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The Great Disappointment is viewed by some scholars as an example of the psychological phenomenon of cognitive dissonance. [45] The theory was proposed by Leon Festinger to describe the formation of new beliefs and increased proselytizing in order to reduce the tension, or dissonance, that results from failed prophecies . [ 46 ]
Miller's legacy includes the Advent Christian Church with 61,000 members, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church with over 19 million members. Both these denominations have a direct connection with the Millerites and the Great Disappointment of 1844.
The theology of this third group appears to have had its beginnings as early as October 23, 1844—the day after the Great Disappointment. On that day, during a prayer session with a group of Advent believers, Hiram Edson became convinced that "light would be given" and their "disappointment explained."
Shut-door theology was a belief held by the Millerite group from 1844 to approximately 1854, some of whom later formed into the Seventh-day Adventist Church.It held that as William Miller had given the final call for salvation, all who did not accept his message were lost.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 October 2024. Group of Seventh-day Adventists Part of a series on Seventh-day Adventist Church History Christianity Protestantism Millerism Great Disappointment 1888 General Conference Theology 28 Fundamental Beliefs Pillars Three Angels' Messages Sabbath Eschatology Pre-Second Advent Judgment ...
Seventh-day Adventist theology has undergone development since the beginning of the movement. These developments have been associated with significant events, such as the Great Disappointment , the 1888 Minneapolis General Conference and discussions with evangelicals in the middle of the 20th century which prompted the publication of Seventh ...
Seventh-day Adventist believe that White had the spiritual gift of prophecy, but that her writings are a lesser light to the Bible, which has ultimate authority. According to the 28 Fundamentals the core set of theological beliefs held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church , states that Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and can be ...
The writings of Ellen G. White have been highly influential in the formation of Seventh-day Adventist eschatology, particularly the final chapters of her book The Great Controversy. The classic interpretation was Uriah Smith's book, known by its abbreviated title as Daniel and the Revelation.