Archive for March 2012
Removing the Shroud of Unbelief
Curators of antiquity surmise that the Shroud of Turin is the body wrap mentioned in John 20.
Some people think that Joseph of Arimathaea saved it and that the sheet has survived to this day.
The Shroud of Turin seems to go in and out of favor with the modern day scientist.
What do you believe? And does the Shroud help your faith or does it have no impact at all? What makes our faith grow and on what is our faith anchored?
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Apostle’s Creed Series John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the…
Read MoreShould Christians Watch Sunday Football? Asked Differently — Is Tim Tebow Breaking the Sabbath?
This sermon has created a lot of conversation. The premise: that believers are not obligated to observe the Sabbath. The Sabbath was the sign of the Mosaic covenant. The Mosaic covenant is no longer binding. We are bound by the new law of love.
My opinion is that the Sabbath Commandment was the only commandment with Mosaic Law overtones. It wasn’t deleted by Jesus, but re-explained to not include Mosaic worship expectations.
The New Testament Church must still observe a seven day rest. We should sanctify a day unto the Lord. How? By worshiping publicly with God’s people. That’s how New Testament saints rest in God’s provisions and enjoy His fellowship.
The other issues of play, sports, occasional work, etc are up to the individual believer.
How do you keep the Sabbath?
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