“investigative judgment”—see below) in 1844 that will end prior to the second coming. This denomination began in 1845 with a small group of believers in New England led by founder Ellen G. White and some of her associates. They chose the name Seventh-day because they believe the Old Testament Sabbath, Saturday, is the proper day of worship and rest. They believe that observing the Sabbath is the proper way to await the soon advent of the coming Lord. The Bible. The Old and New Testaments are inspired