- The Passagini: Sabbatarians of the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, several non-conformist groups arose to challenge the traditions and authority of the Roman
Church. Among them were the Passagini, who were particularly known for keeping the seventh-day Sabbath. In this
work, you will learn about this group and the difficulties that existed for groups like them. - A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Bible
This booklet will help you understand the Bible on a very basic level. It will give you practical tips to help you get the most out of your Bible. These simple tips will transform your view of the Bible and your walk with God.
- Prevalence of the Sabbath in the Early Roman Empire
When the Gentiles heard the early gospel message, how did they respond as it relates to the Sabbath? Were Gentile converts persuaded to keep the Sabbath like their Jewish counterparts? Did they seek to abandon it? In this work, the author reviews two Jewish, two Christian, and fifteen Gentile primary sources as well as the New Testament to examine the prevalence of the Sabbath in the early Roman Empire.
- How Did Sunday Become the First Day of the Week?
How did the first day of the week, which does not have a name in the Bible, come to be called Sunday? How did the other days of the week come to have their names? In this work, you will learn about the history of two seven-day cycles in the early Roman Empire: The Biblical week and the pagan week. This study will also reveal insight into early Church history in the development of Sunday as a day of gathering among certain groups in early Christianity.
- How Do We Know God Exists?
Consider the world around you. Did it come about by chance or by divine intervention? This work will examine the question of origins—how did everything that is come to be? In other words, how do we know God exists? We will approach these questions from the perspective of time and the existence of the seven-day weekly cycle.
- Sabbath and Sunday Laws in the Roman Empire
Sabbath and Sunday Laws in the Roman Empire in the Roman Empire, a series of laws were passed concerning the Sabbath. Hundreds of years later, Sunday laws were also passed. These laws help us to understand the protection of Sabbath observance in broader Judaism and Christianity as well as the development of Sunday as a day of rest in the Roman Church.
- How Do We Know That Jesus Lived?
Imagine for a moment that you did not have a Bible to learn about Jesus. How would you know that He ever lived on earth? In modern times, there has been skepticism about the historical validity of Jesus’ existence and the New Testament account. In this short book, we will address the historical, archaeological, and textual evidence to see if Jesus and His earliest followers ever existed.
- Beginner’s Guide to the Sabbath
The Sabbath is a weekly celebration from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. This delight was given to mankind to help us spend more time with God and our family. In this booklet, you will learn basic questions such as “How Can We Know When the Sabbath is?” and “Why Does it Matter?” You will also learn important ways to practice this special day with God and your family so that you can get in tune with God’s Sacred Rhythm.
- A Brief History of the Sabbath in Early Christianity
The majority of people who attend Church today meet on Sunday. In the New Testament, the early Church met on Sabbath, which is from Friday sun-set through Saturday sunset. Did you know that most Christians in the 400s AD still honored the Sabbath? In this informative booklet, you will learn the major factors that affected the Sabbath in the early Church.
There is also a section in the back where you can find more in-depth resources on this subject.
- Defending the Ten Commandments
There are verses in the New Testament that people use to say that the Ten Commandments, especially the Sabbath, have been change or altered. In this booklet, you will learn the meaning of the phrase “under the law” in the New Testament. You will learn how Jesus and Paul defended the Ten Commandments and upheld the Sabbath.
- The Sabbath and Family Time
- What Should We Do Or Not Do on the Sabbath?
- When is the Sabbath and How Can We Know?
- What is the Sabbath?
- What is the Bible Sabbath Association? (BSA)
- Legal Precedents
Legal Directory
The Bible Sabbath Association recognizes that there is now and will be in the foreseeable future a movement to bring discrimination in employment or business practice against those who keep the Seventh Day Sabbath according to the Commandments of God.
With this in mind, and in affiliation with our brethren at the Seventh Day Adventist organization, we publish the following link to potential legal help for those potentially affected:
http://www.adventistlawyer.com/article/56/adventist-lawyers/view-listing-of-adventist-lawyers.Please bear in mind that the BSA is not a legal organization and cannot offer legal advice. It is our intent to give brethren a knowledgeable ear for consultation if a legal situation arises in their lives related to the keeping of God’s Sabbath.
Legal Precedents
We have listed below some legal precedents set by other Sabbath keepers who have filed suit for discrimination and won. If you are discriminated against and you are led to take the next step, these articles will encourage you to take the next step.
Judge: Virginia Beach business fired Seventh Day Adventist improperly (2015)
“U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson ordered Mini Price Storage – also known as Central Drive Mini Storage Inc. – to pay Sean Mohammed $150,730 in back pay, as well as attorneys’ fees and court costs.”
Nags Head Hotel to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit (2013)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A hotel group which owns and operates the Comfort Inn Oceanfront South in Nags Head, N.C., has agreed to pay $45,000 and provide substantial additional relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/7-23-13.cfm
Maita Chevrolet Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit (2013)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Elk Grove car dealership Maita Chevrolet has agreed to pay $158,000 and to implement preventive measures to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)….
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/9-27-13e.cfm
Menorah House Sued By EEOC For Religious Discrimination (2012)
Boca Raton, FL Employer was sued over the Sabbath, and the Sabbath keeper won. You have to scroll down, but the link is below.
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/litigation/selected/religious_discrimination_facts.cfm
Current Cases Still Being Decided:
3 Adventists Sue U.S. Baseball Team Over Sabbath (began 2015)
Hospital Sued for Not Giving Adventist Nurse the Sabbath Off (began 2015)
Lawsuit: Sabbath Request Gets Musician Fired (began 2015)
http://wlos.com/news/reality-check/lawsuit-sabbath-request-gets-musician-fired