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In ReviewIn Review
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An EndAn End--Time MessageTime Message I saw that God had children who doI saw that God had children who do
not see and keep the Sabbath. Theynot see and keep the Sabbath. They
have not rejected the light upon it. Andhave not rejected the light upon it. Andat the commencement of the time ofat the commencement of the time of
trouble,trouble, we were filled with the Holy Ghostwe were filled with the Holy Ghostas we went forth and proclaimed theas we went forth and proclaimed the
Sabbath more fullySabbath more fully. This enraged the. This enraged the
churches and nominal Adventists, aschurches and nominal Adventists, asthey could not refute the Sabbaththey could not refute the Sabbath
truth.truth.A Word to the Little FlockA Word to the Little Flock, p 18., p 18.
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Malachi 4:4Malachi 4:4--5 Remember ye the5 Remember ye the
law of Moses my servant, which Ilaw of Moses my servant, which Icommanded unto him incommanded unto him in HorebHoreb forfor
all Israel, with the statutes andall Israel, with the statutes andjudgments. Behold, I will send youjudgments. Behold, I will send you
Elijah the prophet before theElijah the prophet before the
coming of the great and dreadfulcoming of the great and dreadfulday of the LORD.day of the LORD.
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The Law of the Lord:The Law of the Lord:
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The Law Is Our Wall of ProtectionThe Law Is Our Wall of Protection
The law is a wall ofprotection to thosewho are obedient toGod's precepts.
Fundamentals of ChristianEducation, p. 393
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In the Second Talk...In the Second Talk... Only physical sacrifices and the shedding ofOnly physical sacrifices and the shedding of
blood was done away with at the Cross.blood was done away with at the Cross.
The handwriting of ordinances that wasThe handwriting of ordinances that was
against us and nailed to the Cross (ofagainst us and nailed to the Cross (ofColossians 2) is the written record of ourColossians 2) is the written record of oursins.sins.
The terms of the Old and New Covenant areThe terms of the Old and New Covenant arethe same.the same.
The groundwork for the New Covenant wasThe groundwork for the New Covenant was
laid when Christ died.laid when Christ died. The New Covenant goes into effect on theThe New Covenant goes into effect on thefinal Day of Atonement, when our naturesfinal Day of Atonement, when our natureswill be changed and our sins blotted outwill be changed and our sins blotted outforever. On this day, there will be no one whoforever. On this day, there will be no one whodoesnt know Christdoesnt know Christ every knee will bow.every knee will bow.
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Doing Away with the SabbathDoing Away with the Sabbath
The Catholic Church abolished,The Catholic Church abolished,
not only the Sabbath, but all thenot only the Sabbath, but all theother Jewish festivals (theother Jewish festivals (the
annual holy days).annual holy days).
(quoted in(quoted in
Signs of the TimesSigns of the Times
,,
Nov. 4, 1919).Nov. 4, 1919).
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Claiming AuthorityClaiming Authority
over Gods Lawover Gods Law The new law has its own spirit andThe new law has its own spirit and
its own feasts, which have taken theits own feasts, which have taken theplace of those appointed in the Law ofplace of those appointed in the Law of
Moses (Torah). If we would know theMoses (Torah). If we would know the
days to be observed we must go todays to be observed we must go to
the Catholic Church, not to the Mosaicthe Catholic Church, not to the Mosaic
LawLaw((Catholic CatechismCatholic Catechism, quoted in, quoted in Signs ofSigns of
the Timesthe Times, Nov. 4, 1919)., Nov. 4, 1919).
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Following the Mother?Following the Mother?
Babylon is said to be "theBabylon is said to be "the
mother of harlots." By hermother of harlots." By herdaughters must be symbolizeddaughters must be symbolized
churches that cling to herchurches that cling to herdoctrines and traditions, anddoctrines and traditions, and
follow her example of sacrificingfollow her example of sacrificingthe truth and the approval ofthe truth and the approval of
God.God.1888 Great Controvers 3831888 Great Controvers 383
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Revelation 18:1Revelation 18:1--44 ...I saw...I saw
another angel come down fromanother angel come down from
heaven, having great power;heaven, having great power;
andand the earth was lightenedthe earth was lightenedwith his glorywith his glory. And he cried. And he cried
mightily with a strong voice,mightily with a strong voice,
saying, Babylon the great issaying, Babylon the great is
fallen, is fallen... For allfallen, is fallen... For all
nations have drunk of the winenations have drunk of the wine
of the wrath of her fornication...of the wrath of her fornication...
Come out of her, my people,Come out of her, my people,
that ye be not partakers of herthat ye be not partakers of her
sins, and that ye receive not ofsins, and that ye receive not ofher plagues.her plagues.
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LaodiceaLaodicea Resisting the 4Resisting the 4thth
AngelAngel There is to be in the churches a wonderfulThere is to be in the churches a wonderful
manifestation of the power of God, but it will notmanifestation of the power of God, but it will not
move upon those who have not humbled themselvesmove upon those who have not humbled themselvesbefore the Lord, and opened the door of the heart bybefore the Lord, and opened the door of the heart byconfession and repentance.confession and repentance. In the manifestation ofIn the manifestation of
that power which lightens the earth with the glory ofthat power which lightens the earth with the glory ofGodGod, they will see only something which in their, they will see only something which in theirblindness they think dangerous, something whichblindness they think dangerous, something whichwill arouse their fears, and they will bracewill arouse their fears, and they will brace
themselves to resist it. Because the Lord does notthemselves to resist it. Because the Lord does notwork according to their ideas and expectations, theywork according to their ideas and expectations, theywill oppose the work. "Why," they say, "should notwill oppose the work. "Why," they say, "should notwe know the Spirit of God, when we have been in thewe know the Spirit of God, when we have been in the
work so many years...work so many years...
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LaodiceaLaodicea Resisting the 4Resisting the 4thth
AngelAngel ...Because they did not respond to the...Because they did not respond to the
warnings, the entreaties of thewarnings, the entreaties of themessages of God, but persistently said,messages of God, but persistently said,
"I am rich, and increased with goods,"I am rich, and increased with goods,
and have need of nothing." Talent, longand have need of nothing." Talent, long
experience, will not make menexperience, will not make men
channels of light... If you seek the Lordchannels of light... If you seek the Lordwith all your heart, he will be found ofwith all your heart, he will be found of
you. {RH, December 23, 1890 par. 18}you. {RH, December 23, 1890 par. 18}
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Where Did ChristiansWhere Did ChristiansGet The Idea That theGet The Idea That the
Bible Teaches theBible Teaches the
Annual Sabbaths EndedAnnual Sabbaths EndedAT THE CROSS?AT THE CROSS?
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Acts 28:17Acts 28:17
I have committed nothing againstI have committed nothing against
the customs of our fathers.the customs of our fathers.
Acts 25:8Acts 25:8
(he) made no offense to the law of(he) made no offense to the law of
the Jews.the Jews.
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PAUL URGES US TO KEEP THEPAUL URGES US TO KEEP THE
FEASTS!FEASTS! 1 Corinthians 5:71 Corinthians 5:7--88 Purge out thereforePurge out therefore
the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump,the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump,as ye are unleavened.as ye are unleavened. For even Christ ourFor even Christ our
Passover is sacrificed for us: ThereforePassover is sacrificed for us: Thereforelet us keep the feast,let us keep the feast, not with old leaven,not with old leaven,neither with the leaven of malice andneither with the leaven of malice and
wickedness; but with the unleavened breadwickedness; but with the unleavened bread
of sincerity and truth.of sincerity and truth.
AT PHILIPPI PAUL KEPT THEAT PHILIPPI PAUL KEPT THE
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AT PHILIPPI PAUL KEPT THEAT PHILIPPI PAUL KEPT THE
PASSOVER.PASSOVER.
At PhilippiAt Philippi Paul tarried to keep thePaul tarried to keep the
Passover.Passover. Only Luke remained withOnly Luke remained withhim, the other members of thehim, the other members of the
company passing on to Troas to awaitcompany passing on to Troas to await
him there.him there. The PhilippiansThe Philippians were thewere the
most loving and truehearted of themost loving and truehearted of the
apostles converts, andapostles converts, and during theduring theeight days of the feast he enjoyedeight days of the feast he enjoyed
happy communion with themhappy communion with them. AA 389,. AA 389,390.390.
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WHAT A TWO TIMER!WHAT A TWO TIMER!
And this is the man that wroteAnd this is the man that wrote
most of the NT denying Christ?most of the NT denying Christ?
Or is there more to it?Or is there more to it?
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Why Paul TarriedWhy Paul Tarried
This tarrying enabledThis tarrying enabled PaulPaul
to keep the Passover atto keep the Passover at
Philippi Paul seems toPhilippi Paul seems tohave stayed intentionally athave stayed intentionally at
Philippi because of thePhilippi because of theJewish feastJewish feast
SDA Bible Commentary, Vol. 6, p 386SDA Bible Commentary, Vol. 6, p 386
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Acts 20:6Acts 20:6
And we sailed away fromAnd we sailed away fromPhilippi after the days ofPhilippi after the days of
Unleavened Bread, and came toUnleavened Bread, and came toTroas in five days;Troas in five days; where wewhere we
abode seven days.abode seven days.
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Philippians 4:9Philippians 4:9
Those things, which ye haveThose things, which ye have
both learned and received, andboth learned and received, andheard, and seen in me, do:heard, and seen in me, do: andand
the God of peace shall be with you.the God of peace shall be with you.
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WHAT A NERVEWHAT A NERVE
HE WANTS US TO COPY HIM?HE WANTS US TO COPY HIM?
WHAT ARE WE TO DO?WHAT ARE WE TO DO? DO WHAT HE SAYS, OR WHAT HEDO WHAT HE SAYS, OR WHAT HE
DOES?DOES?
Can you help? Let us study Col. 2:14.Can you help? Let us study Col. 2:14.
Perhaps there is more to the story!!!Perhaps there is more to the story!!!
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DOES PAUL IN COL. 2:14OES PAUL IN COL. 2:14TEACH USEACH USTHAT THE FEAST DAYSHAT THE FEAST DAYSWERE NAILED TO THEERE NAILED TO THECROSS,ROSS,WHILE HE WAS K EEPINGHILE HE WAS K EEPINGTHE FEAST DAYS?HE FEAST DAYS?
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DID PAUL DENIE CHRIST BYDID PAUL DENIE CHRIST BY
KEEPING THE FEAST DAYS?KEEPING THE FEAST DAYS?
After the crucifixion,After the crucifixion, it was a denial of Christit was a denial of Christfor the Jews to continue to offer the burntfor the Jews to continue to offer the burnt
offerings and sacrifices which were typicalofferings and sacrifices which were typical
of his death.of his death. It was saying to the world thatIt was saying to the world thatthey looked for a Redeemer to come, and hadthey looked for a Redeemer to come, and had
no faith in Him who had given his life for theno faith in Him who had given his life for thesins of the world.sins of the world. Hence the ceremonial lawHence the ceremonial law
ceased to be of force at the death of Christ.ceased to be of force at the death of Christ.
{ST, July 29, 1886 par. 4}{ST, July 29, 1886 par. 4}
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BABYLONIAN WINEBABYLONIAN WINE
Did you know that the ROMAN CATHOLIC AGUSTINDid you know that the ROMAN CATHOLIC AGUSTINwas the one who first INTERPRETED COL 2:14, towas the one who first INTERPRETED COL 2:14, tomean that PAUL NAILED THE FEASTS TO THE CROSS.mean that PAUL NAILED THE FEASTS TO THE CROSS.
So Paul keeps the feasts, while he teaches hisSo Paul keeps the feasts, while he teaches hisconverts that the feast days were nailed to the cross!converts that the feast days were nailed to the cross!
How can Paul do one thing, and say another?How can Paul do one thing, and say another? Was Paul a deceiver, or was AgustinWas Paul a deceiver, or was Agustins interpretation ofs interpretation of
Col. 2:14 incorrect?Col. 2:14 incorrect?
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Blotting out the handwritingof ordinances that was
against us,which was contrary to us.
And took it out of the way,nailing it to His cross.
Blotting out the handwritingBlotting out the handwriting
of ordinances that wasof ordinances that was
against us,against us,which was contrary to us.which was contrary to us.
And took it out of the way,And took it out of the way,nailing it to His cross.nailing it to His cross.
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HANDWRITING OF ORDINANCES
This Babylonian interpretation of Agustin, has
us believing that the handwriting ofordinances were the ceremonial
system written by Moses, while theTen Commandments were written by God.
That our pioneers believed this interpretationto be true, including Ellen G. White.
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And having spoiled principalitiesand powers. He made a shew of
them openly, triumphing overthem in it.
And having spoiled principalitiesAnd having spoiled principalitiesand powers. He made a shew ofand powers. He made a shew of
them openly, triumphing overthem openly, triumphing overthem in it.them in it.
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Let no man therefore judge youin meat or in drink, or in respect
of an holy day, or of the newmoon, or of the Sabbath days,
which are a shadow of things to
come; but the body is of Christ.
Let no man therefore judge youLet no man therefore judge youin meat or in drink, or in respectin meat or in drink, or in respect
of an holy day, or of the newof an holy day, or of the newmoon, or of the Sabbath days,moon, or of the Sabbath days,
which are a shadow of things towhich are a shadow of things to
comecome;; but the body is of Christ.but the body is of Christ.
Geneva Bible: Which are but a shadow ofthings to come
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Verse 14
Blotting out the
handwriting ofordinances thatwas against us
Verse 14Verse 14
Blotting out theBlotting out the
handwriting ofhandwriting of
ordinances thatordinances that
was against uswas against us
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Decoding Colossians 2Decoding Colossians 2
HandwritingHandwriting used only onceused only once
cheirographoncheirographon aahandwritten legal document orhandwritten legal document or
bondbond OrdinancesOrdinances dogmatizodogmatizo
rules, laws, decreesrules, laws, decrees
AgainstAgainst katakata against, inagainst, in
opposition to...opposition to...
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Handwriting of Ordinances?Handwriting of Ordinances?
What handwriting is there relating to theWhat handwriting is there relating to the
Law?Law? the writings of Moses (Torah)the writings of Moses (Torah)
But, Christ Himself said He had notBut, Christ Himself said He had notcome to do away with the Law of Mosescome to do away with the Law of Moses
-- Matt 5:17Matt 5:17--1818
the written record of our breaking ofthe written record of our breaking ofthe Lawthe Law
Sin is the breaking of the LawSin is the breaking of the Law 1 John1 John3:43:4
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The handwritingof our sinsthat was
against us
The handwritingThe handwriting
of our sinsof our sins
that wasthat was
against usagainst us
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Verse 14 (KJV)
Blotting out the
handwriting ofordinances thatwas against us
Verse 14 (KJV)Verse 14 (KJV)
Blotting out theBlotting out the
handwriting ofhandwriting of
ordinances thatordinances that
was against uswas against us
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He wiped out the billof charges against us,
because of theregulations it stood asa testimony against us;
but He removed it bynailing it to the
execution stake.
Jewish New Testament
He wiped out the billHe wiped out the billof charges against usof charges against us,,
because of thebecause of theregulations it stood asregulations it stood as
a testimony against us;a testimony against us;
but He removed it bybut He removed it by
nailing it to thenailing it to the
execution stake.execution stake.
Jewish New TestamentJewish New Testament
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...Think of it!...Think of it! All sins forgiven,All sins forgiven,the slate wiped cleanthe slate wiped clean,,
that old arrest warrantthat old arrest warrant
canceled and nailed tocanceled and nailed to
Christ's cross...Christ's cross...
The Message BibleThe Message Bible
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He canceled the record of theHe canceled the record of the
charges againstcharges against us and took it awayus and took it awayby nailing it to the cross.by nailing it to the cross.
New Living TranslationNew Living Translation
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Having cancelled out thecertificate of debt
consisting of decreesagainst us and which was
hostile to us; and He hastaken it out of the way, having
nailed it to the cross.
New American Standard
Having cancelled out theHaving cancelled out thecertificate of debtcertificate of debt
consisting of decreesconsisting of decreesagainst usagainst us and which wasand which was
hostile to us; and He hashostile to us; and He hastaken it out of the way, havingtaken it out of the way, having
nailed it to the cross.nailed it to the cross.
New American StandardNew American Standard
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God wiped out the chargesGod wiped out the charges
that were against us forthat were against us fordisobeying the Law of Mosesdisobeying the Law of Moses..
He took them away and nailedHe took them away and nailedthem to the cross.them to the cross.
Contemporary English VersionContemporary English Version
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The handwrittenrecord of our
sins was nailed toHis cross
The handwrittenThe handwrittenrecord of ourrecord of our
sins was nailed tosins was nailed to
His crossHis cross
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16. Let16. Let no manno man therefore judgetherefore judge
you in meat or in drink, or inyou in meat or in drink, or inrespect of an holyday, or of therespect of an holyday, or of the
new moon, or of the Sabbathnew moon, or of the Sabbath
daysdays::17. Which are a shadow of things17. Which are a shadow of things
to come; but the body (to come; but the body (is)is) ofof
Christ.Christ.
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What are the:
Sabbath days
What are the:What are the:
SabbathSabbath daysdays
To be certain what Sabbath days means,To be certain what Sabbath days means,
we should start by looking up all the Biblewe should start by looking up all the Bible
uses of this term... There are 8...uses of this term... There are 8...
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Or have ye not read in the law, howOr have ye not read in the law, howthat on thethat on the Sabbath daysSabbath days the prieststhe priests
in the temple profane the Sabbath,in the temple profane the Sabbath,
and are blameless? Matt. 12:5and are blameless? Matt. 12:5
And, behold, there was a man whichAnd, behold, there was a man which
had his hand withered. And theyhad his hand withered. And they
asked him, saying, Is it lawful to healasked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal
on theon the Sabbath daysSabbath days? that they? that theymight accuse him. Matt. 12:10might accuse him. Matt. 12:10
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How much then is a man betterHow much then is a man better
than a sheep? Wherefore it isthan a sheep? Wherefore it is
lawful to do well on thelawful to do well on the SabbathSabbath
daysdays.. Matt. 12:12Matt. 12:12
And he saith unto them, Is itAnd he saith unto them, Is itlawful to do good on thelawful to do good on the SabbathSabbath
daysdays,, or to do evil? to save life,or to do evil? to save life,
or to kill? But they held theiror to kill? But they held their
peace. Mark 3:4peace. Mark 3:4
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And came down to Capernaum,And came down to Capernaum,
a city of Galilee, and taught thema city of Galilee, and taught themon theon the Sabbath days.Sabbath days. Luke 4:31Luke 4:31
And certain of the PhariseesAnd certain of the Phariseessaid unto them, Why do ye thatsaid unto them, Why do ye that
which is not lawful to do on thewhich is not lawful to do on the
Sabbath daysSabbath days? Luke 6:2? Luke 6:2
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Then said Jesus unto them, IThen said Jesus unto them, I
will ask you one thing: Is it lawfulwill ask you one thing: Is it lawful
on theon the Sabbath daysSabbath days to do good,to do good,or to do evil? to save life, or toor to do evil? to save life, or to
destroy it? Luke 6:9destroy it? Luke 6:9
And Paul, as his manner was,And Paul, as his manner was,
went in unto them, and threewent in unto them, and three
Sabbath daysSabbath days reasoned withreasoned withthem out of the scriptures. Actsthem out of the scriptures. Acts
17:217:2
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Sabbath DaysSabbath Days
Strongs Concordance,Strongs Concordance,
G#4521G#4521 sabbatonsabbaton
Hebrew 7676, TheHebrew 7676, TheSabbath, or day of weeklySabbath, or day of weekly
repose from secularrepose from secular
avocation.avocation.
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16. Let16. Let no manno man therefore judgetherefore judge
you in meat or in drink, or inyou in meat or in drink, or inrespect of an holyday, or of therespect of an holyday, or of the
new moon, or of thenew moon, or of the SabbathSabbath
daysdays::17. Which are a shadow of things17. Which are a shadow of things
to come; but the body (to come; but the body (is)is) ofof
Christ.Christ.
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Annual times of worship
Monthly times of worship
Weekly times of worship
AnnualAnnualtimes of worshiptimes of worship
MonthlyMonthlytimes of worshiptimes of worship
WeeklyWeeklytimes of worshiptimes of worship
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Colossians 2:16Colossians 2:16
Let no man therefore judge you in
meat, or in drink, or in respect of anholy day, or of the new moon, or ofthe Sabbath days:
Let no man therefore judge you inLet no man therefore judge you in
meat, or in drink, or in respect of anmeat, or in drink, or in respect of an
holy day, or of the new moon, or ofholy day, or of the new moon, or of
the Sabbath daysthe Sabbath days::
Annual Holy DayAnnual Holy Day Monthly Holy DayMonthly Holy Day
SeventhSeventh--day Sabbathday Sabbath
Weekly Holy DayWeekly Holy Day
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Dr. RichardsonAndrews University
Dr. RichardsonDr. RichardsonAndrews UniversityAndrews University
Some Seventh-day Adventist scholars agreethat the 7th day Sabbath is the intent of Paulsstatement.
. . . When Paul here refers to Sabbaths, if hemeant the ceremonial (annual) Sabbaths, he wasneedlessly repeating himself.
Ministry Magazine, May 1997
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What About Being
A Shadow?
What About BeingWhat About Being
A Shadow?A Shadow?
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Col 2:16-17
Let no man therefore judge you
in meat, or in drink, or in respectof an holyday, or of the new
moon, or of the Sabbath days:Which are (not were) a shadow ofthings to come;
Col 2:16Col 2:16--1717
Let no man therefore judge youLet no man therefore judge you
in meat, or in drink, or in respectin meat, or in drink, or in respectof an holyday, or of the newof an holyday, or of the new
moon, or of the Sabbath days:moon, or of the Sabbath days:Which areWhich are ((not werenot were)) a shadow ofa shadow of
things to comethings to come;;
PentecostsPentecosts t tg t t
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PentecostsPentecost s greatestgreatest
fulfillment will be sounded in thefulfillment will be sounded in theloud cry and final preaching ofloud cry and final preaching of
the gospel.the gospel. (6ABC 1055)(6ABC 1055)
TabernaclesTabernacles points to the finalpoints to the finalinin-- gathering of souls andgathering of souls and
destruction of the wicked.destruction of the wicked. (PP 541)(PP 541)
Day of AtonementDay of Atonement had nohad nofulfillment until 1844 and is notfulfillment until 1844 and is not
yet completed.yet completed.
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What AboutWhat About
Ephesians 2?Ephesians 2?
The Entire ContextThe Entire Context
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The Entire ContextThe Entire Context
Ephesians 2:1Ephesians 2:1--551. And you hath He quickened, who were dead in1. And you hath He quickened, who were dead intrespasses and sins.trespasses and sins. Wherein in time past yeWherein in time past ye
walked according to the course of thiswalked according to the course of thisworld, according to the prince of theworld, according to the prince of thepower of the air, the spirit that nowpower of the air, the spirit that now
worketh in the children of disobedience:worketh in the children of disobedience:Among whom also we all had our conversation inAmong whom also we all had our conversation intimes past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling thetimes past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling thedesires of the flesh and of the mind; and were bydesires of the flesh and of the mind; and were bynature the children of wrath, even as others. Butnature the children of wrath, even as others. ButGod, who is rich in mercy, for his great loveGod, who is rich in mercy, for his great lovewherewith He loved us,wherewith He loved us,
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14. For He is our peace, Who hath made both one, and hath14. For He is our peace, Who hath made both one, and hath
broken down the middle wall of partition between us;broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15. Having abolished in His Flesh the enmity, even15. Having abolished in His Flesh the enmity, even
the law of commandments contained inthe law of commandments contained inordinances; for to make in Himself of twain oneordinances; for to make in Himself of twain one
new man, so making peace;new man, so making peace;
16. And that He might reconcile both unto God in one body16. And that He might reconcile both unto God in one body
by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
17. And came and preached peace to you which were afar17. And came and preached peace to you which were afar
off, and to them that were nigh.off, and to them that were nigh.
18. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit18. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit
unto the Father.unto the Father.
WE HAVE BEEN LED TOWE HAVE BEEN LED TO
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WE HAVE BEEN LED TOWE HAVE BEEN LED TO
BELIEVE THE LIEBELIEVE THE LIE THAT JESUS ABOLISHED THETHAT JESUS ABOLISHED THE
LAW OF COMMANDMENTSLAW OF COMMANDMENTSCONTAINED IN ORDINANCES.CONTAINED IN ORDINANCES.
Do they mean titheDo they mean tithe no.no.
DiscriminationDiscrimination no.no. The Sabbaths, YES, all of them?The Sabbaths, YES, all of them?
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Understanding Eph. 2:14Understanding Eph. 2:14
The Saviour longed to unfold to HisThe Saviour longed to unfold to His
disciples the truth regarding thedisciples the truth regarding thebreaking down of thebreaking down of the "middle wall of"middle wall of
partition"partition" between Israel and the otherbetween Israel and the other
nationsnations----the truth thatthe truth that "the Gentiles"the Gentiles
should be fellow heirs"should be fellow heirs" with the Jewswith the Jews
andand "partakers of His promise in Christ"partakers of His promise in Christby the gospel."by the gospel." Ephesians 2:14...Ephesians 2:14...
(Acts of the Apostles, p. 19)(Acts of the Apostles, p. 19)
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19. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and19. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, andforeigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, andof the household of God;of the household of God;
20. And are built upon the foundation of the20. And are built upon the foundation of theapostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himselfapostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself
being the chief corner stone;being the chief corner stone;
21. In whom all the building fitly framed together21. In whom all the building fitly framed together
growethgroweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22. In whom ye also are22. In whom ye also are buildedbuilded together for antogether for an
habitation of God through the Spirit.habitation of God through the Spirit.
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Having abolished inHis flesh the enmity,
even the law ofcommandments
contained in
ordinances
Having abolished in
His flesh the enmity,
even the law ofcommandments
contained in
ordinances
We Know This Cannot Be!We Know This Cannot Be!
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We Know This Cannot Be!We Know This Cannot Be!
Ephesians 2:15Ephesians 2:15 ...He put an end to the Law....He put an end to the Law.Then He made of the two people one newThen He made of the two people one new
kind of people like Himself. In this way, Hekind of people like Himself. In this way, He
made peace. (New Life Version)made peace. (New Life Version)
Ephesians 2:15Ephesians 2:15 Through his body on theThrough his body on the
cross, Christ put an end to the law with allcross, Christ put an end to the law with allits commands and rules. He wanted toits commands and rules. He wanted to
create one new group of people out of thecreate one new group of people out of thetwo. He wanted to make peace betweentwo. He wanted to make peace between
them. (New International Readers Version)them. (New International Readers Version)
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Is This One Right?Is This One Right?
Ephesians 2:15Ephesians 2:15 to destroy theto destroy the
Law of Moses with all its rules andLaw of Moses with all its rules andcommands. He even brought Jewscommands. He even brought Jews
and Gentiles together as thoughand Gentiles together as thoughwe were only one person, when hewe were only one person, when he
united us in peace.united us in peace.(Contemporary English Version)(Contemporary English Version)
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Malachi 4:4Malachi 4:4--5 Remember ye the5 Remember ye the
law of Moses my servant, which Ilaw of Moses my servant, which Icommanded unto him incommanded unto him in HorebHoreb forfor
all Israel, with the statutes andall Israel, with the statutes and
judgments. Behold, I will send youjudgments. Behold, I will send you
Elijah the prophet before theElijah the prophet before the
coming of the great and dreadfulcoming of the great and dreadfulday of the LORD.day of the LORD.
If The Bible Interpreters Are RightIf The Bible Interpreters Are Right
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If The Bible Interpreters Are RightIf The Bible Interpreters Are Right
About Ephesians 2About Ephesians 2-- Then Christ isThen Christ isMade a Liar!Made a Liar!
Matthew 5:17Matthew 5:17--1818 Think not that I amThink not that I amcome to destroy the law, or thecome to destroy the law, or the
prophets: I am not come to destroy, butprophets: I am not come to destroy, butto fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Tillto fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till
heaven and earth pass, one jot or oneheaven and earth pass, one jot or one
tittletittle shall in no wise pass from the law,shall in no wise pass from the law,till all be fulfilled.till all be fulfilled.
Th L f M I N tThe Law of Moses Is Not
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The Law of Moses Is NotThe Law of Moses Is Not
Separate!Separate!
Those who abolish the law ofThose who abolish the law ofGod for the sake of getting ridGod for the sake of getting rid
of the Sabbath, do away withof the Sabbath, do away withthe most solemn restrictionsthe most solemn restrictions
against using liquor.against using liquor.Signs of the Times, August 29, 1878Signs of the Times, August 29, 1878
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Having abolished in His
flesh the enmity, even the
law of commandmentscontained in ordinances
Having abolished in His
flesh the enmity, even the
law of commandmentscontained in ordinances
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Isaiah 24:5Isaiah 24:5
Because they have transgressedBecause they have transgressed
the laws, changed the ordinance,the laws, changed the ordinance,broken the everlasting covenant.broken the everlasting covenant.
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ST 2/3/1888ST 2/3/1888
In these last days there is aIn these last days there is acall from heaven inviting youcall from heaven inviting you
to keep the statutes and theto keep the statutes and theordinances of the Lord.ordinances of the Lord.
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The Bible Will NeverThe Bible Will Never
Contradict Itself!Contradict Itself!
Texts Always Align with OtherTexts Always Align with OtherTextsTexts When They Appear NotWhen They Appear Not
To, We Dont Understand Yet...To, We Dont Understand Yet...
I h N Li i T l i
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In the New Living TranslationIn the New Living Translation
Ephesians 2:15Ephesians 2:15 By His death He endedBy His death He ended
the whole system of Jewish law thatthe whole system of Jewish law thatexcluded the Gentiles. His purpose wasexcluded the Gentiles. His purpose was
to make peace between Jews andto make peace between Jews and
Gentiles by creating in Himself one newGentiles by creating in Himself one newperson from the two groups.person from the two groups. ((NewNew
Living TranslationLiving Translation -- Tyndale HouseTyndale House))
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Ephesians 2 In ContextEphesians 2 In Context The Jewish temple had a series of walls whichThe Jewish temple had a series of walls which
subdivided its people, created inequalities, and createdsubdivided its people, created inequalities, and createdcultural differences. The first wall distinguishedcultural differences. The first wall distinguishedbetween thebetween the high priest and other priests; the secondhigh priest and other priests; the secondwall separated priests from Levites; a third wallwall separated priests from Levites; a third wall
separated Levites from other Hebrews; a fourth wallseparated Levites from other Hebrews; a fourth wallseparated Hebrew men from Hebrew women, and a fifthseparated Hebrew men from Hebrew women, and a fifthwall separated all Hebrews from Gentiles...wall separated all Hebrews from Gentiles... TheThe"ordinances" of the law defined at least the two most"ordinances" of the law defined at least the two most
important of these walls; Solomons templeimportant of these walls; Solomons templearrangement established other walls; and the law itselfarrangement established other walls; and the law itselfeven served as a partition (Mark 12:1;even served as a partition (Mark 12:1; NehNeh. 9:13; Ezek.. 9:13; Ezek.20:1120:11--12). Various ordinances restricted worship for12). Various ordinances restricted worship for
women, sick persons, persons with missing body parts,women, sick persons, persons with missing body parts,persons of mixed genealogies, persons with ceremonialpersons of mixed genealogies, persons with ceremonialdefilement, plus many more who were excluded fromdefilement, plus many more who were excluded fromfull worship and acceptance.full worship and acceptance.
Should the Church Teach TithingShould the Church Teach Tithing, by R. Alcorn, by R. Alcorn
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It doesnt agree with Pauls otherIt doesnt agree with Pauls other
writings or the Bible to teach thatwritings or the Bible to teach thatthe Law of Moses was nailed tothe Law of Moses was nailed to
the Cross... But, it alignsthe Cross... But, it aligns
perfectly with the context andperfectly with the context and
the other Scriptures to say thatthe other Scriptures to say that
the boundaries between peoplethe boundaries between people
were removed...were removed...
B d i A G i Ch iB d i A G i Ch i
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Boundaries Are Gone in ChristBoundaries Are Gone in Christ
Colossians 3:10Colossians 3:10--1111 And have put onAnd have put on
the new man, which is renewed inthe new man, which is renewed inknowledge after the image of him thatknowledge after the image of him that
created him: Where there is neithercreated him: Where there is neither
Greek nor Jew, circumcision norGreek nor Jew, circumcision noruncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian,uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian,
bond nor free: but Christ is all, and inbond nor free: but Christ is all, and inall.all.
B d i A G I Ch iB d i A G I Ch i t
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Boundaries Are Gone In ChristBoundaries Are Gone In Christ
Galatians 3:26Galatians 3:26--2929 For ye are all theFor ye are all the
children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.For as many of you as have beenFor as many of you as have beenbaptized into Christ have put on Christ.baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there isThere is neither Jew nor Greek, there isneither bond nor free, there is neitherneither bond nor free, there is neithermale nor female: for ye are all one inmale nor female: for ye are all one in
Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, thenChrist Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, thenare ye Abraham's seed, and heirsare ye Abraham's seed, and heirsaccording to the promise.according to the promise.
Ephesians 2:11Ephesians 2:11--1919 Wherefore remember, that yeWherefore remember, that ye [being][being]in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are calledin time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called
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t e past Ge t es t e es , o a e ca edp ,Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision inUncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in
the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were withoutthe flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were withoutChrist, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, andChrist, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, andstrangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope,strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope,and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus yeand without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye
who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood ofwho sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood ofChrist. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, andChrist. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, andhath broken down the middle wall of partitionhath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];[between us];Having abolished in his flesh the enmity,Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even][even] the law ofthe law ofcommandmentscommandments [contained][contained] in ordinances; for to make inin ordinances; for to make inhimself of twain one new man,himself of twain one new man, [so][so] making peace; Andmaking peace; Andthat he might reconcile both unto God in one body by thethat he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the
cross, having slain the enmity thereby: And came andcross, having slain the enmity thereby: And came andpreached peace to you which were afar off, and to thempreached peace to you which were afar off, and to themthat were nigh. For through him we both have access bythat were nigh. For through him we both have access byone Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no moreone Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more
strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with thestrangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with thesaints, and of the household of God.saints, and of the household of God.
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What AboutWhat About
Galatians 4?Galatians 4?
Galatians 4:8Galatians 4:8-1212
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Galatians 4:8Galatians 4:8--1212
8. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God,8. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did serviceye did serviceunto them which by nature areunto them which by nature are no godsno gods.. (Isis, Jupiter,(Isis, Jupiter,Astarte, Cybele, Mars, Zeus, Mithra, Sun, Moon, etc.)Astarte, Cybele, Mars, Zeus, Mithra, Sun, Moon, etc.)
9. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are9. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather areknown of God, how turn ye again to the weak andknown of God, how turn ye again to the weak andbeggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be inbeggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be inbondage?bondage?
10.10. Ye observe days, and months, and times,Ye observe days, and months, and times,and years.and years.
11. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you11. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon youlabour in vain.labour in vain.
12. Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am...12. Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am...
Paul did not keep the feasts of those no
gods. Paul kept the feasts of YAHSHUA
such as Passover, Unleavened Bread,Pentecost, and the Day of Atonement.
D i A ith Th T hD i A ith Th T h
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Doing Away with The TorahDoing Away with The Torah
And he (the Little Horn) shallAnd he (the Little Horn) shall
speak words against the mostspeak words against the mostHigh Elohim, and shall wear outHigh Elohim, and shall wear out
the saints of the Most High, andthe saints of the Most High, andthink tothink tochange times of sacredchange times of sacred
feasts and holy days and thefeasts and holy days and theLawLaw(Daniel 7:25(Daniel 7:25Amplified Bible).Amplified Bible).
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Doesnt E.G. White TeachDoesnt E.G. White Teach
That the Annual FeastThat the Annual FeastDays Were Fulfilled andDays Were Fulfilled and
Thus Ended at the Cross?Thus Ended at the Cross?
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TheThe ONLYONLY Feast Day ThatFeast Day That
Could be Construed asCould be Construed as
Nailed to the Cross isNailed to the Cross isPassover!Passover!
But is that True?But is that True?
Th M i f PThe Meanings of Passover
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The Meanings of PassoverThe Meanings of Passover
Passover is the Lamb!Passover is the Lamb!
Exodus 12:21Exodus 12:21 Then MosesThen Mosescalled for all the elders ofcalled for all the elders of
Israel, and said unto them,Israel, and said unto them,Draw out and take you a lambDraw out and take you a lamb
according to your families,according to your families, andand
kill the Passoverkill the Passover..
Th M i f PThe Meanings of Passover
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The Meanings of PassoverThe Meanings of Passover
Passover is the Whole Meal!Passover is the Whole Meal!
Exodus 12:8Exodus 12:8--1111 And they shall eat the fleshAnd they shall eat the flesh(of the year(of the year--old, blemishold, blemish--free, male lamb) infree, male lamb) inthat night, roast with fire, and unleavenedthat night, roast with fire, and unleavenedbread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it...bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it...And ye shall let nothing of it remain until theAnd ye shall let nothing of it remain until themorning; and that whichmorning; and that which remainethremaineth of it untilof it untilthe morning ye shall burn with fire... Andthe morning ye shall burn with fire... And
thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded,thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded,your shoes on your feet, and your staff inyour shoes on your feet, and your staff inyour hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it isyour hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is
the LORD'Sthe LORD'S passoverpassover..
The Meanings of Passo erThe Meanings of Passover
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The Meanings of PassoverThe Meanings of Passover
Passover is the Day!Passover is the Day!
Leviticus 23:5Leviticus 23:5 In the fourteenth day ofIn the fourteenth day ofthe first month at even is thethe first month at even is the LORD'sLORD's
passoverpassover..
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So What Ended?So What Ended?
Passover the Lamb?Passover the Lamb?Passover the Meal?Passover the Meal?
Passover the Day?Passover the Day?
Passover week?Passover week?Or all Four?Or all Four?
Blood Shed Ended!Blood Shed Ended!
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Blood Shed Ended!Blood Shed Ended!
Jesus is our surety. "Behold the LambJesus is our surety. "Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sin ofof God, which taketh away the sin ofthe world." Christ, our Passover, hasthe world." Christ, our Passover, has
been sacrificed for us. Every drop ofbeen sacrificed for us. Every drop of
blood shed by the Jewish sacrificesblood shed by the Jewish sacrificespointed to the Lamb of God. All thepointed to the Lamb of God. All the
typical offerings were fulfilled in Him.typical offerings were fulfilled in Him.Type met antitype when He died on theType met antitype when He died on the
cross... {RH, July 19, 1898 par. 7}cross... {RH, July 19, 1898 par. 7}
What Ceased?What Ceased?
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What Ceased?What Ceased?
On the fourteenth day of the month, at even,On the fourteenth day of the month, at even,
thethe Passover was celebrated, its solemn,Passover was celebrated, its solemn,
impressive ceremonies commemorating theimpressive ceremonies commemorating thedeliverance from bondage in Egyptdeliverance from bondage in Egypt, and, and
pointing forward topointing forward to the sacrifice that shouldthe sacrifice that should
deliver from the bondage of sindeliver from the bondage of sin. When the. When theSaviour yielded up His life on Calvary,Saviour yielded up His life on Calvary, thethe
significance of the Passover ceasedsignificance of the Passover ceased,, and theand the
ordinance of the Lord's Supper wasordinance of the Lord's Supper wasinstituted as a memorial of the same event ofinstituted as a memorial of the same event of
which the Passover had been a type.which the Passover had been a type.
Patriarchs and ProphetsPatriarchs and Prophets, p. 539, p. 539
Spiritual EgyptSpiritual Egypt
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Spiritual EgyptSpiritual Egypt
The world is spiritual Egypt.The world is spiritual Egypt.
We are leaving this place to go toWe are leaving this place to go toCanaan.Canaan.
There will be plagues that fall on earthThere will be plagues that fall on earthas part of our deliverance.as part of our deliverance.
Deliverance from Egypt is still relevant!Deliverance from Egypt is still relevant!
The Type is DoneThe Type is Done But Not theBut Not the
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Commemoration!Commemoration! The Passover pointed backward to theThe Passover pointed backward to the
deliverance of the children of Israel, and was alsodeliverance of the children of Israel, and was also
typical, pointing forward to Christ, the Lamb oftypical, pointing forward to Christ, the Lamb ofGod, slain for the redemption of fallen man. TheGod, slain for the redemption of fallen man. Theblood sprinkled upon the doorblood sprinkled upon the door--posts prefiguredposts prefigured
the atoning blood of Christ, and also the continualthe atoning blood of Christ, and also the continualdependence of sinful man upon the merits of thatdependence of sinful man upon the merits of thatblood for safety from the power of Satan, and forblood for safety from the power of Satan, and for
final redemption. Christ ate the Passover supperfinal redemption. Christ ate the Passover supperwith his disciples just before his crucifixion, andwith his disciples just before his crucifixion, andthe same night, instituted the ordinance of thethe same night, instituted the ordinance of the
Lord's supper, to be observed in commemorationLord's supper, to be observed in commemorationof his death {1SP 201.1}of his death {1SP 201.1}
The Type is DoneThe Type is Done But Not theBut Not the
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Commemoration!Commemoration! The Passover had been observed toThe Passover had been observed to
commemorate the deliverance of thecommemorate the deliverance of thechildren of Israel from Egypt.children of Israel from Egypt. It had beenIt had been
both commemorative and typical. The typeboth commemorative and typical. The type
had reached the antitype when Christ, thehad reached the antitype when Christ, theLamb of God without blemish, died upon theLamb of God without blemish, died upon the
cross. He left an ordinance to commemoratecross. He left an ordinance to commemoratethe events of his crucifixion.the events of his crucifixion. {1SP 201.1}{1SP 201.1}
The Lamb is ReplacedThe Lamb is Replaced
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The Lamb is ReplacedThe Lamb is Replaced
On the fourteenth day of the month, at even, theOn the fourteenth day of the month, at even, the
Passover was celebrated, its solemn, impressivePassover was celebrated, its solemn, impressive
ceremonies commemorating the deliverance fromceremonies commemorating the deliverance frombondage in Egypt, and pointing forward to thebondage in Egypt, and pointing forward to the
sacrifice that should deliver from the bondage ofsacrifice that should deliver from the bondage of
sin. When the Saviour yielded up His life onsin. When the Saviour yielded up His life onCalvary,Calvary, the significance of the Passover ceased,the significance of the Passover ceased,
andand the ordinance of the Lord's Supper wasthe ordinance of the Lord's Supper was
instituted as a memorial of the same event ofinstituted as a memorial of the same event ofwhich the Passover had been a typewhich the Passover had been a type..
Patriarchs and ProphetsPatriarchs and Prophets, p. 539, p. 539
Passover Isnt Fulfilled UntilPassover Isnt Fulfilled Until
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Heaven!Heaven! Luke 22:15Luke 22:15--1616 And He said untoAnd He said unto
them,them, With desire I have desiredWith desire I have desiredto eat this Passover (the meal)to eat this Passover (the meal)
with you before I suffer:with you before I suffer: For I sayFor I sayunto you, I will not any more eatunto you, I will not any more eat
thereof, until it be fulfilled in thethereof, until it be fulfilled in the
kingdom of God.kingdom of God.
Keep Unleavened BreadKeep Unleavened Bread
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Keep Unleavened BreadKeep Unleavened Bread
1 Corinthians 5:71 Corinthians 5:7--88 Purge outPurge out
therefore the old leaven, that ye may betherefore the old leaven, that ye may bea new lump, as ye are unleavened.a new lump, as ye are unleavened. ForFor
even Christ our Passover iseven Christ our Passover is
sacrificed for us: Therefore let ussacrificed for us: Therefore let us
keep the feast,keep the feast, not with old leaven,not with old leaven,neither with the leaven of malice andneither with the leaven of malice andwickedness; but with the unleavenedwickedness; but with the unleavened
bread of sincerity and truth.bread of sincerity and truth.
Passover Has a New ElementPassover Has a New Element
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Passover Has a New ElementPassover Has a New Element
Matthew 26:27Matthew 26:27--2929 And He took theAnd He took the
cup, and gave thanks, and gave it tocup, and gave thanks, and gave it tothem, saying, Drink ye all of it; For thisthem, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this
is My blood of the new testament,is My blood of the new testament,
which is shed for many for thewhich is shed for many for theremission of sins.remission of sins. But I say unto you, IBut I say unto you, I
will not drink henceforth of this fruit ofwill not drink henceforth of this fruit ofthe vine, until that day when I drink itthe vine, until that day when I drink it
new with you in My Father's kingdom.new with you in My Father's kingdom.
We Must Not Add or SubtractWe Must Not Add or Subtract
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We Must Not Add or SubtractWe Must Not Add or Subtract
Deuteronomy 4:2Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not addYe shall not add
unto the word which I command you,unto the word which I command you,neither shall ye diminish ought from it,neither shall ye diminish ought from it,
that ye may keep the commandmentsthat ye may keep the commandments
(all the things God has commanded His(all the things God has commanded Hispeople to do)people to do) of the LORD your Godof the LORD your God
which I command you.which I command you.
What is Really Stated?What is Really Stated?
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Passover/Unleavened BreadPassover/Unleavened Bread havehave
fulfillment after the Crossfulfillment after the Cross PentecostPentecost has fulfillment after thehas fulfillment after the
CrossCross
TrumpetsTrumpets has fulfillment after the Crosshas fulfillment after the Cross
AtonementAtonement has fulfillment after thehas fulfillment after the
CrossCross
TabernaclesTabernacles has fulfillment after thehas fulfillment after the
CrossCross
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Galatians 4Galatians 4 Returning to the days andReturning to the days and
feasts of the no gods is returning tofeasts of the no gods is returning tothe beggarly elements.the beggarly elements.
Ephesians 2Ephesians 2 The walls betweenThe walls between
peoples were gonepeoples were gone Christs bloodChrists blood
was the great equalizer.was the great equalizer.
Colossians 2Colossians 2 The written record ofThe written record ofour sins is taken away in the blood ofour sins is taken away in the blood of
Christ. No man will judge us.Christ. No man will judge us.
TheThe NaysayersNaysayers Noose!Noose!
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TheThe Naysayer sNaysayer s Noose!Noose!
Acts 28:17Acts 28:17
I have committed nothingI have committed nothing
against the customs of ouragainst the customs of ourfathers (Abraham, Isaac,fathers (Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob).Jacob).
Acts 25:8Acts 25:8
(he) made no offense to(he) made no offense tothe law (Torah) of thethe law (Torah) of the
Jews.Jews.
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Philippians 4:9Philippians 4:9
Those things, which yeThose things, which ye
have both learned andhave both learned andreceived, and heard, andreceived, and heard, and
seen in me, do:seen in me, do: and the God ofand the God ofpeace shall be with you.peace shall be with you.