27/06/2025
HOW THE ADVENTIST CHURCH ADOPTED THE TRINITY DOCTRINE, IGNORING PIONEERS' BELIEFS
Fundamentals Principles of SDA's in 1889-1914, 1931, and 1981 Yearbooks
"We have no doubt, neither have we had a doubt for years, that the doctrines we hold today are present truth, and that we are nearing the judgment." (E. G. White, Testimonies Vol. 2, p. 355. 1870)
Appearing from 1889-1914 in the SDA Yearbooks
"As elsewhere stated, Seventh-day Adventists have no creed but the Bible; but they hold to certain well-defined points of faith, for which they feel prepared to give a reason "to every man that asketh" them. The following propositions may be taken as a summary of the principal features of their religious faith, upon which there is, so far as we know, entire unanimity throughout the body. They believe,--
I. That there is one God, a personal, spiritual being, the creator of all things, omnipotent, omniscient, and eternal; infinite in wisdom, holiness, justice, goodness, truth, and mercy; unchangeable, and everywhere present by his representative, the Holy Spirit. Ps. 139:7.
II. That there is one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father, the one by whom he created all things, and by whom they do consist;...
III. That the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, contain a full revelation of his will to man, and are the only infallible rule of faith...." {Fundamental Principles of SDA's no. 1, p. 147}
(Note: in 1872 this statement of beliefs was penned largely by James White in a 14-page leaflet entitled "A Declaration of the Fundamental Principles of the Seventh-day Adventists", and it first appeared in the Signs of the Times issue of 1874. (The Living Witness, 1959, Pacific Press Publishing Association, pp. 1, 2} From there it was incorporated into the Yearbooks of 1889-1914. But, between the years of 1915-1930 there was no 'Statement of Beliefs' appearing in our Yearbooks. What happened in those years?)
"We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history." (E. G. White, Life Sketches, p. 196}
"I tell you now, that when I am laid to rest, great changes will take place. I do not know when I shall be taken; and I desire to warn all against the devices of the devil." {E. G. White, Ms. 1, 1915)
Ellen G. White died in 1915. (Note: by 1924 the last of the early pioneers, J. N. Loughborough, was laid to rest)
What great changes took place after she, and all the founding pioneers, died? 1931 Yearbook (re-appearing after 15 years of absence!)
"1. That the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, contain an all-sufficient revelation of His will to men, and are the only unerring rule of faith and practice. 2 Tim. 3:15-17.
2. That the Godhead, or Trinity, consists of the Eternal Father, a personal, spiritual Being, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, infinite in wisdom and love; the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father, through whom all things were created and through whom the salvation of the redeemed hosts will be accomplished; the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Godhead, the great regenerating power in the work of redemption. Matt. 28:19.
3. That Jesus Christ is very God, being of the same nature and essence as the Eternal Father. While retaining His divine nature He took upon Himself the nature of the human family, lived on the earth as a man..." {Fundamental Principles of SDA's no. 2, p. 377}
Only when the prophet and the pioneers passed to their rest could the deceiver make his move, and "while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat," (Matt. 13:25, 28)
1981 Yearbook
"1. The Holy Scriptures
The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God,
2. The Trinity
There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three co-eternal Persons. God is immortal, all-powerful, all-knowing, above all, and ever present. He is infinite and beyond human comprehension, yet known through His self-revelation. He is forever worthy of worship, adoration, and service by the whole creation. (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 4:46; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Tim. 17; Rev. 14:7.)
3. The Father
God the Eternal Father...
4. The Son
God the eternal Son...
5. The Holy Spirit
God the eternal Spirit..." (Fundamental Principles of SDA's no. 3, p. 5}
(Anyone who can count will admit that God, God, God = 3 Gods. Is this what you worship?)
Who has done this change? "He said unto them, an enemy hath done this." It was not a passing error held by our pioneers to be cleared up by progressive revelation (as some claim when seeing a few of these statements, and refuse to see any more). It was a deeply-rooted pillar of their entire theology, including a full understanding of the Sabbath, the atonement, and the Sanctuary. There was harmony among all the brethren, including Mrs. White.
Today some may think that disregarding these foundational doctrines is the result of the Church advancing in present truth. But can this be? Can one advance in truth if he does not have truth? Was the advancement of truth to change the foundational doctrines of the Church? "Truth is truth, and will remain truth, and in the end will triumph gloriously." (E. G. White, Review & Herald, December 28, 1897}
One daunting question still remains, either God built his early church upon the most serious heresy, or the church has gone into the most serious heresy since the death of its prophet and pioneers. This should be disturbing to every true SDA believer. Was Ellen White in error when she supported these pioneers? Or has Satan been busy undermining the basic foundations of the church?
Is this meant to be an attack on the church or its leaders? Absolutely not. It is only a wake up call. "THE ENEMY IS UPON US" It is time for God's people to stop feeding on anything but God's Word. Study this out in full, prayerfully, and then ask for God's guidance on how to oppose the power of Rome that even now assaults the church.
Yes, this is an attack by Roman Catholicism. In the little book called Handbook For Today's Catholic written by the Roman Catholic church. It reads on page 11, "The mystery of the Trinity is the central doctrine of the Catholic Faith. Upon it are based all the other teachings of the Church."
The end is upon us! Where are the watchmen on the walls of Zion? This doctrine undermines everything that is of God and all of the pillars of our church. What will you do? Do you have the courage to defend the honor of Christ's bride against the attack of the mother of harlots? Will you come to the help of the Lord against the mighty? If not, then who will? It will only be those who stand for truth though the heavens fall. It will be God's remnant who will stand fearlessly in defense of His Church.
May God richly bless you and give you strength as you stand for truth against the flowing tide of heresy that threatens to wash away God's final fortress in an evil ungodly world.
