The Creation 7th Day Adventists

WHO ARE THEY?

CSDA CHURCH HISTORY

The year 1988 marked an exodus from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist denomination by several dedicated and devout souls that were unified in the doctrine of “Victory Over Sin” (commonly known as “Righteousness by Faith”). This small group studied the history of the Christian Church and Adventism intensely, praying fervently for God’s divine guidance in their plans. The first congregation of CSDA believers was founded at Spring City, TN in early 1991, and the second assembly was established in the Fall of 1991 in Lakeland, FL, under the name of “Creation 7th Day Adventist.” These former SDA Christians heard a call to “come out” of the General Conference churches in response to the “loud cry” of the mighty angel of Revelation 18:1-4. It was their belief that the General Conference Corporation, by unifying with the United States Federal Government in their trademarked church name of 1981, had formed an “image to the beast” as described in Revelation chapter 13. It was further believed that through the prosecutions of various trademark violations (1986-1991) the General Conference had met the criteria necessary to become “Babylon Fallen” which necessitated a “coming out.” A position paper was published in the Fall of 1991 entitled Crucified Afresh!, which set forth the basic principles motivating this new movement.

Following 1991, the CSDA movement spread to Kansas where some souls organized as a local Church in Osawatomie, taking the name “Edenbrook Remnant Church of Creation 7th Day Adventists.” By 2001 a Church covenant was signed at St. Joseph, TN under the name “St. Joseph Creation 7th Day & Adventist Church.” Prior to this, a small group of CSDA believers had moved to a farm in Rienzi, MS where they established a health recovery outpost for medical ministry purposes.

The year 2002 saw the group in Rienzi purchase property in Guys, TN where they chartered “A Creation Seventh Day & Adventist Church,” pastored by Walter “Chick” McGill. McGill opened the first CSDA Christian Academy in 2003 on the Guys property as a free private educational opportunity.

Following the Guys developments, mission trips were made to various parts of the United States and Canada. In the Spring of 2005, CSDA work in Canada had its official beginning. By the Fall of 2006, a group of covenanted CSDA members were gathered in British Columbia under the leadership of Pastor Abraham Dyck.

The influence of Creation Seventh Day Adventists has been felt in many countries of the world, with scattered believers and sympathizers in India, various regions of Africa, Europe and Australia.

ABOUT THE NAME

With the erroneous and wide-spread belief in the “theory of evolution” and the popular pagan error of growing in spiritual stature by human efforts (a form of “theistic evolution”) the 1991 Adventist believers, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, added — as the antithesis and rebuke — “Creation,” to the name “7th Day Adventist,” which had already been the heritage of their true faith. The identity of the seventh-day Sabbath had been variously obscured by “Saturday-keepers,” “Sunday-keepers,” and calendar reformers alike; hence, the “Creation 7th Day” in their name served to stress the seventh-day Sabbath of Creation, the day God rested from His creative process. “Adventist Church” in the name signified an Adventist group of “called-out ones” — those Christians expecting and looking for the imminent and soon second coming of Christ.

When combining the two sections of the name, it is proper to insert “and,” “(and),” “(&),” or the “moon symbol” (●) between “Creation Seventh Day” and “Adventist Church.” In order to represent the significant doctrinal difference of the New Moon between the General Conference brand of Adventism and the CSDA movement, the moon symbol is often employed with the ampersand in the center of it. When referring to the world-wide CSDA Church the name is rightly styled “The Creation Seventh Day (and) Adventist Church” and when signifying a single local congregation, “A Creation 7th Day (and) Adventist Church.” The designations “Seventh” and “7th” are used interchangeably. (see also: CSDA Logo)

In the same way that “Christians” are spiritual “Jews”, these Adventist Christians, comprising the CSDA body, are certainly spiritual Seventh-day Adventists because they keep the “Creation 7th Day” (seventh day of the Gregorian calendar — Saturday) as the Sabbath of the Creator, and they anticipate the soon, imminent and visible return of the Christ to transport them to the Heavenly City, New Jerusalem. They would, in good conscience, refuse to recant their former religious name “7th Day Adventist” without direct revelation from God. In respect of the most solemn warning in all of Scripture, prohibiting the worship of [agreement with] “the image of the beast,” (Rev 14:9-11) and reception of “the mark of his name,” the least obedience to the trademark law would endanger the souls of these worshipers by disobeying the mandate of the Holy Spirit. Refusal to obey man’s law, when it conflicts with God’s revealed will, is a matter of individual conscience. We must “obey God rather than man.” (Acts 5:29) The trademark law, a human enactment in conflict with the religious liberty principles that Adventists have historically upheld, is firmly resisted by Creation 7th Day Adventists as traditional Protestants for liberty of conscience.

CHURCH CREED

The only Church Creed acceptable to those who believe in the Protestant principle of Sola Scriptura, or “The Bible Only” as the foundation for truth, is the prayer of Christ in John chapter 17: “That they all may be one” even as the Father and the Son are One.

The Bible alone is the standard for all faith — doctrine and practice.

CHURCH MISSION

To reflect the truth as it is in Jesus by “keep[ing] the commandments of God, and [having] the faith of Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12)

To share this experience with the world in both word and deed is their primary goal. By this exemplary Christian life of love and unity, the world will know that God sent His only begotten Son into the world that the world through Him might be saved from sin, suffering, and eternal death. The mission further calls Christians and non-Christians alike out of their self-defeating lifestyles and associations into the Sabbath Rest of Christ and the holy fellowship of His last visible body in this age — the Remnant Church of Revelation 12:17. Final judgment for this planet is imminent; the nations must be warned, and a people prepared to stand blameless before God’s Throne.

CHURCH MESSAGE

The “good news” of the gift of Christ’s life which, when accepted in the “new birth” experience, provides the recipient with a life of victory over sin and death.

This “Gospel” is seen by the Church to be expressed in its most succinct manner in Revelation 14. The “three angels’ messages” of Revelation 14, in combination with the mighty angel of Revelation 18, are intended to bring the light of salvation to the final generation in which we live. Out of this generation there will be “a people” which will stand “without fault before the throne of God.” (Rev 14:5) These will be translated to Heaven without experiencing death, as were Enoch and Elijah. The message is given the name The EliYah Message, since it is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Malachi 4:5,6 — to “turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers...” In this is seen the restoration of sound family government which ultimately forms solid church government. EliYah will restore all things pertaining to godliness. (Mat 17:11)

CHURCH GOVERNMENT

Church government is implemented as a congregational administration with an association of sister churches.

The local congregation is autonomous, but inter-dependent on other associated churches in much the way as a human body functions with its various systems.

To the sheep “scattered abroad,” we have made special provision for holding membership in The Association Remnant Church of Creation 7th Day Adventists. By this means, faithful souls scattered the world over may participate in finishing the work of righteousness on the earth. God’s providential blessing shall assist Creation 7th Day Adventist world evangelism through Christian order and unity.

CHURCH SENTIMENTS

While the only true Tests of Fellowship for the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church are that the saints keep “The commandments of God” and testify to “the Faith of Jesus,” this section outlines a commonly held understanding of many practical aspects of Christian life, and serves as a useful guideline for the comportment of the born-again believer. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” (1Cor 10:31) “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” (1Pet 1:15, NKJV)

As stated above under “Church Creed,” Creation 7th Day Adventists have no creed but the Bible; however, 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 faith:

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. (Psalm 139:7)

That there is one Lord Yahshua (Jesus) Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father, the One by whom He created all things, and by whom They do consist; that He took on him the nature of the seed of Abraham for the redemption of our fallen race; that He dwelt among men, full of grace and truth, lived our Example, died our Sacrifice, was raised for our justification, ascended on high to be our only Mediator in the sanctuary in heaven, where, through the merits of His shed blood, He secures the pardon and forgiveness of the sins of all those who penitently come to Him; and as the closing portion of His work as Priest, before He takes His throne as King, He will make the great atonement for the sins of all such, and their sins will then be blotted out (Acts 3:19) and borne away from the sanctuary, as shown in the service of the Levitical priesthood, which foreshadowed and prefigured the ministry of our Lord in heaven. (Lev 16; Heb. 8:4, 5; 9:6, 7; etc.)

That there was a literal creation by God, specifically through Christ, the Son; that He spoke the world into existence in six literal days and “rested the seventh day,” which is the original seventh-day Bible Sabbath. (Exodus 20:8-11)

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 and practice.

That the Bible is YAH’s personal “love letter” to each person, sharing vital promises by which individuals become partakers of the “divine nature.” All of the Ten Commandments are intended to be divine promises to the believer. For the Christian, Heaven begins on the earth.

That the Word of YAH does exactly what It says It will do. The living Word always creates life; the spoken word of the believer has creative potential and must be regulated strictly. “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” (Mark 12:36)

That the sacred name of God, יה or יהוה in Hebrew, is transliterated “YAH” or “YHVH” (Psalm 68:4); that the given name of “Jesus” was the same as that of “Joshua,” with the most accurate transliteration of the name of God’s Son, יהושע, being “YAHSHUA.” The use of the name “Jesus” is not considered blasphemous or discouraged; nonetheless, many members prefer using accurate names in prayer, or substituting them where appropriate when reading Scripture, remembering that the third commandment of the Decalogue promises that the Christian will not take the name of “YAH” in vain while being in covenant relationship with Him.

That baptism is an ordinance of the Christian church, to follow faith and repentance, an ordinance by which we commemorate the resurrection of Christ, as by this act we show our faith in his burial and resurrection, and through that, in the resurrection of all the saints at the last day; and that no other mode more fitly represents these facts than that which the Scriptures prescribe, namely, immersion. (Rom 6:3-5; Col 2: 12) Baptism spiritually symbolizes the Funeral, (death to self) and the Wedding (marriage to Christ). The ordinance of Baptism is only administered after close examination of the baptismal candidate, determining that the “fruits of repentance” are manifested beforehand. Upon completion of the Baptismal Ceremony, a copy of the Creation 7th Day Adventist Baptismal Vow is provided to the new member including date and sealed signatures of both the candidate and two witnesses.

That the new birth comprises the entire change necessary to fit us for the kingdom of God, and consists of two parts; First, a moral change wrought by conversion and a Christian life (John 3: 3, 5); second, a physical change at the second coming of Christ, whereby, if dead, we are raised incorruptible, and if living, are changed to immortality in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. (Luke 20:36; 1 Cor 15:51, 52)

That the conversion portion of the “new birth” constitutes an experience of total victory through God’s power and indwelling Spirit over all past and currently known sins and sinful habits; that this is the beginning of “everlasting life” in the believer as desires are changed, tastes are made different, the temperament is refurbished, and the mind is renewed in the image of Christ; that this “new birth” is followed by a life-long work of incrementally discovering additional personal faults and potentially unknown sins, with subsequent victory in those areas as they are cleansed through the ministration and blood of Yahshua (Jesus) Christ. (1 John 3:6-10, 5:18, Rom 12:2, John 6:27)

That prophecy is a part of God's revelation to man; that it is included in that Scripture which is profitable for instruction (2 Tim 3:16); that it is designed for us and our children (Deu 29:29); that so far from being enshrouded in impenetrable mystery, it is that which especially constitutes the word of God a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 1:19); that a blessing is pronounced upon those who study it (Rev 1:1-3); and that, consequently, it is to be understood by the people of God sufficiently to show them their position in the world's history and the special duties required at their hands.

That the world's history from specified dates in the past, the rise and fall of empires, and the chronological succession of events down to the setting up of God's everlasting kingdom, are outlined in numerous great chains of prophecy; and that these prophecies are now all fulfilled except the closing scenes.

That the mistake of Adventists in 1844 pertained to the nature of the event then to transpire, not to the time; that no prophetic period is given to reach to the second advent, but that the longest one, the two thousand and three hundred days of Dan 8:14, terminated in 1844 and brought us to an event called the cleansing of the sanctuary.

That the sanctuary of the new covenant is the tabernacle of God in heaven, of which Paul speaks in Hebrews 8 and onward, and of which our Lord, as great high priest, is minister; that this sanctuary is the antitype of the Mosaic tabernacle, and that the priestly work of our Lord, connected therewith, is the antitype of the work of the Jewish priests of the former dispensation (Heb 8:1-5, etc.); that this, and not the earth, is the sanctuary to be cleansed at the end of the two thousand and three hundred days, what is termed its cleansing being in this case, as in the type, simply the entrance of the high priest into the most holy place, to finish the round of service connected therewith, by making the atonement and removing from the sanctuary the sins which had been transferred to it by means of the ministration in the first apartment (Lev 16; Heb 9:22, 23); and that this work in the antitype, beginning in 1844, consists in actually blotting out the sins of believers (Acts 3:19), and occupies a brief but indefinite space of time, at the conclusion of which the work of mercy for the world will be finished, and the second advent of Christ will take place.

That God's moral requirements are the same upon all men in all dispensations; that these are summarily contained in the commandments spoken by Yahweh from Sinai, engraved on the tables of stone, and deposited in the ark, which was in consequence called the "ark of the covenant," or testament (Num 10:33; Heb 9:4, etc.); that this law is immutable and perpetual, being a transcript of the tables deposited in the ark in the true sanctuary on high, which is also, for the same reason, called the ark of God's testament; for under the sounding of the seventh trumpet we are told that "the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament." (Rev 11:19)

That God is Love, and only persons who partake of that “unconditional love” will reside in the Kingdom of Heaven; that willingness to obey the Law of YAH from a heart of love and unreserved devotion is evidence that YAH’s love has been implanted in the soul, and that the “Creation 7th Day” (Sabbath) of the fourth commandment is Love’s “sign” between God and man. (see Ezek 20:12, 20)

That the fourth commandment of this law requires that we devote the seventh day of each week, commonly called Saturday, to abstinence from our own labor, and to the performance of sacred and religious duties; that this is the only weekly Sabbath known to the Bible, being the day that was set apart before Paradise was lost (Gen 2:2, 3), and which will be observed in Paradise restored (Isa 66:22, 23); that the facts upon which the Sabbath institution is based confine it to the seventh day, as they are not true of any other day; and that the terms Jewish Sabbath, as applied to the seventh day, and as opposed to the term Christian Sabbath, as applied to the first day of the week, are names of human invention, unscriptural in fact, and false in meaning.

That there are three Sabbaths:
1. The Jewish Sabbath, observed on Saturday, being the correct time with no spiritual rest or faithfulness implied
2. The Papal Sabbath, observed on Sunday in violation of the fourth commandment
3. The Creation 7th Day Sabbath of YAH, which is the essence of spiritual rest from all human effort to protect or defend one’s self, or make one’s self acceptable to God. This peaceful experience is a routine daily walk, but specially observed symbolically from sundown Friday until sundown Saturday. During this holy time there is to be no work, buying or selling, only communion with God and His creation including church worship and fellowship.

That as the man of sin, the papacy has thought to change times and laws (the Law of God, Dan 7:25), and has misled almost all Christendom with regard to the fourth commandment, we find a prophecy of a reform in this respect to be wrought among believers just before the coming of Christ. (Isa 56:1, 2; 1 Peter 1:5; Rev 14:12, etc.)

That the Sabbath is the Great Family Day together; that the family is the foundation of the Church, and without sound family government the Church cannot prosper; that to “restore the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers” (Mal 4:6) is of utmost importance, and central to the mission of Creation 7th Day Adventists; that communication is very critical to success in family, church, business, and social relationships.

That the universe is ruled by immutable laws, (both natural and spiritual) ordained and maintained by the Creator. Life is much easier to understand when circumstances are reasoned from cause to effect. Children are to be taught to reason from cause to effect, so that they will have sound mental health. Relationships are more harmonious and secure when the principles of “agreement” and “honesty” are applied. There is always enough of everything necessary for life. There is never a reason to worry as long as one is living in harmony with YAH’s spiritual and physical laws.

That the followers of Christ should be a peculiar people, not following the maxims, nor conforming to the ways, of the world; not loving its pleasures nor countenancing its follies; inasmuch as the apostle says that "whosoever therefore will be" in this sense, "a friend of the world, is the enemy of God;" (James 4:4) and Christ says that we cannot have two masters, or, at the same time, serve God and mammon (Matt 6:24); and that the spirit of competition is detrimental to proper spiritual and physical development.

That Christian education is to be totally separate from state-sponsored education, with home schooling strongly encouraged; that church schools are to be established where practical, and without governmental jurisdiction.

That country living is preferable to a city lifestyle; living a life as simply and naturally as possible away from stressful influences is encouraged.

That natural and preventative healing methods are preferable to conventional ones; physicians, educated in nutrition, and who refrain from the use of “drug therapy,” are sought for medical counsel and/or treatment; that individual judgment and medical freedom are essential liberties.

That a vegetarian diet is highly preferable in general, with many holding abstinence from the “unclean meats” as a rule; simple and natural fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables in proper combinations are most wholesome.

That health is an important aspect of “holiness;” there are eight laws of health:
1. Good Nutrition
2. Exercise on a regular schedule
3. Pure Water (inside and outside the body)
4. Sunshine
5. Temperance (moderation in all things healthful, and abstinence from all harmful products)
6. Fresh, Pure Air
7. Rest for the Mind and Body
8. Trust in the Creator

That the Scriptures insist upon plainness and modesty of attire as a prominent mark of discipleship in those who profess to be the followers of Him who was, "meek and lowly in heart," that the wearing of gold, pearls, and costly array, or anything designed merely to adorn the person and foster the pride of the natural heart, is to be discarded, according to such scriptures as 1 Tim 2:9, 10; 1 Peter 3:3, 4.

That the Gift of Individuality is cherished; while Christian dress and deportment are required, each individual member exercises the ultimate discretion of individual conscience.

That means for the support of evangelical work among men should be contributed from love to God and love of souls; that the proportion of one's income required in former dispensation can be no less under the gospel; that it is the same as Abraham (whose children we are, if we are Christ's, Gal 3:29) paid to Melchisedec (type of Christ) when he gave him a tenth of all (Heb 7:1-4); the tithe is the Lord's (Lev 27:30); and this tenth of one's income is also to be supplemented by offerings from those who are able, for the support of the gospel; that a failure to return tithe constitutes robbery of God. (2 Cor 9:6; Mal 3:8, 10)

That as the natural or carnal heart is at enmity with God and his law, this enmity can be subdued only by a radical transformation of the affections, the exchange of unholy for holy principles; that this transformation follows repentance and faith, is the special work of the Holy Spirit, and constitutes regeneration, or conversion.

That as all have violated the law of God, and cannot of themselves render obedience to his just requirements, we are dependent on Christ for justification from our past offenses, and for grace whereby to render acceptable obedience to his holy law in present and in time to come.

That Satan is a fallen angel and a deceitful foe; that He, along with his innumerable company of demons, will harass mankind as long as time shall last. He cannot, however, force anyone to sin or break his or her conscience without consent. For this reason, the Christian who trusts in the word of YAH, prays for constant deliverance, and acts upon “the faith of YAHSHUA,” cannot be overcome by “the enemy of souls.” The power of righteousness is greater than that of unrighteousness.

That no man has any righteousness of himself. Every good gift comes from the God of Heaven; therefore, the title and character of the true Church or Body of believers is “YAH is Our Righteousness.” (Jer 23:6; 33:16) This describes their eternal heritage bestowed from Heaven.

That the Spirit of God was promised to manifest itself in the church through certain gifts, enumerated especially in 1 Cor. 12 and Eph. 4; that these gifts are not designed to supersede, or take the place of, the Bible, which is sufficient to make us wise unto salvation, any more than the Bible can take the place of the Holy Spirit; that, in specifying the various channels of its operation, that Spirit has simply made provision for its own existence and presence with the people of God to the end of time, to lead to an understanding of that word which it had inspired, to convince of sin, and to work a transformation in the heart and life; and that those who deny to the Spirit its place and operation, do plainly deny that part of the Bible which assigns to it this work and position.
Note: The gifts of the Spirit are active in God’s Remnant Church of Creation 7th Day Adventists. In addition to spiritual gifts among living members, widely regarded as the greatest of all modern prophets was Ellen G. White (died 1915), who penned more than 5,000 periodical articles and 26 books, taken from her 55,000 pages of manuscript. She is the most translated female writer in the history of literature, and the most translated American author. Her counsel is effectual for the people of God expecting to witness the soon Second Advent of Christ, and many members regard the inspired writings of Ellen G. White as a reliable commentary on the Bible.

That Christ is the only Head of the Church; there are no visible presidents, popes, etc; that the Church is a priesthood of believers, all identical in grace and dignity.

That God, in accordance with his uniform dealings with the race, sends forth a proclamation of the approach of the second advent of Christ; and that this work is symbolized by the three angels' messages of Revelation 14, the last one bringing to view the work of reform on the law of God, that his people may acquire a complete readiness for that event in the power of the fourth angel. (Revelation 18)

That the spiritual keeping of God’s Creation 7th Day Sabbath, observed in the “beauty of holiness,” precludes bringing suit in civil court for redress of grievances; that to do so is a disgrace to God and His Church, being the crucifixion of Christ afresh in the person of His saints, particularly in religious disputes; that those who would exalt the holy name of YAH will refrain from initiating a civil court action (after the action is initiated against a Christian, an appropriate answer to the charge may be fitting and encouraged).

That religious liberty is the inherent God-given right of all people regardless of religion, sect, creed, or lack thereof; that the principles espoused in the “Free Exercise” and “Establishment” clauses of the First Amendment are a right and necessary safeguard, reflecting the Biblical principles of civil and religious freedom; that individuality in religion is a sacred trust; and in accordance with the two great principles of Protestantism, that the arbitrary authority of the church and the use of civil power to intrude into matters of conscience are to be firmly resisted.

That the absolute separation of Church and State is necessary for the health and freedom of each, as well as that of their constituents; that God has ordained the authority of the State, and submission to it is required in all areas that do not require us to be disobedient to God; that the Christian’s citizenship is in Heaven, being members of Christ’s Kingdom, which is not of this world and entirely separate from the politics of earthly kingdoms.

That the time of the cleansing of the sanctuary, synchronizing with the time of the proclamation of the third message (Rev 14:9, 10), is a time of investigative judgment, first, with reference to the dead, and secondly, at the close of probation, with reference to the living, to determine who of the myriads now sleeping in the dust of the earth are worthy of a part in the first resurrection, and who of its living multitudes are worthy of translation.

That in the year 1988 the investigative judgment was expanded to incorporate the review of the cases of the living, a process that will continue until the close of probation, and by which the destiny of all souls will be decided before the second advent of Christ.

That the grave, to which we all tend, expressed by the Hebrew word sheol and the Greek word hades, is a place, or condition, in which there is no work, device, wisdom, or knowledge. Eccl 9:10.

That the state to which we are reduced by death is one of silence, inactivity, and entire unconsciousness. (Psalm 146:4; Ecc 9:5, 6; Dan 12:2)

That out of this prison-house of the grave, mankind are to be brought by a bodily resurrection; the righteous having part in the first resurrection, which takes place at the second coming of Christ; the wicked, in the second resurrection, which takes place a thousand years thereafter. (Rev 20:4-6)

That the Second Advent of Christ is the culmination of God’s plan for man’s restoration and complete salvation. It is “the blessed hope” of every true Christian. Members expect Christ to return in this generation.

That at the last trump, the living righteous are to be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, and with the risen righteous are to be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, so forever to be with the Lord. (1 Thess 4:16, 17; 1 Cor 15:51, 52)

That these immortalized ones are then taken to heaven, to the New Jerusalem, the Father's house, in which there are many mansions (John 14:1- 3), where they reign with Christ a thousand years, judging the world and fallen angels, that is, apportioning the punishment to be executed upon them at the close of the one thousand years (Rev 20:4; 1 Cor 6:2, 3); that during this time the earth lies in a desolate and chaotic condition (Jer 4:23-27), described, as in the beginning, by the Greek term abussos “bottomless pit” (Septuagint of Gen 1:2); and that here Satan is confined during the thousand years (Rev 20:1, 2), and here finally destroyed (Rev 20:10; Mal 4:1); the theater of the ruin he has wrought in the universe being appropriately made, for a time, his gloomy prison-house, and then the place of his final execution.

That at the end of the thousand years the Lord descends with his people and the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:2), the wicked dead are raised, and come up on the surface of the yet unrenewed earth, and gather about the city, the camp of the saints (Rev 20:9), and fire comes down from God out of heaven and devours them. They are then consumed, root and branch (Mal 4:1), becoming as though they had not been. (Obad 15, 16) In this everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord (2 Thess 1:9), the wicked meet the "everlasting punishment" threatened against them (Matt. 25:46), which is everlasting death. (Rom 6:23; Rev 20:14, 15). This is the perdition of ungodly men, the fire which consumes them being the fire for which "the heavens and the earth [...] are kept in store," which shall melt even the elements with its intensity, and purge the earth from the deepest stains of the curse of sin. (2 Peter 3:7-12)

That the character of YAH has been misrepresented by evil men and fallen angels. The concept of a burning hell in which sinners are tortured forever and ever is absurd. The God of love does not destroy, but the unrepentant sinner destroys himself by his unrelenting rebellion against God’s law of love. “Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Obedience to YAH’s immutable laws ensures a life of blessing.

That new heavens and a new earth will spring by the power of God from the ashes of the old, and this renewed earth, with the New Jerusalem for its metropolis and capital, will be the eternal inheritance of the saints, the place where the righteous will evermore dwell. (2 Peter 3:13; Psalm 37:11, 29; Mat 5:5, 4)

That the New Moon will be kept in the New Earth along with the Sabbath (Isa 66:22, 23); that the New Moon day is the appropriate time to celebrate the Lord’s Supper; this is also called “the Festival of Humility,” and is observed monthly in the dark of the moon, during conjunction.

That the Biblical feast days point to events of spiritual significance, and while some of these foreshadowed events have transpired, several are yet “to come” (Col 2:16) — the Day of Atonement, for example, was not fulfilled until 1844. While the law requiring observance of the Jewish feasts has passed, and is therefore not a test of fellowship for the Church, the blessing and significance of the times have never been abolished. The Apostles of Christ observed them in New Testament times, (Acts 18:21, Acts 20:6) and spoke of special blessings to be experienced in their acknowledgement. (1Cor 5:8) YAH ordained daily worship, weekly worship, monthly worship, and annual worship for His children. God desires us to meet Him at the “appointed times,” making them the natural choice for annual observances such as camp meetings.

That the traditional keeping of certain Pagan holidays can be spiritually detrimental, with celebrations such as personal birthdays, as well as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and other Roman Catholic festivals being generally unrecognized.

That membership in labor unions and secret societies is to be avoided; being bound to non-converted individuals by oaths and obligations of loyalty will place the Christian in compromising situations, including - in the case of labor unions - an adversarial role towards employers. (1Pet 2:18; Luke 3:14; Col 3:22, 23)

That warfare in this generation, motivated primarily by conflicts among human governments, is to be condemned as an evil. On an individual level, however, many regard military service as honorable, particularly as conscientious objectors. Members may honorably serve in the armed forces in national emergencies as medics or in other non-combatant capacities.

That true Christian virtues are exemplified in the fruit of the Spirit and a consistent life of faithful service to God and to one’s fellow man; that this fruit is composed of “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.”(Gal 5:22, 23)

That the “faith of Jesus” transcends the concept of intellectually accepting and believing in His teachings, being the actual experience of His life — how He behaved in every situation. The truly “born again” Christian possesses the faith of Christ which is to know Him. (John 17:3; Col 1:27)

CHURCH COVENANT

“We, the undersigned, do hereby seal ourselves together in covenant as the Church of Yah, who is the Creator of Heaven and earth (Psalm 68:4, Exo 20:11). By this action we declare our membership in the body of Christ, maintaining His absolute and sole ownership, supreme authority, supervision, and Providential guidance of this Church.

“Thusly, being identified as the Creation Seventh Day ● Adventist Church, and in harmony with Revelation 14:12, we covenant to keep ‘the commandments of YAH and the faith of YAHSHUA,’ accepting His character as our heritage and seal: ‘YAH IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.’” (Jer 23:6; 33:16)

“For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)

“Where Christ is, even among the humble few, that is Christ’s church, for the presence of the High and Holy one who inhabiteth eternity can alone constitute a church.” [The Upward Look, page 315]

“Those who keep God’s commandments, those who live not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, compose the church of the living God.” [1 MR, page 296, 1890]

THIS IS WHO THEY ARE . . . WILL YOU JOIN THEM?

Walter McGill and the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church Hoax ?