Deus Misereatur

The English Sabbath: A Study of Doctrine and Discipline from theReformation to the Civil War Kenneth L. Parker Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 1988; Online Publication Date: 2009 Online ISBN: 9780511555305 Hardback ISBN: 9780521305358 Paperback ISBN: 9780521526562 Reviewed by Rev. Dr. Michael Philliber for Deus Misereatur Sleuthing Sabbath Study – 5 Stars out of 5 Normally, when the notion of “Sabbath” is mentioned in modern North American Christian circles, the listeners guffaw and mumble something about, “We’re no longer under the Law, but under grace”, and slough off any further thought of the subject. In more theologically Calvinistic and Reformed circles, though, folks respond with anything from annoyance to joyful interest. It is here, inside the boundaries of this Calvinistic and Reformed neighborhood, that civil, and not always so civil, discussions are surfacing. For those who have taken up this conversation and desire to say something meani...

Jesus told us, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14.12-13). --- Lord God of Hosts, the whole earth is filled with your glory; for the welfare of your people in this country and throughout the world, and for the good of all, we beg you to restrain the brutality and viciousness slinking around or running rampant in the nations; arm the leaders with the tools, desire and ability to establish, keep and enforce real justice and integrity, that all people may enjoy tranquility, prosperity, health and life. Lord, hear our prayer. Mighty God, thank you for the first responders who have poured themselves in to Tornado rescue and recovery; as well as the tons of volunteers who have involved themselves with food and water distribution, aid, clean-up and the numerous other hel...