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In what year was the Second Great Awakening?
In what year was the Second Great Awakening?
The early nineteenth century.
Who was the Baptist layman central to North American Adventist beginnings?
Who was the Baptist layman central to North American Adventist beginnings?
William Miller
What belief did William Miller abandon?
What belief did William Miller abandon?
Deism
In what year did Miller announce that all the affairs of the present state would be wound up?
In what year did Miller announce that all the affairs of the present state would be wound up?
What did the commonly accepted theology of Miller's day hold?
What did the commonly accepted theology of Miller's day hold?
What event took place in 1844 that was not the second coming of Christ?
What event took place in 1844 that was not the second coming of Christ?
What are the "pillar" doctrines of Sabbatarian Adventism?
What are the "pillar" doctrines of Sabbatarian Adventism?
The three angels' messages of Revelation 14 are presented in sequential order by Ellen White.
The three angels' messages of Revelation 14 are presented in sequential order by Ellen White.
The Sabbath began at sunset and ended at sunset.
The Sabbath began at sunset and ended at sunset.
Ellen White's role in the development of Adventist doctrine was more significant than her role in the development of Adventist lifestyle.
Ellen White's role in the development of Adventist doctrine was more significant than her role in the development of Adventist lifestyle.
What year saw the establishment of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists?
What year saw the establishment of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists?
What is the name of the Adventist health reform institution established in 1866?
What is the name of the Adventist health reform institution established in 1866?
The conflict over military service for Adventists was most clearly expressed during World War I.
The conflict over military service for Adventists was most clearly expressed during World War I.
One of the Adventist founders, Joseph Bates, advocated for the abolishment of the death penalty.
One of the Adventist founders, Joseph Bates, advocated for the abolishment of the death penalty.
The Adventist emphasis on the importance of Christian education was a clear and consistent theme from the beginning of the denomination's history.
The Adventist emphasis on the importance of Christian education was a clear and consistent theme from the beginning of the denomination's history.
What year saw the re-opening of Battle Creek College after the school was closed in 1882 due to financial problems?
What year saw the re-opening of Battle Creek College after the school was closed in 1882 due to financial problems?
Who was the denomination's first president in 1901?
Who was the denomination's first president in 1901?
What year marked the shift from a "shut-door" approach to mission to a more open-door approach?
What year marked the shift from a "shut-door" approach to mission to a more open-door approach?
The denomination's original headquarters were in what city?
The denomination's original headquarters were in what city?
Where did the denomination relocate its headquarters in 1903, after the destruction of the publishing house in a fire?
Where did the denomination relocate its headquarters in 1903, after the destruction of the publishing house in a fire?
In what year did the denomination adopt the name "Seventh-day Adventist" as best representing its beliefs?
In what year did the denomination adopt the name "Seventh-day Adventist" as best representing its beliefs?
What year saw the establishment of the "Sister Betsy" system, which aimed at providing financial support for the ministry?
What year saw the establishment of the "Sister Betsy" system, which aimed at providing financial support for the ministry?
The Adventist Church began practicing biblical tithing in the early 1900s.
The Adventist Church began practicing biblical tithing in the early 1900s.
In what year did Ellen White experience a vision that led to the establishment of the Adventist Church's first sanitarium?
In what year did Ellen White experience a vision that led to the establishment of the Adventist Church's first sanitarium?
The growth of Adventist missions was a natural and consistent progression from the denomination's beginning, with a strong emphasis on outreach to the world.
The growth of Adventist missions was a natural and consistent progression from the denomination's beginning, with a strong emphasis on outreach to the world.
In what year was the denomination's foreign mission board established?
In what year was the denomination's foreign mission board established?
In what year did the first Black General Conference in North America convene?
In what year did the first Black General Conference in North America convene?
In 1901, after a period of debate and discussion, the denomination decided to uphold the office of President amidst the controversy surrounding the leadership of the Adventist Church.
In 1901, after a period of debate and discussion, the denomination decided to uphold the office of President amidst the controversy surrounding the leadership of the Adventist Church.
The Adventist Church has ordained women as gospel ministers.
The Adventist Church has ordained women as gospel ministers.
The denomination's largest growth occurred in the 20th century.
The denomination's largest growth occurred in the 20th century.
The early 1900s saw a shift toward conscious intent in the Adventist Church's mission outreach.
The early 1900s saw a shift toward conscious intent in the Adventist Church's mission outreach.
Adventist leaders believe that the church's mission must be limited to those who have already accepted the Adventist message.
Adventist leaders believe that the church's mission must be limited to those who have already accepted the Adventist message.
Flashcards
William Miller
William Miller
A Baptist layman who, after studying the Bible, believed Christ would return around 1843.
Second Great Awakening
Second Great Awakening
A revival in the United States during the early 1800s, leading many to return to Christianity.
Millerite Adventism
Millerite Adventism
An early religious movement expecting Christ's imminent return, originating with Miller.
Joshua V. Himes
Joshua V. Himes
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Signs of the Times
Signs of the Times
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Midnight Cry
Midnight Cry
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2300-day prophecy
2300-day prophecy
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Great Disappointment
Great Disappointment
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Heavenly Sanctuary
Heavenly Sanctuary
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Investigative Judgment
Investigative Judgment
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Conditional Immortality
Conditional Immortality
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Seventh-day Sabbath
Seventh-day Sabbath
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Ellen White
Ellen White
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Prophetic role
Prophetic role
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Doctrinal development
Doctrinal development
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- A Brief History of Seventh-Day Adventists
- George R. Knight
Third Edition
- Published by Review and Herald Publishing Association
- Copyright information (multiple years)
- ISBN information (numbers)
Content Outline (Chapters)
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Chapter 1: Millerite Roots
- William Miller
- The Reluctant Prophet
- Adventism takes a giant step forward
- The passing of the time
- The Midnight Cry
- The Great Disappointment
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Chapter 2: Era of Doctrinal Development (1844-1848)
- Redefining the Sanctuary
- The gift of prophecy
- The Sabbath
- Conditional Immortality
- The “Pillar” Doctrines and the Three Angels’ Messages
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Chapter 3: Era of Organizational Development (1848-1863)
- The Sabbatarian Conferences
- Publishing "the Truth"
- Early moves toward formal organization
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Chapter 4: Era of Institutional and Lifestyle Development (1863-1888)
- Healthful living and the Western Health Reform Institute
- The struggle for noncombatancy
- In search of proper education
- Advances in financial stewardship
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Chapter 5: Era of Revival, Reform, and Expansion (1888-1900)
- The 1888 General Conference Session
- The aftermath of Minneapolis
- Spiritual revival and educational expansion
- Mission to Black America
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Chapter 6: Era of Reorganization and Crisis (1900-1910)
- Denominational reorganization
- Tension in the power structure
- The Battle Creek exodus
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Chapter 7: Era of Worldwide Growth (1910-1955)
- The passing of Ellen White
- A period of crisis and promise
- Unparalleled growth in Adventist missions
- The maturation of Adventism among African-Americans
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Chapter 8: The Challenges and Possibilities of Maturity (1955-)
- Arriving at maturity
- Challenges as Adventism faces the twenty-first century
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