Adventist Christianity
Overview
Adventist Christianity is a family of movements arising from nineteenth-century North American expectation of Christ's return.
History
It emerged from the Millerite milieu and developed into several bodies, the largest being the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Beliefs and emphases
Common Adventist emphases include the second coming, biblical prophecy, health, Sabbath questions, and holistic discipleship, but views vary among Adventist groups.
Worship and practice
Worship commonly includes Scripture, preaching, prayer, music, Baptism, communion, Sabbath observance in Sabbath-keeping bodies, and mission.
Organisation and life
Organisation varies by denomination; the Seventh-day Adventist Church has a worldwide representative structure.