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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Written by the Finger of God

God is looking for people who recognize the importance of His law -- who want to have God write it on their hearts.
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A Whale of a Call

The call of the wild—the wonders of creation—can help us appreciate our calling by the Creator.
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What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?

Shouldn't you look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus Christ and the apostles practiced and taught?
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Are You Missing Out on a Blessing From God?

Time: It's the one thing that you can never recover. Is your life hectic and out of control? It's time you realized you may be missing out on a special gift from God.
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The Blessings and Benefits of Church Services

Sure you can “get” a sermon at home, but God's command to assemble on the Sabbath and Holy Days is also about “give.”
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Make a Joyful Noise!

How long have you been singing hymns traditional to God's Church? Two years, 10, maybe even 20 or more?
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Pentecost Speaks to the "Heart" of Being Firstfruits

In revealing His plan for mankind, God chose Holy Days focused on the harvest seasons of Palestine (Exodus 23:14-17).
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How Can You Find the Right Church?

Whether to attend church, and which one, are among the most important decisions we can make. What are key factors we should consider?
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Never on Sunday?

Germany wrestles with its "store closing law."
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How to Find the Right Church

The choice of churches and denominations has never been greater. How can you decide which is best?
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Serving From the Bench

When Anne's love of sports and love of God conflicted, she spent more time on the bench. Even there she inspired her team.
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Pope John Paul II Advocates Sunday Keeping

Could the recent apostolic letter revive historic precedent and lead to enforcement of Sunday worship?
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Claiming the Title "Church of God"

In the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity of traveling to the Seventh Day Adventist World Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. They had heard of this "new" group of Sabbath keepers which had formed, and they wanted to know...
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The Sabbath in Acts: Luke's Record of Paul's Understanding

Luke had been a companion of Paul. He would have understood the apostle's teaching concerning the Sabbath. What does his written record show?
Planner with pen on Saturday - Did the Apostle Paul Abolish the Sabbath?
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Did the Apostle Paul Abolish the Sabbath?

Did the Apostle Paul Abolish the Sabbath?
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The Rest of the Story: The Story of Rest

Why did God command the Sabbath to be observed? And why is it almost universally misunderstood? Read on to get a biblical view of this subject.
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The Christian Family: Teach Your Children God's Ways

Jesus Christ recognized that children must be included in the spiritual life of His followers. Are we teaching them to love God's ways and especially His Sabbath?
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Jesus Christ and the Sabbath

What the Bible shows about Jesus and the Sabbath.
God's Plan as Revealed by His Holy Days
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God's Plan as Revealed by His Holy Days

Thousand of years ago, God commanded the nation of Israel to observe a series of festivals throughout the year. Far from being obsolete or a relic of bygone days, these days are rich in meaning for mankind today. Why? They...
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