Investigative Judgement and the Scapegoat

In “Kingdom of the Cults”, Dr. Walter Martin explains Seventh Day Adventist doctrine of the Scapegoat and the Investigative Judgement. We have reproduced some of the content here: X. The Scapegoat Teaching Two goats were obviously required, and used, on the Day of Atonement, because there is a twofold responsibility for sin—first, my responsibility as the perpetrator, agent, or medium; and second, Satan’s responsibility as the instigator, or tempter, in whose heart sin was first conceived.Now, concerning my sin, Christ died for my sins (Romans 5:8). … He assumed my responsibilities, and His blood alone cleanses me from all sin. … Continue reading Investigative Judgement and the Scapegoat