Whats The Truth About The Advent Christian Church?
By Alan Branch (2/2000) When I first came to the Garner, I discovered a denomination which wastotally unfamiliar to me: The Advent Christian Church. When I asked some of my church members if they knew anything about Advent Christians, they generally responded, “Oh yes, they are just like Baptists.” However, the fact is that there are several major differences between Advent Christians and most other evangelical denominations. Before I mention these differences, I want to stress that my goal is not to generate ill will towards the kind people in the Advent Christian Church. However, the differences in our beliefs are rather significant on some key issues. I hope to clarify these differences in a gracious and Christlike manner. Historical Background The Advent Christian Church is one of several denominations that grew out of the failed predictions of William Miller. William Miller (1782-1849) was a sincere man who believed he had discovered the exact date of Christ’s return, which he set
