ellen G. White’s own statements regarding the origin, inspiration, and authority of her writings. By allowing her words to speak for themselves, readers can evaluate how she understood her role and how she positioned her testimonies in relation to Scripture and the church. |
| Examining the Question of Literary Borrowing The issue of literary borrowing in the writings of Ellen G. White has generated significant discussion among scholars, church members, and critics alike. This section explores documented parallels, historical context, and the theological implications surrounding authorship, inspiration, and prophetic authority. |
| The Sabbath and the Early Christian Church This FAQ examines whether the New Testament presents seventh-day Sabbath observance as a covenant obligation imposed on the early Christian church, especially for Gentile believers. |
| Revelation 1:10 and the Lord’s Day — Historical Evidence from the Early Church A study of how the phrase “the Lord’s Day” was understood by early Christians and how that interpretation developed and persisted throughout church history. |
| Who Changed the Sabbath? – Early Church, Constantine, or the Papacy? What Did Ellen G. White Actually Say? And What Does History Show? This page examines historical claims about the change of the Sabbath by comparing Ellen G. White’s statements with early Christian sources. It encourages readers to approach the subject with humility, allowing Scripture—not any individual’s historical interpretation—to remain the final authority. |
| The Investigative Judgment — 30 Questions Examined This FAQ offers a Scripture-centered, critical examination of the Investigative Judgment teaching—especially its claims about 1844, the heavenly sanctuary, assurance, and the finished work of Christ. |
| The Sabbath, the Patriarchs, and the Sinai Covenant This FAQ examines key biblical passages about when the Sabbath was commanded, to whom it was given, and what it represented within the covenant at Sinai (Horeb). It also highlights the significance of Deuteronomy 5:1–3, where Moses states the Horeb covenant was made with Israel present, not with “our fathers” (the patriarchs), immediately before restating the Ten Commandments (including the Sabbath). |
| The “Commandments of God” in Revelation Do They Refer to the Ten Commandments or to Christ’s Commandments? Several passages in the Book of Revelation describe end-time believers as those who “keep the commandments of God” (notably Revelation 12:17 and 14:12; Revelation 22:14 has a textual variant). A major interpretive question is whether these “commandments” refer specifically to the Ten Commandments (Decalogue) given at Sinai, or to God’s commandments as revealed in Christ under the New Covenant—including the commandments Christ gave through the apostles (cf. Acts 1:1–2). |
| Daniel 8:14 Re-Examined: The Text, the Temple, and Antiochus Epiphanes (A 50-Question FAQ) Daniel 8:14 is one of the most debated prophetic verses in Scripture, describing 2,300 “evenings and mornings” followed by the restoration of the sanctuary. This study examines the chapter’s own interpretation of its symbols—Medo-Persia, Greece, and the little horn—and explores the historical fulfillment under Antiochus IV Epiphanes before comparing it with the later 1844 Adventist interpretation. |
| Old Covenant Tithing vs New Covenant Giving — Deuteronomy 14:22–29 (40-Question FAQ) Old Covenant tithing in Deuteronomy 14:22–29 describes a land-based, temple-centered system for Israel that included worship feasting, support for Levites, and provision for the poor. This study compares that Mosaic structure with New Covenant teaching to show that Christians are called to generous, Spirit-led giving without being placed back under Old Covenant tithing law. |
| Five Claims of Divine Revelation and 25 Concerns About Literary Borrowing This article examines five statements where Ellen G. White claimed that her writings and testimonies were given through divine revelation. It then presents twenty-five documented concerns regarding literary borrowing in her works, encouraging readers to carefully evaluate prophetic claims in the light of historical evidence and Scripture. |
| 25 Failed Predictions Attributed to Ellen G. White This article examines twenty-five prophetic predictions attributed to Ellen G. White that critics argue were not fulfilled, including the 1844 expectation, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the anticipated Sunday law crisis. It invites readers to evaluate these claims carefully in light of historical developments and the biblical test for prophetic authority. |
| 30 Contradictions in Ellen G. White’s Writings This article presents thirty commonly cited contradictions in the writings of Ellen G. White, comparing statements from her own publications side by side. By examining these quotations in context, readers are encouraged to carefully evaluate her prophetic claims in light of Scripture and historical evidence. |
| Ellen G. White and the Sunday Law Contradiction This article examines Ellen G. White’s counsel regarding a future Sunday law and raises questions about apparent contradictions in her advice. While Sunday observance is often portrayed as the final test of loyalty in Adventist eschatology, her writings also recommend holding religious meetings and missionary activities on Sunday, creating a tension that invites closer biblical examination. |
| Questions That Reveal the Failure of the National Sunday Law Prophecy This article examines Ellen G. White’s repeated warnings that a national Sunday law was imminent and already unfolding in her time. By comparing her statements with history and the biblical test of a prophet, it raises important questions about the reliability of the Sunday law prophecy. |
| Did Jesus Fulfill the Law and the Prophets? Matthew 5:17–18 is often used to claim that Jesus did not fulfill the Law and the Prophets. But when we let Scripture interpret Scripture, the New Testament repeatedly shows that what was written concerning Christ was indeed fulfilled in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. |
| Understanding Isaiah 66:23 — 30 Questions Examined Many people sincerely use Isaiah 66:23 to support the idea of eternal Sabbath observance. However, when the passage is carefully read in its full context, it presents a much broader prophetic picture. These questions and answers are designed to help uncover what Isaiah is actually describing and to address common misunderstandings. |
| Understanding Paul’s Synagogue Visits — 70 Questions Examined Many people sincerely argue that because Paul went into the synagogue on the Sabbath, he was keeping the Sabbath as a binding practice for Christians. However, when we carefully read the full context of Acts and Paul’s own writings, a very different picture emerges. |
| Why Didn’t Paul Preach the Sabbath Message to the Gentiles? — 50 Questions Examined Many claim the Sabbath is essential for all believers—but when we carefully examine Paul’s missionary journeys, a critical question arises: Why didn’t Paul preach the Sabbath message to the Gentiles? |
| Who Changed the Sabbath? — 40 Questions Examined This study examines whether Sunday worship is of human origin or rooted in Scripture. Instead of relying on tradition, we follow the biblical record of Christ’s resurrection, His post-resurrection appearances, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the practices of the early church. |
| The National Sunday Law Lie — 40 Questions Examined This study examines the claim that a future National Sunday Law will determine salvation. This teaching has produced fear, legalism, and confusion about the gospel. |
| Living Under the Laws of Christ — 50 Questions Examined Some claim that New Covenant Christians are lawless because they are not under the Old Covenant system. But Scripture reveals the opposite. Believers are not freed from righteousness—they are called to a higher standard in Christ. Under the New Covenant, God’s law is written on the heart, and obedience flows not from external rules, but from a transformed life led by the Spirit and rooted in love. |
| The Day-Year Principle in Adventist Prophecy: Biblical Truth or Interpretive Assumption? The day-year principle is one of the main methods used in Adventist prophecy to transform prophetic days into literal years, shaping major doctrines and timelines. This study examines whether that method is clearly taught in Scripture, supported by early Christian interpretation, and accepted by modern biblical scholarship. |
| Untangling Daniel 8:14: Antiochus Epiphanes, the Little Horn, and the Cleansing of the Sanctuary This series examines Daniel 8 step by step, beginning with the Bible’s own explanation of the vision and following the prophecy through history, Jewish memory, and early Christian interpretation. It shows that the little horn arises from the Greek Empire, fulfills its actions in Antiochus Epiphanes, and reaches its historical climax in the desecration and cleansing of the Jerusalem temple. It also contrasts this historic reading with later interpretations and asks whether we should follow the plain evidence of Scripture and history or later prophetic systems. |
| Did Ellen G. White Claim to Be a Prophet—or More Than a Prophet? Many Seventh-day Adventists sincerely say, “We believe in the Bible alone. Ellen G. White is not our final authority.” Yet when her own writings are examined carefully, a different picture appears. She repeatedly claimed that God was speaking through her, that her messages were given by divine command, that her writings were necessary for guidance, and that rejecting them could lead to deception and a departure from truth. |
| Ellen G. White, Health Reform, and “Solitary Vice” – A Question and Answer Examination Is Ellen G. White truly “ahead of her time” in health reform, or do her early teachings on solitary vice (masturbation) reflect the medical beliefs of the 19th century? When her strongest warnings are examined closely, do they reveal divine insight—or simply the thinking of her era? |
| Did God Give the Ten Commandments to the World—or Only to Israel? Was the Old Covenant, including the Ten Commandments, truly given to all humanity—or was it made exclusively with the nation of Israel? If Scripture clearly defines the covenant and its recipients, why are so many today placing the world under what God gave to one nation alone? |
| Does Hebrews 4 Teach Sabbath Keeping? 40 Critical Questions and Answers Many appeal to Hebrews 4:9 as proof of ongoing Sabbath keeping. But when Hebrews 3–4 is read in context, the emphasis falls on unbelief, faith, and entering God’s rest in Christ—not on defending a weekly day. This study walks through 40 critical questions and answers to test the claim carefully from the text itself. |
| Is the Sabbath Still Binding? A Debate Between Adventist and Former Adventist Views Is the Sabbath still binding on Christians today? This question-and-answer debate presents 40 carefully framed biblical questions, highlighting both the Adventist defense of the seventh-day Sabbath and the Former Adventist view that the Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ under the New Covenant. |