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X or not to X - That is the Question......
The "X" is not as in no or against
the SDA people or organization, nor is it to put down or desire to do away
with the SDA. The "X" is as in "ex" and/or former SDA.
This includes all persons that were expelled, kicked-out, dis-fellowshiped,
asked to leave, etc. This also includes persons who are still
in the SDA organization and system who are disgruntled, unhappy, discontent,
unfulfilled, and/or disheartened about their situation. The latter or second
ones are persons who might like to leave and/or are considering leaving but
still would hope there might be change. They might have grown up in the church,
still have family members in it, or feel that they can make a difference staying
within the organization for good. These are usually what they call "evangelical"
SDA that believe and hope more in a grace versus law ideology.We want to minister
to both of these type of people, whether they are "in" or "out"
of the organization. To answer questions, help out, encourage, and just edify
overall.We also want to minister to many Sunday-Keepers who may know of or
encounter SDA and need an information source that will aid them in answering
SDA questions, arguments, etc.
** Follow the link to PURPOSE/GOAL
page to see the real reason for the naming it "X" -vs- "ex"
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There has been a fallacy within the Christian community that
the SDA are indeed "Orthodox" in their doctrine, like most mainline
churches. This fallacy was exacerbated by Dr. Walter Martin's book, "The
Kingdom of the Cults."(1965), where Dr. Martin labeled SDA as "basically"
Christian. While on one hand Dr. Martin's book is excellent and very informational
about the SDA organization and history, on the other hand it is slightly dated
as the true going on's within the SDA church today (that is the key).Before
Dr. Martins book the SDA were understood and had been regularly known as being
a cult (like the Mormon and Jehovah Witnesses [JW], etc.) Dr Martin had worked
out a consensus with the SDA of that day that emphasized "grace"
and orthodox beliefs over their aberrant foundations.
So the SDA church might have had a minor
reform in that day, but many ex-SDA
know this is not the case today!Even Dr. Martin noted in his book (pp410),
"Doctrinally, the church has developed a large rift between
those members and leaders who are solidly within the evangelical Christian
camp and those members and leaders who, because of their emphasis on works-righteousness,
legalism, and the prophetic status according to founder Ellen G.
White, may well move the denomination over time
outside of the evangelical camp and perhaps even into
actual cultism."Dr. Martin words were indeed prophetic of
the future course of the SDA, but unfortunately the organization he left to
monitor cultism has either fallen asleep or not noticed this dire shift.
So, is SDA part of the body of Christ TODAY? Meaning, SDA
being "Christians", and like most of the church who profess Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior. Well, this premise could be partially true, but
also partially not true. What I mean is are we talking about the SDA
"organization", or are we talking about the SDA "individual?"If
you are talking about the organization then there is no question that
it/they have presently "shifted" strongly towards the doctrines
of the past (based on Ellen White), and have indeed embraced their aberrant
roots (this is a documented fact).
And as Dr. Martin noted, if this was to happen then they would HAVE to
be re-labeled a cult. (Follow
this link for more on this)
If you are talking about the SDA person then this is another
matter that is only an issue of the heart. If you will read
excerpts of "The
Sabbath - Relevant for Christians Today?", by John Cusaac, you
will see that it all depends on whether the SDA person is relying on and trusting
in "the Law" or "Grace"
(through Jesus Christ) for their emphasis. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE!!If
it is the Law (like a majority of SDA emphasize) then there is definitely
a problem. Unfortunately, many times it is the organization that the
people follow and agree with (like sheep following their shepherd), and are
affected by the leaven of the SDA doctrines and teaching. Whether if
it is with the organization (a known problem) or with the individual
(a possible problem) we have to acknowledge and address this issue
(lives are on the line).
This site, the included links, and documentation will clearly
and succinctly point out these problems in order to hopefully show both non-SDA
and SDA the truth that scripture plainly and simply shows.Why is this important?
Is this site and the information enclosed just an exercise in futility? Is
it just a work of "division" and "divisiveness" to further
add to the many divisions in the church and body of Jesus Christ today?No
my friend, if you will truly seek and investigate the information in this
site then you will see that it is indeed the truth. Because we say so? No,
only because we espouse and emphasize (and ALWAYS will) the WORD OF GOD, the
Bible, as our ultimate and sole source of truth. It will not be based on an
organization (like the JW's do), or on an Angel (as the Mormon leader heeded),
or even on a so-called Prophetess named White (like many SDA maintain).
No, most if not all of the information is derived entirely
from a straight interpretation of and from the Bible (that you can easily
follow).So we would ask that you be like the Breian's in Acts 17:11 and study
the material and information in this site, with the Bible as the Judge.
RIGHTLY divide the truth (2 Tim 2:15),
and show yourself approved by checking it out for yourself, and not
just accepting what some organization or person told you. Many SDA
"say" they have the truth, and are not afraid of sharing
and learning. If you believe in the Bible as Gods true word, and are not afraid
of heeding it or just hearing it (James 1:22) then continue on.
We are NOT afraid of the truth: we hope that you and/or the
SDA organization are not either.We wish to do this in a spirit of love (1Pet
1:22/1Tim 4:12), gentleness and respect. Hopefully, as it notes in 2Tim 2:24-26
and James 5:20 that we may aid in turning back many to the true Gospel of
Christ.Side Note for SDA:Scripture notes (Hos 4:6) that, "My
people perish because of lack of knowledge." How true that
is today with all of the cults, aberrant doctrine, and divisive denominations
that are so prevalent today. Did God mean this to be so, and to have His body
torn into so many pieces? As Paul would note many times in his writings, certainly
not!! (This is the rebellious spirit of man).
Do you think that the people who were with David Kuresh in
Waco thought that they would be deceived?, or that the people with Jim Jones
thought that they would die? No, they were deceived!God
has given man the CHOICE--from Adam to the present--to decide
what is right and wrong, good or bad. You have a CHOICE today to decide
whether you are in the truth, or begin deceived. You could just ignore, move
on, sloff this off, or say it's from the Devil. Are you a gambler?
Are you willing to gamble on your LIFE by passing up the facts without
making even a cursory investigation?
You will have NO EXCUSE before God on judgment day! Many in
the Kuresh and Jones group will have to give an answer as to WHY they followed
error (especially since one professed to be Christ), and many in the
mass of cults today. We ALL can be DECEIVED! What is the ANSWER then?,
READ YOUR WORD (the 100% truth), examine the facts and the links
(on this site and other resources). If you will diligently seek (Heb 11:6),
pray (1 Thess 5:17), ask God for truth and wisdom (James 1:5), and after all
of that you have a peace and sound mind then THAT IS ALL WE CAN ASK.At the
very least, check out the 101 reasons
why Gentiles do not keep the Sabbath!
Side Note for Sunday-Keepers:Were you aware that SDA doctrine
and teachings damns you to HELL for not
keeping the Saturday Sabbath? [[ CLICK
HERE for more details ]]Now you know--check out the details throughout
this site as to how you can defend yourself (1Pe 3:15), If you are NOT
ready then the SDA will chew you up and spit you out better than any Mormon
or Jehovah Witness ever would.
Also, check out the 101
reasons why Gentiles do not keep the Sabbath!For All -So
Let us go on to find out what God truly wants from His body and for yourself
today.
Where to start?, Here's a list:
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