Test 2/3: Naming the Movement

Question 1

What was the difference between “make” and “take” a name:

Answer 1

-Early believers felt that “making” a name would equate them to Babylon, while “taking” a name would be ok

Question 2

What was the 1st institution to have the name Seventh-day Adventist:

Answer 2

-Adventist Review Publishing Association

Question 3

Why an “association”:

Answer 3

-There wouldn’t be an individual leader

Question 4

Name a few names we COULD have had:

Answer 4

• 7th day people
• the church of god
• sabbath keeping Adventists

Question 5

What was Ellen White’s role in the organization process:

Answer 5

-Stayed in the background but later approved the name

Question 6

What was the Structure of the new denomination:

Answer 6

• Local churches
• State conferences
• General conference

Question 7

When and where was the 1st Conference held:

Answer 7

-Michigan conference October 1, 1861

Question 8

When was the first General Conference organized:

Answer 8

-May 20-23, 1863

Question 9

How did officially organizing effect the church regarding the draft:

Answer 9

-Because they were official, they could apply to the government to be listed as “non-combatant” on the draft list