Remember the Sabbath Day: The enduring applicability of the Fourth Commandment

Why was the Sabbath Day ordained? What is its meaning for the New Testament believer? How important is a proper understanding of this command, and what are the dangers of misunderstanding it? How does the fourth commandment relate particularly to fathers, mothers, and families? What is its application for magistrates and the civil realm?Whether it's a question of worship and the Church or a matter of whether a business establishment should remain open or closed on Sunday, the fourth commandment is a law surrounded by debate, disagreement, and misunderstanding. Remember the Sabbath Day boldly addresses these and numerous other contemporary issues by bringing to the table the matured wisdom and Biblical understanding of the Christian giants of a previous century.Often referred to as "the Guardian of the Faith" and "the Foundation of Christianity," the Sabbath Day and the fourth commandment has stood as a bulwark of the Faith for millennia. Within this work Swiss Reformer Pierre Viret and his contemporary John Calvin delve into the true meaning and blessings of God's command for a Day of Rest. Offering often-overlooked insights into the purpose of this command, the reader will find that their intensely practical and astonishingly applicable writings provide a solid Biblical foundation for those seeking a better understanding of the wisdom, treasure, and responsibility of the fourth commandment.