The Sabbath, Worship and the End Time

SabbathBlessings · Thursday at 2:55 PM

Jan001 said:
Christians believe this, but the Jews who still practice Judaism do not.

That's their choice it doesn't change any of the Scriptures posted.

Jan001 · Thursday at 2:59 PM

SabbathBlessings said:
The prophecy is about Sabbath-keeping coming together as all nations in His house of prayer, but at least you finally joined closer to the right time frame.

The Jews and the Gentile converts to Judaism kept the Sabbaths of the first covenant, but the Christian Gentiles of the new covenant did not. These Christians had their religious services on Sundays. Acts 20:7

Jan001 · Thursday at 3:02 PM

SabbathBlessings said:
That's their choice it doesn't change any of the Scriptures posted.

I see that we interpret the Scriptures differently and that we will never agree.

SabbathBlessings · Thursday at 3:02 PM

Jan001 said:
The Jews and the Gentile converts to Judaism kept the Sabbaths of the first covenant, but the Christian Gentiles of the new covenant did not. These Christians had their religious services on Sundays. Acts 20:7

It doesn't say that, the Sabbath keeping was 30+ after Jesus ratified His covenant and it clearly says both Jews and Gentiles just as Jesus plainly indicated.

Acts 20:7 doesn't say anything about a weekly religious service. It was a 1 time meeting in 30 years in the evening because Paul was leaving the next morning for a long trip. You're free to believe as you wish, but the Lord asks us to join ourselves to HIM and gave us the conditions, my choice is to serve the LORD. Isa 56:6

SabbathBlessings · Thursday at 3:05 PM

Jan001 said:
I see that we interpret the Scriptures differently and that we will never agree.

Yes, that's true- appreciate the friendly chat. Be well.

Jan001 · Thursday at 3:12 PM

SabbathBlessings said:
It doesn't say that, you're adding that to the Text. Just like Acts 20:7 doesn't say anything about a weekly religious service. It was a 1 time meeting in 30 years in the evening because Paul was leaving the next morning for a long trip. You're free to believe as you wish, but the Lord asks us to join ourselves to HIM and gave us the conditions, my choice is to serve the LORD. Isa 56:6

We do have the early Christian writers who verify that the Christians worshiped on the Lord's Day and that Jesus Christ told them to do this.

My choice is to serve my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by worshiping God on Sunday, the Lord's Day, because this is what Jesus commanded his followers to do.

Be well.

SabbathBlessings · Thursday at 4:35 PM

Jan001 said:
We do have the early Christian writers who verify that the Christians worshiped on the Lord's Day and that Jesus Christ told them to do this.

My choice is to serve my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by worshiping God on Sunday, the Lord's Day, because this is what Jesus commanded his followers to do.

Be well.

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath Mark2:28, thats the only day He claimed in His own words, the holy day of the LORD thus saith the LORD Isa 58:13 guess we shall see soon enough. I wish you well.

BNR32FAN · Monday at 8:58 AM

Studyman said:
What other reward is worth seeking? For me, Christ is my Salvation. And His Reward is eternal life that HE gives to those who "deny themselves, and follow Him".

Eternal life with God in heaven is the reward of those who diligently seek Him. At least this is what the Bible teaches. Surely you understand that there is more to Salvation than calling Jesus Lord, Lord.

Actually, you keep cherry picking Scriptures in order to justify your specific adopted religious philosophy. This tactic has been used by the other voices in the world God placed us in, since God placed Eve in the Garden. I advocate that you stop listening to all these other voices, and "Yield yourself" to the Word of God, as Paul instructs. Here is what Paul actually says.

Eph. 2: 8 For by grace are ye saved "through faith"; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of (mans) works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we (Those who have repented and "Yielded themselves a servant to obey God) are his workmanship, (bought and paid for) created in Christ Jesus "unto good works", which "God" (Not man) hath before ordained that we "should walk" in them.

God's Grace exists for everyone. But not everyone who calls Jesus Lord, Lord is saved. This is simply undeniable Biblical Truth. And without "works", Faith is dead.

Heb. 11: 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

You premise is foolishness in my view. If a mom tells her son not eat a cookie before dinner, and he obeys her. Does he then expect a reward? Did he obey for a reward? Or because he loves his mom, and wants to please her. Here is what Paul teaches.

Rom. 12: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that "ye present your bodies" (voluntary humility) a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Does the Mom owe the child because the child obeyed her? I don't think so, and Paul seemed to believe it is just his reasonable service, "Children, obey your parents".

Why wouldn't a child want to please his mom? Doesn't he love her? In the same manner, why wouldn't a man want to please God, doesn't he Love Him?

The point Paul, David and the entire Bible makes is that there is a reward, both for the righteous, and the unrighteous.

Rom. 2: 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according "to his deeds":

7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

Your preaching that somehow Romans 4 or Romans 11, makes Void or erased Paul's message in Romans 2, although a popular tactic among this world's religious system, I don't believe that was the intent of the Spirit of Christ that Inspired him.

Peter also promotes this Biblical Truth when he contended with the mainstream preachers which existed in the world God placed him in.

Acts 5: 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given "to them that obey him".

That is a pretty significant reward I would say. But this tends to anger "many" who profess to know God.

33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

So if I took this verse, separate it from all the other Scriptures and all of Paul's other words, I could create a religion which promotes the ungodly. That Paul and David teaches men not to repent, not to bring forth works worthy of repentances, not to "Yield themselves" to God, not to "put on the New man", which after God is created in righteousness and truly Holiness.

But that isn't God's intent here, in my view. If you consider all of his Words, Paul was dealing with the Pharisees, a mainstream religion of the world God placed him in. A religion that promoted a corrupted version of the Levitical Priesthood, as they didn't believe Jesus was the Prophesied Priest, "After the Order of Melchizedek". A religion that taught that Salvation is only available by coming to them for cleansing, through their rituals traditions and commandments of men they taught for doctrines. Paul is explaining that the "Works" the preachers in Jerusalem were referencing, didn't even exist in Abraham's Time.

Remember, as shown in Is. 1:1-20, this was a religion which despised God's Judgments, rejected God's Commandments, created their own high days, and went about establishing their own righteousness, and yet would offer to God the Blood of an unblemished, innocent life, as per the Law, to justify themselves. Gods Salvation plan doesn't work that way. You don't get to dishonor Him with disobedience all week, and then show up in a man-made temple made of wood and stone, offer a goat, or 10 hail Mary's, feed some poor person in Christ's Name, to justify willful disobedience. Jesus also explains this in Matt. 7.

Matt. 7: 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Sinful flesh is not justified by "works of the law". We are saved by Grace, "Through Faith". But "Faith" without works is dead. What works you ask? Paul tells you in the scriptures you left out.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus "unto good works", which God (Not man) hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Truly these works are from God, not man, lest any man should boast. Are they not a gift from God,

Deut. 4: 39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. 40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

But Caleb obtained, David obtained, Daniel obtained, Shadrack obtained, Zacharias obtained, Simeon and Anna obtained. Your new age translation isn't helping you.

Rom. 11: 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who "have not bowed the knee" to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election "hath obtained it", and the rest were blinded

Why were they blinded?

19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. 20 Well; "because of unbelief" they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, "if" thou continue "in his goodness": otherwise "thou also" shalt be cut off.

There it is again over and over and over, men are judged by their "works" and awarded according to their Deeds.

You are misrepresenting Paul, and using your misrepresentation of him to represent me. Mostly founded on the insidious falsehood that the Pharisees were trying to "earn Salvation" by obeying God's Laws. This leaven grows and takes over the mind who defends it. I will ask you a question. In Luke 1, Zacharias knew, believed in and had Faith in the Messiah the very day HE was born. Simeon and Anna too in the next chapter. But the mainstream religion of the world that God placed Zacharias in, didn't believe in Him even after HE walked in the Commandments of God Blameless for over 20 years, and healed cripples right in front of their own eyes. What was the one recorded difference between Zacharias and the Religious leaders in Jerusalem?

I simply advocate that a man considers all of God's Inspired Words in a diligent search of His Kingdom and His Righteousness, "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death".

Whereas the promoters of the mainstream religions of this world God placed me in, only seek justification of their specific adopted religion, by carefully selecting scriptures, separating them from the rest of the Bible, then creating doctrines based on the word of the separated scriptures. And these doctrines vary according to the name above the door of the man-made shrine of worship.

I cannot find in Scriptures where these "works" are promoted by God, His Son, or the Prophets and Apostles they sent to us.

You didn’t address a single point I made in this entire reply. You didn’t answer the question what is the definition of the word reward and you didn’t actually explain a single passage that I quoted. All you did was quote other passages as if they somehow nullify the passages I quoted.

Studyman · Monday at 10:13 AM

BNR32FAN said:
You didn’t address a single point I made in this entire reply. You didn’t answer the question what is the definition of the word reward and you didn’t actually explain a single passage that I quoted. All you did was quote other passages as if they somehow nullify the passages I quoted.

I addressed your every point. Used analogies to show my understanding and explain the reasons why. So your reply here is just another in a looooooong line of untruths and misrepresentation, both of God's Word, and mine,

Perhaps I didn't give you the answer you wanted to hear. But to say I didn't address a single point you made, is a huge windy.

BNR32FAN said:
Yeah He does say that He will reward those who abide in Him and do good works but you’re associating that reward with salvation, are you not?

What other reward is worth seeking? For me, Christ is my Salvation. And His Reward is eternal life that HE gives to those who "deny themselves, and follow Him".

BNR32FAN said:
I mean let’s be completely honest here, you are specifically saying that salvation is a reward, right?

Eternal life with God in heaven is the reward of those who diligently seek Him. At least this is what the Bible teaches. Surely you understand that there is more to Salvation than calling Jesus Lord, Lord.

BNR32FAN · Monday at 11:25 AM

Studyman said:
I addressed your every point. Used analogies to show my understanding and explain the reasons why. So your reply here is just another in a looooooong line of untruths and misrepresentation, both of God's Word, and mine,

Perhaps I didn't give you the answer you wanted to hear. But to say I didn't address a single point you made, is a huge windy.

What other reward is worth seeking? For me, Christ is my Salvation. And His Reward is eternal life that HE gives to those who "deny themselves, and follow Him".

Eternal life with God in heaven is the reward of those who diligently seek Him. At least this is what the Bible teaches. Surely you understand that there is more to Salvation than calling Jesus Lord, Lord.

Right but when I asked “you’re associating that reward with salvation, are you not” that was said in response to you claiming that you never said that we earn our salvation. That’s why I asked what is the definition of the word reward which you still haven’t answered despite my asking twice already. So I’ll ask a third time, what is the definition of the word reward?

Studyman · Monday at 3:59 PM

BNR32FAN said:
Right but when I asked “you’re associating that reward with salvation, are you not” that was said in response to you claiming that you never said that we earn our salvation.

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I tried to explain to you, that a child doesn't honor his Mom, nor the Wife her husband, for a reward. If you see me drop a 20$ bill, you return it, that is the right thing to do, that is simply your reasonable service, as Paul said but you completely ignored.

If you return it expecting a reward, that shows what is in your own heart, not mine.

If I want to reward you, or if the Mom or the Wife wants to reward their child or Husband because they simply did which is the right thing to do, that is their business. I want to know my Father, and Labor, as Paul teaches, to be accepted of Him, because I Love Him and want to spend eternity with Him. I am therefore seeking Glory and Honor and immortality "because" in my Father is eternal Life.

If my Father says not to touch the wood stove, or I will get burned, if I honor Him with obedience and respect, and "Believe him", and don't touch the wood stove, "Because" I don't want to get burned. Am I then sinning because I "earned" the reward of not getting burned?

Heb. 11: 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is "a rewarder" of them that diligently seek him.

What's the difference between these two?

There are "Many" as Paul and Jesus warn, who profess to know God, who will try and discourage such a devotion to God, by accusing them to trying to "Earn" Salvation. Implying that any attempt of a child to please his father with honor, respect and obedience, is a just ploy to get his free stuff. And by implication if you despise God's Judgments, pollute His Sabbaths, create your own high days and create images of God in the likeness of man and worship the image, "then" your eyes shall be opened, and (Then) ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.?

I don't believe that is how God works, nor do you understand Paul at all, in my view. Paul also teaches me concerning these things.

Col. 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

18 Let no man "beguile you of your reward" in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things "which he hath not seen", vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

God doesn't have to "earn" my honor and respect. He has already bought and paid for that.

BNR32FAN · 2026-02-24T11:37:33-0600

Studyman said:
Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who "will render" to every man according "to his deeds":

7 "To them" who by "patient continuance in well doing" seek for glory and honour and immortality, (What is their reward?) eternal life:

8 "But" unto them "that are contentious", and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, ( what is their reward?) indignation and wrath,

Where is the reward mentioned here?

Studyman said:
Rev. 22: 12 And, behold, "I" (The Jesus , "of the bible", Yes?) come quickly; and "my reward is with me", to give "every man" according "as his work" shall be. 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Where is eternal life mentioned here?

Studyman said:
2 Cor. 5: 9 Wherefore "we labour", that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Where is the reward mentioned here?

We do receive rewards in Heaven other than eternal life.

“Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Notice that if the person’s works survive the test of fire they will receive a REWARD but if their works DONT SURVIVE the test of fire they will suffer loss BUT HE HIMSELF WILL STILL BE SAVED.

Now answer this question, is the REWARD IN THE PASSAGE ETERNAL LIFE?

And you didn’t answer my question again, when we believe the gospel are we saved at that time or do we have to do good works first in order to receive eternal life?

We attain salvation thru faith which is not a work, but we can lose it thru disobedience. You don’t attain salvation thru obedience or good works.

“What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith; but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭9‬:‭30‬-‭32‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

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Studyman · 2026-02-24T15:10:42-0600

BNR32FAN said:
Where is the reward mentioned here?

Where is eternal life mentioned here?

Where is the reward mentioned here?

We do receive rewards in Heaven other than eternal life.

Thank you for sharing your opinions with me.

BNR32FAN said:
“Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

I believe it's important to share the whole message of someone, in order to understand the message they wish to impart. of course, this is only my understanding gained through study. You may believe differently and that's OK.

15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; "yet so as by fire".

16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, "him shall God destroy"; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

BNR32FAN said:
Notice that if the person’s works survive the test of fire they will receive a REWARD but if their works DONT SURVIVE the test of fire they will suffer loss BUT HE HIMSELF WILL STILL BE SAVED.

Yes, saved for destruction as Paul also teaches,

"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad."

I already showed you Paul's Christ Inspired Words in Rom. 2, showing the reward Jesus brings with Him, and will render to every man according to his deeds:

And I would include the Word of the Lord's Christ as well.

Matt. 13: 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace "of fire": there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

BNR32FAN said:
Now answer this question, is the REWARD IN THE PASSAGE ETERNAL LIFE?

Certainly not for the person whose "works" defiled God's Temple.

BNR32FAN said:
And you didn’t answer my question again, when we believe the gospel are we saved at that time or do we have to do good works first in order to receive eternal life?

I don't want to be reported again for addressing this same topic over and over and over and over. I am going to humbly bow out of this discourse, thank you so much for sharing your opinions.

BNR32FAN said:
We attain salvation thru faith which is not a work, but we can lose it thru disobedience. You don’t attain salvation thru obedience or good works.

“What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith; but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭9‬:‭30‬-‭32‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

In closing, it seems prudent to point out that Caleb had Faith, Joshua had Faith, David had Faith, Zacharias had Faith, they attained to the righteousness which is by Faith. They hearkened to God in belief, when HE said, "Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die"? They didn't rely on the blood of goats and bulls, "as per the law", they believed God and repented of their sins, and yielded themselves to God as instructed, and it was accounted unto them as righteousness.

BNR32FAN · 2026-02-24T18:17:21-0600

Studyman said:
Thank you for sharing your opinions with me.

I believe it's important to share the whole message of someone, in order to understand the message they wish to impart. of course, this is only my understanding gained through study. You may believe differently and that's OK.

15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; "yet so as by fire".

16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, "him shall God destroy"; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

Yes, saved for destruction as Paul also teaches,

"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad."

I already showed you Paul's Christ Inspired Words in Rom. 2, showing the reward Jesus brings with Him, and will render to every man according to his deeds:

And I would include the Word of the Lord's Christ as well.

Matt. 13: 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace "of fire": there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Certainly not for the person whose "works" defiled God's Temple.

I don't want to be reported again for addressing this same topic over and over and over and over. I am going to humbly bow out of this discourse, thank you so much for sharing your opinions.

In closing, it seems prudent to point out that Caleb had Faith, Joshua had Faith, David had Faith, Zacharias had Faith, they attained to the righteousness which is by Faith. They hearkened to God in belief, when HE said, "Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die"? They didn't rely on the blood of goats and bulls, "as per the law", they believed God and repented of their sins, and yielded themselves to God as instructed, and it was accounted unto them as righteousness.

Wow so those who were building on the foundation of Christ whose works were of no value are “saved for destruction”? That’s a first. I’ve never seen anyone interpret the word “saved” that way before.

Dan Perez · 2026-02-24T18:35:30-0600

Freth said:
The Sabbath, Worship and the End Time

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

1. All power is given Jesus in heaven and earth.

Jesus is our Creator. See Colossians 1:16-20.

Before Abraham was, Jesus is I am. See Exodus 3:14, John 8:58.

Jesus' earthly ministry. See Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

2. Teaching them to observe all things that He commanded.

Jesus was at creation and sanctified the Sabbath.

Jesus was at Mt. Horeb/Sinai and gave the Sabbath commandment.

Jesus taught the Sabbath during His ministry.

Jesus prophesied Sabbath observance at the start of the tribulation period before His return.

The Everlasting Gospel

3. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.

The Bible repeats and enlarges:

Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

The angel has the everlasting gospel to preach to every nation, kindred, tongue and people.

The angel says with a loudvoice (emphasis given; urgency).

Fear God and give glory to Him.

For the hour of His judgment is come.

Worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

The call to worship Him points back to creation.

What then can be found in the creation account that concerns worship?

Genesis 2:1-3 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

The account of the first Sabbath points to creation as the reason for the Sabbath institution. The Sabbath commandment also points back to creation and the institution of the Sabbath. See Exodus 20:11.

What makes the Sabbath worshipful? The fact that God blessed it and sanctified it, and commanded to remember to keep it holy. Worship then includes the Sabbath.

The Last Days

4. For the hour of his judgment is come.

There is an urgency to the first angel's call to worship, for the hour of His judgment is come.

The reason for the urgency is the issue of false worship in the last days, and the short time left before Jesus returns.

Revelation 13:15-17 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

What is the opposite of the mark of the beast?

5. The seal of God.

If false worship causes the receiving of the mark of the beast, what then is God's seal?

Exodus 31:13-16 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you. Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people. Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.

The Sabbath is a sign. Sign is synonumous with mark.

The Sabbath is a perpetual covenant.

Throughout generations. See Matthew 24:20-22.

A seal is a mark of authority. What does a seal consist of?

A quick Google search:

Key Components of a Seal

Entity/Individual: The name of the person, corporation, or government body.

Title/Role: Their official designation (e.g., Engineer, Mayor, Public Weighmaster).

Jurisdiction/Domain: The state, country, or specific area of authority.

Official Emblem/Mark: A unique design, insignia, or text (like "L.S." for locus sigilli).

Date/License Number (often): For professionals, license details for verification.

Where in scripture can we find the seal of God? The Sabbath commandment.

Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the sabbath day [Official Emblem/Mark], to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath [Official Emblem/Mark] of the Lord thy God [Entity/Individual]: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the Lord [Entity/Individual] made [Creator] heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is [Jurisdiction/Domain], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Conclusion

Emphasis is being given specifically to the Sabbath concerning worship.

Both the last call to worship and the Sabbath commandment point back to creation, to the institution of the Sabbath. See Revelation 14:6-7 and Exodus 20:8-11.

The account of the institution of the Sabbath points to creation itself as the reason it was sanctified. See Genesis 2:1-3.

The Sabbath being called a sign/mark. See Exodus 31:13.

The perpetuity of the Sabbath. See Exodus 31:16.

To those who say that the Sabbath is specifically for Israel.

We are Israel.

There is neither Jew nor Greek. See Galations 3:28, Colossians 3:11.

The grafting in. See Romans 11.

The seal of God concerns us all as does the mark of the beast. See Revelation 13:15-17.

The Sabbath concerns us all as it is observed in the new heaven and new earth, showing that it is indeed a perpetual covenant. See Isaiah 66:22-23.

The fact that Jesus stated that the Sabbath was made for man (again, pointing back to creation), and that because of this fact He is also Lord of the Sabbath. See Mark 2:27-28.

The last day events concern the Sabbath and worship.

The causing of all the earth to worship the beast and his image.

The receiving of the mark or the seal.

The last call to worship pointing to the Sabbath specifically.

The seal of God being the Sabbath.

JUST ASKING , JUST WHERE DOES IT SAY THAT THE SABBATHIS A PERPETUAL COVENANT. for the BODY of CHRIST ??

dan p

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