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The Purpose of the Sabbath

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

Almighty God sanctified the seventh day as holy time to be kept in perpetuity, the time God instructs His Saints to adjust to His Spiritual plan for them. Keeping the Sabbath in a world dominated by Satan's evil influence requires considerable sacrifice, possibly requiring career changes or strained family relationships. Keeping …

Sabbathkeeping (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We need to develop righteous judgment about what constitutes a genuine Sabbath emergency and what may be a deceptive rationalization of our human nature.

The Fourth Commandment (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus magnified the Sabbath, giving principles by which to judge our activities. Each time Jesus taught about the Sabbath, He emphasized some form of redemption.

Judging in the Church

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Human nature is strongly competitive and full of pride, making judgment inherently problematic. Nevertheless, God wants us to learn to judge with equity.