Subject: Is the Sabbath on Saturday? |
Bible Note: Sir, it IS unfortunate and sad that you would misuse my post in a fruitless attempt to prove (?) your faulty argument. True, the Israeli astronaut was brave. He was a STRONG believer in his faith. Had his religion ALLOWED him the freedom that Christ offers us, than he could have had the freedom that I, and others, who accept the truth of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, have. To worship our God with the FAITH that HE gives us. We all have a measure of faith. It’s what WE do with it, and HOW we live it, that makes that faith weak or strong. Romans 14 gives the “definition” of what those mean. At the same time, the Israeli observing his Sabbath has absolutely NO bearing on the basis of whether we Christians MUST worship on the seventh day or MAY observe Sunday or even Tuesday. Ramon would be the first to ask you, “Why do you observe on OUR day? The Christian church from its conception NEVER DID for centuries and centuries.” He would point to the same evidence I pointed out yesterday. Don’t forget, sir, it was the Jews who wrote the evidence you refuse to accept because it disagrees with your religion, even if it DOES agree with God’s Word. Either YOU accept what the New Testament says about this truth, or YOU ignore them and stay in bondage. Don’t blame me, my heritage, or a brave man who can’t defend himself against your illegitimate use of his tragic death. And I KNOW, not only his family would be outraged that you would dare to promote your "religion" in such a ungodly manner. All of Israel and beyond would be. HOW DARE YOU? And, sir, it was Paul who was inspired by the Holy Spirit, who called the CHRISTIANS who attempted to force their burdens on CHRISTIANS who knew the freedom Christ offers – as being weak. Please don’t try to give me credit, or blame, for God’s word. To Him be the glory, not me. I will close this with truth from God’s word, that you can accept or reject according to your faith – If you answer the question that God’s word asks you, it will tell you “the condition” of your faith – “Romans 14:22 “Do you have faith?” Only you can answer that. Continuing, “Have it (faith) to yourself (that’s you) before God (not man or doctrines).” Now, the test: “Happy is he (you, me) who does NOT condemn himself (you, me) in what he (you, me) approves.” If you feel condemned by not observing Saturday, observe. Just don’t try to weaken our faith. We want to remain strong in the truth of God’s word, thank you. With righteous indignation, Taleb |