The Search for Peace in Times of Chaos—Volume been revealed, and we are therefore exhorted to be ready at all times Adventists reject dispensationalist theology and the secret rapture, believing that the church will remain on earth throughout the endtime crisis A further major difference i s that the millennial reign of Christ will take place in heaven, not on earth, and will involve all of the redeemed people of God, not just national Israel During this time, the wicked dead will be judged; the earth will be utterly desolate, without living human inhabitants, but occupied by Satan and his angels At its close, Christ with His saints and the Holy City will descend from heaven to earth The unrighteous dead will then be resurrected, and with Satan and his angels, will surround the city; but fire from God will consume them and cleanse the earth The universe will thus be freed of sin and sinners forever.24 Annihilationism asserts that God will eventually destroy or annihilate the wicked, leaving only the righteous to live on in immortality Special Doctrine Missionary outreach of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is aimed at both non-Christians and Christians from other denominations Adventists believe that Christ has called His followers in the Great Commission to reach the whole world Adventists are cautious, however, to ensure that evangelism does not impede or intrude on the basic rights of the individual Religious liberty is a stance that the Adventist Church supports and promotes.25 The Adventist Church has been active for over one hundred years advocating for freedom of religion for all people, regardless of faith In 1893, its leaders founded the ǡ which is universal and nonsectarian The Seventh-day Adventist Church State Council serves to protect religious groups from legislation that may affect their religious practices This is primarily achieved through advocacy Recently, the organization has been fighting to pass legislation that will protect Adventist employees who wish to keep their Sabbath ... ǡ which is universal and nonsectarian The Seventh-day Adventist Church State Council serves to protect religious groups from legislation that may affect their religious practices This is primarily