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Last Generation Theology (LGT), final generation theology or final generation perfection〔A. LeRoy Moore, ''the Theology Crisis'' http://pdf.amazingdiscoveries.org/eBooks/48179767-Theology-Crisis.pdf〕 describe the beliefs of some Seventh-day Adventists regarding the overcoming of known sin immediately prior to the Second Coming of Jesus. It has similarities to the teachings of John Wesley in his ''A Plain Account of Christian Perfection''. Seventh-day Adventists teach that, at the end of time, there will be Christian remnant who are faithful to God in keeping all of His ten commandments (which includes resting on the seventh-day of the week (Saturday)) and who are progressively sanctified until the Second Advent of Christ.〔"each fully surrendered Christian is being changed daily from glory to glory, until, at the Second Advent, his or her transformation into the image of God will be completed." Seventh-day Adventist Believe, A Biblical Exposition of 27 Fundamental Doctrines, p. 125.〕 Last Generation Theology builds on this belief, teaching that it is possible for this "last generation" of Christian believers to overcome sin like Christ and achieve a state of perfection. This achievement of perfection is believed to have major eschatological implications, by finally settling major questions in the Great Controversy about the character of God and His law. This is a key teaching for many who adhere to "historic Adventism." Proponents of Last Generation Theology see it, not as a new belief system, but as forming an extension or development of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs on the remnant,〔Seventh-day Adventists Answer Questions on Doctrine (DC: Review and Herald,1959 ), 192; quoted in TRR 164-65 〕〔https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1988/02/have-we-delayed-the-advent〕 or taking them to their logical conclusion. ==Doctrine== The Last Generation Theology understanding is best seen in light of the doctrinal development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Seventh-day Adventists have had four generally recognized statements of belief, prepared in (1872 ), (1931 ), (1980 ), and (2005 ). The 1872 and 1931 statements of belief were prepared for use at the informational level, for those outside the movement who desired to understand what Seventh-day Adventists stood for. Adventism is rooted in Reformationism and Restorationism combining elements from Lutheran, Anabaptist and Methodist or Wesleyan/Arminian branches of Protestantism. Adventist theology tends to the Wesleyan/Arminian view of emphasis on sanctification and the possibility of moral perfection in this life.〔SINLESS SAINTS OR SINLESS SINNERS? by Rolf J. Poehler, page 2〕 Adventist believe that the events at the end time demonstrates that God in His mercy has provided for a plan of salvation which comes when Christ comes to take His saints to heaven at the Second Coming, and judgement comes on the wicked. In the closing days, God simply recognizes the free and final decision that His created beings have made and He allows for justice for those who follow the world and gives eternal life to those who at the end are sealed of God.〔"Those who are uniting with the world are receiving the worldly mold and preparing for the mark of the beast. Those who are distrustful of self, who are humbling themselves before God and purifying their souls by obeying the truth these are receiving the heavenly mold and preparing for the seal of God in their foreheads" (Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 214).〕 Seventh-day Adventists teach teach that Jesus Christ was not only the Substitute but also the Example for man,〔"By assuming sinful flesh, and voluntarily making Himself dependent upon His Father to keep Him from sin while He was in the world, Jesus not only set the example for all Christians, but also made it possible for Him to minister for sinful flesh the gift of His own Spirit and the power for obedience to the will of God. "International Sabbath School Quarterly, "The Incarnation and the Priesthood" (Senior Division, No. 71, First Quarter. 1913. Pacific Press). 15.〕 and that Christians through the process of sanctification, the character of Christ is perfectly reproduced in them through the transformation power of the Holy Spirit allowing overcoming sin.〔http://www.sdanet.org/atissue/books/27/27-10.htm〕〔(LGT14: See principle # 5 )〕 Seventh-day Adventists hold that Christ is not only our example but shows mankind the path to overcome sin, and to manifest Christ's perfect and righteous character.〔Seventh-day Adventists Believe. . . #10 "Full perfection in Christ. How may we become perfect? The Holy Spirit brings to us the perfection of Christ. By faith Christ's perfect character becomes ours."〕〔"To be our example. To set the example as to how people should live, Christ must live a sinless life as a human being. As the second Adam He dispelled the myth that humans cannot obey God's law and have victory over sin. He demonstrated that it is possible for humanity to be faithful to God's will. Where the first Adam fell, the second Adam gained the victory over sin and Satan and became both our Saviour and our perfect example. In His strength His victory can be ours (John 16:33)...By beholding Him, people "are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory" (2 Cor. 3:18). "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. . . . Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart" (Heb. 12:2, 3, NIV). Truly, Christ "suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (1 Peter 2:21; cf. John 13:15)."(Adventists Believe, pg 49-50 )〕〔"The urgency for attaining perfection comes from the knowledge that the remnant must live perfectly during the time of trouble at the end to prove to the universe that fallen human beings can keep the law of God. Ellen White states, "When He leaves the sanctuary, darkness covers the inhabitants of the earth. In that fearful time the righteous must live in the sight of a holy God without an intercessor." (GC 614).〕 They hold to the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists which in #10 states 'we are given the power to live a holy life' and right before that 'we are born again and sanctified' through the Holy Spirit.〔http://www.sdanet.org/atissue/doctrines/gc28.htm〕 Proponents of Last Generation Theology believe that end time saints will overcome and cease from sin before the close of probation and before the time of trouble 〔(Daniel chapter 12 verse 1; Jeremiah chapter 30 verse 7; Isaiah chapter 26 verse 20)〕 just prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. A few of proponents of Last Generation Theology teach that the close of human probation has been delayed by sin and unbelief in the Laodicean church, but can be hastened through their consistent living of holy lives (consistent obedience to the Ten Commandments by the enabling power of GOD through the power of the Holy Spirit).〔(LGT14: See principle # 12 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Last Generation Theology」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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