"The best book on the Sabbath I've ever read. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Plus, it answers every Sabbath question I've ever heard." Pastor Sam Thomas Laurel Heights SDA Church San Antonio, TX
"I LOVE this book! I'm learning so much - it just blows my mind. I'm sold on Saturday Sabbath, hands down." Lilia FullerNon-Adventist Reader(at the time of quotation)
"A must read for anyone struggling,with what to do with the Sabbath." Pastor Bill LindemanSurprise SDA ChurchSurprise, AZ
Facing the Storm shares the truth about the Sabbath through a compelling and engaging story that impacts both the heart and the head. It comprehensively addresses the arguments being used against the Sabbath, yet does so in a gentle and sensitive way.
There's an old proverb that goes: "Tell me the facts, and I'll learn. Tell me the truth, and I'll believe. But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever."
Facing the Storm uses a powerful and persuasive story to present the facts and communicate the truth about the Sabbath. This creates a deep and lasting impression on the reader.
"Stories have always been important, but within a Heart Culture that puts heightened value on narrative, they present a unique opportunity to connect with others." From: Straight to the Heart: Communicating the Gospel in an Emotionally Driven Culture by Daniel Blackaby & Mike Blackaby
When Juli, a talented young graphic artist, first hears about the Sabbath, it piques her curiosity. However, as she continues to explore this biblical truth, powerful people in her life make plans to derail her interest in the Sabbath. Ultimately, Juli faces a difficult decision - will she put her career plans above all else, or will she choose to follow God's plan and face the storm?
One Sabbath morning, two people, who didn't know each other, showed up at our church, asking for information about the Sabbath. Unfortunately, we didn't have anything that would comprehensively answer their questions. Yes, we had some short pamphlets and small tracts on the Sabbath, but nothing that delved deeply into the questions they were asking. Since then, we have seen a steady stream of people interested in learning more about the biblical Sabbath. Many of them have been exposed to false information they've found on the internet and, being confused by it, are seeking definitive answers.
You may be experiencing the same thing at your church. If you haven't yet, you will in the near future - an increased interest in the Sabbath is something we can expect as the time for Christ's return nears.
At the end of the book, the reader is directed to a website which offers additional detailed information on the Sabbath, links to Bible Studies, an SDA Church locator, and an opportunity to send the author a message.
The short answer is YES. But here are the details:
The primary resource used to answer scriptural questions is The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary.
The primary resource for the history of Sunday worship in chapters 13 & 14 is Sunday: The Origin of its Observance in the Christian Church by E. J. Waggoner, Pacific Press Publishing Company.
The publisher of Facing the Storm, Remnant Publications, is a Seventh-day Adventist publisher, and has in place strict policies regarding theology. Only manuscripts that uphold conventional SDA theology are accepted for publication. Having a publisher with a strong theological reputation is an important requirement for this book.
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