Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

Christ's death magnified the law, upholding its
universal authority. If the Decalogue could have
been changed, He would not have had to die. But
because this law is absolute and immutable, a death
was required to pay the penalty it imposed. This
requirement Christ fully satisfied by His death on
the cross, making eternal life available to all who
accept His magnificent sacrifice.
Obedience to the Law
People cannot earn salvation by their good
works. Obedience is the fruitage of salvation in
Christ. Through His amazing grace, especially
displayed at the cross, God has liberated His people
from the penalty and curse of sin. Though they
were sinners, Christ gave His life to provide them
with the gift of eternal life. God's abundant love
awakens in the repentant sinner a response that
manifests itself in loving obedience through the
power of the grace so abundantly bestowed.
Believers who understand that Christ values the
law and who understand the blessings of obedience
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