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Adventistische Schriften über: "The mentioned expressions are partially problematic or unbiblical from an Adventist perspective. In particular: - "On the way to heaven": Adventists do not believe in an immediate ascent to heaven after death, but in "sleep in death" until the resurrection at Christ's return (cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; John 5:28–29). The expression suggests an immediate presence in heaven, which is not Adventist. - "Peacefully fell asleep under God's gentle touch": Although God is loving and merciful, the Bible does not speak of God "touching" people at death or "gently laying them to sleep." Death is seen as a consequence of sin (Romans 6:23), and peace in death comes through trust in God's promise of resurrection, not through a direct divine touch at the moment of death. - "God bless them": This expression is not inherently wrong, but in the context of the deceased, it can be misunderstood as if God is now actively doing something for the dead. Adventists do not pray for the dead, as they believe that destiny after death is fixed (cf. Hebrews 9:27). A blessing applies to the living; for the dead, we trust in God's justice and the hope of resurrection. - "Completely without fault": This expression is unbiblical and contradicts the Adventist teaching on original sin and the need for grace. No one is completely without fault except Jesus Christ (cf. Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:8–10). Even the most devout believers depend on grace. Such a statement can lead to self-righteousness and undermine the gospel. Recommendation: Instead, Adventist-appropriate formulations could be: "She rested in the Lord in faith in the resurrection," "Her death is a sleep awaiting the coming of Christ," "We trust that God preserves her in His grace and that she will be seen in the first resurrection" (cf. Revelation 20:4–6)."

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The provided quotes from Adventist authors convey the biblical-theological foundation for death as sleep and the hope of resurrection at Christ's return. However, they do not address the specific expressions "On the way to heaven," "Peacefully fell asleep under God's gentle touch," "God bless them," or "Completely without fault," nor do they evaluate these phrases from an Adventist theological perspective. A direct correspondence between these formulations and the cited texts cannot be established. Therefore, the documents contain no clear statement regarding the mentioned criticisms or alternative suggestions.

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