Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

evangelists, pastors (shepherds), and teachers to
prepare its members for service and to build up
"the body of Christ" till all experience unity in the
faith and reflect "the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4:7-
13).
3. The Scriptures carry Christ's authority
Though Christ guides His church through the
Holy Spirit, the Word of God is the sole standard
by which the church operates. All its members are
to obey that Word because it is law in the absolute
sense. All human traditions, customs, and cultural
practices are subject to the authority of the
Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:15-17).
4. Christ's authority and the offices of
the church
Christ exercises His authority through His
church and its specially appointed servants, but He
never transfers His power. No one has any
independent authority apart from Christ and His
word.
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