False doctrines in Adventism

[Hanseng]

There are a number of teachings circulating in the church which reflect shabby Biblical scholarship. They are not esoteric or complicated interpretations of apocalyptic prophecy or the sanctuary. They are fundamental teachings of the Bible regarding salvation. I'll mention the ones here regarding the commandments of God and the law. Most are the result of the proof texting method of Bible interpretation. It does not consider the context of the passages.

"If you love me, keep my commandments" is not a reference to the Decalogue. It does not mean that if we love Jesus, we will obey the Decalogue. Commandments, in that passage, is referring to the teachings of Jesus. Those who love Jesus will follow his teachings.

"Do we make void the law through faith? God forbid, we establish the law." The law, in this passage is not referring to the Decalogue. We do not establish the law by obeying the Decalogue. Law, here, is referring to the Old Testament, specifically its teachings about salvation by faith. We establish the law by believing that Jesus died for our sins.

 "And we are his witnesses of these things; and [so is] also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him." This passage does not mean that we receive the HS by obeying the Decalogue. It is specifically referring to the teaching of the gospel. We receive the HS through the preaching of Christian faith. To obey God, in this passage is to be empowered by the HS through the preaching of the gospel. More to the point, we receive the Holy Spirit by believing the gospel. The word obey, in the NT often means to believe. We obey God by believing Him.

There are other passages which fall into this category, i.e., erroneous interpretations of Scripture. None of these are part of the fundamental beliefs, just legalistic nonsense that circulates among a people prone to legalism.

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The idea that obedience in the NT refers to faith in Christ is evident is certain Scriptures such as 

Ro. 10:16 "But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?" "Obeying the gospel" is the same as "believing the report." Romans 16: 24-26 refers to the "obedience of faith, "saying that is what the gospel and preaching of Jesus Christ leads to. When we believe in Jesus, we are obeying God.

In the following text, those who "believe" are contrasted with the "disobedient."

1 Pe 2:7  Unto you therefore which believe [he is] precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

The real issue for Christians is believing in Christ. That's obedience.

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Another passage which emphasizes the importance of faith rather than works is 

"For the time [is come] that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if [it] first [begin] at us, what shall the end [be] of them that obey not the gospel of God?"

We obey the gospel, by believing it. Once we do that, we receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit leads us into righteousness. Note Psalm 32:8,9:

8  I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 
]9  Be ye not as the horse, [or] as the mule, [which] have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

It is God's plan for Himself to Guide us. Animals require outward control [like laws] God]s people are led by His Spirit. Unlike animals, we cannot be controlled by outward regalia such as bits, bridles, and laws. Our problems come from within. Inner change is required which is why theHS writes the laws upon our heart.