On what date did the second phase of the cleansing of the sanctuary begin?

On what date did the second phase of the cleansing of the sanctuary begin?

• A. On October 22, 1844
• B. On October 22, 1845
• C. October 31, 1844
• D. January 1, 1845

Answer: (A)

In Adventist understanding, the cleansing of the sanctuary refers to a heavenly cleansing work tied to the 2300-day prophecy in Daniel. The second phase begins when Jesus enters the Most Holy Place in the heavenly sanctuary to commence the investigative judgment, rather than returning to earth. That moment is dated October 22, 1844, marking the start of this ongoing heavenly judgment phase. The interpretation comes from connecting the end of the 2300 days with a shift in Christ’s heavenly ministry, a change dramatic enough to be seen as the start of a new phase in the sanctuary cleansing. The prior expectation of Jesus’ literal return on that date is what led to the Great Disappointment, after which the emphasis moved to this heavenly, investigative work continuing from that day.

In Adventist understanding, the cleansing of the sanctuary refers to a heavenly cleansing work tied to the 2300-day prophecy in Daniel. The second phase begins when Jesus enters the Most Holy Place in the heavenly sanctuary to commence the investigative judgment, rather than returning to earth. That moment is dated October 22, 1844, marking the start of this ongoing heavenly judgment phase. The interpretation comes from connecting the end of the 2300 days with a shift in Christ’s heavenly ministry, a change dramatic enough to be seen as the start of a new phase in the sanctuary cleansing. The prior expectation of Jesus’ literal return on that date is what led to the Great Disappointment, after which the emphasis moved to this heavenly, investigative work continuing from that day.