Christian Shares the Gospel with Ex Atheist / Drug-Addict
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2019
- In this Street Convo, Preston talks to a young man who was previously an atheist and ex drug addict. They discuss the power of love, and Preston challenges him to unravel it's source in an honest moment of sharing the truth of the gospel.
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He expresses his views very honest and sincere. I really respect him . plant the seed.
I agree. I appreciate his willingness to listen and his humility. Respect to him for what he’s been through and been able to overcome
And very respectfully I really appreciated that. #PlantTheSeed
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Beautifully executed.
I love this man, I have hope for him, I truly believe that God is working in him.
God bless you, brother
Amen
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For him to start off by saying “l know I’m not it, i don’t have the power” is a really powerful start. When we admit we are NOT god and don’t have the perfect power, we can then begin to seek out the one true God
So much respect to this gentleman for being very honest. And the fact that he listened and allowed Preston to speak is wonderful. He is open to the truth. The seed was sown. I pray that the seed will be watered. I hope that Preston stays in contact with him.
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When you evangelize to people in gentleness, the word comes across much clearer. That man may or may not surrender to Christ.... but he’ll never forget this experience with this Disciple ❤️
He sounds more Agnostic than Atheist. But I feel like he's on the right path. He just needs to be taught about who God is. Right now he has no foundation but he sounds like he's open to learn. That openness is how God saves. That open heart is more willing to surrender than the nonbelieving hardened heart. I'll be praying for his salvation!
NaturallyMeMarie The title says he's an ex Atheist so yeah it sounds like he's agnostic at this point.
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I aspire to speak as eloquently as you! 🙌🏼
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My heart goes out to him, praying that the seed will grow 🙏🏽
I love seeing people out there fighting for souls for the kingdom of heaven ! Amen!
I'm thankful for this channel man. I'm encouraged by the way you interact with folks and give them space to talk and respectfully and lovingly deliver the gospel. Oftentimes I conjure up a scenario before I even speak with someone and use that image as a justification to avoid the conversation all together. Seeing you calmly speak to these folks and have respect for them makes me want to be obedient in faith and have those conversations.
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I need mooore of this! Im yearning for these videos/conversations cuz I face this on a daily at work with how do I believe in God and practice science/medicine . Great video!
ONLY HANNAH LEIGH Christians believe in God and Jesus based off of faith. There is only a few historical documents that my hand at a man like Jesus. If you believe in God it’s all based off of faith and not reality or science/medicine. God in Jesus are two separate characters in the Bible. Don’t forget there was a talking snake... So when you mention to your coworkers make sure to tell them about the talking snake.
@@jamesbenson1366 there is far more evidence for the existence of God thank you are willing to believe
"They proclaim to be wise, they became fools" - Romans 1:22
MouseCrusader what/where is this evidence of god?
@@Bomont756 creation is evidence.
Think of it as this way:
You are the product of your Parents. I may never meet them, I may never know their names, I may never cross their paths. However I am a 100% certain that they exist because you exist. You are a Testament to the existence of your parents.
Just like you are the Testament to your parent's existence, creation is a Testament to the existence of God.
MouseCrusader my existence and my parents existence isn’t evidence of god. It is just evidence that me and my parents exist/existed. Is this the best evidence you have for the existence of your god? Unless you believe that me and my parents are your god.
Preston, from a third party view, I think "love" being his "God", with this particular guy, is actually God in his life he just hasn't come to that knowledge yet to worship where that Love comes from. Difficult for me to put in words at the moment, hope you get my point
I'm thinking the exact same thing!
Right?. But i commented this before i finished the video and i think Preston picked up on this, in another way, and addressed it.
GO PRESTON!
I agree, however Preston had to get him to the point of recognition that it was God, who is love. Pointing the young man to God and His standards
@@ranaebarker1443 I saw that haha but I spoke to soon to realize that was coming. There's no strict way of making that point, as long as it's made that's a good thing
Pablito The Gringo Every time i heard him say ‘love’ is his God, i just wanted Preston to quote from 1 John 4
God bless you Preston, with love from South Africa!
pls chk my replies and comment ..regds from london
Got the notification a second ago. You already know I clicked with the quickness. Love watching these videos. Thank you Preston!
Wandering Rachelle RETWEET!!
Me too
5 mins in and I just feel the sincerity , the humility and just the love period in this video s/o to Matt and you my brother, great video ! God bless the both of you ! Keep working for the kingdom Preston
I don't ever want to become numb to hearing the gospel over and over and over again. It's so beautiful, God's love for man 🥺🙌🏼
This Is GOOD!! I appreciate this conversation! #ITSGOOD
His words come out so smoothly and boldly. May God continue to pour His words into your mouth.
I've been waiting for another one of these street conversations for a while! Great work sharing the Gospel bro. 🙌🏽
This is awesome!! He responded so well and it’s so great AH
The gospel beautifully displayed. I felt the Holy Spirit when you presented it. As the book of James says. It’s not Faith and Works but Faith that works. Well done brother. I believe God is smiling.
Thank you Preston for preaching the Truth with Love! I pray the seed sprouts in that man's life. Praise Jesus!
I get so excited when I get a notification!
I really like this guy really calm and respectful
Preston is always good, but he was top notch here. Hearing him lay down the basics of the gospel really helps me accept this truth more deeply. Thank you!
Amen ours is to plant the seed, another will water and it will definitely grow.
To bad he didn't know about CR (Celebrate Recovery) for his recovery. It is based on 12 biblical principals and the 8 beatitudes. This program is amazing for believers and nonbelievers. It's so humbling to lead people to christ and see what they are coming through is from gods love.
I will recommend it to my Christian patients as additional support
I'll look into this
Lord, I pray this man comes to you! He already has the heart. Give him a testimony!
which lord ? father / son / holy spirit ?
how can a god be more than One ?
Agree
Excellent job sir! You did awesome!
Good convo! I hope he seriously considers what you've said, breaks free from his agnosticism and truly embraces the Gospel
You should have asked him what he meant by spirituality at the beginning when he said it
Good stuff bro! I enjoy watching you grow
I love what you're doing! Keep loving and sharing, bro!
men i just lov e when people share the Gospel like Perry i will and can do the same cuz it's me desire. but i need more knowledge, Wisdom and understanding from god and his word.
Seriously love what you do bro! You are an inspiration to so many young men and women to preach the gospel in love and truth!
I've been watching your videos for awhile now (and agree with ur taking points, heavily). But the biggest thing I've noticed is the way you interact with people. U speak the truth firmly, but you show love and respect to them. I wish more Christians would be like this. God bless u as you continue to work to lead people to Him. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
My brother!!! Keep on pushing!!! Be blessed and never stop🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Love everything you do!
God bless you.
Awesome 👏 love that you are talking with him about real world problems!!
FINALLLLLY , Yess God Blesss u Preston . I love when u decide to do these videos 👏🏽🙏🏾
what the difference btwn God the father / god the son and who is the true god ?
Love this 🔥🔥✊🏾Great example for evangelism!!
Wow. This is really inspiring. I really like the way you execute the spirit of boldness in a loving manner. It’s so refreshing to see a conversation like this flow so smoothly. The seed was planted 🙏🏽 I pray this young man seeks Jesus, it appears that his heart is open! ♥️ God bless you, Preston!!
Love the conversation.
hes so humble and honest about his place on earth. wow.
This was a beautiful, productive, and respectful conversation.
I applaud your passion and your knowledge, and continued study and teaching. I really enjoy your videos.
Great video brother
Beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 we need to hear more. By the way we are in training so please send more
Praying for this guy
****Suggestion; Speak to a Catholic and discuss paganism
June. Days Hey June., a suggestion, google the founder of the of the Catholic Church. Let me know what you find.
@@kevinwarren1576 The Roman Catholic Church claims to have started in Matthew 16:18 when Christ supposedly appointed Peter as the first Pope. However, the honest and objective student of the Scriptures and history soon discovers that the foundation of the Roman church is none other than the pagan mystery religion of ancient Babylon.
From Google
Picasso Laurante sounds to me like your a hater, and probably a twilight zone, worshipper of Jehooovah ! I one of those radical hateful black Hebrew nationals. Just so you know Catholics over a BILLION so whatever tribe you speak for I’m quite sure is a drop of water in the ocean . We (Catholics) are the ocean. How do you like them apples ? What, that’s more real, than real deal Holyfield ? Don’t be a hater it is what it is. You can’t beat us come join us ! 😁
@@kevinwarren1576 i dont mean any disrespect but from both of your guys comments you seem to throw out hate and claim he is the one hating when he was just replying from what he found which what you asked him to do
Cody Wilson I’m not sure I get what your saying, please explain !
It’s Amazing His Approach With Ppl !
That was awesome bro
Really good conversation 🙏🏽
Wow he is a very calm and compassionate guy whose overcame a lot. I don't know how long he has been an atheist but he's done a great job turning his life around! Kudos to his parents. I think they are the ones who deserves to be saluted for a job well done! Tough love really works!
Im very late to these videos. But his apologetic videos make me feel more equipped to share the gospel. Thanksful for the Perrys
Mannn so amazing😭🥺! Glory to GOD 🤗
awesome apologetics as always. random question - how do you get your video to always look so good? like, the LENS FLARE, the LIGHTING, the FOCUS!
I’m so glad you clarified what you meant by God wanting more for him not in material things of this world but in the raises for us to store up in heaven
Bold Tv/ Dope Tv.... this was awesome to watch keep working for the LORD my brother. You and you’re wife have truly been touched by the Almighty GOD and inspire me
I find these kinds of interactions the most difficult. The dude almost seemed like he was too fresh off of drugs in terms of recovery to really have any opinions on anything. I hope the lord recalls this to his mind some day because in this moment he just seemed absolutely indifferent, and it was hard to identify what to say to him. Preston probably did the best thing, which was just give him the plain gospel
He has typical NA/AA views. I can tell by the way he talks about God "as he understands it". Bless you Preston for reaching out to this man.
im going to be honest Preston, I feel like especially towards the end you became really preachy. for nonbelievers or agnostics like this guy, it can turn them off to what you are saying. what I appreciate about your other videos, is that you were more conversational and had an ongoing dialogue vs like now where you asked about him, heard just a bit about him and then talked the rest of it. I feel if it was more conversational, you could plant little seeds where he needed them, like answering questions/responding to direct issues or doubts etc. Especially towards the end where you began full on preaching, he probably started zoning out and became disconnected which resulted in him having no interest,no further questions. I think he had a lot more to say but you kind of shut him down so he didn't engage further. All love and support to these videos, you are gifted in this area. I have watched every single one & I just wanted to give some constructive criticism!
I think the fact that this guy is saying he doesn’t subscribe to any God because he humbly feels that he doesn’t know all the answers changed the tone of the conversation and placed Preston a bit out of his comfort zone. We’re used to coming across the opposite. Also I can see how he can literally see God already actively working in this mans life and wanted to give him “the gospel” vs dialogue. Sometimes we can’t be bent on following textbook strategies when engaging with different individuals
In which the Holy Spirit desires to minister to differently . I believe Preston said exactly what God wanted him to say even though he probably might have done it differently in his own will.
@@RearviewWisdom That is actually a really good point. I definitely see where you're coming from.
Wow. Amen! Hallelujah!! I loved hearing it too when mista Preston started sharing how Jesus took upon himself the sin of mankind. How God didn't just leave us and say I'll destroy these humans now. The gospel is as in John 3:16-17. God sent Jesus that we might be saved and not to condemn us. Wow. I need to shared this to my community, school, and people as well
🌈I love this 🌈
I’m an ex drug addict and Jesus delivered me when I used and was attacked by demons by randomly saying his Name, and he delivered me without any doctors and changed me completely by his grace, I didn’t know who Jesus was he brought me through false religion and then he woke me up showing me how real he is and my heart filled with his love by giving up on my own strength and letting him do the work. Take it from me 12 step is a demonic deception.
May God be with this young man as he shows God’s love to those who are crushed in those streets by sin. He has the love of God and shows it. He just doesn’t understand that is God. He could shape lives as he walks around talking to those homeless drug addicted people and give them hope through God He made it and so can they. Be with this young man Father God Yahweh to not relapse and help those who are down.Yeshua my King. Jesus the Christ be with and guide this young man in your holy mighty name!
Hey Preston. Started watching your videos recently. I love the work you are doing. Have you ever watched Ray Comfort from Living Waters. He is also an apologetic just like you.
Ray is super skilled in asking questions and providing the word of God rather than his own opinion. I really appreciate that about him. Preston has a different approach. He did well tho. The fact that he's out there representing Jesus is DOPE.
fire
The interviewee so calm
At around 5:50 " I don't subscribe to one thing or another'~ That in itself is a belief equivalent to saying ' I believe we can't truly know'.
please post the full beat from the beginning of your videos bro
The moral standard comes from our Christian God but it's not "believe what you want." I think he is referring to free will to CHOOSE what you want. And that is left up to each human being. His ability to be open and actually admit he doesn't have the answers, is an honesty missing with the other convos. I appreciate it. We act like we know everything when we are trying to defend something we want to believe or not believe in but when you begin spitting facts, instead of saying, hmm, I don't know where I stand on this topic, most people choose to dance around the topic and remain combative. Rebellious spirit. I liked his reaction and response. Gives room for growth.
For many people how you want to be treated is a focal point because we have the obvious
Evidence of social interaction with another human being
That would tell anyone if they want to
Change the outcome that they won't
Enjoy another person's
Involvement with them then they have two options either fix the pattern of their behavior or try to see the other person from their own opinion
To be involved at the moment with you
But this is a hard lesson to learn
Because every person that walks on this Earth has their own rules of conduct
That anyone wishes it could be in a moment
The difference is being a person of knowledge to recognize your own opinion from another person to know that you can disagree with a person
But not leave a discussion as enemies with each other
The difference is with religion
People in faith sometimes or many times can influence public law that other people have to follow
And as a free-thinking Society group of people, we should have a
fair law system to many different groups of people
But not towards people that can have a certain level of a title to be above anyone else
God is love
Feelings of personal truth are not going to be the same for every person that walks on this Earth
The only thing as a society of people that we can do is to agree on the standard that we want to be involved in a situation
That would be between two people or more
To not come to personal harm by another person
Even though it might not be a criminal case to be in a court of law
In a situation even then we still have the personal right to be in a conversation or not to be in a conversation with someone else
These are the only choices that we have in society of being around groups of people unless an individual takes an action that an individual could be in a court of law
Against another person
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May you do a video where you talk to a catholic person and ask them about they’re belief in Maru being immaculate
Amen. Glory be to YHWH the most high
Certain actions have certain consequences for people
But anyone can Define their own conduct any way they want to
What matters is the outcome of the reality of a group of people to see another human being or the consequences of that human being to suffer from their own reactions
To have a different change of conduct into a community if that person wishes it to be a change to their own self
Eden is his twin.
Many people that are not religious recognized the right of a person's body to allow another person to touch their body in the manner that's appropriate at the moment for an individual
So what I'm saying is if a person gives another person the oK or the right
To be physical in the way towards another person's body that they find pleasing
Then it's that right of that person's body that is getting touched by another person
To say yes or no to another person
But I know this life it can be messed up how people can see my sentences or how people can act at the moment to change their own minds
But the only thing I'm saying just try your best to notice the other person in the situation to ask questions to that person
How I explain Jesus as being real is telling people my story. I asked God to use me...I have allowed Him to work in my life. When He showed up he always showed out which lead to miraculous happenings. When people hear my stories and see into my life they try to imitate my blessings/favor and often fail. Finally they come back to me, as God would have it asking how I did it and all I say to them is TRY HIM...what can you lose. All Glory belongs to God! Try Him for yourself. Folks, let your life speak by sharing your testimonies. Let God use you. Stop working out your own "blessings".
Pray for me
Praying for you
@@lucretiah8578 thanks
Preston, I really appreciate the way you go about these conversations as the Bible instructs: in love, truth, gentleness and respect. With that said Preston, I just want to encourage you to examine the gospel as preached in scripture, which is found in John 5:24, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 6:23, Acts 16:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9, and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. ALL of these passages have a common formula: FAITH (Trust) in Jesus. What does that mean? We trust that Jesus' sacrifice, burial, and resurrection provided forgiveness for our sins and righteousness before God. You already know this. But the yeast of the pharisees that has crept into your gospel presentation is that you must "turn from your sins PLUS believe in Jesus." You can find no such passage where the Gospel is preached that prescribes that.
We as Christians SHOULD turn from our sins after becoming empowered by the Holy Spirit after being saved, but to put that up as a requirement FOR salvation is actually a false Gospel that cannot save, for it involves atonement on the part of man as well as adding the blood of Jesus. No, my dear brother, the work of Jesus alone was sufficient! Let us not get confused between the free GIFT of salvation and the heavy COST of discipleship. I take it that you are a fan of Apologia studios because a lot of the logical arguments I hear from Jeff I hear from you as well. They also have fallen into this error and I just love you and don't want you to have it passed to your ministry as well.
God bless you richly in Christ Jesus my friend.
I live in Ga does anyone know of a good church where the pastor and everyone are actually awake and not watered down? I'm feeling like it's time to leave my church but am at a loss what to do or where to go
Check out The Gathering Oasis Church. I don't live in GA, so I don't go there. However, the First Lady is my mentor, and the church has helped me in my walk with Christ from afar
Victory church in ATL, pastor Phillip Mitchell’s teachings are biblical and he preaches the true gospel.
I'll check them out I appreciate it!
jesus loves you!
Great videos !! has taught me so much in how to speak to people in Love and articulate God in a powerful and effective way!! Can you please try and speak to a Hebrew Israelite.
Renzie Greezy Hebrew Israelites will chew him up and spit him out.
It doesn't matter how many
Scriptures of versus
That a person can know about their faith to say to another person
It's more about if you can prove your statement of the claim of your sentences to say to another person
Because after all a group of scientists can't prove or disprove what you can be saying
From a long passing of time
That anyone could read in a book
In short, details have to match up
To actual reality to prove the claim of a certain person's words towards another person
And I'm not saying that an entity didn't take the shape of mankind to be involved with mankind
It's just no evidence that can be tested or examined in present day
To show that a person can walk on water or rise from the dead
Or feed a group of people from a piece of bread that wouldn't feed the needy of people around a person
All I'm saying is great claims need great evidence to go with the sentences that people can speak about that moment
That any individual person wouldn't think otherwise
To have different opinions of factors
To not stare at the obvious examples
To be evidence of testing or a person site to be represented by a proven claim of other people that would test them on their words or their senses to hold the fruit of truth to the claim that they can be speaking or testifying to
Hello Preston and everyone ! I have a question...Did Jesus die on a cross or stake or tree?!!
If someone can explain and answer me this I would really appreciate it! Thank you all and God Bless you all!
Joanna Ferrara hey girl! We call it a cross because tree parts were crossed and nailed together before Jesus, and the others, were nailed to them.
@@itschrischriss thank you very very much! I just started reading the Bible last year, I got saved and I'm still learning alot! I thank you for your time and your answer ! God Bless You!
Joanna Ferrara no problem! You are so welcome and I am glad that you are apart of the family now! I had lots of questions a year in too, and still do sometimes. Just know that God is not afraid of your question, wonder, or doubt. He will be God and He wants you to know that He is tangible enough for you to commune with Him! He loves a pure heart that wants to know. God bless you too!
Its interesting you are talking about Jesus rising from the dead with a guy who was drug addict atheist and who found a higher power through a hard time.
Lord I pray that I Never look like bruh on the side.. Not that I would want to be the other guy either. But man he looked like he was questioning everything in his head.
lol my dude looks like Ajay Lapray
What is an apologist?
Someone who defends the Christian faith and stories,historical accuracy of the Bible. Check out apologia on youtube and cross examined
He's expressing the same thing the Romans express worship to, " to the unkonwn God"
How would you go about it with a Hebrew Israelite
stvillasquad with a gun! 😂 I’m just playing but they be feisty, feisty! It is all the way worth it though and the Word bubbling up is a good enough weapon. Prayerfully God gives us the words to say, keeps our hearts, and shows us when to walk away in love.
Wait at the beginning you said that the father is not more god than Jesus?
But the father is greater than the son -> John 14:28, "The Father is greater than I."
Or was it bout something else?
There is subordination within the Trinity. Scripture shows that the Holy Spirit is subordinate to the Father and the Son, and the Son is subordinate to the Father. This is an internal relationship and does not deny the deity of any Person of the Trinity. This is simply an area which our finite minds cannot understand concerning the infinite God. Concerning the Son see Luke 22:42, John 5:36, John 20:21, and 1 John 4:14. Concerning the Holy Spirit see John 14:16, 14:26, 15:26, 16:7, and especially John 16:13-14.
6) The individual members of the Trinity have different tasks. The Father is the ultimate source or cause of the universe (1 Corinthians 8:6; Revelation 4:11); divine revelation (Revelation 1:1); salvation (John 3:16-17); and Jesus' human works (John 5:17; 14:10). The Father initiates all of these things.
The Son is the agent through whom the Father does the following works: the creation and maintenance of the universe (1 Corinthians 8:6; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17); divine revelation (John 1:1, 16:12-15; Matthew 11:27; Revelation 1:1); and salvation (2 Corinthians 5:19; Matthew 1:21; John 4:42). The Father does all these things through the Son, who functions as His agent.
The Holy Spirit is the means by whom the Father does the following works: creation and maintenance of the universe (Genesis 1:2; Job 26:13; Psalm 104:30); divine revelation (John 16:12-15; Ephesians 3:5; 2 Peter 1:21); salvation (John 3:6; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:2); and Jesus' works (Isaiah 61:1; Acts 10:38). Thus, the Father does all these things by the power of the Holy Spirit.
www.gotquestions.org/Trinity-Bible.html
Jesus said your sins would not be forgiven if you did not believe He was God.
John 8:19 So they were saying to Him, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father; if you knew Me, you would know My Father also.”
24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
God is the first and the last.
Isaiah 48:12 “Listen to Me, O Jacob, even Israel [f]whom I called;
I am He, I am the first, I am also the last.
The first and the last died and rose again.
Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying,
“Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last,
18 and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore,
Jesus is 100% God and 100% man. As a man, Jesus ate, thirsted, slept, wept, prayed to God and died. As God, Jesus rebuked Satan, forgave sin, performed miracles, accepted worship from the people, raised the dead and even raised himself from the dead. John 2:19 It is called the hypostatic union.
God bless you.
@@fayelewis5476 Thanks for the reply brother. The trinity is still a big mystery for our minds, as u said our minds are finite. Thats why I asked so at least some things about it get clarified for me. And I found one point interisting that the father is greater in the way that the spirit and the son are subordinate to the Father. But yet the deity of them all dont has to be different.
Thanks for that :)
May God bless you!
A question to all here, as christians what would you say are the top 10 worst most immoral parts of the bible? obviously the parts where god orders genocide, commits genocide, infanticide, slavery would be top 4 but what else makes your list? also should it be okay for you to be jailed to pay a bill from your great great great great great grandfather? Why or why not
Many people are their own God :(
Question to all of u xtians
WHO IS the True God according to Jesus christ ?
How God be One when there is 2 separate god = father...son ?
Did God send God to die that God forgive ?
How God has 2 different identity and different Will ?
Did Jesus Willingly died for anyone ? and where he Said = i come to Die to save you ?
I see 6 question marks bruh. You trying to have a convo or "trap" someone? I don't mind a convo but starting with 6 questions is not a dialogue.
@@denno3124 u have the choice to answer what u like than we build up...agree ?
Are 7 day Adventist Christians?
Some of them are. They follow a lot of false teachings though.
Seventh-day Adventism is a sect of Christianity that believes, among other things, that worship services should be conducted on the “seventh day” (the Sabbath) instead of on Sunday. There seem to be different "degrees" of Seventh-day Adventism. Some Seventh-day Adventists believe identically to orthodox Christians, other than holding to the Saturday Sabbath. Other Adventists, however, go much further into aberrant doctrine.
Seventh-day Adventism has its roots in Adventism, a 19th-century movement that anticipated the imminent appearance (or advent) of Jesus Christ. The Adventists were also called Millerites because their group was founded by William Miller, a false prophet who predicted Jesus would return in either 1843 or 1844. When Miller’s prediction of Christ’s second coming failed to come to pass, the Millerites disbanded in dismay; this event became known as “the Great Disappointment.” But then a couple of Miller’s followers claimed to have visions to account for the failed prophecy. Instead of coming to earth, Jesus had entered the heavenly temple-thus, Miller was right, after all, they said, except his prophecy had a spiritual fulfillment instead of a physical one. One of the seers who covered for Miller was 17-year-old Ellen G. Harmon, who had her first of 2,000 purported visions in a prayer meeting shortly after Miller’s disgrace. With her vision, Ellen soon became a beacon of hope for disillusioned Millerites. She united Adventist factions and became the spiritual guide for a new religious group.
In 1846, Ellen married James White, an Adventist preacher. Soon they became convinced that Sabbath-keeping was for all Christians. In 1847, Ellen G. White had another vision-this one confirming her new belief that Sabbath-keeping was to be a primary doctrine. The Adventists under Ellen G. White’s influence became Seventh-day Adventists. Ellen G. White’s many visions and writings-she was a prolific writer-greatly shaped the doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism. Today, most Seventh-day Adventists still consider Ellen White to be a prophetess of God, even though many of her prophecies failed to come true. In fact, Seventh-day Adventists consider Revelation 19:10 (“the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy”) to be a reference to Ellen G. White’s writings.
In 1855, the Seventh-day Adventists settled in Battle Creek, Michigan, and in May 1863 the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists was officially incorporated. In the next five decades, Ellen G. White wrote nearly 10,000 pages of prophetic material. Included in the visions was the doctrine of “The Great Controversy,” a cosmic war being waged between Jesus and His angelic army and Satan and his. Other visions dealt with healthy eating habits, which Mrs. White called “the gospel of health” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, p. 327). Seventh-day Adventism places restrictions on consuming meat, or “flesh food,” as Adventists call it. “Flesh food is injurious to health, and whatever affects the body has a corresponding effect on the mind and the soul” (The Ministry of Healing, Chapter 24: “Flesh as Food,” p. 316). It is no surprise that, after requiring Sabbath-keeping, Adventists began to add other elements of legalism into their creed.
Interestingly, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was an Adventist creation: John Harvey Kellogg was a Seventh-day Adventist doctor in Battle Creek who wanted to manufacture a “healthy” vegetarian alternative to “unhealthy” breakfasts containing meat. Meanwhile, Mrs. White kept having visions, and she began teaching the unorthodox doctrines of soul sleep and annihilationism (which contradicts Matthew 25:46).
Other problematic doctrines in Seventh-day Adventism include the teaching that Satan is the “scapegoat” and will bear believers’ sins (The Great Controversy, p. 422, 485)-this is the opposite of what the Bible says about who bore our sins (1 Peter 2:24). Seventh-day Adventism also identifies Jesus as Michael the archangel (Jude 1:9, Clear Word Bible, published by Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1994)-a doctrine that denies the true nature of Christ-and teaches that Jesus entered a second phase of His redemptive work on October 22, 1844, as prophesied by Hiram Edson. And, of course, the Adventist promotion of Sabbath-keeping as a primary doctrine goes against the teaching of Scripture on the matter (see Romans 14:5).
Seventh-Day Adventism is a diverse movement, and not all SDA groups hold to all the doctrines mentioned above. But all Seventh-Day Adventists should seriously consider the following: a recognized prophetess in their church was a teacher of aberrant doctrine, and their church has its roots in the failed prophecies of William Miller.
So, should a Christian attend a Seventh-day Adventist church? Due to the penchant of Adventists to accept extra-biblical revelation and the doctrinal issues mentioned above, we would strongly encourage believers to not get involved in Seventh-day Adventism. Yes, a person can be an advocate of Seventh-day Adventism and still be a believer. At the same time, there are enough potential risks to warn us against joining a Seventh-day Adventist church.
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