According to Baptist beliefs, all who enter heaven will receive a glorified, incorruptible body that will last eternally. Without electricity, a light bulb has no light. Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 8:3-9; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:44-48; 1 John 1:3; John 1:12, We believe that sin is disobedience to God and failure to live according to His will. Eternal life is not something we earn through good works. There were matters among the Seventh Day Baptists that were discussed in addition to the uniform agreement of the Sabbath, among them the general propitiation. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! We believe in one God, infinite and perfect, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe who exists eternally in three personsFather, Son, and Holy Spiritand desires to share His love in a personal relationship with everyone. Adventist.org Most Baptists, as well as those of the seventh day, were "general Baptists" and believed in a general and unlimited propitiation. Rachel Oakes Preston (18091868) a Seventh Day Baptist from Verona, New York, brought Seventh Day teaching to a small Millerite group that became the SDAs in Washington, New Hampshire. Therefore we encourage the unhindered study and open discussion of Scripture. Copyright 2023 Seventh Day Baptist World Federation. Seventh Day Baptists teach that Christ's atoning work was finished when He died on the cross. [11] With this, Newport became a center in which they expanded to other American colonies. Biblically Centered We believe that the local church is a community of believers organized in covenant relationship for worship, fellowship and service, practicing and proclaiming common convictions, while growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Adventist.org is the official website of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church View Regions, 2023 General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Death, the State of the Dead, and Resurrection, Seventh-day Adventist World Church Statistics 2021, The mass resurrections at Jesus Second Coming, How all this fits into humanitys whole story, hope for salvation and eternal life through Christ Jesus, Waking Up to Eternity: What the Bible Says About Life After Death, 9. The American Sabbath Tract Society now has charge of theRecorderandThe Sabbath Visitor. We also believe that, in loving response to God's grace toward us, as revealed in Christ, the Sabbath should be faithfully observed as a day of rest and worship and that it is a reminder of God's presence in time--His pledge of eternal rest in the paradise of God. On September 11, 1801, at an annual meeting of some churches in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, Henry Clarke of Brookfield, New York, proposed "the union in an institution with the purpose of propagating our religion in different parts of the United States, sending missionaries from various churches, at their own expense". We believe that the Sabbath of the Bible, the seventh day of the week, is sacred time, a gift of God to all people, instituted at creation, affirmed in the Ten Commandments and reaffirmed in the teaching and example of Jesus and the apostles. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. Baptists believe that all traces of sinfulness are removed when you go to heaven, allowing believers to live in eternal unity and fellowship with God. We believe in baptism by immersion as a symbol of death to sin, a pledge to a new life in Him. Seventh-Day Adventists believe death is an unconscious state. The churches carry on their missionaryand other activities through the boards, of societies. Our work is but half done when we have taught our music students. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is our final authority in matters of faith and practice. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God dwelling within us; the Inspirer of Scripture, the Comforter, active in the hearts, minds and lives of mankind; who convicts of sin, gives spiritual birth to believers, instructs in righteousness, and empowers for witnessing and service. Manual of the Seventh Day Baptists,1858. 4 Eternal Security Until that day death is an unconscious state for all people. Until Christ returns, death is an unconscious state for all people. All who refuse to repent of their sins and receive Christ as their Savior will be punished at the time of the final judgment. "Seventh Day Baptists in Europe and America, vol. The beginning took place in London, where the follower of preacher Traske, called Hamlet Jackson, a tailor and self-taught Bible student, convinced Traske of the observance of the seventh day (Saturday). Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17, ESV). Adventist Mission We believe in one God, infinite and perfect, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe who exists eternally in three personsFather, Son, and Holy Spiritand desires to share His love in a personal relationship with everyone. He gave Himself on the cross as the complete and final sacrifice for sin. This was the first weekly Seventh Day Baptist periodical in America. In 1705 Edmund Dunham, a licensed minister, led in organizing a church of seventeen members in Piscataway, New Jersey. On December 23, 1671, thefirstSeventh Day Baptist church was organized at Newport, composed of seven members. ADRA Their arguments in the past have been destructive of the foundation upon which their practice was built, and it is only by convincing them of their own error and a necessity for a change that we can hope for any Sabbath observance in this country a few years hence. The work we must do is a great one; one requiring great consecration, great self-sacrifice, great energies and largemeans. It will be the best decision you ever make! The second resurrection happens after the thousand years have passed. (Genesis 2:2;Genesis 4:8-13; Genesis 31:32 , Exodus 20:1-17; Exodus 31:18 Matthew 5:28 Matthew 19:16-19;Matthew 22:36-39, Deuteronomy 6:5-6, James 2:8-12, John 14:15John 14:21). We believe that mankind was created in the image of God and is therefore the noblest work of creation. Jesus is our example! As our Risen Lord, He is the mediator between God the Father and mankind. What does it mean that the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath? But God, who alone is immortal, will grant eternal life to His redeemed. Seventh Day Baptist churches have been organized in many parts of the United States, in China, India, Java, Germany, the Netherlands, Africa, South America, Jamaica, and British West Indies. Churches,1945.). 4 God reveals such points about human nature as that the dead know nothing (Isa. "From these three centersNewport, Philadelphia, and Piscatawaythe truth of the Sabbath, following the tides of emigration westward, moved forward in three distinctlines. Historical Sketch of the Seventh Day Baptist Churches in America. They also place themselves against the existence of secret societies, and highly support the temperance society. Hes a God of mercy. Between the mid-17th century and 1910, Don A. Sanford lists between five and sixteen congregations that existed in the United Kingdom: three in London, one in Colchester and Braintree and others that existed from Norfolk to Dorsetshire and Gloucestershire. 25:8; John 5:28, 29; 11:11-14; Rom. Answer: Yes indeed! Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away (Revelation 21:1-4, ESV). [8], In 1660 with the end of the republican government and the restoration of the monarchy in England, relative religious freedom was again restricted mainly to English dissidents, forcing Seventh Day Baptists to increasingly unite in specific locations. [9] He was one of the first to propose an association that encompassed England's seventh day Baptist churches and their colonies in North America, technical best biblical instruction for children and ministers, as well as strategies for method conversion. George G. Utter. We believe that human beings have moral responsibility and are created to enjoy both divine and human fellowship as children of God. [1], The first immigration to the British colonies in North America occurred for political, religious, economic and social reasons. The Bible says death is like a sleep and the dead know nothing. Recognize that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. God had told Adam and Eve they could eat from every tree in the garden except for one. Baptists believe that those who die without being saved go to hell. It is a misrepresentation of the Christian faith to be surly, unreasonable, or sour in spirit. Want to learn more Bible answers to common questions about life, our purpose and destiny? It may even feel like an uncomfortable subject. Their belief in a literal hell is one of the major reasons Baptists emphasize personal and corporate efforts to lead others to faith in Jesus Christ. The Scripture says God alone is immortal, and only those who choose redemption through Jesus will be granted eternal life (John 3:15-16; 17:3). Infant baptism is not conducted. We believe that in obedience to God and in loving response to His grace in Christ, the Sabbath should be faithfully observed as a day of rest, worship, and celebration. We believe that the Lord's supper commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus Christ our Redeemer until he comes. Since their inception, Baptists have been missionary-minded, resulting in hundreds of Baptist denominations with more than 100 million adherents worldwide. He believed it was an antichristian power which changed the day of observance. We believe the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures, convicts of sin and instructs in righteousness. So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate (Genesis 3:6, ESV). We believe that Jesus Christ commissions us to proclaim the Gospel, to make disciples, to baptize and to teach observance of all that He has commanded. They are not somewhere else being tormented. About 1684 Abel Noble, a Sabbatarian minister, came from London to America and settled a few miles from Philadelphia, teaching the seventh-day Sabbath. A Community of Believers SDBs are evangelical Baptists who hold to keeping the seventh day Sabbath of the Bible as sacred time. And the dead in Christ will rise first. We believe that salvation from sin and death is the gift of God by redeeming love accomplished by Christs death and resurrection, and is received only by repentance and faith in Him. Full organization was not completed until 1806. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead and lives eternally with the Father, and that He will come again with power and great glory. They believe that Christ would have them to be friendly with other churches and cooperate with them in everygoodwork. Seventh Day Baptists believe that they have already been saved by the martyrdom of Jesus Christ upon the cross. Sinai, magnified by Jesus Christ, and shown by Him to be the moral code for all mankind. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: 3 "Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God.". Adventists baptize by immersion. These determine the qualifications of churches making application for membership. In the early days these Sabbathkeepers endured great persecution, often losing their lives. We believe that salvation from sin and death is the gift of God by redeeming love accomplished by Christs death and resurrection, and is received only by repentance and faith in Him. 9:5, 6, 10; Dan. We uphold the individuals freedom of conscience in seeking to determine and obey the will of God. After a period of persuasion by John Traske, he was accused of writing two scandalous letters to the king and sentenced by the authorities to prison on June 19, 1618, for "aspiring to be the leader of a Jewish faction". Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 16:23-30; Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 5:17-19; Mark 2:27-28; Luke 4:16; Acts 13:14, 42-44; 16:11-13; 17:2-3; 18:4-11; Ezekiel 20:19-20; Hebrews 4:9-10; John 14:15; Isaiah 58:13-14; Luke 23:56, We believe that Jesus Christ commissions us to proclaim the Gospel, to make disciples, to baptize and to teach observance of all that He has commanded. Satan will appear as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) and, even more shocking, as Christ Himself (Matthew 24:23, 24). 146:3, 4; Eccl. We are called to be witnesses for Christ throughout the world and in all human relationships. We believe that eternal life is available to us only through our Savior, Jesus Christ, and is granted on one's acceptance of salvation in Him. 2 Peter 1:20-21; Romans 3:2; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Matthew 5:17-19; Psalm 119:105; John 20:30-31; Hebrews 1:1-2, We believe that mankind was created in the image of God and is therefore the noblest work of creation. The Bible tells us the wages of sin is death. Baptists believe that heaven is a literal place where those who have been "saved" will live eternally in the presence of God. Therefore we encourage the unhindered study and open discussion of Scripture. 2, p. We believe that the church of God is all believers gathered by the Holy Spirit and joined into one body, of which Christ is the Head. Mr. Noble also labored as a missionary in New Jersey, preaching the seventh-day Sabbath, after which he introduced his views among the German Seventh Day Baptists at Ephrata, Pennsylvania. He is our Savior, Teacher and Guide, who gave himself on the cross as a complete and final sacrifice for sin, and draws to himself all who will come to him in love and trustful obedience. Whether youve lost a loved one or want to know what happens when you die, its a question that weighs on everyones mind at some point. We believe that eternal life begins in knowing God through a commitment to Jesus Christ. When Christ, who is our life, appears, the resurrected righteous and the living righteous will be glorified and . The charter required the institution to make a college as soon as possible, which occurred in 1890. Seventh Day Baptists consider liberty of thought under the guidance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit to be essential to Christian belief and practice. They hold that Jesus entered a phase of "Investigative Judgment" in 1844, in which he decides the future fate of all people. They interpret the Bible -- including what it has to say about where we go when we die -- literally, except in cases of obvious metaphor. EDUCATION.In 1834 education societies were formed by the women in a few churches. No one on this earth lives forever. while Seventh-Day . Bible: The Bible is inspired by God and is the sole rule and authority for faith and practice in the church. Alfred University started as a college in 1836 in Alfred, New York, by the Seventh Day Baptists, being elevated to the academy in 1842. (John 3:5-8; John 14:16-17, John 16:7-11; Romans 5:5 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Ephesians 1:13), We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is our final authority in matters of faith and practice, (2 Peter 1:20-21; Romans 3:2; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 2 Peter 3:15-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Matthew 5:17-19; Psalms 119; John 20:30-31; Hebrews 1:1-2). 78:39). Immortality is not innate to humans, but is "conditional" on our connection with God (Acts 17:25, 28; James 4:14; Ps. This is the first resurrection (Revelation 20:5, ESV). We must remember that Sabbath observance is a sign of loyalty to God, and if we love Him, we will keep His Commandments,", "Our children should be taught in our families, both by precept and example, the reasons for, and the importance of, true Sabbath observance and the sin of violating the Sabbath law. Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6, ESV). In contrast to this, it is known that most Christians and churches in history have chosen to rest on Sunday instead of Saturday. We believe that all who repent of their sin and receive Christ as Savior will not be punished at the final judgment but enjoy eternal life. Seventh Day Baptists in Europe and America(A series of historical paperswritten in commemorationof the iooth anniversary of the organization of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference celebrated at Ashaway, Rhode Island, 1902). In general, federations maintains good relations with other Baptist churches and Protestant denominations as well as establishing links with other Christian institutions and unions worldwide. Jesus is love. Regardless of how old we are, we never stop learning. But what does the Bible say? The service conference for carrying out missionary works, promoting unity and a great growth in the number of members and locations. The Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ, 24. We believe that Jesus Christ, in His life and teachings as recorded in the Bible, is the supreme interpreter of Gods will for mankind. Among early advocates of the seventh day were John Trask, Theophilus Brabourne, PhilipTandy, and James Ockford. Ask God for forgiveness and repent from your sin. We are called to be witnesses for Christ throughout the world and in all human relationships (Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:1820; 2 Corinthians 4:12, 56; 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:1720; Ephesians 6:1420). Lets follow His example! A sample of Baptist confessions includes the Second London Confession (1689); Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742); New Hampshire Confession of Faith (1833); and the Baptist Faith and Message (1925, 1963, 2000). Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. These resurrected people will join all the faithful Christians who are still living. PUBLICATIONS.Early tracts and publishing interests included "some queries sent to the Reverend George Whitfield, in the year 1740, which remain yet unanswered," and a tract on the Sabbath question written by Jonathan Davis, which was published in 1740. How can you do this?By conscientious, consistent behavior. Sola fide: Repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection alone to save you. Behold, they are like stubble; the fire consumes them; they cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. The biblical view of humanity is built from evidence throughout all of Scripture and is well represented in the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists, which include four beliefsnumbers 7, 26, 27, 28on the question of human nature. See disclaimer. Organized Sabbath school work was begun in 1836, and much attention was given to the young people's work. Baptists are among the largest groups of Protestant Christians, with roots tracing back to 17th century England. Eternal security is one of the core teachings of most Baptist churches. If you're a print subscriber, we'll complement your print copy of Ministry with an electronic version. We believe that because we are sinners, we are in need of a Savior. He, having paid sin's death penalty for us, and having conquered death, will gather together not only those who have died righteous but also the living righteous, and will bestow upon them immortality in glorified bodies at His return in heavenly power and glory. The first Christians who adopted Baptist doctrine and kept the seventh day dates back to the middle of the 17th century in England.[1]. We believe that all who repent of their sin and receive Christ as Savior will not be punished at the final judgment but enjoy eternal life. We believe that the local church is a community of believers organized in covenant relationship for worship, fellowship and service, practicing and proclaiming common convictions, while growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is the Good News! We believe in God the Father, who is sovereign over all, and is loving and just as He forgives the repentant and condemns the unrepentant. By HELEN M. WESTON, Bible Instructor, Worcester, Massachusetts. [15] According to a Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library & Archives estimate published in 2017, it has 20 member denominations and 50,000 baptized members. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 20-23; John 14:1-3; Matthew 24:30; Titus 2:13; John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-13; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; John 10:27-28; John 6:40, We believe that the church of God is all believers gathered by the Holy Spirit and joined into one body, of which Christ is the Head. This might be the cause of the decline of the early Seventh Day Baptist churches in England. Our understanding of the Bible's teaching on that question is hardly popular or accepted across the world. We believe that the Lords Supper commemorates the suffering and death of our Redeemer until He comes, and is a symbol of union in Christ and a pledge of renewed allegiance to our risen Lord. Death is like a deep sleep. Classroom is the educational resource for people of all ages. We believe that the Ten Commandments are ten divine precepts- applications of the eternal and universal principle of love; established by God, written by his finger at Mt. Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences by Ron Rhodes. In 1855 the Seventh Day Baptist Education Society was formed. : Who gets saved? If you want to be a part of the first resurrection, you need to seek a relationship with God. 12:2, 13; Isa. And when the lost die the second death, they will be like no more, like ash on the ground. Because of our sinful natures we all face physical death one day. We believe that because we are sinners, we are in need of a Savior. We believe that sin is disobedience to God and failure to live according to His will. As a result the Eastern, Middle, and Western associations were established, and yearly sessions were held. Accept Jesus as your personal Savior and follow him. Through reading Gods Word you will learn more about Him. The first records of church activities were destroyed in a fire; the second record book is in possession of the Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library and Archives[6] and begins in 1673. One family, the Cottrells, looked favorably upon William Miller's Second Advent message but did not join the movement prior to 1844 because it did not acknowledge the seventh-day Sabbath. It contained one hundred and sixteen questions and answers. They cannot contact the living, either by speaking to them or by reappearing in places and homes they once loved. "the Third". Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 12:13, 14, 27; Romans 12:4-5; Colossians 1:18; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:19-22; Romans 15:5-7; Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 10:24-25, We believe that baptism of believers in obedience to Christs command is a witness to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians? According to Ross'sPicture of All Religions(quoted inManual of the Seventh Day Baptists),they appeared in Germany and England early in the sixteenth century. She grabbed her keys, ran out the door. Whether youve lost someone you loved and wonder if they will be in heaven or youve wondered if they are presently suffering in hell, understanding the truth about the death, the state of the dead, and the resurrection offers you peace. Seventh Day Baptists consider liberty of thought under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to be essential to Christian belief and practice. BEGINNINGS IN AMERICA.Seventh Day Baptist churches in America are the immediate outgrowth of similar societies existing in England during the last half of the seventeenth century. However, Dorothy Traske did not deny her convictions and remained in prison for 25 years. 1339.). We believe in one God, infinite and perfect, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe who exists eternally in three personsFather, Son, and Holy Spiritand desires to share His love in a personal relationship with everyone (1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Kings 8:27; 1 John 1:5; Genesis 1:1-2; Acts 17:24-25, 28; Psalm 90:1-2; Matthew 28:19; John 3:16; Isaiah 57:15; 2 Peter 3:9). They are destroyed forever, not forever burning. It was after 1617, with Hamlet Jackson and the couple John and Dorothy Traske, that the beginning of the observance of the Sabbath in England and the occurrence of well-known debates on the subject arose. These Sabbathkeepers are evangelical in faith. The King James Version says it this way: And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (Genesis 2:7, KJV). Seventh Day Adventists believe in the "Third Angel's Message" which states that there is presently a judgment of humans underway in Heaven and that our salvation is not assured by Christ's martyrdom. As the church grew, they managed to found some educational institutions. [1] The services took place in a building in Green End (address) but it grew small with the growth of the church, land was then purchased on Barney Street and the new temple built in 1730. ", "We believe that a paper devoted to general Sabbath reform work and the discussion of Sunday legislation is demanded and recommend the publication of such a paper whenever the Tract Board deem it practicable. The believer is free from condemnation because of this finished atoning work of Christ. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. The second resurrection, the resurrection of the unrighteous, will take place a thousand years later. Jonathan Dunham, pastor of the Piscataway church, published in 1761 a pamphlet on the subject "A Brief Instruction in the Principles of the Christian Religion," which was somewhat largely circulated in New Jersey. If youve ever wondered about what happens when we die, its reassuring to know God isnt vindictive. At the annual meeting of this church in 1802 the General Conference was first formed. A prominent founder of the Adventist Church once said. He said if they ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil they would die. ", "We recommend the continuance of the Outlook and Sabbath Quarterly according to its present general purpose. In order to produce light, both the lightbulb and the electricity are needed. John 1:34; Hebrews 1:3; John 1:14-18; Romans 1:3-4; 1 John 3:16; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Corinthians 15:20-21; 1 Timothy 2:5; John 14:6; 1 John 2:1-2; Mark 13:32-33; Revelation 22:7, 12, 20, We believe in God the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who gives spiritual birth to believers lives within them, and empowers them for witnessing and service. During the mid-seventeenth century, the Separatist movement in England included such men as James Ockford, William Saller, Peter Chamberlain, Francis Bampfield, and Edward and Joseph Stennett. I, p. 125. 2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. We believe that baptism of believers in obedience to Christs command is a witness to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Representatives meet to share unity and discuss topics relevant to Seventh Day Baptist churches.[15]. According to the 28 Fundamental Beliefs, the wages of sin is death, but God will give eternal life to his followers. We believe that because He died and lives again, resurrection with spiritual and imperishable bodies is the gift of God to believers (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 20-23; John 14:1-3; Matthew 24:30; Titus 2:13; John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-13; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; John 10:27-28; John 6:40). Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things (Philippians 4:8, ESV). Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs Baptism - Baptism requires repentance and a confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In 1857 they finally obtained a license and the Department of Theology was created at the then Alfred University. Their understanding of salvation is Arminian in that they believe fallen man has the ability to choose to believe in Christ. Baptists teach that all sin is forgivable and that there is no need for anyone to spend eternity in hell. Together they will go to Heaven. 4:13-17; 1 Tim. Notice the verse says Adam became a living creature when God breathed the breath of life into his nostrils. When Christ, who is our life, appears, the resurrected righteous and the living righteous will be glorified and caught up to meet their Lord. This is the second death, the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14, ESV). Seventh Day Baptists hold to a common statement of beliefs, one of which is the belief that the Sabbath was ordained by God on the seventh day, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. 5. For instance, some people believe in purgatory, reincarnation, immortality of the soul, the afterlife, etc. 180.) but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die (Genesis 2:17, ESV). It was designed principally to aid Alfred University. Christians are to be a light in the community. Southern Baptist Convention: On the Reality of Hell. When Jesus died on the cross, He experienced what the second death would be likethe separation from Gods presence that all the wicked will experience when they die the second death at the end of the thousand years. Those who are raised in the second resurrection will face judgement.