Sabbath

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27).

Given to mankind by God on the last day of the creation week, this oft-disputed day plays a key role in the plan of God. Find out what it is, when it should be kept and what you stand to gain from it.

Jesus Cristo e o Sábado
Article

Jesus Christ and the Sabbath

How did Jesus Christ view the Sabbath day?
Infographic: Names for Saturday in Many Languages Prove Which Day Is the True Sabbath
Article

Names for Saturday in Many Languages Prove Which Day Is the True Sabbath

Which day of the week is the biblical Sabbath? It is clear from the names for the seventh day of the week, Saturday, in many languages.
Qual é o Dia de Descanso?
Article

Which Day Is the Sabbath?

Which day is the Sabbath - Saturday or Sunday?
Quando é Que Deve Guardar o Sábado?
Article

When Is the Sabbath Day to Be Kept?

The Sabbath begins Friday evening at sunset and ends Saturday evening at sunset.
O Sábado: No Princípio
Article

The Sabbath: In the Beginning

How and why did the Sabbath day originate? Who created it, and when? When is the Sabbath to be observed, and does it matter? Who is expected to keep it?
Bíblia Sagrada
Article

Introduction: Sunset to Sunset, God's Sabbath Rest

Too many of us live at a frantic pace, trying desperately to stay on top of everything we need to get done. It's no wonder we feel out of touch with our spouses, our families and even our Creator. But...
A Bible opened to the book of Matthew.
Article

Jesus' Teaching on God's Law

Perhaps the most widespread controversies about the teachings of Jesus concern His attitude toward the laws of God recorded in the Old Testament.
A Bible opened to book of Colossians.
Article

What Does 'Shadow of Things to Come' Mean?

Paul explains in Colossians that God's weekly Sabbath day and sacred festivals are a shadow of things to come.
An open Bible laying on a table.
Article

Did Paul's Words to the Galatians Contradict His Actions?

One common interpretation of the book of Galatians is that Paul criticized the Galatians for keeping the biblical Sabbath and Holy Days.
Bibles stacked on top of each other.
Article

Did Paul Teach That All Days of Worship Are Alike?

Did Paul teach that the Sabbath is no different from any other day or that we are free to choose for ourselves whatever day we wish to observe?
A Bible laying on a table.
Article

Galatians 4 verses 9-10: Are God's Laws Bondage?

Some view Galatians 4:9-10 as condemning Old Testament laws.
An open Bible laying on a table.
Article

Did Paul Tell the Romans One Thing and the Corinthians the Opposite?

Many people assume that Paul was dismissing any need to keep the Sabbath and other biblical Holy Days.
Article

What law is referred to in Galatians 4:21?

Does this verse denounce the festivals and Holy Days of God? What is the background of this passage?
Sunset over water.
Article

Which Day is the Sabbath According to the Bible?

Which day is the Christian Sabbath? Since most churches observe Sunday as their day of rest and worship, many people assume that Sunday is the Sabbath. Is it? And how do Christians observe the biblical Sabbath day?
Article

Why should I attend church?

Does a Christian have to attend a church, or is it possible to "go it alone" as an independent Christian?
Article

United Youth Corps: Fun, Fellowship and Furthering Relationships in Nigeria

The fifth annual United Youth Camp in Nigeria kicked off on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010
The Economic Meltdown's Ugly Fruits - and the Bible's Practical Solutions
Article

The Economic Meltdown's Ugly Fruits - and the Bible's Practical Solutions

A recent murder-suicide within view of my own house inspired reflections on some biblical solutions that could solve many of our national problems.
Article

Overcoming Apathy

Is a state of mind where God doesn't matter to us really where we want to be?
A group of young kids running.
Article

A Millennial Sabbath and a Sabbatical Millennium

Several scriptures indicate that we should expect a millennial Sabbath after six 1,000-year millennial days have expired.
Article

Is the Pursuit of Happiness a God Given Right

What did Thomas Jefferson and the other writers of the Declaration of Independence mean by “the pursuit of happiness”? How important is this right according to history and the Bible? (This is the third article in a series on the...
Subscribe to Sabbath