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.

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Sabbath vs. Surfing

Sometimes you have to choose between the Sabbath and other activities. Choose wisely.
The Church: Help for Greater Growth
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The Church: Help for Greater Growth

Just exactly what is the Church? What is its purpose? Why do you need it? The Church that Jesus Christ founded and directs can be a priceless tool for aiding personal growth.
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"You Know What to Do"

The transition from being a child living at home to an adult out on your own is an exciting and challenging experience—especially when it comes to jobs. Here's how it worked for me.
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Why Would the Apostle to the Gentiles Keep the "Jewish" Holy Days?

The apostle Paul is considered by many as the originator of a theology that allegedly freed Christianity from the Sabbath, Holy Days and the law. Is this what the scriptural record indicates?
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Treasure Digest: Be Ready to Give an Answer

Does It Really Matter?
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Treasure Digest: Sabbath Beacon

The Sabbath is a true light to the world.
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If You're Not a Parent: How the Congregation Can Help

Many years ago, the phrase "We Are Family" was touted within the Church.
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Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?

Do you have too many problems staring you in the face? Too much to do and not enough time and energy to tackle what needs to be done? If so, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. But there are ways out.
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Spring Feast "Safari" Shows How God Is Blessing His Work in East Africa

This spring, my husband, Barry, and I had the opportunity to ride along on a visiting tour of East Africa and see firsthand how God is blessing the work there.
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I believe Scripture does present Sunday, the first day of the week, as a day of worship (see Acts 20: 7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Revelation 1:10)—as a change made by the apostles. Also, we gentiles may be under different commandments than the Jews.

I disagree with the logic in your Good News sidebar titled "Do All Churches Get Their Teaching From the Bible?" (May-June 2005, p. 19), which stated that there is no directive in the Scriptures for Sunday worship and that "people...
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How to Keep the Sabbath Day Holy

Sabbath-keeping reflects our relationship with God. How can we recapture positive principles and grow in this area?
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U.S. Facing Identity Crisis

Identity crises are not limited to individuals. Nations may also suffer from identity crises that portend catastrophic consequences.
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Horses That Keep the Sabbath

It's been said that the relationship between human beings and horses is one of the most ancient and mutually beneficial relationships between man and animal to ever exist on our planet. For Linda Henderson, this has certainly proven true.
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What Is the Biblical Sabbath, and Why Do Many Christians Worship on Sunday Instead?

The seventh-day Sabbath, established at creation and reinforced in the Ten Commandments, has remained a sacred day of rest and worship throughout history. Despite widespread shifts to Sunday observance, faithful believers have upheld the biblical Sabbath from Christ’s time to...
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Wise Advice for Wise Decisions

How good are your decision-making skills? Have you ever wondered “what if I had...”—especially when you didn’t get the outcome you had expected?
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Four Keys to Use When Explaining Your Beliefs

What can you say when you are asked about what you believe in?
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How to Explain Your Beliefs Without Losing Your Friends

"You don't keep Christmas?" "You're going where for eight days?" "You're not going to heaven when you die?" "Why can't you play ball on Saturday?"
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Treasure Digest: Apparent Problems Could Be Strengths in the Job Search

In putting together my employment credentials and thinking positively about how to present the Sabbath and Holy Days to employers, I came up with these thoughts:
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In the World but Not of the World

How can you shine a brighter light to your friends, teachers and professors? Going to college and being a Christian are not mutually exclusive
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Why Should I?

It seems to be a habit today to respond to situations with the attitude of "because I want to." How do socially conscious people like us combat this ever- present selfish idea of "I'm going to do whatever I want...