The Lord's Day

by Joseph A. Pipa Jr.

Are we missing out on blessings from God by ignoring the Lord?'s Day? Joey Pipa investigates and presents his conclusions it could change the way you think about Sunday

Genres: Theology, Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Christianity

239 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is of great doctrinal and practical significance. The more time that I spend in circles where the Christian Sabbath is not honoured, the more I realise the importance of sanctifying the Lord's Day to avoid both antinomianism on the one hand and legalism on the other. Joey Pipa not only destroys most anti-Sabbatarian arguments but also offers many practical suggestions in relation to keeping the Lord's Day holy. The author makes some good historical arguments concerning practical Sabbath observance among the patristics, medievals, and the Reformers, but without overstating the case. In fact, I think that he could have used some stronger arguments in relation to the Sabbatarianism of the English Reformers.

[Vinícius Pimentel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perspectiva reformada do Dia do Senhor como o "sábado cristão" ainda é alvo de muita incompreensão. Este livro defende, em linguagem simples, por que os cristãos devem guardar o Quarto Mandamento, por que devem fazê-lo no primeiro dia da semana e por que isso não é um fardo, mas uma fonte de grande deleite e prazer espirituais. Além disso, o livro está cheio de dicas práticas de como organizar a nossa rotina familiar para termos um Dia do Senhor realmente "deleitoso" - inclusive para as crianças!

[Zack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and accessible treatment of the subject. Deeply encouraging and convicting. The practical portions of the book brought the more abstract theological portions to life. I like the overarching analogy for the Lord's Day as a misused and neglected public park as well.

[Benjamin Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book and very accessible.
He deals with the key passages and establishes the doctrine soundly as well as giving sound and seasoned pastoral advice and instruction on how to sanctify the Lord's Day. Very beneficial and enriching.

[Andrew Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical. Easy to read. Good work for someone new to the doctrine and practice of biblical sabbath-keeping.

[Colin Fast · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really good. Make the Sabbath a delight, y’all.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our Reformed heritage has long held the Lord’s Day as a vital part of our Christian life and worship. Our Larger Catechism states (Q. 117): The Sabbath or Lord’s day is to be sanctified by an holy resting all the day, not only from such works as are at all times sinful, but even from such worldly employments and recreations as are on other days lawful; and making it our delight to spend the whole time (except so much of it as is to be taken up in works of necessity and mercy) in the public and private exercises of God’s worship and, to that end, we are to prepare our hearts, and with such foresight, diligence, and moderation, to dispose and seasonably dispatch our worldly business, that we may be the more free and fit for the duties of that day.

Dr. Pipa’s treatment of this subject is well worth the time investment. In this short book he writes “a popular exposition of the Christian Sabbath,” interacting with some objections that oppose the Catechism view and offering four chapters of practical instruction for the Christian Sabbath.
This book is valuable for its practical help as much as for its theological accuracy. Pipa’s work covers such things as the theological foundation for the Lord’s Day, its true purpose and use, and the change of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. He then offers a very practical look at how God’s people might return to a right understanding of the Christian Sabbath and how we might be renewed to delight in the Lord’s Day. For example, Pipa suggests some simple ways we might plan ahead and make the Lord’s Day a delight in our life. He specifically speaks to fathers about the need to rightly pass on a delight of the Lord’s Day to their children (p. 184).

We live in a culture that has rejected the right use of the Lord’s Day. Pipa has reminded us that the Lord’s Day was given to man to enjoy, and we fully enjoy it when we find our true joy in Christ.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

A biblical defense of Sunday as the Christian Sabbath. Pipa explains the biblical basis for Sabbath-keeping, and gives practical advice on doing it. Pipa holds the view of the Lord's Day expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith (21.7 - 21.8), and he quotes from that confession and from the Westminster Larger Catechism (Q. 115-121).

The explanation of the difference between a moral law and a moral-positive law was helpful.

Pipa briefly answers some objections to the views that Christians must keep the Sabbath and that the Sabbath was changed to Sunday, but I wish he spent more time on such objections.

Summary:

At creation God established the moral obligation of keeping holy one day in seven, and He reiterated this obligation in the Ten Commandments, along with all the other great moral principles … The particular day, however, was not part of the moral requirement of the law, but a positive law to regulate the fulfilling of the moral responsibility. Thus, the day of the week could be changed. The New Testament repeals the seventh-day observance, but never the obligation of keeping one day in seven as the Sabbath.

Notes
Great Purpose
Is 58:13-14 shows that Sabbath applies to NT, because Is 53-58 are about New Covenant, and Is 56:2-5 mentions eunuchs, and they could only enter God's house in NT (Deut 23:1).

Is 58:13 says we must not seek our own pleasure on the Sabbath. This refers to things in which we delight; doing our own thing; doing what we most enjoy or must do the other 6 days (business, work, play, etc.).

"Desisting from your own ways" in Is 58:13 means to cease business; the affairs and responsibilities of everyday living.

In Is 58:13-14, Isaiah applies prohibition of 4th Commandment, that we aren't to work or to cause others to work. We must not pursue business other than works of necessity (Matt 12:1-8) or mercy (Matt 12:9-14).

According to Pipa, on Sunday, don't do homework or unnecessary housework. Don't watch TV, go to sports games, or play sports. Children and adults may need some physical activity. Moderate physical rest (not idleness) may be work of necessity. If a nap or vigorous walk are necessary to be alert on Sunday evening, that's a necessity.

Original Intent
A moral-positive law gives instruction (positive law) for carrying out moral law. E.g., moral law requires monogamous marriage; moral-positive law regulates whom one may marry. That moral law may not be changed, but moral-positive law was changed without detracting from moral law. In same way, moral law requires a regularly recurring amount of time to be allocated to worship, but the day or period of time is a moral-positive law that can be changed without affecting moral law.

Ceremonial laws were temporary because necessity for them was temporary, but need for Sabbath hasn't ceased, so it's not abrogated.

Market Day of the Soul
Term "work" in 4th Commandment is broader than "labor" and includes business, trade, commerce, domestic chores.

4th Commandment requirement to let servants rest means not requiring our employees to do unnecessary work, and avoiding shopping, unnecessary dining out, and recreation that causes others to work (such as watching pro sports). While traveling you may need to stay in a hotel or dine out by necessity.

4th Commandment required that Gentiles within Israel's borders keep Sabbath. We may not legislate that people attend church, but we should legislate that businesses be closed on Sunday.

Sign of the Covenant
There are ceremonial and civil aspects to 10 Commandments, but that doesn't detract from their moral requirements.

Lord of the Sabbath
In Matt 12:1-8 (and Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5) Jesus doesn't do away with Sabbath; he re-establishes it (see relation of Matt 11:25-28 to Matt 12:1).

Jesus came into conflict with Jews about Sabbath 6 times, and taught about Sabbath 6 times. This shows he didn't abrogate it.

Jesus; defense of His disciples' eating corn on Sabbath is that if it was proper for David and his men to violate a ceremonial law when Lord's anointed was on Lord's business on Sabbath, then we may do things that strengthen us for Lord's work on Sabbath. And just as priests did work necessary for worship on Sabbath, we may do work necessary for preaching, evangelizing, worshipping on Sabbath.

Day for Compassion
Just as Israelite ships at sea had to perform necessary duties on Sabbath, a modern factory may perform necessary duties, if shutting down on Sunday would harm its work the rest of the week.

Examine your use of the day by asking, "Does this promote the purpose of the day? Is good being done to my neighbor - physically, but more importantly, spiritually?"

Day Changed; Obligation Unchanged
In Col 2:16-17, "sabbaths" includes Jewish 7th day (Saturday) Sabbath among days that Christians don't need to observe. Rom 14:4-6 and Gal 4:10 refer to Jewish ceremonial holy days. But Paul doesn't abrogate moral obligation of keeping 1 day in 7.

Paul worshipped on Sun (Acts 20:7) and commands churches to gather offerings in Sunday (1 Cor 16:1-2).

When Paul says holy days are non-essential, he's referring to the Jewish days about which there was dispute and diversity of opinion, not to Sunday, about which there was no dispute.

1st-day worship referenced in Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16:1-2; Rev 1:10. 7th-day Sabbath-keeping prohibited in Col 2:16-17.

First Day Sabbath
Heb 4:3-13 says that we are not to look back, but ahead, because a Sabbath rest remains. V 9 uses "sabbatismos" which means Sabbath-keeping or observance.

Recommended Reading (on various Christian topics)
Children
God's Riches: A Workbook on the Doctrines of Grace (Banner of Truth)
Big Book of Questions and Answers. Sinclair Ferguson
Tell Me About God. Susan Harding
Read-Aloud Bible Stories. Ella Lindvall
Leading Little Ones to God. Marian Schoolland
The King Without a Shadow. R.C. Sproul
New Children's Story Bible. Anne de Vries
Children's Story Bible. Catherine Vos
Signposts from Proverbs. Rhiannon Weber

Youth
Bible Doctrine for Younger Children, Older Children, Teens and Young Adults. James Beeke
Biblical Christianity. John Calvin
The Young Christian. Matthew Henry
Female Piety. John A. James
A Token for Children. James Janeway and Mather Cotton
Born Slaves. Martin Luther
Persuasives to Early Piety. J.G. Pike
A Good Start: a Book for Young Men & Women. C.H. Spurgeon
They Shall Be Mine. John Tallach

[Steven Azzara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I share a lot of the same views as the author does. But some of the subjects in the book should be left up to the conscience. For instance, the author argues that naps on Sundays is permissible…..depending on how long the nap is. Also his advice for activities on the Lord’s day with the children is a bit much such as dressing up as a favorite Bible character and acting out a drama.

I mentioned above that I do share a lot of the same views as the author. For instance, we both believe that the day of the Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday. But the author, in my opinion doesn’t correctly prove this from Scripture. Another point of contention that I have with the book is how the author rejected the continuation of the fourth commandment. His reason for obeying the Lord’s Day is because of the apostles worshipping on the first day of the week. The 10 commandments are a summary of the moral law. We are morally obligated to keep the Sabbath because of the 4th commandment.

[Lisa DiG · Rating 5 out of 5]

So often the Lord’s Day is spoken of in light of what you ought not do. But Pipa paints a picture of the beauty and blessing God has for us as we delight in the Sabbath. ��Then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth, I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father.” Isaiah 58:14

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on why we should keep the Sabbath

[Charles Krouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author spends a lot of time discussing the difference between moral laws and ceremonial laws. Moral laws are laws that God created to last, unchanging, across time. This includes laws like monogamous marriage, do not murder, do not covet, etc. Ceremonial laws can change depending on the time and culture. The law which states a man shall not marry his sister is a ceremonial law. The first children of Adam and Eve had to marry each other, and Abraham married his half-sister. However, as time evolved, God commanded his people not to marry closely related relatives. Monogamy is a moral law. Whether or not you can marry your siblings is a ceremonial law. Similarly, the Fourth Commandment, which says to set aside one day of the week to observe a holy Sabbath day, is a moral law. It was a moral law throughout history, and it will continue to be a moral law for as long as sin exists. The Jewish laws related to how and when the Sabbath should be observed are ceremonial laws. Those ceremonial laws, such as do not use electricity and observe the Sabbath on the last day of the week, are no longer applicable today because Jesus abrogated them.

Today, God’s moral law still requires us to observe the Sabbath. But we have freedom to decide what that looks like. However, the premise and intention of the holy day must remain unchanged. It is still a holy day, set aside for the Lord, to celebrate everything that He has done, including but not limited to Creation, the Exodus, and the Resurrection. The Fourth Commandment commands that we abstain from labor, work, recreation, and other things of this world so that we can focus on God and eternity. We have six days every week to spend seeped in worldly pursuits, but for one day each week, God commands us to rest and to turn our whole spirit, body, and mind towards him.

The Sabbath is to be used for public and private acts of worship, except for those acts of mercy and necessity. All other acts should be avoided on this day. However, the Sabbath is not meant to be a legalistic institution. We are not supposed to push the boundaries of what is possible like little children testing their parents. Our attitude should not be one of wondering, “What can I do for my own pleasure?” or “How far can I push the boundary of what is acceptable?” Rather, the purpose of the Sabbath is to delight in the Lord. A proper grasp of the Sabbatical concept is needed in order to make sound decisions about proper actions on the day.

The intention of the Sabbath should be to worship and recognize God, and to spend the whole day in recognition of Him. This means fellowship, worship, and service. The precise “rules” of the Sabbath are ambiguous and up to the leader of the household to decide. What activities should the family pursue, and what should they not pursue?

The author makes a case that the early church observed the Sabbath on Sunday, and that we should too. Sunday is the day that Jesus rose from the grave, and it symbolizes new life. Under the old ceremonial law, the Jews celebrated the Sabbath on Saturday, which is the last day of the week. Under the new ceremonial laws, Christians celebrate the Sabbath on the first day of the week, Sunday. The Jews labor all week, longing for the Sabbath Day because it is a day of rest. Symbolically, they look forward to Sabbath, because they are laboring and waiting for the future day that God will return to earth. So they celebrate Sabbath on the last day of the week to symbolize longing and waiting for what is going to happen in the future. Christians celebrate the holy day on the first day of the week, because they celebrate what God has already done. God already returned to earth as Jesus Christ, and through Jesus, freed us from sin. Therefore, we have hope in Jesus, because of what He did. We have hope for the future. Symbolically, the Sabbath is the first day of the week and it celebrates what Jesus did in the past, and it gives us hope for the rest of the week.

The Christian Sabbath is celebrated on Sunday. Some people celebrate from midnight on Saturday night to midnight on Sunday night. Others celebrate from Saturday dinner to Sunday dinner. There is no Biblical command related to the correct hours of observance. Both options are equally valid. The most important thing about Sabbath is to recognize that the day is holy and set apart, and that it should be used entirely for eternal purposes. If you are not sure whether certain acts are appropriate or not, then consider your intentions related to the act.

For example, children need to play for proper physical, mental, emotional development. Parents should not prevent their children from playing on the Sabbath. Investing in a child’s development is critical to their future development. Allowing children to play has an eternal focus on developing and raising healthy, mature children. Similarly, it can become easy for parents to suffocate the life out of Sabbath by adding too many rules and restrictions around the day. Do not play sports. Do not watch television. Do not attend sporting events. Do no, do not, do not. Parents need to make Sabbath enjoyable for children. Building a healthy love of and appreciation of the Sabbath is having an eternal heart for your children. You love your children, and you want them to grow up loving the Sabbath and loving the Lord. Parents can make the Sabbath special by spending time with children, playing with them, and taking them on walks and adventures.

In the spirit of Sabbath rest, we should cease from our daily and worldly activities. Activities that should be avoided on the Sabbath include:
• Recreation, such as exercise, cycling, frisbee, and soccer
• Household chores, such as cooking and laundry
• Entertainment, such as movies, sporting events, and concerts
• Work, such as work travel or fixing a broken cabinet door

Nevertheless, there are certain situations when it might be appropriate to engage in each of these activities on Sabbath:
• Recreation: If your unbelieving friend invites you to run with him, then exercise and recreation can serve as an opportunity to share the Gospel with him.
• Household chores: One of the recommended activities for Sabbath is having a meal with fellow believers. Since you should not be eating at a restaurant, because this forces unnecessary labor by the restaurant workers, you must prepare the meal yourself. Meal preparation should be completed the day or two prior, except for minor last-minute steps, such as putting the meal the oven. Again, the primary focus of the meal should be eternally focused, and every effort should be made to finish preparing the meal before Sabbath.
• Entertainment: If your unbelieving friend invites you to attend a ballgame, it is permissible to attend the game, but only if your chief motivation is to be a witness for the Lord. Your primary motive for attending the ballgame should be an eternal motive, that is, witnessing to your friend and sharing the gospel. If the Lord opens this door for you, then great, take advantage of it. Failing to do so would be Pharisaical. Granted, this requires deep reflection and introspectiveness.
• Work: Pastors and other leaders in the church can and should work on Sunday. They are central for leading a church and encouraging the body to dig deeper into God’s Word. Pastors and ministers might choose a different day to observe Sabbath, or they might fully prepare their sermons during the preceding week.

Appropriate Sabbath activities can include:
• Playing with your children
• Spending time with your family
• Having a meal with other Christians
• Inviting nonbelievers over for a meal
• Taking a nap
• Reading the Bible
• Reading other texts that refine and explain Biblical concepts
• Serving at a community food bank or other nonprofit
• Serving a neighbor by completing chores for them

“If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight and the holy day of the Lord honorable; if you honor, not going your own ways, or seeking your own pleasure, or talking idly; then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” (Isaiah 58:13-14)

[Cilas Menezes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book sets forth in a clear and practical way, the biblical doctrine of the Lord’s Day as the Christian Sabbath. Grounded in the tradition of the Westminster divines, Dr. Pipa does a good job in presenting and encouraging joyful and profitable obedience to this weekly blessing we have in anticipation of the eternal Sabbath.

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid book. This is a subject which it seems is universally rejected in the American church, and that only recently. Somehow everyone has found in the Bible a new commandment, thou shalt worship football on Sunday. Pipa looks at the history of Lord's Day observance, I enjoyed his bringing in quotations from a lot of solid writers like Dabney & AW Pink to show that some of the greatest Christian minds are at least mostly alike in their consideration of this topic. As a baptist, I don't hold to quite as much continuation from the OT to present as Pipa, but his NT arguments for Lord's Day observance are solid on their own. I think that even if you are not convinced in reading the first 2/3s of the book, the last 1/3, where he makes practical application is fabulous & I really enjoyed his thoughts on how to prepare for & spend the day, even for pastors & for children. It's really helpful in changing your thoughts to, "How am I privileged to be able to spend this day?"

[JR McCravy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well presented with some good practical advice for the Lord's Day. With strict (Puritan) Sabbatarianism lacking much of a Biblical argument, its adherents are unfortunately limited to more rational arguments. A weakness of the Confession is a weakness in part of the argumentation of this book - Isaiah 58 is not a viable proof-text for limiting the Sabbath to napping, catechisms, Christian reading, worship, and acts of mercy. The book is well worth reading to understand the position, but it's target audience is probably only those who are already convinced of strict Sabbatarianism.

[Jake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a great treatment of the Lord's Day from a Presbyterian (according to the Westminster Confession of Faith) perspective. I think this book is aimed at people who are already Presbyterian and familiar with Reformed interpretations of Scripture, but may not be as familiar with the doctrine of the Lord's Day in particular. The book does do a good job at examining the key Scripture texts, but it does not spend as much time on the system of interpretation on which some of them rely.

I think the two strongest parts were the chapter examining Hebrews 4 and the practical chapters at the end.

That said, there are some negatives to this book.

One is that the book could use better editing in some places. For example, there are some awkward sentences and even typos in a few places. It also tends to sometimes make points primarily with long quotes in more than a few places instead of the authors' own words, which is a bit strange. I would like to see a second edition of this book that is cleaned up a bit, as I think Pipa does the best job explaining a lot of difficult sections and ideas that I've seen in a non-technical volume on this topic.

Another issue that Pipa doesn't always use the best sources. He turned off me a bit with his use of Confederates and their sympathizers when there are plenty of better sources and examples. Nothing rises or falls on this, but he uses Dabney extensively and uses General Lee as an example of a godly man.

The book also could turn off some readers in how in its practical examples sections it is not always clear what the author would instruct from Biblical principles versus what are his own convictions, which some could take as not being in keeping with Christian Liberty. I actually think the author does an okay job balancing this, and it's a tough to balance, and overall does a good job showing what God requires in his law as he interprets it and what he's giving as wise advise on how to apply it in our lives.

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

My wife is kind of surprised that I stuck with this book. I spent most of the early chapters grinding through out of obligation, as the book was recommended by someone I respect & trust.

However, I am probably not "Reformed" enough for the book's target audience, or at least, quoting Puritans doesn't impress me much. (Neither does quoting Confederate Generals. Seriously, of you're trying to convince your audience of a point, and your best illustration is that a Civil War& era white supremacist agreed with you, you need to find a better example).

The author's arguments were cogent, if you agree with his basic assumptions. Unfortunately, his presentation was extremely severe. The book could have used a little more "Here are good practices and principles for the Lord's Day" and a little less "Watching baseball and taking naps is sinful Sabbath-breaking," but that's the Puritans for you.

Overall, the book did provide useful insight & reference for the Biblical passages on the Lord's Day, as well as useful exhortations on how the day can be spent for spiritual growth. Of particular usefulness was the word studies provided on the Greek words used for the Sabbath & rest, and how those can provide a deeper understanding of several Biblical passages on the topic. I look forward to continuing my study on the subject, unhitched from the author's rather severe and somewhat legalistic framework.

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Pipa’s treatment of the Sabbath. There are a few points in the book I would disagree with. Dr. Pipa’s views on what is permitted on the Sabbath are slightly more strict than I would be inclined towards. He also is clearly working from the viewpoint of Westminster Covenant Theology, which is contrary to 1689 Federalism/Baptist Covenant Theology (my view). However, despite these minor disagreements, Dr. Pipa’s treatment of the exegetical evidence for and the theological significance of The Lord’s Day (the Christian Sabbath, the Eighth Day) is a phenomenal treatment. It is also very easy to read and understand, explaining very clearly concepts such as Moral-Positive Law and giving practical advice for those who are interested in remembering the Sabbath. If any person is struggling through this issue, I would highly recommend this book (albeit with minor caveats).

[Kathleen Satterthwaite · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you need a good and simple explanation for becoming Sabbatarian, I would highly recommend this
book.
Dr. Pipa took a subject that has fallen out of grace in our culture and given us God's mandate for keeping the Sabbath holy, what it means, its history, what work of the Sabbath really means, what Rest really means, both public and private duties in regards to the Sabbath, how to make it a delight (based on Isa 58:13-14) and a good "how - to" keep the Christian Sabbath and honor the Lord.
So much help! And then, Dr Pipa has compiled a few prayers at book's end to help begin and end the Lord's Day with God . I'm looking forward to implementing his instructions.

[Megan Meisberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic defense of the necessity of observing the Christian Sabbath today. I see why it is so often recommended. Thorough, careful dealings with arguments against today's observance of the Sabbath, as well as detailed biblical explanations of the Sabbatarian perspective. Immensely helpful practical advice on how to physically and spiritually prepare for the Sabbath, perform the duties of the day, and even how to help your children keep the Sabbath. Highly, highly recommend.

[Jon Vos · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not too often a book is so edifying and accessible that I can read it all in one sitting, but this book was that good. A firm defense of the Reformed understanding of the Lord's Day, with much practical applications for how to use the day and train our children to call it a delight.

[Sean McGowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book that argues for a confessional view of the Sabbath. It is filled with not only biblical justification for the continued observance of the Sabbath but also practical guides for getting the most out of the day. Recommended.

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid contribution to literature on the Lord's Day. Not my favorite, but definitely worth reading. I preferred Walter Chantry's book and Ryan McGraw's book. The fresh treatment of the topic and the practical tips on how to use the day in God's worship and service were worth the book.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty solid, scriptural case for Christian sabbath practice on Sundays that’s accessible for a layman. He even gives specific thoughtful suggestions for implementation without being too finicky about what is and isn’t “allowed” on a sabbath. A refreshing book.

[Lori Wann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent discussion of The Lord’s Day and how the fourth commandment applies to us today.

[Gesika Borges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfeito e profundo sobre o Santo dia do Senhor.

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical and helpful for understanding how to think about the Lord's Day.
Pipa gives a positive look into the way it was intended and how we should as Christians observe and remember it.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the practical applications on how to plan activities for the Lord's Day. A great resource for believers to learn what the 4th commandment means to Christians.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really makes you think.

[Eleazar Maduka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Pipa's arguments to be very clear and compelling. I thouroughly enjoyed this book.