Sabbath and Salvation | 5.24.26

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · May 27, 2026 · 32m

Title: Sabbath and Salvation

Texts: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 12:12-15; Colossians 2:16-17

Chris Hefner

Two Reasons for the Sabbath Command

Creation

God designed us for the 7 day rhythm of work and rest/worship.

God’s best for us is Himself, not our work.

Redemption

Through redemption we are slaves to God who gives us command (permission) to rest.

It is God’s work that redeems, not our own labors.

Two Categories for Understanding the Sabbath Today

Time: the distinction between chronos and Kairos

The LORD’s Day as Sabbath fulfilled in Jesus Christ

Four Non-Legalistic Ways to…