Adventism is a Protestant movement.
The concept of Adventism is formed from the Latin word adventus (which translates as “arrival” ) and the suffix -ism (which allows the development of different types of nouns , such as those that refer to a “movement” or “doctrine”). ). Adventism, in this framework, is a branch of Protestantism that awaits an imminent second return of Christ .
Before moving forward with the definition of Adventism, it is important to mention that Protestantism constitutes a sector of Christianity that emerged after a reform promoted by Martin Luther in the 16th century . Unlike Catholics , Protestants reject the primacy of Saint Peter and the succession of popes.
On the other hand, it must be clarified that Christianity encompasses all religious groups that follow the teachings of Christ . According to their beliefs, Christ is the Son of God (and, in turn, the personification of God ).
What is Adventism
Christianity affirms that Christ was crucified and, after his death, was resurrected. Forty days after the resurrection , the Son of God ascended to the Kingdom of Heaven . Since then, believers have been awaiting a second return of Christ that would mark the so-called Final Judgment .
Adventism, as we already indicated, is a Christian and Protestant current that announces a new advent of Christ . Its emergence took place in the United States in the middle of the 19th century , from the so-called Millerite movement that followed the postulates of the preacher William Miller .
This man had announced that the return of Christ would occur in 1844 . Since the event did not occur, many of his followers drifted away and ended up shaping Adventism.
Currently, the most important organization in Adventism is the Seventh-day Adventist Church , with a presence in more than two hundred nations . Its official foundation took place in 1863 .
Adventists believe in an imminent second coming of Christ.
Its principles
Adventist adherents consecrate their spiritual, emotional and physical existence to God . Among the behaviors and habits they adopt are a balanced diet , frequent physical exercise and the development of outdoor activities.
For Adventists, on the other hand, Saturday is a day of rest. As for their bond with God , they establish it through the study of the Holy Scriptures and prayer .
It is important to highlight that the Bible is the basis of Adventism. The doctrines of the movement, then, are based on biblical texts, as are the behaviors they consider appropriate.
According to Adventists, the authors of the Bible wrote under the influence of the Holy Spirit . God , in this framework, provided people with the knowledge needed to achieve salvation through the word collected by the evangelists.
Adventism and the return of Christ
As we already pointed out, the belief that the second advent of Christ is near is the main distinguishing characteristic of Adventism. Believers maintain that this return will be visible and literal .
For Adventism, with the return of Christ the righteous dead will be resurrected, who will achieve Glory alongside the righteous living. The wicked, however, will perish. Since the precise date of the advent is unknown, Adventists state that all human beings must be permanently prepared for such an event.