Rest for a restless world: The holiness of the Sabbath and its implications for Christians today

Abstract

This paper examines the meaning and significance of the terms “holiness of the Sabbath” in theology and their implications for contemporary Christian life. It builds upon a critical interpretation of the term “holiness” in theology to draw practical insights for Christians today. The paper argues that three major approaches define the concept of holiness in the Bible: holiness as consecration; holiness as relational; and divine presence and divine glory - a manifestation of holiness. These approaches explain the dimensions of the holiness of the Sabbath as developed in this paper.