-
Fourth Commandment in the New Testament
Is the fourth commandment repeated in the New Testament? The answer is both yes and no. The “no” is easy: the phrase “remember the sabbath day” is not used in the New Testament. On the other hand, one example of the way in which the fourth commandment is persent is that the command to labor…
-
Hart on the Lord’s Day and the NFL
Darryl Hart points out the rules that churches who decide to show the Superbowl at church must abide by, but notes that a better incentive might be provided by pointing out the 4th commandment (3rd for the Papalists). It’s also provides an opportunity for pointing out the changing attitude of Rome toward’s the Lord’s Day…
-
Westminster West and Frame’s Point 27
Frame’s point 27 (from this list) of Escondido Theology is this: “The Sabbath pertains only to worship, not to daily work. So worship should occur on the Lord’s Day, but work need not cease.” Meredith Kline wrote: Moreover, since the Sabbath is a sign of sanctification marking that which receives its imprint as belonging to…
-
More not Less Church as the Day of the Lord Approaches
One of the questions that Mr. Arnzen asked Mr. Harold Camping, during the four-day discussion on Iron Sharpens Iron between Dr. James White and Mr. Harold Camping, was about whether the listeners of Family Radio have their own gatherings. Mr. Camping indicated that, aside from a small group in Almeda, California (where Mr. Camping resides),…
-
The Importance of Church Going
I recently came across the Youtube video of a user who calls himself BroJustin. Justin (I presume that’s his name) is not a big fan of churches. In fact, at the end of his video he states: “I believe church-going is demonic” (link to video – obviously not recommended). Considering his video I was struck…
-
Wes White on the Sabbath
Pastor Wes White has, as usual, provided an excellent well-thought-out blog article, this time on the Sabbath (link). It helps to clear up a number of misconceptions regarding the Sabbath. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
-
Wes White on the Regulative Principle of Worship
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Pastor Wes White’s blog post on the Regulative Principle of Worship (link). Obviously, Pastor White and I would disagree over some minor aspects presented in his article, but on the major points of the article, he hits the nail right on the head. Pastor Wes White wrote: Second, even if we…
-
Sunday is not a Day for Football or Olympics
The Westminster Confession states: Chapter XXI, Section, VIII. This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their wordly employments…
-
Friday Menu: Rotini with Meat Sauce
I recall some years ago visiting a hotel, and encountering a young man wearing a yarmulke. We met in the lobby of the hotel. After we got on the elevator, he asked me for a favor. He asked me if I would unlock the door of his hotel room for him. You see, the hotel…