Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. All fundamental beliefs are Christocentric (Christ is the center). These beliefs constitute the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. Revision of these statements may be expected at a General Conference Session when the church is led by the Holy Spirit to a fuller understanding of "Present Truth" (Bible truth or better language in which to express the teachings of God’s Holy Word).
This does not mean that the Bible changes or that God changes, but as more is learned or revealed, the beliefs or positions of the church may need to be adapted to accommodate this spiritual growth while still remaining solid on its biblical roots. "Present Truth" protects against rigidity of doctrine, recognizing there is always more to learn from an infinite, almighty God.
We hold to a belief in sola-tota-prima Scriptura (see chart) which allows us to be led by the Holy Spirit to understand "present truth" which is Bible truth or better language in which to express the teachings of God’s Holy Word).
