The Sabbath itself is not eternal, but was a sign of the Mosaic covenant. Exodus 31:13-17 designates the day as a “sign between Me and you throughout your generations.” As such, it is given to a specific people for a specific time to remind them of a specific covenant – the Mosaic one. When that covenant is replaced with a new one, the sign that pointed to it – the Sabbath – no longer applies. True, the “sign” is said to be “forever,” but…“forever” does not necessarily mean “eternal,” but forever until fulfilled. For example, various other elements of the Mosaic law were spoken of as permanent – including the administration of the tabernacle, animals sacrifices, and the priesthood. All these were fulfilled in Christ.

— Scott Klusendorf (b. 1960), Christlicher Lebensrechts-Apologet, Gründer und Präsident des Life Training Institute, Autor

Related Bible passage: EXO.31.13

Topics: The Bible & the Word of God, Work & Vocation

Scott Klusendorf

Der US-amerikanische evangelikale Apologet und Buchautor Scott Klusendorf (* 1960) ist Gründer und Präsident des Life Training Institute. Bekannt wurde er durch Vorträge und Schriften wie „The Case for Life“, in denen er Christen für die philosophische und wissenschaftliche Argumentation gegen Abtreibung schult. Für Bibelleser steht sein Werk für den Versuch, theologische Überzeugungen zur Schutzwürdigkeit menschlichen Lebens mit rationalen Argumenten in säkulare Debatten einzubringen.

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