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101 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103554 | ||
(continued) Kathy, It is probably pointless to argue about whether we should observe this sabbath day on Saturday or Sunday. The Orthodox Jews today follow a calendar which was established only in about the third century A.D., and we have no real assurance that their present "seventh day" is the same as the original seventh day of Creation Week. The status of sabbatical chronology prior to the exodus of Israel from Egypt is completely uncertain, and the confusion of other ancient calendars and chronology is notorious. There was even one day in history (the long day of Joshua 10:12-14) which was two days long! It is probable that our present weekly succession dates back to the time of Christ, but it is very doubtful before that. There are many people whose jobs require them, in fact, to work on both Saturday and Sunday. These people need, and should take, a real "sabbath" day on some other day of the week if necessary. The word "sabbath" basically means "cessation" or "rest," not "Saturday" or "Sunday." The point is that every "seventh" day is to be taken as a sabbath day. Normally, this should be on our modern Sunday, since this is the day when most Christians gather in their local churches to praise the Lord and study His Word. This worship on the "first day of the week" (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2) follows the practice of the early Christians, who evidently began it in commemoration of Christ's resurrection on that day (Luke 24:1; John 20:19,26). This day is highly appropriate, since the completion of His great work of redemption was demonstrated on that day. Sunday, therefore, circumstances permitting, should normally be observed (all day long!) as a day of spiritual fellowship with God's people in the church and with one's family in the home, in praise, and in study of His Word. Anything less is dishonoring to His remembrance, and harmful to one's own soul. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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102 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103555 | ||
Excellent post, Kathy! - Makarios |
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103 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103556 | ||
I agree, Kathy, there was no need to tear up your post! Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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104 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103557 | ||
Again, I am in full agreement with you here, Kathy! Makarios |
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105 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103559 | ||
Greetings Kathy! Please don't let our friend run you off like that! For there should be a special "disclaimer" posted concerning of how Searcher has responded to your posts, in relation to how the rest of the Forum views your posts on this subject! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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106 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103560 | ||
Excellent expert analysis, Tim! I would agree in saying that this point in no way deserved the heat that it received. Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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107 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103561 | ||
No need to apologize, Kathy! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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108 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103562 | ||
Searcher, Now it is you who has the Question pending. - Makarios |
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109 | Question for Searcher56.... | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103661 | ||
Greetings Searcher, Thank you, my friend, and I appreciate your explanation! After posting day after day here, it may be a little bit difficult to come up with new material to post a response to (as you know). I'm currently looking for ways to help us out in that area here at the Forum. But, as my only fellow member of the "5,000 post club" here at the Forum, you are well aware of the 'leadership' role that we sometimes have to play in regards to the newer forum members. My friend, there are times when I disagree with what is posted here as well. But there is something that I would like to ask of you, if you don't mind. :-) When it comes to some of these things that we could easily look past (things that do not challenge the tenets of the Christian faith), let us give a bit of grace to these newer members until it is clear that they have gotten their feet wet.. However, I fully support all efforts in jumping on what is unmistakably outward heresy on the part of newcomers, and those should be confronted immediately. However, when it comes to much smaller matters of small consequence, perhaps we could do better to lend a helping hand? :-) I also wanted to say that I do appreciate you and your presence here at the Forum, and you continue to do well in posting good Scripture references in your Answers and Notes! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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110 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 103743 | ||
Greetings Kathy! Yes, I do realize that you worship on Sunday! :-) Sometimes when I write my posts I do so realizing that there is the 'greater audience' out there, if you know what I mean. :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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111 | are we allowed to drink alcohol. | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 104245 | ||
Aniset, There are no less than 55 Scripture references that I can give you that speak of the evils of drinking, proving that Scripture describes this as an activity that a born again believer should not be indulging in. Taking the actions or words of Jesus and Paul out of context cannot begin to support a theory that a Christian should drink alcohol. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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112 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 104368 | ||
Greetings Aixen7z4, Tim Moran has given an Answer that was much more polite than mine was. Perhaps I should 're-direct' this back to you in saying: Let us first see what kind of response that you, Aixen7z4, would make to this post, and then we will discuss who had the 'gentler' character in his response. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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113 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 104372 | ||
Good response there, Aixen7z4, Yes, I agree. You have given the most "gentle" response yet. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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114 | Some Laodicean churches today? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105402 | ||
Greetings Larry, I hope that you do not believe that all churches today fit the Laodicean description, as pointed out in Rev. 3:15. I have found that many churches today are well worth the effort of getting involved in and being a part of, if only you are willing to look hard enough. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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115 | Some Laodicean churches today? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105404 | ||
Greetings Searcher56, There is an excellent website at http://www.persecution.com that speaks of persecution in a global perspective. I hope that Larry doesn't believe that all of God's churches are of the Laodicean resemblance! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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116 | Some Laodicean churches today? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 105416 | ||
Very good! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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117 | Works of the OT Holy Spirit vs NT | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107133 | ||
Greetings Mike, I made a reference to every single book of the Bible in that post on purpose, since all 66 books of the Bible were inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Tim. 3:16). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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118 | Works of the OT Holy Spirit vs NT | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107229 | ||
Thank you Checho! You did very well with your post as well, despite the language 'crossover'! Praise the Lord and welcome to the Forum! Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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119 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 107835 | ||
Excellent Answer, Pastor Glenn! Makarios |
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120 | Is marriage necessary? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 109798 | ||
Greetings my much respected friend! Speaking of marriage, I haven't been spending as much time at the Forum lately as usual, and there has been a really good reason for that. :-) I myself may lose my singleness to a beautiful young lady pretty soon! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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