The Bible, God’s Word
We believe the Bible — both the Old and New Testaments — is the inspired Word of God and our trustworthy guide for faith and life. It is the standard by which everything else is measured (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
What we believe
Rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus, open to your questions.
CBA Orlando is a Brazilian Seventh-day Adventist church and community center. The summary below is an overview of the historic Christian faith we share, drawn from the Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs. A pastor would be glad to walk through any of it with you in more depth.
The short version
A faith built on the Bible and the love of God.
We are Christians who believe God is loving, that the Bible is His Word, and that Jesus came to save us by grace. We keep the seventh-day Sabbath, look forward to the return of Jesus, and live in the hope of eternal life. This is a summary, not the full statement — the points below are explained in everyday language.
- Everything we hold is meant to be tested against the Bible itself.
- These beliefs are grounded in the Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs.
- You do not need to agree with everything to be welcome here.
- Questions are not a problem — they are how most people begin.
Core beliefs
Seven beliefs at the heart of what we share.
These are the central convictions that shape our worship and our community. Scripture references are noted by name so you can read them for yourself.
One God in three persons
We believe in one God who is eternal and loving, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is what Christians call the Trinity (Matthew 28:19; Deuteronomy 6:4).
Salvation by grace through faith
We are saved not by our own goodness but by God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ — His perfect life, His death for us, and His resurrection (Ephesians 2:8–9; John 3:16).
The seventh-day Sabbath
We keep the seventh day, Saturday, as a weekly day of rest and worship — a gift from God since creation and a sign of His care for us (Genesis 2:2–3; Exodus 20:8–11).
Baptism
Baptism by immersion is a public response to the gospel — a sign of dying to the old life and rising to new life in Jesus. It is a meaningful step, never a requirement for receiving help or being welcomed (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3–4).
The second coming of Jesus
We look forward with hope to the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ, who promised to come again and make all things new (John 14:1–3; Acts 1:11).
The hope of eternal life
Through Jesus, death is not the end. We hold the promise of resurrection and eternal life with God in a renewed creation, free from suffering and pain (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 21:3–4).
There is more
This is an overview, not the whole story.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church summarizes its faith in 28 Fundamental Beliefs, all drawn from the Bible. The seven above are a starting point. A pastor can go deeper on any topic, share the full statement, and answer honest questions at your pace.
Talk it through with a pastor
No question is too simple and none is off limits. Reach out whenever you are ready and a pastor will gladly explore the Scriptures with you, one topic at a time.
You are welcome
The best way to understand the faith is a conversation.
There is no pressure and no obligation. Reach out, ask anything, or simply come on a Saturday. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or returning after years away, you have a place here.