The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandment Commissions PurposeThe Ten Commandment Commissions Purpose

The Ten Commandments Commission The Ten Commandments Commission was founded to counter the secular was founded to counter the secular agenda and help restore the Ten agenda and help restore the Ten

Commandments and Judeo-Christian Commandments and Judeo-Christian values to their rightful place in our values to their rightful place in our

society. society.

Ten Commandment Commission IssueTen Commandment Commission Issue

Recent court rulings against the Ten Commandments, along with a Recent court rulings against the Ten Commandments, along with a host of disturbing trends we witness daily throughout our culture, host of disturbing trends we witness daily throughout our culture,

clearly demonstrates that our nation is moving away from that clearly demonstrates that our nation is moving away from that tradition. These actions have threatened the very fabric and tradition. These actions have threatened the very fabric and

foundation of our culture and faith. The Ten Commandments and all foundation of our culture and faith. The Ten Commandments and all other references to God, which have served as the moral foundation other references to God, which have served as the moral foundation and anchor of our great country, are systematically being removed and anchor of our great country, are systematically being removed from public places. Public displays of the Ten Commandments and from public places. Public displays of the Ten Commandments and other symbols of our faith have been a powerful visual testimony to other symbols of our faith have been a powerful visual testimony to

the fact that the United States of America is "one nation under God." the fact that the United States of America is "one nation under God." Their removal from public places shows that those with a secular Their removal from public places shows that those with a secular

humanist agenda are intent on destroying the moral heritage of our humanist agenda are intent on destroying the moral heritage of our nation. nation.

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Those who care about traditional values Those who care about traditional values cannot passively sit by and watch the cannot passively sit by and watch the

removal of the very principles that made removal of the very principles that made this country great. The Ten this country great. The Ten

Commandments and what they represent Commandments and what they represent are the heart of all moral code and must are the heart of all moral code and must be restored to the heart of our societybe restored to the heart of our society

Ten Commandments DayTen Commandments Day

The focal point of this movement is the first The focal point of this movement is the first annual annual Ten Commandments DayTen Commandments Day that will that will be held on Sunday May 7, 2006. On this be held on Sunday May 7, 2006. On this

date we are calling on all religious leaders date we are calling on all religious leaders who are concerned about traditional who are concerned about traditional

Judeo-Christian values to host special Judeo-Christian values to host special celebrations and/or deliver stirring celebrations and/or deliver stirring

sermons centering on the unifying and sermons centering on the unifying and reconciling messages rooted in Ten reconciling messages rooted in Ten

Commandments.Commandments.

Why May 7?Why May 7?

The leadership of the Ten Commandments The leadership of the Ten Commandments Commission felt strongly that it was important Commission felt strongly that it was important to establish a date for Ten Commandments to establish a date for Ten Commandments Day that coincided with the historical time Day that coincided with the historical time

period when Moses met with God on Mount period when Moses met with God on Mount Sinai and received the Ten Commandments Sinai and received the Ten Commandments for all mankind. The first Sunday in May is an for all mankind. The first Sunday in May is an

ideal date, occurring between the Jewish ideal date, occurring between the Jewish observances of Passover and Pentecost. observances of Passover and Pentecost.

Political ActionPolitical Action

Join with us in supporting  two new bills that that have Join with us in supporting  two new bills that that have been introduced to Congress to protect your religious been introduced to Congress to protect your religious

freedom to acknowledging God in America. S520 in the freedom to acknowledging God in America. S520 in the Senate and HR1070 in the House of Representives.Senate and HR1070 in the House of Representives.

The Constitution Restoration Act of 2005 (H.R. 1070, S. The Constitution Restoration Act of 2005 (H.R. 1070, S. 520) has been introduced to use the constitutional power 520) has been introduced to use the constitutional power

of Congress to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts to of Congress to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts to protect the right of government agencies and officials to protect the right of government agencies and officials to

acknowledge God. acknowledge God.

Some Key SupportersSome Key Supporters

Dr. Paul Crouch, President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network Dr. Paul Crouch, President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network Bishop T.D. Jakes, CEO of The Potter's House of Dallas Bishop T.D. Jakes, CEO of The Potter's House of Dallas Rabbi Yehuda David Greenberg Rabbi Yehuda David Greenberg Benny Hinn, Founder of Benny Hinn Ministries Benny Hinn, Founder of Benny Hinn Ministries Richard Shakarian of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship Richard Shakarian of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship Ted Haggard, President of the National Association of Evangelicals Ted Haggard, President of the National Association of Evangelicals Richard Roberts, President of Oral Roberts University Richard Roberts, President of Oral Roberts University Dr. Charles Phillips, Official Representative to the United Nations as a Dr. Charles Phillips, Official Representative to the United Nations as a Non-Government Official to the Economic Concilias Non-Government Official to the Economic Concilias Pastor George Morrison - Chairman, Promise Keepers Pastor George Morrison - Chairman, Promise Keepers Mr. Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship,Washington, DCMr. Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship,Washington, DCMrs. Roberta Combs, Christian Coalition,Washington, DCMrs. Roberta Combs, Christian Coalition,Washington, DCDr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CODr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CORev. Jerry Falwell, Liberty Alliance, Lynchburg, VARev. Jerry Falwell, Liberty Alliance, Lynchburg, VARev. Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting NetworkRev. Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network

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Finally, a day in which we can come together Finally, a day in which we can come together and celebrate God's eternal moral law. and celebrate God's eternal moral law.

Christian Views on LawChristian Views on Law

In these times when so many are concerned about the moral In these times when so many are concerned about the moral deterioration of our nation, this recommendation is occasionally deterioration of our nation, this recommendation is occasionally made: “We need to get back to the ten commandments as our made: “We need to get back to the ten commandments as our code of conduct.” Although the motive for such an admonition is code of conduct.” Although the motive for such an admonition is doubtless honorable, it suggests a common, though erroneous, doubtless honorable, it suggests a common, though erroneous, concept about the nature of the ten commandments.concept about the nature of the ten commandments.

In the first place, most of us (all who are non-Jews) have never In the first place, most of us (all who are non-Jews) have never been under the decalogue. The ten commandments were a part of been under the decalogue. The ten commandments were a part of the Mosaic law, and that system was given to the Hebrews alone the Mosaic law, and that system was given to the Hebrews alone (Dt. 5:1-5). That does not suggest that the ancient Gentiles were (Dt. 5:1-5). That does not suggest that the ancient Gentiles were exempt from religious and moral responsibility; it does mean that exempt from religious and moral responsibility; it does mean that non-Israelites were never amenable to the Mosaic code per se.non-Israelites were never amenable to the Mosaic code per se.

That aside, it is a logical fact that if one argues for the re-institution That aside, it is a logical fact that if one argues for the re-institution of the ten commandments, he must, if consistent, contend that the of the ten commandments, he must, if consistent, contend that the sabbath requirements are binding as well. This view, of course, is sabbath requirements are binding as well. This view, of course, is promoted by the Seventh-day Adventists and other sabbatarians,promoted by the Seventh-day Adventists and other sabbatarians,

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Although the moral principles expressed in the commandments Although the moral principles expressed in the commandments are reaffirmed in the New Testament, the command to set are reaffirmed in the New Testament, the command to set Saturday apart as a day of rest and worship is the only Saturday apart as a day of rest and worship is the only commandment not repeated. There are very good reasons for this.commandment not repeated. There are very good reasons for this.New Testament believers are not under the Old Testament Law (New Testament believers are not under the Old Testament Law (Romans 6:14Romans 6:14; ; Galatians 3:24-25Galatians 3:24-25; ; 2 Corinthians 3:7, 11, 132 Corinthians 3:7, 11, 13; ; Hebrews 7:12).Hebrews 7:12).By Christ's resurrection on the first day of the week (Matthew By Christ's resurrection on the first day of the week (Matthew 28:1), His continued appearances on succeeding Sundays (John 28:1), His continued appearances on succeeding Sundays (John 20:26), and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Sunday (Acts 2:1), 20:26), and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Sunday (Acts 2:1), the early church was given the pattern of Sunday worship.the early church was given the pattern of Sunday worship.The early church met on Sunday regularly (Acts 20:7; 1 The early church met on Sunday regularly (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2).Corinthians 16:2).Sunday worship was further hallowed by our Lord who appeared Sunday worship was further hallowed by our Lord who appeared to John in that last great vision on "the Lord's day" (Revelation to John in that last great vision on "the Lord's day" (Revelation 1:10).1:10).It is for these reasons that most Christians worship on Sunday, It is for these reasons that most Christians worship on Sunday, rather than on the Jewish Sabbath. rather than on the Jewish Sabbath.

Catholics Understand the IssueCatholics Understand the Issue

“Perhaps the boldest thing, the most revolutionary change the church ever did happened in the first century. The holy day Sabbath was changed to Sunday…not from any directions noted in the

scriptures, but from the churches sense of its own power…People who think that the scripture should be the sole authority should logically become 7th

Day Adventists and keep Saturday holy.” Saint Catherines Catholic Church Sentinel,

May 21 1995

Kingdom of God based on Relationships Governed by Ten Commandments

1. Love God (First Four

Commandments)Matthew 22:37,38

1. Love God (First Four

Commandments)Matthew 22:37,38

2. Love Your Neighbour

(Last Six Commandments) Matthew 22:39,40

2. Love Your Neighbour

(Last Six Commandments) Matthew 22:39,40

1 John 2:3

1 John 4:20,21

1 John 3:14,15

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Commandments Reveal God’s Identity

God’s Character God’s Law1. Spiritual John 4:24 1. Spiritual Romans 7:14

2. Love 1 John 4:8 2. Love Matt. 22:37-40

3. Truth John 14:6 3. Truth Psalms 119:142

4. Righteous 1 Cor. 1:30 4. Righteous Psalms 119:144,172

5. Holy Isa. 6:3 5. Holy Romans 7:12

6. Perfect Matt 5:48 6. Perfect Psalms 19:7

7. Good Luke 18:19 7. Good Romans 7:12

8. Just Deut. 32:4 8. Just Romans 7:12

9. Pure 1 John 3:3 9. Pure Psalms 19:8

10. Unchanging James 1:17 10. Unchanging Matt. 5:18

11.Stands Forever Ps. 90:2 11.Stands Forever

Psalms 111:7,8

12. The Way John 14:6 12. The Way Malachi 2:7-9

13. Great Ps. 48:1 13. Great Hosea 8:12

14. Cleanses Matt. 8:3Ps. 57:2

14. Clean Ezekiel 22:26

God's law is the transcript of His character. It embodies the principles of His kingdom. COL 305

Commandments Reveal God’s Identity

God’s Character

1. I brought you out of Bondage. You will have no other God’s Besides Me

Redeemer, Saviour, Only God, Relational

2. You shall not make any carved Image Relational, Spiritual Focus

3. You will not take the name of God in Vain

Integrity, Transparency, Relational

4. Remember the Sabbath for in Six days the Lord Made the Heavens and the Earth

Creator, Source of Life, Relational

5. Honour Father and Mother Family/Relational Focus, Paternal

6. You shall not Kill Life is Precious, Relationships are forever, I am the Source of Life

7. You shall not Commit Adultery Valid Intimate Relationships are Forever

8. You Shall not Steal Spiritual/Relational not material focus

9. You shall not lie Integrity, Transparency, Relational

10. You shall not Covet Creator, Source of Life, Relational

God's law is the transcript of His character. It embodies the principles of His kingdom. COL 305

Commandments Reveal God’s Identity

God's law is the transcript of His character. It embodies the principles of His kingdom. COL 305

1. Creator2. Redeemer

3. Source of Life4. Relational/Paternal/Spiritual

Commandments Reveal Our Identity

Our Identity

1. I brought you out of Bondage. You will have no other God’s Besides Me

Redeemed, Worship One God

2. You shall not make any carved Image Relational, Spiritual Focus

3. You will not take the name of God in Vain

Integrity, Transparency, Relational

4. Remember the Sabbath for in Six days the Lord Made the Heavens and the Earth

Created, Life Comes from God, Relational

5. Honour Father and Mother Family/Relational Focus, Paternal

6. You shall not Kill Life is Precious, Relationships are forever, God owns everyone

7. You shall not Commit Adultery Valid Intimate Relationships are Forever

8. You Shall not Steal Spiritual/Relational not material focus

9. You shall not lie Integrity, Transparency, Relational

10. You shall not Covet God Provides All Needs

Commandments Reveal Our Identity

1. Created2. Redeemed

3. God is our life source4. God provides all our needs

5. Relational/Spiritual/Child of God

Law Protects Our Identity and Worth

• Law defines God’s Identity• Law Defines Our Identity

• Law Establishes Protocol for Relationship

• Our Value is Defined by Our Relationship to God

• Therefore our Value is Protected by Law

• Therefore our life is protected by the Law (Ps 119:93)

Law Breaking Destroys Relationship and Worth

When People say I can’t keep the commandments they are saying “I

can’t really know God or really know who I am and I am destined

to remain worthless

Rejection of God’s Identity1. Creator

2. Redeemer3. Source of Life

4. Relational/Paternal/Spiritual

Rejection of Our Identity1. Created

2. Redeemed3. God is our life source

4. God provides all our needs5. Relational/Spiritual/Child of God

The Time will come…The Time will come…

The dignitaries of church and state will The dignitaries of church and state will unite to bribe, persuade, or compel all unite to bribe, persuade, or compel all

classes to honor the Sunday. The lack of classes to honor the Sunday. The lack of divine authority will be supplied by divine authority will be supplied by oppressive enactments. Political oppressive enactments. Political

corruption is destroying love of justice and corruption is destroying love of justice and regard for truth; and even in free America, regard for truth; and even in free America, rulers and legislators, in order to secure rulers and legislators, in order to secure

public favor, will yield to the popular public favor, will yield to the popular demand for a law enforcing Sunday demand for a law enforcing Sunday

observance. GC 592observance. GC 592