Robert Gwin
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Yes, the words of scripture came by "inspiration" (2 Timothy 3:16), and it was the Holy Ghost/Spirit that worked upon the men who wrote (Mark 12:36; Acts 1;16, etc).
Yes and no. There are many groups that Keep the 7th day the sabbath of the LORD (JEHOVAH), the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10; Isaiah 58:13).
List of Sabbath-keeping churches - Wikipedia
Mennonites, 7th Day Baptists, 7th day men (Ireland), etc all have kept God's Holy day, and others long before them all the way back to Adam, and God Himself. Can be demonstrated from historical sources upon request.
I will take this to mean you have something to share specifically about the Seventh-day Adventists as a whole body. You have used the word "they". Can you give specific examples on a world wide body, for you might find individuals who are hypocrites, but the Bible told us of these, the goats, the tares, the foolish. Shall I use the same scales for the WTS members I know and blame the whole organization on a few lackluster characters? I should think not.
You first said, "... they [context, "the 7th day adventists"] are hypocritical in doing so ..." and then say "a few of them". That is contradictory. Shall we blame the whole for the few? How would it be if I pointed out the same in the WTS org? I think it a little unfair. However, ...
Can you clarify what is the "work", and by "2nd shift" what do you mean time wise please. Thank you. I can then further address this after your clarification.
Can you clarify the "work" please? There is a "work" which can be properly done on the Sabbath, and a "work" that cannot. There is Holy work, and common work. The two are distinct, even in the commandment (Exodus 20:8-11).
That is a misunderstanding of what Paul stated, and an incorrect translation, "eat" (koine Greek says, "βρωσει" (N-DSF, being a Noun, not an Verb) which is "food", KJB "meat" (Genesis 1)), the drink is also a Noun, "ποσει" not a verb (N-DSF) and "of a sabbath", the koine Greek is plural, not singular, "σαββατων" ["sabbath [days] [KJB]". Can I share with you please on where Paul is quoting from, and why, and where else he also makes the same statements which all demonstrate that Paul is not referring to the 7th day (Exodus 20:8-11) at all in Colossians 2?
Paul also wrote Hebrews 3-4, which is the two chapters which shows that the Sabbath rest remains for us (Christians) to keep. I can also show that also if you would like. Just ask please. I will not force anything.
Paul also wrote, in many places that Christians are to fulfil God's law, by the Holy Ghost/Spirit, as for instance (many more upon request):
Rom_8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
As did James:
Jas_2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
As did John:
1Jn_2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
1Jn_3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1Jn_5:2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
1Jn_5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Yes. First and foremost, JEHOVAH elohiym. Secondly, I personally do. Thirdly, very many others whom I know personally, and second-handedly also do, and many others which can be shown upon request.
I would have to observe your obedience of it to form an opinion sir. I know the Mennonites don't observe it, as I live in an area that many live. Amish as well do not observe it. And like I said, even the 7th day Adventists don't observe it, but they are close.