CHRISTIAN HISTORIAN 1

TURNING POINT MINISTRIES

BAHAMAS

In response to a letter to the editor from “A Christian Historian”.

Historian, as believers our search for truth should never be in looking to the largest crowd to find truth. Truth is found in God’s Word (John 8:32). Christ tells us in (Matt 7:13) that simply following the crowd would lead on the wrong path.

Historian, you stated, “Nowhere does the Bible specifically command that Saturday or Sunday be observed as the Sabbath”. But the Bible says that on the seventh day of creation, God rested (Genesis 2:2-3) from his work, blessed and sanctified that day. The Creator of the universe set aside a day of physical and spiritual rest for all mankind that we can draw nearer to our Lord and He calls His people to remember that day of rest (Exodus 20:8). He promises His blessing on all who obey in love (Isaiah 58:13-14, Acts 5:32).

Historian, it is true that Jesus rose on the first day of the week, but nowhere is there any instruction in the Bible for anyone to keep that day holy. Many wonderful events occurred on certain days of the week, but we have no command to keep them holy. The basis for Sabbath keeping is the direct handwritten command of God (Genesis 2:2-3) and this was Christ’s example to all of us (Luke 14:16).

Yes, Mosaic law was apart of Jewish history, however, the Sabbath is called "the Sabbath of the Lord," but never "the Sabbath of the Jews. Mosaic law was the “ordinances” that were against us (Col 2:14-16), fulfilled (Matt 27:51) and where done away with. Two beautiful, original institutions were set up by God Himself before sin ever came into the world - marriage and the Sabbath. Both were made for man, both received the special blessing of the Creator and both continue to be just as holy now as when they were sanctified in the Garden of Eden. The same Jesus that created the universe (Col 1:13-16, John 1:1-3, 14) is Lord of the Sabbath (Ex 20:10, Matt 12:8) and His Law can never be done away with (Matt 5:18).

Before Christ returns for His children, He makes special note that many will in love and obedience will faithfully uphold His Law:

(Rev 14:12) Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

I'll close this with a quote from John 14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments." They are not grievous, but were given by the same loving God who died for our sins.