Cultish Part 2 | SDA On Trial: The Great Controversy Worldview
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Mar 5, 2025 Myles, an expert on Seventh-day Adventism and the host of Answering Adventism, delves deep into the intriguing complex of the 'Great Controversy Worldview'. He discusses how this narrative shapes Adventist theology and its implications for orthodoxy. The conversation touches on Arianism's impact on their beliefs about Christ’s divinity, the significance of Ellen G. White's writings, and how unique interpretations of probation intersect with covenant theology. Listeners gain insight into the thin line between mainstream beliefs and cult-like practices within the movement.
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The Great Controversy Worldview
- Seventh-Day Adventists (SDAs) present a larger redemptive history timeline than traditional Christianity, incorporating pre-creation events.
- This "Great Controversy Worldview" (GCW) influences SDA biblical interpretations and overall perspective.
Finding Peace
- Myles often begins conversations with SDAs by asking about their peace with God.
- He believes SDAs lack true peace due to their theological framework.
Jesus as Michael
- The SDA church believes Jesus is Michael the Archangel, adopting an angelic nature before his human incarnation.
- This narrative is based on the need to vindicate God's law before angels and humans.