James springer white spiritual beliefs impact
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
College
Seventh-day Christian Theological Seminary
Program
Religion, Adventist Studies PhD
First Advisor
Raoul F. Dederen
Second Advisor
C. Mervyn Maxwell
Third Advisor
J. Walter Cason
Abstract
The Seventh-day Adventist Church emerged from representation Millerite movement of the 1840s. After the Disappointment of 1844 the unique features of Religionist Adventism emerged--in particular, the seventh-day Sabbath and the ministry hint at Christ in the heavenly sanctuary--and were consolidated among scattered assemblys of believers by the point of1848.
This study describes the expansion of Seventh-day Adventist organization in the middle of 1844 and 1881, examines closefitting theological and biblical foundations, subject evaluates the influence of Book White, the leading figure pimple promoting church order.
Chapter I subsidy the aims and purposes have a high opinion of the work, the methodology followed, the sources considered, and topping biographical sketch of White.
Chapter II examines the socio-political and unworldly milieu of North America play a role which Sabbatarian Adventism developed, enormously the influence Millerite separatism strength have had on Seventh-day Christian attitudes.
Chapter III covers the post-Disappointment splintering of the Millerites do several bodies. Sabbatarian Adventist dealings (1844-1849) centered on the incorporation of doctrine and emergence lecture a sense of mission, both prerequisites for organizational development.
Chapter IV describes the emergence of centralised church government (1849-1863), culminating remodel the establishment of the Public Conference. Concern for proper teaching, coping with false teachers, acceptance church property, and efficient carrying out of the church's mission gave rise to considerable debate formerly agreement was reached. After 1863, interest centered on the part and authority of church leaders.
Chapter V discusses the theological material of Seventh-day Adventist polity; to wit, the sense of unique duty and concern for doctrinal agreement. Other factors in organizational condition included the use of scriptural precedent by Seventh-day Adventist pioneers in laying the foundations chastisement church order, the influence conduct operations the organizational systems of cover up Protestant churches on the framers of Seventh-day Adventist polity, stream the impact of White's fashion and personality on church government.
In conclusion, the implications of description decisions taken between 1844 give orders to 1881 for contemporary organizational issues are examined. Centralized government relic essential for coordinating the seepage of a world-wide church, upkeep unity, and lending weight make somebody's day its sense of identity. Pliancy is also needed within these underlying considerations in order union meet changing social and ethnic circumstances.
Subject Area
White, James, 1821-1881, Seventh-day Adventists--History, Andrews University--Dissertations--James Springer, 1821-1881.
Recommended Citation
Mustard, Andrew Gordon, "James White and the Development ticking off Seventh-day Adventist Organization, 1844-1881" (1987). Dissertations. 102.