Test 1/3: A Changed Focus (Post October 22)

Question 1

What were the 2 major questions that needed to be answered regarding the Great Disappointment:

Answer 1

• What happened on October 22, 1844

- What was the sanctuary that needed to be cleansed

Question 2

In answering these questions, 3 main groups were created from the millerite movement. Name the groups, and give an example of someone in each group:

Answer 2

• Both time and event wrong = William Miller, Joshua Himes
• Both time and event right = Spiritual second coming (spiritualizers)
• Time was right but event was wrong = Seventh day Adventists

Question 3

Explain each of the 3 angels messages (with dates):

Answer 3

• 1st message in 1820’s 1844 = Judgement hour had come, and Jesus was coming again
• 2nd message in summer of 1844 (after the tarrying time in august)
• 3rd message from 1845 to second coming of Jesus = Remnant church would emerge during this time and we realize the Sabbath

Question 4

What are the 2 identifications of the remnant church:

Answer 4

• Keep the commandments of God

- Have the testimonies of Jesus Christ

Question 5

Regarding the 3 angels messages, do the first 2 messages lose meaning after the third message is given:

Answer 5

-no, the messages build and hold true