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5781 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.2 (William Henry Branson)
45. In the great Christian council, A. D. 52, in the presence of the apostles and thousands of disciples, James calls it the “Sabbath day.” Acts 15:21 .
5782 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.3 (William Henry Branson)
46. It was customary to hold prayer meetings upon that day. Acts 16:13 .
5783 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.4 (William Henry Branson)
47. Paul read the Scriptures in public meetings on that day. Acts 17:2, 3 .
5784 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.5 (William Henry Branson)
48. It was his custom to preach upon that day. Acts 17:2 .
5785 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.6 (William Henry Branson)
49. The book of Acts alone gives a record of his holding eighty-four meetings upon that day. See Acts 13:14, 44; 16:13; 17:2; 18:1, 11 .
5786 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.7 (William Henry Branson)
50. There was never any dispute between the Christians and the Jews about the Sabbath day. This is proof that the Christians still observed the same day that the Jews did.
5787 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.8 (William Henry Branson)
51. In all their accusations against Paul, they never charged him with disregarding the Sabbath day. Why did they not, if he did not keep it?
5788 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.9 (William Henry Branson)
52. But Paul himself expressly declared that he had kept the law. ‘Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have …
5789 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.10 (William Henry Branson)
53. The Sabbath is mentioned in the New Testament 59 times, and always with respect, bearing the same title it had in the Old Testament, ‘the Sabbath day.’
5790 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.11 (William Henry Branson)
54. Not a word is said anywhere in the New Testament about the Sabbath’s being abolished, done way, changed, or anything of the kind.
5791 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.12 (William Henry Branson)
55. God has never given permission to any man to work upon it. Reader, by what authority do you use the seventh day for common labor?
5792 In Defense of the Faith, p. 154.13 (William Henry Branson)
56. No Christian of the New Testament, either before or after the resurrection ever did ordinary work upon the seventh day. Find one case of that kind, and we will yield the question. Why should modern Christians do differently from Bible Christians?
5793 Joseph Wolff: A Bibliography, p. 3.3 (Michael W. Campbell)
The English Pulpit; Collection of Sermons by the Most Eminent Living Divines of England. (New York: Robert Carter & Brothers, 1861) pp. 148-154. (JRN)
5794 The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, p. 154.1 (Lewis Harrison Christian)
“While we waited at this place, the construction train passed us, and twenty men were soon busily employed in repairing the track that had been swept away by …
5795 The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, p. 154.2 (Lewis Harrison Christian)
“We could send no information to our friends as to our whereabouts or condition; for communication was cut off in all directions. We knew that they would be …
5796 The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, p. 154.3 (Lewis Harrison Christian)
“Sixteen miles from Canton, ten lives were lost, and between Canton and Williamsport eighteen bridges had been carried away. Many houses and two large mills …
5797 The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, p. 154.4 (Lewis Harrison Christian)
“Those who claimed to be judges, declared that it would be weeks before the railroad would be sufficiently repaired for the running of trains upon it. All the …
5798 The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, p. 381.5 (Lewis Harrison Christian)
“According to the light which God has given me, there will yet be a large company raised up in the East to consistently obey the truth.”— Spiritual Gifts 4a:154 .
5799 Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission, p. 25.3 (Pieter Gerard Damsteegt)
… , I, 154, 155, II, 235-39, Bliss, Matthew 47-51, Editorial, “24th of Matthew,” SAH, April 9, 1844, p. 30; Jones, Phenomena, pp. 21-30. Cf. E. G. White, The Great Controversy, 333, 334; Froom …
5800 Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission, p. 92.1 (Pieter Gerard Damsteegt)
… . 141, 154, J. N. Loughborough, The Great Second Advent Movement: Its Rise and Progress, 1905, p. 150; M. Ellsworth Olsen, A History of the Origin and Progress of Seventh …