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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of God

Did she really say that?Did she really say that?Did she really say that?Did she really say that?

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Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…

1.1. Is water baptism essential for salvation? Can Is water baptism essential for salvation? Can one be saved without being baptized? What one be saved without being baptized? What about the “thief on the cross?”about the “thief on the cross?”

1.1. Is water baptism essential for salvation? Can Is water baptism essential for salvation? Can one be saved without being baptized? What one be saved without being baptized? What about the “thief on the cross?”about the “thief on the cross?”

Yes. If there are exceptions God will render the Yes. If there are exceptions God will render the judgment. The thief died and was buried. judgment. The thief died and was buried. Scripture is unclear as to what his future will be.Scripture is unclear as to what his future will be.

Yes. If there are exceptions God will render the Yes. If there are exceptions God will render the judgment. The thief died and was buried. judgment. The thief died and was buried. Scripture is unclear as to what his future will be.Scripture is unclear as to what his future will be.

2.2. What is the proper or biblical form for baptism What is the proper or biblical form for baptism – sprinkling, pouring, or immersion?– sprinkling, pouring, or immersion?

2.2. What is the proper or biblical form for baptism What is the proper or biblical form for baptism – sprinkling, pouring, or immersion?– sprinkling, pouring, or immersion?

Immersion.Immersion.Immersion.Immersion.

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Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…

3.3. Should babies or children be baptized? Should babies or children be baptized? Provide scriptural support for your answer.Provide scriptural support for your answer.

3.3. Should babies or children be baptized? Should babies or children be baptized? Provide scriptural support for your answer.Provide scriptural support for your answer.

No. There is no scriptural support. Acts 2:38 No. There is no scriptural support. Acts 2:38 requires repentance which requires maturity.requires repentance which requires maturity.No. There is no scriptural support. Acts 2:38 No. There is no scriptural support. Acts 2:38 requires repentance which requires maturity.requires repentance which requires maturity.

4.4. What is the correct formula for baptism? What What is the correct formula for baptism? What words are used at the ceremony and why?words are used at the ceremony and why?

4.4. What is the correct formula for baptism? What What is the correct formula for baptism? What words are used at the ceremony and why?words are used at the ceremony and why?

Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19

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Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…Review from Baptism…

5.5. Should one be baptized immediately or is Should one be baptized immediately or is there a waiting period prior to the baptism?there a waiting period prior to the baptism?

5.5. Should one be baptized immediately or is Should one be baptized immediately or is there a waiting period prior to the baptism?there a waiting period prior to the baptism?

There is no waiting period but one must There is no waiting period but one must “count the cost” prior to baptism.“count the cost” prior to baptism.There is no waiting period but one must There is no waiting period but one must “count the cost” prior to baptism.“count the cost” prior to baptism.

6.6. Who is authorized to baptize? Who is Who is authorized to baptize? Who is authorized to lay hands on someone?authorized to lay hands on someone?

6.6. Who is authorized to baptize? Who is Who is authorized to baptize? Who is authorized to lay hands on someone?authorized to lay hands on someone?

The ministry or one designated by the The ministry or one designated by the ministry can baptize, but only the ministry ministry can baptize, but only the ministry can lay hands on the person.can lay hands on the person.

The ministry or one designated by the The ministry or one designated by the ministry can baptize, but only the ministry ministry can baptize, but only the ministry can lay hands on the person.can lay hands on the person.

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The Sabbath, a Biblical The Sabbath, a Biblical PerspectivePerspective

The Sabbath, a Biblical The Sabbath, a Biblical PerspectivePerspective

Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: December 2011Date: December 2011Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: December 2011Date: December 2011

© 2011 Church of God, © 2011 Church of God, an Worldwide Associationan Worldwide Association© 2011 Church of God, © 2011 Church of God, an Worldwide Associationan Worldwide Association

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The seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the The seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord our God, and on this day humans are Lord our God, and on this day humans are

commanded to rest from their labors and worship Him. commanded to rest from their labors and worship Him. Established and blessed by God at creation, the Established and blessed by God at creation, the

seventh day of the week begins at sunset on Friday seventh day of the week begins at sunset on Friday and continues until sunset on Saturday. The Sabbath and continues until sunset on Saturday. The Sabbath

is an identifying sign and a perpetual covenant is an identifying sign and a perpetual covenant between God and His people. True Christians follow between God and His people. True Christians follow

the example of Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New the example of Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church in observing the seventh-day Testament Church in observing the seventh-day

Sabbath.Sabbath.

The seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the The seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord our God, and on this day humans are Lord our God, and on this day humans are

commanded to rest from their labors and worship Him. commanded to rest from their labors and worship Him. Established and blessed by God at creation, the Established and blessed by God at creation, the

seventh day of the week begins at sunset on Friday seventh day of the week begins at sunset on Friday and continues until sunset on Saturday. The Sabbath and continues until sunset on Saturday. The Sabbath

is an identifying sign and a perpetual covenant is an identifying sign and a perpetual covenant between God and His people. True Christians follow between God and His people. True Christians follow

the example of Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New the example of Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church in observing the seventh-day Testament Church in observing the seventh-day

Sabbath.Sabbath.

Seventh Day Sabbath…Seventh Day Sabbath…Seventh Day Sabbath…Seventh Day Sabbath…

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Webster’s New Universal Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, 1983…Unabridged Dictionary, 1983…Webster’s New Universal Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, 1983…Unabridged Dictionary, 1983…

““Sabbath… 1. The day set apart in the fourth Sabbath… 1. The day set apart in the fourth commandment of the decalogue to be observed as commandment of the decalogue to be observed as a day of rest from all secular labor or employment. a day of rest from all secular labor or employment. This was originally the seventh day of the week This was originally the seventh day of the week (Saturday), as the day on which God rested from (Saturday), as the day on which God rested from the work of creation, and this day is still observed the work of creation, and this day is still observed by the Jews and some Christians as the Sabbath.”by the Jews and some Christians as the Sabbath.”

““Sabbath… 1. The day set apart in the fourth Sabbath… 1. The day set apart in the fourth commandment of the decalogue to be observed as commandment of the decalogue to be observed as a day of rest from all secular labor or employment. a day of rest from all secular labor or employment. This was originally the seventh day of the week This was originally the seventh day of the week (Saturday), as the day on which God rested from (Saturday), as the day on which God rested from the work of creation, and this day is still observed the work of creation, and this day is still observed by the Jews and some Christians as the Sabbath.”by the Jews and some Christians as the Sabbath.”

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The Bible The Bible Advocate Advocate 1928. Article 1928. Article by Herbert by Herbert Armstrong on Armstrong on the Sabbath.the Sabbath.

The Bible The Bible Advocate Advocate 1928. Article 1928. Article by Herbert by Herbert Armstrong on Armstrong on the Sabbath.the Sabbath.

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Herbert Armstrong Herbert Armstrong proclaimed the truth proclaimed the truth of God’s Sabbath to of God’s Sabbath to millions of people millions of people from 1934 – 1986.from 1934 – 1986.

Herbert Armstrong Herbert Armstrong proclaimed the truth proclaimed the truth of God’s Sabbath to of God’s Sabbath to millions of people millions of people from 1934 – 1986.from 1934 – 1986.

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The Sabbath…The Sabbath…The Sabbath…The Sabbath…

We worship God by observing the Sabbath. We worship God by observing the Sabbath. The Sabbath is not an end. It is a means The Sabbath is not an end. It is a means to an end.to an end.

We worship God by observing the Sabbath. We worship God by observing the Sabbath. The Sabbath is not an end. It is a means The Sabbath is not an end. It is a means to an end.to an end.

Romans 1:25 Romans 1:25 “… and worshipped and “… and worshipped and served the creature rather than the served the creature rather than the Creator…”Creator…”

Romans 1:25 Romans 1:25 “… and worshipped and “… and worshipped and served the creature rather than the served the creature rather than the Creator…”Creator…”

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Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…

1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath

2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath

3. Sabbath in the Old 3. Sabbath in the Old TestamentTestament3. Sabbath in the Old 3. Sabbath in the Old TestamentTestament4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath

5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath

6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament

7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance

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1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…

Created by God in the very beginning…Created by God in the very beginning…

Genesis 2:2-3 Genesis 2:2-3 “And on the seventh day God “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it…”seventh day and sanctified it…”

Created by God in the very beginning…Created by God in the very beginning…

Genesis 2:2-3 Genesis 2:2-3 “And on the seventh day God “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it…”seventh day and sanctified it…”

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1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…

The word “rested” comes from the Hebrew The word “rested” comes from the Hebrew shabathshabath. There are two Hebrew words which are . There are two Hebrew words which are very similar, but one is a noun and one is a verb. very similar, but one is a noun and one is a verb. One means “to rest” ( One means “to rest” (shabathshabath) and the other ) and the other means “the rest” (means “the rest” (shabbathshabbath))..

The word “rested” comes from the Hebrew The word “rested” comes from the Hebrew shabathshabath. There are two Hebrew words which are . There are two Hebrew words which are very similar, but one is a noun and one is a verb. very similar, but one is a noun and one is a verb. One means “to rest” ( One means “to rest” (shabathshabath) and the other ) and the other means “the rest” (means “the rest” (shabbathshabbath))..

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1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…1. Origin of the Sabbath…

In the New Testament the Greek word for In the New Testament the Greek word for Sabbath is “Sabbath is “sabbatonsabbaton.” It is translated in the .” It is translated in the RSV as “solemn rest” or “day of solemn rest.”RSV as “solemn rest” or “day of solemn rest.”

In both the Hebrew and the Greek origins we In both the Hebrew and the Greek origins we have the idea of resting or ceasing from labor. have the idea of resting or ceasing from labor. This is the key to understanding the Sabbath.This is the key to understanding the Sabbath.

In the New Testament the Greek word for In the New Testament the Greek word for Sabbath is “Sabbath is “sabbatonsabbaton.” It is translated in the .” It is translated in the RSV as “solemn rest” or “day of solemn rest.”RSV as “solemn rest” or “day of solemn rest.”

In both the Hebrew and the Greek origins we In both the Hebrew and the Greek origins we have the idea of resting or ceasing from labor. have the idea of resting or ceasing from labor. This is the key to understanding the Sabbath.This is the key to understanding the Sabbath.

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

The Sabbath was repeated to Israel in forceful The Sabbath was repeated to Israel in forceful fashion when Israel left Egypt.fashion when Israel left Egypt.

Exodus 16:23 Exodus 16:23 “…This is what the LORD has “…This is what the LORD has said: Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy said: Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy Sabbath…”Sabbath…”

The Sabbath was repeated to Israel in forceful The Sabbath was repeated to Israel in forceful fashion when Israel left Egypt.fashion when Israel left Egypt.

Exodus 16:23 Exodus 16:23 “…This is what the LORD has “…This is what the LORD has said: Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy said: Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy Sabbath…”Sabbath…”

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

Exodus 20:8 Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work…”work…”

God commanded Israel to “remember.” The God commanded Israel to “remember.” The Sabbath was a continuous requirement from the Sabbath was a continuous requirement from the time of creation. Every righteous man/worman in time of creation. Every righteous man/worman in the Bible was a Sabbath keeper.the Bible was a Sabbath keeper.

Exodus 20:8 Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work…”work…”

God commanded Israel to “remember.” The God commanded Israel to “remember.” The Sabbath was a continuous requirement from the Sabbath was a continuous requirement from the time of creation. Every righteous man/worman in time of creation. Every righteous man/worman in the Bible was a Sabbath keeper.the Bible was a Sabbath keeper.

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

Penalty for breaking the Sabbath was Penalty for breaking the Sabbath was death.death.

Exodus 35:2 Exodus 35:2 “Six days shall work be “Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a Sabbath of rest to be to you a holy day, a Sabbath of rest to the LORD; whosoever doeth work therein the LORD; whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.”shall be put to death.”

Penalty for breaking the Sabbath was Penalty for breaking the Sabbath was death.death.

Exodus 35:2 Exodus 35:2 “Six days shall work be “Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a Sabbath of rest to be to you a holy day, a Sabbath of rest to the LORD; whosoever doeth work therein the LORD; whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.”shall be put to death.”

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

As a sign…As a sign…As a sign…As a sign…

Exodus 31:13 Exodus 31:13 “…Surely, My Sabbaths shall you “…Surely, My Sabbaths shall you keep for it is a sign between Me and you keep for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations…”throughout your generations…”

Exodus 31:17 Exodus 31:17 “It is a sign between Me and the “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever, for in six days the children of Israel forever, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and on LORD made the heavens and the earth and on the seventh day He rested.”the seventh day He rested.”

Exodus 31:13 Exodus 31:13 “…Surely, My Sabbaths shall you “…Surely, My Sabbaths shall you keep for it is a sign between Me and you keep for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations…”throughout your generations…”

Exodus 31:17 Exodus 31:17 “It is a sign between Me and the “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever, for in six days the children of Israel forever, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and on LORD made the heavens and the earth and on the seventh day He rested.”the seventh day He rested.”

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

As a Separate and Perpetual Covenant…As a Separate and Perpetual Covenant…As a Separate and Perpetual Covenant…As a Separate and Perpetual Covenant…

Exodus 31:14 Exodus 31:14 “You shall keep the Sabbath, “You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death.profanes it shall surely be put to death.

Exodus 31:18 Exodus 31:18 “…to observe the Sabbath “…to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.”covenant.”

Exodus 31:14 Exodus 31:14 “You shall keep the Sabbath, “You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death.profanes it shall surely be put to death.

Exodus 31:18 Exodus 31:18 “…to observe the Sabbath “…to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.”covenant.”

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

Observed from sunset to sunset…Observed from sunset to sunset…Observed from sunset to sunset…Observed from sunset to sunset…

Leviticus 23:32 “…from evening to evening, Leviticus 23:32 “…from evening to evening, you shall celebrate your Sabbath.”you shall celebrate your Sabbath.”

Hebrew for “evening” is Hebrew for “evening” is ba’ ereb. ba’ ereb. It means It means sunset or sundown or twilight.sunset or sundown or twilight.

Leviticus 23:32 “…from evening to evening, Leviticus 23:32 “…from evening to evening, you shall celebrate your Sabbath.”you shall celebrate your Sabbath.”

Hebrew for “evening” is Hebrew for “evening” is ba’ ereb. ba’ ereb. It means It means sunset or sundown or twilight.sunset or sundown or twilight.

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2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…2. Israel and the Sabbath…

Israel sent into captivity and punishment for Israel sent into captivity and punishment for profaning the Sabbath.profaning the Sabbath.Israel sent into captivity and punishment for Israel sent into captivity and punishment for profaning the Sabbath.profaning the Sabbath.

Ezekiel 20:23-24 Ezekiel 20:23-24 “Also, I raised My hand in an “Also, I raised My hand in an oath to those in the wilderness, that I would oath to those in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the Gentiles and disperse scatter them among the Gentiles and disperse them throughout the countries, because they them throughout the countries, because they had not executed My judgments, but had had not executed My judgments, but had despised My statutes, profaned My Sabbaths, despised My statutes, profaned My Sabbaths, and their eyes were fixed on their fathers’ idols.”and their eyes were fixed on their fathers’ idols.”

Ezekiel 20:23-24 Ezekiel 20:23-24 “Also, I raised My hand in an “Also, I raised My hand in an oath to those in the wilderness, that I would oath to those in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the Gentiles and disperse scatter them among the Gentiles and disperse them throughout the countries, because they them throughout the countries, because they had not executed My judgments, but had had not executed My judgments, but had despised My statutes, profaned My Sabbaths, despised My statutes, profaned My Sabbaths, and their eyes were fixed on their fathers’ idols.”and their eyes were fixed on their fathers’ idols.”

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3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…

Summary from the Old Testament…Summary from the Old Testament…Summary from the Old Testament…Summary from the Old Testament…

1. God created the Sabbath and sanctified it.1. God created the Sabbath and sanctified it.1. God created the Sabbath and sanctified it.1. God created the Sabbath and sanctified it.

2. God commanded Israel to keep the 2. God commanded Israel to keep the Sabbath prior to Mt. Sinai and the giving of Sabbath prior to Mt. Sinai and the giving of the Old Covenant.the Old Covenant.

2. God commanded Israel to keep the 2. God commanded Israel to keep the Sabbath prior to Mt. Sinai and the giving of Sabbath prior to Mt. Sinai and the giving of the Old Covenant.the Old Covenant.

3. God commanded Sabbath observance in 3. God commanded Sabbath observance in the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai.the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai.

3. God commanded Sabbath observance in 3. God commanded Sabbath observance in the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai.the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai.

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3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…3. Sabbath in the Old Testament…

4. The Sabbath was given as a sign between 4. The Sabbath was given as a sign between God and Israel.God and Israel.

4. The Sabbath was given as a sign between 4. The Sabbath was given as a sign between God and Israel.God and Israel.

5. God made a separate Sabbath covenant 5. God made a separate Sabbath covenant with Israel. To break the Sabbath was to with Israel. To break the Sabbath was to incur the death penalty.incur the death penalty.

5. God made a separate Sabbath covenant 5. God made a separate Sabbath covenant with Israel. To break the Sabbath was to with Israel. To break the Sabbath was to incur the death penalty.incur the death penalty.

6. God sent Israel into captivity primarily for 6. God sent Israel into captivity primarily for breaking the Sabbath.breaking the Sabbath.

6. God sent Israel into captivity primarily for 6. God sent Israel into captivity primarily for breaking the Sabbath.breaking the Sabbath.

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4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…

Mark 2:23 “Now it happened that He went Mark 2:23 “Now it happened that He went through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and as they went His disciples began to pluck the as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain” (Deuteronomy 23:25)heads of grain” (Deuteronomy 23:25)(Matthew 12:1-8).(Matthew 12:1-8).

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4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…

““The New Testament contains no record that The New Testament contains no record that Jesus ever abolished the Sabbath, or Jesus ever abolished the Sabbath, or transferred it from the seventh to the first day transferred it from the seventh to the first day of the week. The New Testament writers refer of the week. The New Testament writers refer to the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath to the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath 58 times” (58 times” (Sabbath and Sunday in Early Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Robert OdomChristianity by Robert Odom).).

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4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…4. Christ and the Sabbath…

• He is Lord of the Sabbath… Mark 2:28He is Lord of the Sabbath… Mark 2:28

• He observed the Sabbath… Luke 4:16He observed the Sabbath… Luke 4:16

• He taught on the Sabbath… Luke 4:31; He taught on the Sabbath… Luke 4:31; Luke 6:6Luke 6:6

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5. Pharisees and the 5. Pharisees and the Sabbath…Sabbath…

5. Pharisees and the 5. Pharisees and the Sabbath…Sabbath…

Christ had conflict with the Christ had conflict with the Pharisees over the Sabbath. Pharisees over the Sabbath. Pharisees had made the Sabbath Pharisees had made the Sabbath a burden with multiple laws a burden with multiple laws defining how it was to be defining how it was to be observed. Many of these were observed. Many of these were simply not scriptural. Christ simply not scriptural. Christ challenged their approach challenged their approach toward the Sabbath.toward the Sabbath.

Christ had conflict with the Christ had conflict with the Pharisees over the Sabbath. Pharisees over the Sabbath. Pharisees had made the Sabbath Pharisees had made the Sabbath a burden with multiple laws a burden with multiple laws defining how it was to be defining how it was to be observed. Many of these were observed. Many of these were simply not scriptural. Christ simply not scriptural. Christ challenged their approach challenged their approach toward the Sabbath.toward the Sabbath.

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GrindingGrindingGrindingGrindingSiftingSiftingSiftingSifting

CombingCombingCombingCombingKneadingKneadingKneadingKneading

DyingDyingDyingDyingSpinningSpinningSpinningSpinning

SelectingSelectingSelectingSelectingWinnowingWinnowingWinnowingWinnowing

UntyingUntyingUntyingUntyingKnottingKnottingKnottingKnotting

TearingTearingTearingTearingSewingSewingSewingSewing

WashingWashingWashingWashingCookingCooking

ErasingErasingErasingErasingWritingWritingWritingWriting

FinishingFinishingFinishingFinishingExtinguishingExtinguishingExtinguishingExtinguishing

BurningBurningCarryingCarryingCarryingCarrying

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5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath

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MarkingMarkingMarkingMarking

SmoothingSmoothingSmoothingSmoothingTanningTanningTanningTanning

SkinningSkinningSkinningSkinningSlaughteringSlaughteringSlaughteringSlaughtering

ShearingShearingShearingShearingTrappingTrappingTrappingTrapping

DemolishingDemolishingDemolishingDemolishingBuildingBuildingBuildingBuilding

UnravelingUnravelingUnravelingUnravelingWeavingWeavingWeavingWeaving

WarpingWarpingWarpingWarpingChainstitchingChainstitchingChainstitchingChainstitching

39 Categories of Sabbath Work (continued)39 Categories of Sabbath Work (continued)39 Categories of Sabbath Work (continued)39 Categories of Sabbath Work (continued)

5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath5. Pharisees and the Sabbath

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6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament

• There are 58 references to the Sabbath in the There are 58 references to the Sabbath in the New Testament, but only 8 to the first day of New Testament, but only 8 to the first day of the week.the week.

• There are 58 references to the Sabbath in the There are 58 references to the Sabbath in the New Testament, but only 8 to the first day of New Testament, but only 8 to the first day of the week.the week.

• It was Christ’s custom to worship on the It was Christ’s custom to worship on the Sabbath (Luke 4:16).Sabbath (Luke 4:16).

• It was Christ’s custom to worship on the It was Christ’s custom to worship on the Sabbath (Luke 4:16).Sabbath (Luke 4:16).

• It was Paul’s custom to worship on the Sabbath It was Paul’s custom to worship on the Sabbath (Acts 17:2).(Acts 17:2).

• It was Paul’s custom to worship on the Sabbath It was Paul’s custom to worship on the Sabbath (Acts 17:2).(Acts 17:2).

• The Church at Colossae was observing the The Church at Colossae was observing the Sabbath (Colossians 2:16).Sabbath (Colossians 2:16).

• The Church at Colossae was observing the The Church at Colossae was observing the Sabbath (Colossians 2:16).Sabbath (Colossians 2:16).

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6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament

Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…

Greek word for “rest” in verse 9 is Greek word for “rest” in verse 9 is “sabbatismos.” It means “Sabbath rest;” “sabbatismos.” It means “Sabbath rest;” “keeping of the Sabbath.” This is the only “keeping of the Sabbath.” This is the only place it is found in Scripture. (place it is found in Scripture. (Thayer’s Greek-Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New TestamentEnglish Lexicon of the New Testament).).

Greek word for “rest” in verse 9 is Greek word for “rest” in verse 9 is “sabbatismos.” It means “Sabbath rest;” “sabbatismos.” It means “Sabbath rest;” “keeping of the Sabbath.” This is the only “keeping of the Sabbath.” This is the only place it is found in Scripture. (place it is found in Scripture. (Thayer’s Greek-Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New TestamentEnglish Lexicon of the New Testament).).

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6. Sabbath in the New 6. Sabbath in the New TestamentTestament

6. Sabbath in the New 6. Sabbath in the New TestamentTestament

Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…Hebrews 4:9…

Bible in Basic English: “So that there is still Bible in Basic English: “So that there is still a Sabbath-keeping for the people of God.”a Sabbath-keeping for the people of God.”Bible in Basic English: “So that there is still Bible in Basic English: “So that there is still a Sabbath-keeping for the people of God.”a Sabbath-keeping for the people of God.”

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6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament

Hebrews 4 and the Sabbath…Hebrews 4 and the Sabbath…Hebrews 4 and the Sabbath…Hebrews 4 and the Sabbath…

The Millennium is The Millennium is the future restthe future rest

Sabbath is a rest;Sabbath is a rest; type of future resttype of future rest

Rest for Israel; Rest for Israel; type of future resttype of future rest

For those in first For those in first resurrectionresurrection

For those in first For those in first resurrectionresurrection

Observed by Israel Observed by Israel until captivityuntil captivity

Observed by Israel Observed by Israel until captivityuntil captivity

Inhabited by Israel Inhabited by Israel until captivityuntil captivity

Inhabited by Israel Inhabited by Israel until captivityuntil captivity

Will last for 1000 Will last for 1000 yearsyears

A perpetual A perpetual covenantcovenant

Promised to Israel Promised to Israel for everfor ever

Really existsReally exists Really existedReally existedReally existedReally existed

The Millennial The Millennial RestRest

The Weekly The Weekly SabbathSabbath

The Promised The Promised LandLand

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““The New Testament writers use the phrase ‘the first The New Testament writers use the phrase ‘the first day of the week’ eight times. Six times they employ it day of the week’ eight times. Six times they employ it in stating that Jesus rose from the dead on that day. in stating that Jesus rose from the dead on that day. Once (1 Corinthians 16:1,2) it is used by Paul in telling Once (1 Corinthians 16:1,2) it is used by Paul in telling the believers at Corinth that each of them should put the believers at Corinth that each of them should put aside privately a contribution for the needy in Judea, so aside privately a contribution for the needy in Judea, so that upon his arrival he could send it to Jerusalem. It is that upon his arrival he could send it to Jerusalem. It is used once by Luke in describing Paul’s farewell used once by Luke in describing Paul’s farewell meeting at night in Troas and his leaving early Sunday meeting at night in Troas and his leaving early Sunday morning on a 20 mile journey on foot (Acts 20:7-11)” morning on a 20 mile journey on foot (Acts 20:7-11)” (Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Robert (Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Robert Odom).Odom).

““The New Testament writers use the phrase ‘the first The New Testament writers use the phrase ‘the first day of the week’ eight times. Six times they employ it day of the week’ eight times. Six times they employ it in stating that Jesus rose from the dead on that day. in stating that Jesus rose from the dead on that day. Once (1 Corinthians 16:1,2) it is used by Paul in telling Once (1 Corinthians 16:1,2) it is used by Paul in telling the believers at Corinth that each of them should put the believers at Corinth that each of them should put aside privately a contribution for the needy in Judea, so aside privately a contribution for the needy in Judea, so that upon his arrival he could send it to Jerusalem. It is that upon his arrival he could send it to Jerusalem. It is used once by Luke in describing Paul’s farewell used once by Luke in describing Paul’s farewell meeting at night in Troas and his leaving early Sunday meeting at night in Troas and his leaving early Sunday morning on a 20 mile journey on foot (Acts 20:7-11)” morning on a 20 mile journey on foot (Acts 20:7-11)” (Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Robert (Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity by Robert Odom).Odom).

7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7

““Now on the first day of the week, when the Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke them and ready to depart the next day, spoke them and continued his message until midnight” (NKJV).continued his message until midnight” (NKJV).

““Now on the first day of the week, when the Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke them and ready to depart the next day, spoke them and continued his message until midnight” (NKJV).continued his message until midnight” (NKJV).

““On the Saturday night in our assembly for the On the Saturday night in our assembly for the breaking of bread, Paul who was to leave the breaking of bread, Paul who was to leave the next day, addressed them and went on next day, addressed them and went on speaking until midnight” (NEB).speaking until midnight” (NEB).

““On the Saturday night in our assembly for the On the Saturday night in our assembly for the breaking of bread, Paul who was to leave the breaking of bread, Paul who was to leave the next day, addressed them and went on next day, addressed them and went on speaking until midnight” (NEB).speaking until midnight” (NEB).

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7Why Sunday Worship? Proof Text – Acts 20:7

• This was Saturday night and not Sunday This was Saturday night and not Sunday morning.morning.

• This was Saturday night and not Sunday This was Saturday night and not Sunday morning.morning.

• Reference to “break bread” is not a religious Reference to “break bread” is not a religious ceremony. Greek word used for break is ceremony. Greek word used for break is klaoklao and it is only used in reference to bread.and it is only used in reference to bread.

• Reference to “break bread” is not a religious Reference to “break bread” is not a religious ceremony. Greek word used for break is ceremony. Greek word used for break is klaoklao and it is only used in reference to bread.and it is only used in reference to bread.

• KlaoKlao is used 15 times in the New Testament. is used 15 times in the New Testament. Most common usage is simply to eat. Example of Most common usage is simply to eat. Example of use is Acts 27:35. Paul encourages the breaking use is Acts 27:35. Paul encourages the breaking of a fast. He eats a meal – he “breaks bread.”of a fast. He eats a meal – he “breaks bread.”

• KlaoKlao is used 15 times in the New Testament. is used 15 times in the New Testament. Most common usage is simply to eat. Example of Most common usage is simply to eat. Example of use is Acts 27:35. Paul encourages the breaking use is Acts 27:35. Paul encourages the breaking of a fast. He eats a meal – he “breaks bread.”of a fast. He eats a meal – he “breaks bread.”

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

““But you may read the Bible from Genesis to But you may read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single line Revelation, and you will not find a single line authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday, a day which we never sanctify” Saturday, a day which we never sanctify” (Faith (Faith of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons).of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons).

““But you may read the Bible from Genesis to But you may read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single line Revelation, and you will not find a single line authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday, a day which we never sanctify” Saturday, a day which we never sanctify” (Faith (Faith of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons).of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons).

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

Catholics do not argue from scripture over the Catholics do not argue from scripture over the origin of Sunday and the rejection of Saturday. origin of Sunday and the rejection of Saturday. They argue from the authority of the Church.They argue from the authority of the Church.

“…“…the observance of the Lord’s Day took the the observance of the Lord’s Day took the place of the observance of the Sabbath not by place of the observance of the Sabbath not by virtue of the [Biblical] precept but by the virtue of the [Biblical] precept but by the institution of the church” institution of the church” (Thomas Aquinas, (Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Summa Theologica, New York: Benzinger New York: Benzinger Brothers, Inc. 1947) II: 1702.Brothers, Inc. 1947) II: 1702.

Catholics do not argue from scripture over the Catholics do not argue from scripture over the origin of Sunday and the rejection of Saturday. origin of Sunday and the rejection of Saturday. They argue from the authority of the Church.They argue from the authority of the Church.

“…“…the observance of the Lord’s Day took the the observance of the Lord’s Day took the place of the observance of the Sabbath not by place of the observance of the Sabbath not by virtue of the [Biblical] precept but by the virtue of the [Biblical] precept but by the institution of the church” institution of the church” (Thomas Aquinas, (Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Summa Theologica, New York: Benzinger New York: Benzinger Brothers, Inc. 1947) II: 1702.Brothers, Inc. 1947) II: 1702.

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…

Protestants claim their teaching comes from “the Protestants claim their teaching comes from “the Bible and only the Bible.” They are accused of being Bible and only the Bible.” They are accused of being hypocrites by the Catholic Church when it comes to hypocrites by the Catholic Church when it comes to Sunday worship.Sunday worship.

““Hence the conclusion is inevitable; that of those Hence the conclusion is inevitable; that of those who follow the Bible as their guide, the Jews and who follow the Bible as their guide, the Jews and Seventh-Day Adventists have exclusive weight of Seventh-Day Adventists have exclusive weight of evidence on their side, whilst the Biblical Protestant evidence on their side, whilst the Biblical Protestant has not a word in self-defense for his substitution of has not a word in self-defense for his substitution of Sunday for Saturday” Sunday for Saturday” (1893 pamphlet published by (1893 pamphlet published by the Catholic Diocese of New York).the Catholic Diocese of New York).

Protestants claim their teaching comes from “the Protestants claim their teaching comes from “the Bible and only the Bible.” They are accused of being Bible and only the Bible.” They are accused of being hypocrites by the Catholic Church when it comes to hypocrites by the Catholic Church when it comes to Sunday worship.Sunday worship.

““Hence the conclusion is inevitable; that of those Hence the conclusion is inevitable; that of those who follow the Bible as their guide, the Jews and who follow the Bible as their guide, the Jews and Seventh-Day Adventists have exclusive weight of Seventh-Day Adventists have exclusive weight of evidence on their side, whilst the Biblical Protestant evidence on their side, whilst the Biblical Protestant has not a word in self-defense for his substitution of has not a word in self-defense for his substitution of Sunday for Saturday” Sunday for Saturday” (1893 pamphlet published by (1893 pamphlet published by the Catholic Diocese of New York).the Catholic Diocese of New York).

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7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…7. Sunday Observance…Protestant Arguments for Sunday…Protestant Arguments for Sunday…Protestant Arguments for Sunday…Protestant Arguments for Sunday…

Love abolishes the Love abolishes the SabbathSabbath.

Love abolishes the Love abolishes the SabbathSabbath.

Christ ended the law.Christ ended the law.

Letter of the law was Letter of the law was abolished.abolished.

Letter of the law was Letter of the law was abolished.abolished.

Christians are not under Old Covenant.

Christians are not under Old Covenant.

Human reason should determine law.

Human reason should determine law.

Christians must not be Christians must not be law-centered.law-centered.

Christians must not be Christians must not be law-centered.law-centered.

The Sabbath was only for The Sabbath was only for the Jews.the Jews.

Christ fulfilled the Christ fulfilled the Sabbath law for us.Sabbath law for us.Christ fulfilled the Christ fulfilled the

Sabbath law for us.Sabbath law for us.

The law was nailed to the The law was nailed to the cross.cross.

The law was nailed to the The law was nailed to the cross.cross.

The mind of Christ replaces the law.

Acts 15 proves the OT Law is obsolete.

Acts 15 proves the OT Law is obsolete.

Justification is by grace.Justification is by grace.Justification is by grace.Justification is by grace.

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The Sabbath was…The Sabbath was…The Sabbath was…The Sabbath was…

• Instituted by God (Genesis 2:3)Instituted by God (Genesis 2:3)• Instituted by God (Genesis 2:3)Instituted by God (Genesis 2:3)

• Blessed (Genesis 2:3)Blessed (Genesis 2:3)• Blessed (Genesis 2:3)Blessed (Genesis 2:3)

• Observed on the 7Observed on the 7thth day (Exodus 20:9) day (Exodus 20:9)• Observed on the 7Observed on the 7thth day (Exodus 20:9) day (Exodus 20:9)

• Sanctified (Exodus 31:15)Sanctified (Exodus 31:15)• Sanctified (Exodus 31:15)Sanctified (Exodus 31:15)

• Hallowed (Exodus 20:11)Hallowed (Exodus 20:11)• Hallowed (Exodus 20:11)Hallowed (Exodus 20:11)

• Commanded to be kept (Leviticus 19:3)Commanded to be kept (Leviticus 19:3)• Commanded to be kept (Leviticus 19:3)Commanded to be kept (Leviticus 19:3)

• A sign of God’s people (Exodus 31:13).A sign of God’s people (Exodus 31:13).• A sign of God’s people (Exodus 31:13).A sign of God’s people (Exodus 31:13).

• Made for man (Mark 2:27).Made for man (Mark 2:27).• Made for man (Mark 2:27).Made for man (Mark 2:27).

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The Sabbath is called…The Sabbath is called…The Sabbath is called…The Sabbath is called…

• The Sabbath of the Lord (Ex. 20)The Sabbath of the Lord (Ex. 20)• The Sabbath of the Lord (Ex. 20)The Sabbath of the Lord (Ex. 20)

• The Sabbath of rest (Ex. 31:15)The Sabbath of rest (Ex. 31:15)• The Sabbath of rest (Ex. 31:15)The Sabbath of rest (Ex. 31:15)

• The rest of the holy Sabbath (Ex. 16:23)The rest of the holy Sabbath (Ex. 16:23)• The rest of the holy Sabbath (Ex. 16:23)The rest of the holy Sabbath (Ex. 16:23)

• God’s Holy Day (Isaiah 58:13)God’s Holy Day (Isaiah 58:13)• God’s Holy Day (Isaiah 58:13)God’s Holy Day (Isaiah 58:13)

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Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…

1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath1. Origin of the Sabbath

2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath2. Israel and the Sabbath

3. Sabbath in the Old 3. Sabbath in the Old TestamentTestament3. Sabbath in the Old 3. Sabbath in the Old TestamentTestament4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath4. Christ and the Sabbath

5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath5. The Pharisees and the Sabbath

7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance7. Sunday Observance6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament6. Sabbath in the New Testament

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