New Amazing Facts Video Response to “Cult” Claim

By Mark A. Kellner
Posted January 28, 2021

Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church nothing more than a Christian cult? 

That’s the claim, among others in a recent video, of Dr. Nathan Busenitz, dean of faculty at The Master’s Seminary, a 35-year-old school located in northwest Los Angeles County.

In response, Amazing Facts International has posted a new video on YouTube that addresses Dr. Busenitz’s claims point by point.

Pastor Doug Batchelor, president of Amazing Facts, says that he is concerned that people who view Busenitz’s video will not have all of the context or facts to make an informed decision. He explains, “We’re told by the apostle Peter to ‘always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,’ but to do so ‘with meekness and fear.’ This video is not a personal attack on anyone or any institution; rather, it’s a pastoral response to what is, frankly, clear misunderstandings and straw-man arguments about the church and what it teaches.”

For instance, Dr. Busenitz faults Adventists—a global Christian fellowship of more than 21 million baptized members worldwide—for teaching fidelity to the Bible Sabbath, or Saturday as opposed to Sunday, and to biblical dietary laws; and for asserting that Christ is performing a ministry in heaven today.

Sharing excerpts from Dr. Busenitz’s video, Pastor Doug has responded to each claim. For example, to the charge of “legalism” for believing that the Sabbath day should be observed by Bible-believing Christians, Pastor Doug maintains there is not a single verse in Scripture that mentions a change in the day that God calls His people to worship; he also responds to the argument that the apostle Paul eliminated Sabbath-keeping.

For the complete response, watch the video below:

Also, look for the offer of a free resource that explains the relationship between the laws found in the Bible and the message of grace found in the ministry of Jesus. 

We ask that you share the video with friends and relatives who might want to know the facts about the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Along with leading the Amazing Facts ministry for more than 25 years, Pastor Doug Batchelor serves as senior pastor of the Granite Bay Hilltop Seventh-day Adventist Church, located near Sacramento, California. He is also a frequent speaker at denominational events and conferences worldwide.

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Bob
I just read those premise's concerning women and the Church. Pastor Doug! Sorry, I have to go along with the Black Blues singers song "It's a Mans World" "Life would be nothing without a woman or a girl."
None of us are good or perfect people and James Brown was probably one of the worst, but he sang the truth.
The TRUTH is bigger than you Pastor Doug. The truth belongs to Jesus.
2 years ago
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JackS1981
Ellen white suffered enough brain damage at a young age from a rock to be in a coma for three weeks. THAT IS NOT A MINOR INJURY. Her father was also a hatter (created hats using mercury) and she helped. Therefore, she suffered dozens of mercury poisoning related symptoms throughout her early and middle life during her so called VISIONS. There is too much factual evidence that points to Ellen white having nothing more than psychosis, hallucinations, and hysteria rather than visions from God due to brain damage and mercury. Also, she wrote about how she felt lost and eternally damned when she was extremely young even as a child. One of the most popular symptoms of mercury poisoning in Young and older people is that of depression and extreme anxiety. Had terrible mental health due to mercury poisoning which led to severe depression and she and others connected that to her being eternally damned because at that point they didn't understand depression. Hate to say it but she never had visions and even the bible contradicts many of her teachings lol. I will stick to my non denominational church. I read that God doesn't speak well of false prophets.
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Spiritualside
If the Ten Commandments are located under God's Mercy Seat in Heaven, could we assume that they are relevant there?
Since they're located there I wondered if that could be symbolic to the Ten Commandments in the heart of the Angels?
Couldn't we assume that they celebrate the Sabbath with us?
May God continue to bless Amazing Facts!
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Sunil West of California
Sunil West- ONLY BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD GO I. I WAS A BROKEN & LOST HEATHAN WHEN I PRAYED " GOD SHOW ME UR TRUTHS TO SAVE ME & I WILL FOLLOW!" SUDDENLY I AWOKE TO A PASTOR ON TV TEACHING BIBLE TRUTHS. IT WAS OUR BELOVED PASTOR DOUG. HIS TEACHINGS(BIBLE TRUTHS) SAVED MY LIFE! I WAS HOOKED! I HAD TRAVELED THE WORLD SEEKING A CHURCH THAT WOULD ACTUALLY TEACH FROM GODS WORD ONLY. THIS WAS IT!! I WAS SOO THANKFUL!!- STILL AM! I DIDNT HAVE TO GO ANYWHERE. IT WAS HERE ALL ALONG!! I HAVE BELONGED TO THIS CHURCH 4 OVER 30YRS NOW & THEY HAVE NEVER TAUGHT ANY FALSE DOCTRINE. AND I'M SADDENED THAT MY CATHOLIC BROTHERS WOULD BE SO LOST AS TO TEACH THESE FALSEHOODS.ITS HEARTBREAKING! BUT, MY HOPE & PRAYERS R THAT OUR CHRIST WILL OPEN THEIR EYES TO GODS TRUE HOLY SPIRIT IN THESE END TIMES! ANY PEOPLE WHO CONDONE SPREADING & TEACHING HATE OF OTHER SAVED PEOPLE ARE NOT OF GOD! I PRAY FOR THEIR SOULS DAILY! ONLY BELIEVE GODS WORD- NOT MANS FALSE INTERPERTATIONS! (read KJV BIBLE only) I WANT TO THANK U PASTOR DOUG/KAREN 4 SAVING MY LIFE & MY VERY SOUL TOO! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY IN THIS LIFE & THE NEXT! HOLY
KISSES TO ALL!! AMEN😇
(LARGE PRINT 4 MY FADING EYESIGHT.)
3 years ago
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merivera
Sadly Doug is so wrong. SDA worship the 10 commandments. According to Paul in Galatians they are cut off from grace. Sunday people don't call Sunday Sabbath. Jesus is our Sabbath Rest. Yes the 4th commandment, we " REMEMBER " by taking communion. We are in the New Covenant. Sadly Doug needs to pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal Truth not EW. Pray for him🙏
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WOULD YOU CONSIDER THE TEN COMMANDMENTS PART OF THE WILL OF GOD?
21 Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
ALSO: The Ten Commandments are in Heaven, located under God's Mercy Seat.
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Linda
Linda…thank you for doing this. I visited my cousin and her husband…the power of God was evident.It’s. Shame there has to be division in the Body of Christ.
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orion92591
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Chrid
Any recent videos?
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D.M.Hanson
I agree 100% that Pastor Doug Batchelor knows what he is talking about.
If you were to read Mrs. Whites books .. everyone of them is practical, clear, and enriching. Hers was not an easy life. We are blessed!
(Sunday is man made ...and God did not bless it or make it holy.)
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Pauline
Yes it was prophesied in the boble
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Pauline Thomas Yes it was predicted in the bible.
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Frog
Very strange; I tried to download this, but it comes up three time as long and entitled The Final Firestorm. What gives?
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Go to the box above with the arrow and you can share it.
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We're not sure what you're having trouble with because the video on this page doesn't have a download option, and it does indeed play the 30 min of Pastor Doug's remarks on Seventh-day Adventists being a cult.
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Colleen
I believe if it isn't in the Word of God, it is not the truth. Praying for open eyes and plugs removed from their ears, that they might hear the truth.
Pastor Doug, I love the way you teach according to GOD'S WORD!!!!!
5 years ago
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Cliff
Dear Pastor Doug,
Some thirty odd years ago I woke up very early one morning and soon realized I was not about to fall back to sleep, so I went downstairs and put on the TV to kill some time until I would need to get ready for work. Amazing Facts was being telecast at the very early hour and before I could begin to channel surf I was struck by the logical way you were presenting Biblical precepts. I was also pleasantly surprised by the mild manner you used and your total lack theatrics in bringing home your points. I quickly learned that logical truth is far more powerful on its own than when accompanied by hysterical rantings. I had been and still am a Baptist - why, I am not exactly sure - but not long after that experience I was called to teach adults in Sunday school and to serve on the church board. I think that may have been because whenever I was asked a question, particularly a Biblical one, I responded in a manner akin to your own, using knowledge I had cleaned from watching your many broadcasts. (I still tune in to your program every week.; sometimes more than once.)
With that bit of personal history as a background, I must commend you on the way you gave a calm, responsible rebuttal to the false claims uttered by your "experience-challenged" critic. I have heard many a "doctor of theology" who appeared to have a one-sided knowledge of the Bible based mostly on tradition and what they had been taught since childhood. That became quickly evident after they offered up baseless and convoluted explanations for of certain "problem" passages in Scripture' if they bothered to address them at all. I have never found your teaching to be anything but straight up and on point and totally Bible-based...that comes from a person who grew up in the Church yet questioned many of its teachings, not because I felt the need to be an individual but because I craved explanations that made complete sense.
5 years ago
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Ed Donnelly
Thankyou Pastor Doug for answering this claim in a professional, christian way. Ed Donnelly
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Kelly
You are a blessing. I have a lot of your books and they all are inline with what the bible says. Keep up the good work. God bless kelly Springfield
5 years ago
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Rodolfo
Thank-you very much Pr. Doug for this video! May the Lord be with you and your team at Amazing Facts.
5 years ago
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eachdayanew
I came to know Jesus in a large part due to Amazing Facts and Pastor Doug. Even though I am a baby Christian still after 5 years, it is very clear to me that The Lord's Sabbath is the 7th day (Saturday). I was baptized into my local SDA congregation 2 yrs ago and know that God blesses this remnant. Thank you Amazing Facts for changing my life!
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Ben from TEXAS
(I just entered my comment but forgot to put my name: I mentioned on Sanctuary, Sabbath, Second coming, Stewardship Scripture, Spirit of prophecy, State of the dead, etc. my name is Ben from Texas) Because, I thought I have to put my name on the bottom square or block, sorry.)
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Ben from TEXAS
We appreciate our brother Dr. Busenit's video and his effort trying and claiming and even his time for proclaiming SDA's as a cult! The Holy Scripture is clear that this issue has been in the mind of Jesus Christ's when He was here on Earth. When He spoke Matthew 5: 10-18; 10: 31-42 & in the same book 7: 21-24. The issue is a good challenge and encouragement for sincere Bible students because people will not just accept what you tell them, they will accept the challenge by testing the waters (reading their Bible thoroughly). The cult issue is not really a problem because originally Jesus Christ Himself has twelve (cultic) disciples, sadly the one (Judas) quit. Other Bible scholars attacks SDA on the issues of Sanctuary, Sabbath, Second Coming, State of the Dead, Scripture (OT & NT), Spirit of Prophecy, The Health message, Stewardship. Please read book of Daniel, Revelation, Hebrews, etc. No way did the SDA,s originated these critical issues, just loved their Heavenly Master to spread the Word, The Holy Spirit did. Let us all follow the Bereans.
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Rhonda
I am not a member of your church but I often watch Amazing Facts and I recently participated in your series on Revelation. I can’t imagine another Christian saying you were a cult. He is wrong. Please keep sharing God’s word as you have done so faithfully for the past
decades. I hope this man’s words don’t spread. Satan is fighting against the Church at all times. We surely don’t need to fight each other.
5 years ago
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Louise McClain
Thank you Pastor Doug gor for taking a stand to defend the Word of God.
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Vern, baptized into the SDA Church my 1st year of college 48 years ago
I can't fathom how anyone who believes the New Testament is truth believes any less of the Old Testament, much less that any of the commandments God carved in stone with His finger are of any less effect now than when written. Youtube is a poor venue for the new video. It was interrupted by commercials at least a dozen separate times. I lost count how many. It needs to go where censorship isn't blatant
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Barry
Thank you pastor Doug for doing a point by point answer session to help us understand more about SDA. Is there a place on your website that I can go to to get answers to other frequently asked questions? The one thing I was listening intently for that I didn't quite hear is what to make of Peter's vision when God tells him not to call anything unclean which he has made clean... Is this really just referring to gentiles or does it also speak of dietary restrictions being lifted? There are a lot of forums out on the internet that talk about why one denomination is right versus the other but it really would be nice to have a consolidated FAQ page on your website that addresses many of these types of questions posed by other denominations toward SDA... I just really want to make sure that I am obeying God. Thank you so much and God bless!
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Barry, here are a few thoughts on what Peter’s vision in Acts 10 teaches about unclean animals and whether or not dietary restrictions were lifted?
a. The sheet contained “unclean” animals (as taught by God’s Word) and clean animals that Peter considered to be “impure” or defiled, through contact, because they were in the same sheet with the unclean animals. God’s response was, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” God is saying that the idea of something being defiled by contact was a Jewish tradition that was not Biblical (Mark 7:1-23).
b. After 3½ years of listening to Jesus’ teaching Peter hadn’t received the slightest hint that eating unclean animals was permissible.
c. The message of the vision was that Jews don’t become defiled by contact with Gentiles. Peter understood that the gospel must go to all people (10:28,34,35).
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Ken
I know and have met Doug personally. He is one of those men of God in whom I highly respect. Any man who God can take from drug addiction and immorality and lift him up with His truth, has my spiritual vote. I have never heard Doug speak intentionally anything against the truth as Jesus taught it Himself. Many feel spiritually that God will accept whatever they believe as truth, but the scripture doesn't teach such a belief. If God said it that is what we are to follow and nothing short of that. Every word from the mouth of God is to be followed, not just what we think is from his mouth. Therefore, one needs a through knowledge of God's word in order to follow Him in truth. This in itself having a knowledge of the scripture many so-called Christians don't have. They live their lives based off what they have been told by a specific man i.e. their preachers, However when their name comes up before the judge of the Universe, there is NOT going to be a preacher standing by holding their hands. If the individual servant neglects the word of God in this life, they cannot ever hope to live with Him no matter how long they've been or claimed Christianity.
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Ken
Hi Ken here: People don't like to have their error pointed out especially those who can't see their error. Those who preach a different gospel other then the teachings of Jesus cannot accept the teachings of Jesus. When the Lord of Glory Himself kept the Sabbath seventh day as His custom was, why can't those who claim to follow Him "follow Him all the way" even unto the correct day for worship. Well the answer is it's too restrictive on their worldly lifestyles. No more mall hopping, no ball games, no golf, no television, no nothing worldly can they do, and that is for them too restrictive. So they refuse to change for God when He not only changed for us, but even went to death for us. I'm saddened in spirit for those people whom when the Mark of the Beast choice comes, they will readily accept it because of their refusal to follow Jesus all the way even into the synagogue where His custom was displayed for all the world to see. Jesus kept the day of worship He created at the end of creation week and many will be lost to God because they cannot accept the truth of His word while they all claim to follow Him.
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Robert Jackson
I fail to understand why or how some people can assert that the Sabbath was abolished, and that Jesus completed all things pertaining to salvation at the cross! If one believes Jesus to be Lord and Saviour then they can never make those assertions. Jesus kept ALL of the commandments including the fourth! It was His custom. So did His disciples. Love is the prevailing form of obedience toward someone who gave His life for mankind, so Jesus said if you love Me keep My Commandments. Paul clearly explains Jesus' ministry as High Priest in the heavenly tabernacle in the Book of Hebrews after His ascension, so the cross was a means to the rest of the plan of salvation in the heavenly sanctuary. This is also explained in Daniel and Revelation. But considering the recent political beliefs by the followers of the Trump administration who still say the election was stolen; that Trump won despite the preponderance of evidence to the contrary, it perhaps can be understood that some will fail to believe what the Bible teaches despite all evidence to the contrary. Paul is right in 2Thess2:11 - God sends strong delusions to them of no faith who make and believe lies. They are wells without water./ Robert S. Jackson
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Anne Mutsuru
I was raised in the SDA church and I believe every thing the church teach. It all comes from the bible.
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Mi
AAAAAMEN!!!!!!!
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Deb LaDuke
I'm totally blown away with your broadcasts. I'd like to get the book on is Seventh Day Advertist an occult? All my family is reborn, but I'm the only one that is a SDA. I'm not good at witnessing to them. I've been Advertist since 2014, because of Pastor Darren Purdy. He's my greatest/hero to this day.
Thanks,
Debra LaDuke
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Lizwe
Thank you Pastor Daug Bachelor for the great work you are doing..raising high the flag of the three Angel's message..we are right in the middle of The Shaking time , soon very soon probation shall be closed..l pray God grants you good health to sound the 3 Angel's message louder & loudest..yes very soon our lord shall apear in the skies
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Lizwe
Thank you for the informative and sound biblical teachigs that amaizing facts are presenting in literature and air. Our prayers is for God to grant you more wisdom and strength to proclaim the good ever lasting gospel to all four corners of the globe
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JD.
When is Pastor Doug's Program about the Seventh-day Adventist Church not being a Cult going to Premiere?
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Earl Lambdin
You are confusing the Old Covenant with the New Covenant. Under the New Covenant, the Sabbath Day is one day a week on Sunday, Saturday, Monday etc. it doesn't matter! The "Principle" of giving needed rest once a week for our bodies remains true.. Christ is our Sabbath Rest - He fulfilled the Sabbath Day Law. I'm sure you have read Colossians 2:16-17. Romans 14:1-5 Eating only vegetables is for the weaker in faith members. I will not judge you or your members; and you and your members are not to judge other Christians in these matters - the Apostle Paul taught and confirms this "fact". Amen. Brother! Grow in faith and Freedom through Christ alone. Don't be locked into old doctrine. Only through true humility can we grow in revelation. Earl Lambdin Author of The Grown Up Church
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Martha
You definitely do not understand the Bible. You need to study it with someone that does. As for the Sabbath, it has always and will always be Saturday. It's in God's commandments (#4) and Jesus said he did not come to change one thing about God's laws. In case you didn't know it, the Roman Catholics changed it in 321 AD. They admit they did this. Look it up, it's easy to find the truth if you search. What you are believing is simply following tradition of the Roman Catholics. No where in the Bible does it say that Christ fulfilled the Sabbath Day Law. He Himself kept the Sabbath. That is plainly stated in numerous places. His disciples and apostles kept the Saturday Sabbath too. The Roman Catholics say they did it because the Pope is "equal to or above God" here on earth.
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Earl, my greetings to you and I would advise you to read the Bible again in prayerful earnestness so that you may understand the full truth and not be led astray by others. Many are sincere in their belief that the old covenant has passed away but, by broad reading of the Bible in prayer, you will discover this is untrue and there is not one single reference, not one verse that agrees with our promotes that mistaken idea. May our gracious Lord bless your endeavour.
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AISY
AISY DOLON; BROTHER, GOD DOESNT CHANGE ; THE COMMANDMENTS DONT CHANGE; THE 7TH DAY SABBATH DID NOT CHANGE/GOD BLESS
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Ionut
If the Sabbath Day was part of the Old Covenant then so are the rest of the other nine commandments. Is that so?! Because the fourth commandment, the Sabbath, is an integral part of the 10 commandments, of equal importance.
Therefore having the same quality, if any commandment is nullified, based on my common sense and judgement, all the other nine commandments should be nullified also.
Does this argument comply with a healthy judgment?!
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Anne Mitsuru
The bible clearly says if you love me keep my commandments. And keeping the Sabbath holy is one of the 10 commandments.
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Following the Lamb
God said remember the sabbath day. Why would He tell us to remember? You are being deceived and or trying to deceive or both. God’s people hear his voice and follow Him, Jesus kept the sabbath holy. It matters.
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Dean
Hello Earl, Something fascinating about the new covenant … Hebrews 8:10 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” God wants to write His law on our hearts.
We are saved by grace. No one has ever been saved by their works. God has only and always had one way to save mankind "the everlasting gospel" Do we still have sin in the world today? How does the Bible define sin? It says sin is lawlessness, breaking God's law. 1 John 3:4 It's clear from the Bible, Matthew 1:21 that Jesus came to save us from sin and he intends to, with our cooperation remove sin from our lives. He intends to give us victory over every sin that besets us. He will not leave us in the same mess He found us in. It's unbiblical to think God saves us and then leaves us to stay in bondage to sin. So if I know that stealing is a sin and I refuse to stop where does that leave me? In rebellion. Rev. 3:5 is clear, "He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life…" A true saving relationship with Christ leads to a life of obedience to His commands and that includes His Ten Commandments. This is evidence of walking with Christ, not something we do to earn salvation. The Sabbath is a gift of resting in Christ, and the Bible gives us abundant evidence to pinpoint that day. The Scripture is also clear, there is another power that has attempted to change that day of rest and it will lead to a final choice for mankind in the end. Worship God according to His Commandments or Worship the beast on the day he has chosen.
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😃 Thank you very much.
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William brooks
is there not a good cult?
Some say all religion is a cult.
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GO GET 'EM DOUG!
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willelmus Agri
Why was the YouTube video taken off the YouTube? Today's date is Jan 29, 2021 and it is 11:53 (CST). The video interface claims that the video was removed by the uploader.
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Lele
My hairstylist wants to know more about my SDA church. Where may I direct her for a good commentary, that’s easy to understand. I eventually would like to give her Desire of Ages and Steps to Christ.
Thank you for your work to further God’s message
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Whys Acher
If you have to ask - may I humbly suggest that you study WITH her and you, too can learn? What can it hurt?
I do commend you for wanting to get DA in her hands, though -- who can read THAT without being blessed and informed?
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Maxine
Hello. I was raised in the sda church. But have been a member of a Baptist church. In my bed old age i have begun to keep the Sabbath day. I am home bound so I don't go out.much. Do I need to join the Sda church?
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EC
Hello! You do not have to join, but we'd love it if you did! Although our Church does follow what God says, not one religion can save us. "For it is by grace you have been saved". - Ephesians 2:8 What I suggest is that you build and keep a strong relationship with God, and you obey what He commands. For example, if God commanded we keep the Sabbath Day, then we should. Exodus 20: 8-11 What is key to remember is that none of our works will get us into Heaven, because we all have sinned and fall short on the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) In the end, if you want to join the SDA Church it is your choice! Much love sister/brother ( I hope what I'm saying is correct, but if I am not I ask that someone please informs me)
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Margaret
I have been an SDA member for 30yrs and I believe we are the church with the end time message and truth. That said there are many Christians in other denominations who will also be in heaven although it is looking like the Sunday law might differentiate the Bible believing Christians from the rest. If you can join an SDA church that would be great but it is not salvational, having Christ as your Redeemer and Saviour and having a daily living relationship with Him is what matters. Although continue watching the SDA sermons of Doug and the Bible studies as we need to ensure we are not led into deception in these last days... God bless you Maxine, i will remember you in my prayers sister ..
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Whys Acher
Your salvation is in NO WAY based upon joining the SDA church - or any other organized body. Were you healthy, willing and able to do so (under normal circumstances) your fellowship with like-minded believers would benefit you AND them, but you will not be challenged by Peter at the pearly gates for your proof of membership!
It would be nice, though, if someone had the opportunity to welcome you BACK!
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Nelson
Please review on Amazon Prime "From Babylon" and "Fr. America 2." Even more information on the details behind the change from the 7th day to the 1st.
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Rubalcava Fam.
Our Lord be with He’s Servant Pastor Doug in that presentation. Blessings from Heaven❤️
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Steve
I became a Seventh-day Adventist about 18 years ago thanks to, specifically, Doug Batchelor and Amazing Facts. I have learned more about Christ and his love for me and what a relationship with Him should involves than I learned the previous 40 years of being a member of any another church. If anyone is truly interested in understanding scripture, you will not find a better Church than a Seventh-day Adventist Church. I say that after having been a member of several different denominations in an attempt to find a Church that fulfilled my need to truly understand scripture.
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Levelyn J Oliver
Amen to this statement. I have the same experience.
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Eduard
What is most important to believe is that te Holy Sabbath was never changed, every body who defiles Gods Holy Sabbath is an apostate , and not a child of God.
There are many claims made by the SDA church a do not agree with.
If you would contact me I would like to mention these to you.
God bless you . Eduard Conzen.
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Gabriel
I'm Gabriel and have been a SDA for over 20 years. I have learned a great deal of truths not heavily preached by other denominations. I'm looking forward to pastor Doug B. video to help in clearing too many misunderstood we know to be true as well as showing where in the bible to find it.
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Kenny McNally
Teaching about the Law
17“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. 19So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
20“But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
Mathew chapter 5! Most would agree thou
Shalt not Kill or do not steal! But the Sabbath🤭! Even in languages before English it wasn’t SaturnDay, In Spanish it is Sabado 
    From Old Portuguese sabado, from Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin sabbatum, from Ancient Greek σάββατον (sábbaton, “Sabbath”), from Hebrew שַׁבָּת‎ (shabát, “Sabbath”).
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Anthony from Brooklyn
My name is Anthony, I have been a SDA Christian for 21 years. Why do the world try to use the often misunderstood words of Paul to replace the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Matthew 5 verses 17 to 19.
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Eddie
As a born-again SDA Christian who studied the Bible in order to prove Christianity to be a farce, I learned quickly that Jesus was all He and His disciples claimed Him to be. Over time, as I studied, I learned to follow Jesus and His word alone. My stance became the same as the great reformers who rebelled against the dogma of the powerful church of the day.. like many of the deep-pocked churches of today That powerful papal church was steeped in tradition and error because people, like sheep, followed the words of men rather than God’s word. Sola Scriptura. I find my salvation in Jesus. This the SDA church teaches. It is a movement of saves people bringing the light of Jesus’ soon return. May God the Father, Jesus our Savior, and the power of the Spirit bless this message.
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Whys Acher
Well spoken, indeed!
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Jane
So, is the good doctor saying Paul had more authority than God?
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Vusi
We are not a cult- just a bunch of forgiven, heaven seeking people. Thank you Mark- thought challenging entries are always welcome. God bless
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Roger (Rog)
May The Holy Spirit open the minds of all watching this critical & very important event . . . Especailly our family members ! Roger E. Slonaker
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Bob & Lucy Silverman
To the D.B. Ministry,
We can be confident Christ Jesus teachings' are righteous, holy, and full of light.
(Romans 2:19)
Thank-you for courageously defending the truth.
(Ephesians 6:11-16)
Praying.
Sincerely,
A sister in Christ Jesus,
L
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Johann Kim T. Manez
The "...you can watch the video at this link here..." link is broken. Please check. Thanks!
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Thank you, it has been fixed now!
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Aaron Huddleston
We knew there would be even more attacks in the last days. Way to stand up for the Lord !
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Edgar W. Hill
Pastor Doug! I am a Baptist from Albertville, Alabama.Now i live slap dab in the middle of the Bible Belt, and don,t you worry you are doing a great job. Everyone is behind you, just keep up the great job. P.S. I do not agree with every thing you preach, but i do not agree with every thing my pastor preaches.
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John
Pastor Doug!!! No question for you. Just,, THANK YOU!!! My family LOVES YOU AND ALL THE PASTORS WORLD WIDE THAT ARE PREACHING THE 3 ANGELS MESSAGE. IT HAS TO BE TOLD. BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN LIKE YOURSELF ARE DOING THE GREATEST WORK ON EARTH!!!! GOD bless you, and the quintell family is praying for you. To deliver the truth in all of GOD’S glory To the Inhabitants of planet earth, in earths final chapter.
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Tiny
I am so glad this is finally being addressed. This accusation has been going on for along time. I also visit Sunday Worship Churches. And once in a while at a prayer meeting this topic would come up. I learned to study Bible through SDAs. I am so grateful to them. When the topic comes up I find that those that state this, frankly do not know what they are talking about. They really do not understand how much churches have a fine thread that joins us...that Jesus is the son of God, came and died for our sins and rose again and ascended and sitting at the right hand of the Father. Salvation is by faith and Jesus is the only way. Many, many other denomination all agree on these teaches, but sadly the Church is so divided. We are not saved by doctrine but by our Father’s grace through faith. I am looking forward to tomorrow. By the way when the topic comes up I gently update them on this. SDAs are not a cult.   May God bless you.
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Tiffany Nelson
I have been SDA all my life. I have attended Loma Linda University for my education in the nursing field.
I have attended non denominational churches mostly. However, my beliefs are steadfast with the Adventist teachings.
Tiffany Nelson
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Larry S.
I am Baptist, and have dear friends that are Seventh Day Adventists. We all believe in Jesus. As Paul said, we should not quibble over little details that do not affect Salvation. And we do not.
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Keith
Thank you for a kind and gracious rebuttal! The world must know the truth regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination. Too much liberal preaching is to the detrimental falsehood of the hearers only who do not read God's Holy Book. I feel sad that theologians, preachers and others feel free to tell what listener's want to hear. They are Christians from 9:00 am until noon on Sunday. The rest of the week free to do and say as they please. I do pray the Holy Spirit will awaken them like the Apostle Paul!
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Nancy
Praying for receptive minds and hearts as Pastor Doug's video is shared tomorrow.
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Clarence
They removed the sermon
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It has been fixed now!
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ISAIAH 61:1
Keep Following God not Man, Blessed is the man who is persecuted for Righteousness!!! 2 Timothy 2:15 , Romans 8:28 Revelation 1
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Craig brady
MORE STUDY REQUIRED FOR SOME PEOPLE , MAY GOD TOUCH THEIR HEARTS AND SHOW THEM THE TRUTH. THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, I SEEM TO RECALL PASTER DOUG COMENT ON ,THE NAME IS JUST THE PLACE WHERE WE CAN FOLLOW GODS WORD ONLY (THE BIBLE ONLY ) THATS THE CHURCH I WANT TO BE PART OF AND IF THE BELIEF OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, IS THE NAME OF THAT CHURCH THATS WHERE WE ALL SHOULD GO , I HAVE SAID ON ACCASIONS THAT MOST PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A CAR ,BUT IF YOU ARE ASKED HOW TO WORK THE RADIO IN A NEW CAR YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY PULL OUT THE BOOK IN THE GLOVEBOX TO LEARN HOW TO ,THIS IS MY EXAMPLE OF ELLEN WHITES RITINGS , IT DOES NOT MEAN IT TAKES OVER DRIVING THE CAR . SO MY OPINION GOD SENT HER TO EDUCATE THE PEOPLE AS THEY WERE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE FOR THEM SELVES (THIS IS WHERE I FIT IN ) MRS WHITES WRITINGS ARE A HELP MECHANISIM ONLY THEY DO NOT EXEMPT THE BIBLE AT ALL SORRY GUYS GRAMMER AND SPELLING IS NOT MY STRONG POINT AT ALL CRAIG BRADY
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Paul
Paul
This really should not surprise us at all. The prophecies and sister White told us that, unfortunately, these things must come to pass. “Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky, lift up your head, redemption draweth nigh.”
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Robert L Eddins
I have carefully listened to Pastor Doug Batchelor, and EVERYTHING he preaches is backed up by the written word of our LORD, EVERYTHING. He brought me closer to Jesus, and he was gifted by our LORD with the best verbal and pictoral preaching I.ve ever heard.
He practices what he preaches, and I love Pastor JEAN TOO, he also knows the bible and can preach with the best of them. Together they are your best blessing and their words will bring you happiness and the love of the entire GODHEAD. My thanks to them and AMAZING FACTS.
Robert Lynn Eddins
Prescott, Arizona
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Debbie T
Is Sunday the first day of the week? Jesus was dead Friday and Saturday. The tomb was empty the 3rd day..So that being said. We Christians celebrate the day Christ rose ftom the dead. In this time of quarantine. We commune with Abba in our prayer closet. Praying ceaselessly. Praise the Father ( breathe in) Praise the Son ( breathe out).
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Stephen
Hi Debbie. The calendar says Sunday is the first day of the week and Saturday the seventh. The Commandment says "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

11For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Exodus 20:8-11. Sunday was never blessed as a day of worship nor for that matter, any other day.
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Craig brady
To me this just reiterates we are in the correct church , praise god for his insight of this, and also Mrs. whites warnings for the persecutions on gods church ,may god bless you PR Batchelder and thank our lord for you and your team ( BROTHERS AND SISTERS) Craig brady Hobart Tasmania , Australia