Our Chief of Days: The Principle, Purpose, and Practice of the Lord’s Day is an excellent little book published by EP Books and authored by Jeremy Walker.
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Our Chief of Days: The Principle, Purpose, and Practice of the Lord’s Day
After reading this book, I’m sure that, as Ian Hamilton has said, this book is “destined to become a helpful confirmation to many Christians of the abiding significance of the Sabbath, and a probing challenge to non-sabbatarians to rethink their understanding of the fourth commandment.”
About the Author: Jeremy Walker
Jeremy Walker is a Reformed Baptist who holds to the Reformed confession’s teaching (such as the Westminster Confession) on the fourth commandment: that we are to continue to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. His book is extremely accessible, coming in at just over 100 pages with only three chapters. It is written in a manner that any and all Christians will be able to understand what Walker is communicating. He proves to be an excellent communicator who articulates his points concisely and convincingly.
Should All Christians Keep The Fourth Commandment?
For those Christians who may not yet hold to the belief that Christians are joyfully to keep the fourth commandment, this book will surely, at the least, lead them to heavily consider doing so! I am confident that chapter one, the Principle of the Lord’s Day, will accomplish that. However, if it doesn’t, then I am even more confident that chapter two, the Purpose of the Lord’s Day, will certainly convince the reader.
I cannot express enough how grateful I am that Walker discusses how the Christian is freed to obey the law, including the fourth commandment (dismantling the accusations of legalism toward those who seek to obey God’s commandments). I also especially appreciate his discussion on the place of the glory of God and the enjoyment of God within the topic of the fourth commandment.
His last chapter on the Practice of the Lord’s Day is simply wonderful! If you’re looking for a short, helpful introduction on exactly how to keep the Sabbath, look no further than here! Walker does a fantastic job of practically showing the Christian what it looks like to actually spend a Sunday, the Lord’s Day, in rest and worship of the Lord all day long.
Conclusion
I found this book to be convincing (I must admit: I already hold to the Westminster Confession, so Walker didn’t need to convince me of his position), helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful. I truly believe it will be a great blessing to Christians today. I highly recommend this book to you, Christain! Tolle lege, take up and read!
Disclaimer: My thanks to Evangelical Press for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Matt became a joyful follower of Jesus at the age of 21. He is very grateful to be a husband to Lindsey, and a father to four boys. He is an ordained minister (teaching elder) in the PCA. He previously served as a pastor of biblical counseling and is currently a corporate chaplain in southern Delaware. Matt received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds an advanced certification in biblical counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors. In his free time, he loves playing with his boys, traveling with his wife, and reading (and buying!) books.
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