Case for the Sabbath in Christ

By Juan Oosthuizen

Is the Sabbath of the seventh day a core, joyful part of Christianity? This book presents a strong scriptural argument that it is. Moving beyond common assumptions, it reveals that the Sabbath is not a quaint Jewish tradition, but a perpetual blessing woven into the rhythm of creation.

The journey begins in Genesis, showing that the Sabbath was established as an eternal gift for all humanity long before the covenant at Sinai. It demonstrates that the Sabbath, embedded within the unchanging moral law written by God, is a sign of covenant identity and sanctification.

Central to the thesis is Jesus Christ's own relationship with the day. Far from abolishing it, Christ observed, honored, and rightly defended the Sabbath, revealing its true purpose as a source of human restoration and worship. The New Testament continues this thread, showing a "Sabbath rest" that remains for God's people, as taught in Hebrews, and identifying the faithful in Revelation as those who keep the commandments of God.

Ultimately, this work presents the Sabbath not as a legalistic burden, but as Christ's enduring gift-a sacred, weekly encounter with the Creator and a foretaste of eternal peace. It is an invitation to rediscover the profound joy and rest of this holy day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJS3GJQ2
• ISBN13: 9798232747602
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Juan Oosthuizen
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"