Faith and Salvation

Is the Sabbath Still Relevant Today?

Yes. Scripture presents the Sabbath as rooted in creation, included in the Ten Commandments, honored by Jesus, practiced by His followers, and associated with worship of the Creator.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

The Sabbath existed before there was a Jewish nation. places its origin at creation. Isaiah also presents Sabbath observance in connection with future worship: “And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me” (). Revelation's final call to worship “him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea” points back to the language of the fourth commandment. ; . The Bible does not say that the Sabbath became irrelevant after Christ's resurrection.

In brief

The Sabbath existed before there was a Jewish nation.

Bible references

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