Episode 100: Biblical Basis for THE Seventh-Day Sabbath

Biblical Basis for THE Seventh-Day Sabbath

This study was inspired by listening to Charlie Kirk speak about his convictions on the seventh-day Sabbath at the Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, March 29, 2025.

A Biblical FAQ Handout

(Designed for printing, study groups, and personal reflection)

What is the Sabbath?

The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week (Saturday), set apart by God at creation as a day of rest, worship, and communion with Him.

“And on the seventh day God ended His work… Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it.” — Genesis 2:2–3

The Sabbath is not merely rest from work; it is time made holy by God.

When did the Sabbath begin?

The Sabbath began at Creation, before sin, before Israel, and before the Ten Commandments.

Because it originates in Genesis, the Sabbath is rooted in God’s design for humanity, not merely in Jewish law.

Which day is the biblical Sabbath?

Scripture consistently identifies the Sabbath as the seventh day.

“The seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.” — Exodus 20:10

In the biblical calendar, the seventh day corresponds to Saturday, from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday.

Why does the Fourth Commandment matter today?

The Fourth Commandment is part of the Ten Commandments, spoken by God and written by His own finger.

Unlike ceremonial laws tied to sacrifices, the Sabbath command:

• Points back to Creation
• Is moral and relational in nature
• Protects rest, worship, and human dignity 

Did Jesus abolish the Sabbath?

No. Jesus kept the Sabbath, taught on it, and declared Himself Lord of the Sabbath.

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” — Mark 2:27

Jesus corrected abuses of the Sabbath but never cancelled the day itself. 

Did the resurrection change the Sabbath to Sunday?

The Bible never records a command changing the Sabbath from the seventh day to the first day.

While the resurrection is foundational to Christian faith, Scripture:

• Never calls Sunday the Sabbath
• Never commands rest on Sunday
• Never transfers the blessing of the seventh day

Is the Sabbath only for Jews?

No. The Sabbath was made before there were Jews.

“The Sabbath was made for man.” — Mark 2:27

Isaiah also speaks of foreigners who honor the Sabbath and are welcomed by God (Isaiah 56:6–7).

What about Paul’s writings about not judging over Sabbath days?

Paul addresses ceremonial Sabbaths tied to feast days and rituals, not the weekly seventh-day Sabbath rooted in Creation.

Paul himself regularly worshiped on the Sabbath, even among Gentiles (Acts 13, 16, 17).

 Does keeping the Sabbath mean we are saved by works?

No. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Sabbath-keeping is not a means of salvation, but a response to salvation.

Resting on the Sabbath is an act of faith that declares:

“The work is finished.”

What does Hebrews 4 mean when it speaks of ‘rest’?

Hebrews teaches that

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