The Sabbath (May 1997)

May 1997
Volume 6, Number 5

On Fridays evenings, the setting sun heralds the beginning of another Sabbath day of rest, refreshment and reorientation toward God. In His ministry Jesus Christ greatly magnified the meaning and use of the Sabbath by giving us His own example of correct Sabbath keeping. If we use it properly, it is a day of spiritual creation and liberty.  (Corel Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fourth Commandment (Part Two):
Christ's Attitude Toward the Sabbath

Most are not aware that in the Gospels, questions about the Sabbath center on how to keep it, not whether it should be kept. John Ritenbaugh explains how Jesus approached the Sabbath as an example to us.

Ready Answer
'Go Ye Therefore Into All the World...'
by Staff

When we sing this popular hymn, are we singing a lie? No, this is a commision to apostles, and right now we are doing what God desires of us.

Prophecy Watch
No Private Interpretation
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The apostle Peter indicates that prophecy having no private interpretation is the first rule of understanding God's prophetic word, but many Christians break this foundational principle. Doing so leads people to errant conclusions, and the consequences can be severe, as can be seen in the story of Judas Iscariot. Richard Ritenbaugh provides a method of understanding prophecy that grounds interpretation in a humble approach to God's Word.

Sharpening Our Saws
by William R. Gray

God has provided us with the Sabbath for many reasons, but one of them is certainly as a time to sharpen our focus each week. William Gray shows that preparation is the key to getting the most out of the Sabbath.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events, and trends in light of biblical prophecy for May 1997.

Bible Study
The Fourth Commandment
by Martin G. Collins

Observing the Sabbath day is a vital key that this world's Christianity has lost. It opens up whole vistas of God's way and purpose!