• Both of these church organizations began in the mid-1800’s as outgrowths of the William Miller Adventist movement. The two share several major teachings in common, including these: • We both believe that the whole Bible, Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God. • We both believe that salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. • We both believe that all of the Ten Commandments are standards for God’s people today and that the seventh-day Sabbath is to be observed on Saturday. • We both believe there is no consciousness for humans between death and resurrection. • We both believe that Jesus Christ will soon return physically to the earth. • We both believe that the wicked will finally be annihilated, not suffer eternal torment in hell. Most differences between the groups involve the role and writings of Ellen G. White. Mrs. White was a founder of the SDA Church and is regarded by it as a true prophetess. The Church of God (Seventh Day) considers Mrs. White as it