Samuelle Bacchiochi, the author of the book From Sabbath To Sunday published by the Vatican, is simply saying that the Sabbath, being a ceremonial law, was nailed to the cross or abolished at Christ’s death. A true SDA minister would use Colossians 2:14-17 in reference to the seventh day sabbath for it refers to the ceremonial Sabbaths. The seventh-day Sabbath is a memorial of creation, an essential part of the moral law not “shadow of things to come.” Please read: Colossians 2:14; Exodus 12:16-18; Levitucus 23-37-39; PP 365; Num 29 on the ceremonial law.

“The ceremonial law was thus given to Moses, and by him written in a book. But the law of Ten Commandments spoken from Sinai had been written by God Himself on the tables of stone, and was sacredly preserved in the ark.
“There are many who try to blend these two systems, using the texts that speak of the ceremonial law to prove that the moral law has been abolished; but this is a perversion of the Scriptures. The distinction between the two systems is broad and clear. The ceremonial system was made up of symbols pointing to Christ, to His sacrifice and His priesthood. This ritual law, with its sacrifices and ordinances, was to be performed by the Hebrews until type met antitype in the death of Christ, the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. Then all the sacrificial offerings were to cease. It is this law that Christ "took . . . out of the way, nailing it to His cross." Colossians 2:14. But concerning the law of Ten Commandments the psalmist declares, "Forever, O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven." Psalm 119:89. And Christ Himself says, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law. . . . Verily I say unto you"--making the assertion as emphatic as possible--"Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." Matthew 5:17, 18. Here He teaches, not merely what the claims of God's law had been, and were then, but that these claims should hold as long as the heavens and the earth remain. The law of God is as immutable as His throne. It will maintain its claims upon mankind in all ages.” PP 365.

This book advocates that the day which is called “Lord’s Day” in Revelation 1:10 is not a literal 24 hour period but symbolic; and is Christ’s judgment, NOT Saturday as the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy says in Matthew 12;8; Mark 2:27-28; Luke 6:5; Isaiah 58:13; 6T 128; SL 74; GC 447)

“The context of the whole book then strongly suggests that the “Lord’s day” of Revelation 1:10 represents not a literal 24-hour day but rather the great day of the Lord to which John was transported in vision to be shown by symbolic imagery the events preceding and following Christ’s coming.” From Sabbath To Sunday, p. 125.

“The day of the Lord. The identification of the “Lord’s day” of Revelation 1:10 with the eschatological day of the Lord understood as the day of Christ’s judgment and parousia appears to us as the most plausible.” ibid, p 123.

What is meant by "Parousia" according to Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter entitled Dies Domini, pages 83-84?

"The Christian Sunday is wholly other! Springing from the Resurrection, it cuts through human time, the months, the years, the centuries, like a directional arrow which points them towards their target: Christ's Second Coming. Sunday foreshadows the last day, the day of Parousia..."

THUS SAITH THE LORD:

“The Lord's day mentioned by John was the Sabbath, the day on which Jehovah rested after the great work of creation, and which He blessed and sanctified because He had rested upon it. The Sabbath was as sacredly observed by John upon the Isle of Patmos as when he was among the people, preaching upon that day. By the barren rocks surrounding him, John was reminded of rocky Horeb, and how, when God spoke His law to the people there, He said, "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” SL 74 (also found in ML 259; RH, March 1, 1881; RC 95).

“The Lord's day is the seventh day, the Sabbath of creation. On the day that God sanctified and blessed, Christ signified "by His angel unto His servant John" things which must come to pass before the close of the world's history, and He means that we should become intelligent with regard to them.” 6T 128.

“It was in behalf of the Sunday that popery first asserted its arrogant claims (see Appendix); and its first resort to the power of the state was to compel the observance of Sunday as "the Lord's day." But the Bible points to the seventh day, and not to the first, as the Lord's day. Said Christ: "The Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath." The fourth commandment declares: "The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord." And by the prophet Isaiah the Lord designates it: "My holy day." Mark 2:28; Isaiah 58:13.” GC 447.

In fact, the November 2000 issue of the Signs of the Times encouraged the SDA church members to read this abominable of new order. Please notice that his book has an IMPRIMATUR. According to The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia, page 420, Imprimatur means "a license to books that did not contravene Catholic teaching on faith and morals... that it should only be granted to books in conformity to official Church teaching." Also note that on page 6 of his book, Bacchiochi stated, "To reassure the reader that I have earnestly striven for objectivity, I might mention that in a few places my interpretation of certain Biblical texts (such as Revelation 1:10 and Colossians 2:14-17) and of historical data differs somewhat from the traditional position of my church."
Samuelle Bacchiochi graduated from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Vatican (a Jesuit training school).

However, in spite of the apostasies and lowering of standard by the SDA church, what was shown Sis. White?
“I have been deeply impressed by scenes that have recently passed before me in the night season. There seemed to be a great movement [A] --a work of revival [B] --going forward in many places. Our people were moving into line, responding to God's call [C]. My brethren, the Lord is speaking to us. Shall we not heed His voice? Shall we not trim our lamps, and act like men who look for their Lord to come? The time is one that calls for light bearing, for action. “
Selected Messages, book 2, p 402.

A- What is this great movement? “Of Babylon at this time it is declared, "Her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities." [REV. 18:5.] She has filled up the measure of her guilt, and destruction is about to fall upon her. But God still has a people in Babylon; and before the visitation of his judgments, these faithful ones must be called out, that they "partake not of her sins, and receive not of her plagues." Hence the movement symbolized by the angel coming down from Heaven, lightening the earth with his glory, and crying mightily with a strong voice, announcing the sins of Babylon. In connection with his message the call is heard, "Come out of her, my people." As these warnings join the third angel's message, it swells to a loud cry.” 4SOP 422.

B- What is this work of revival? “Notwithstanding the widespread declension of faith and piety, there are true followers of Christ in these churches. Before the final visitation of God's judgments upon the earth there will be among the people of the Lord such a revival of primitive godliness as has not been witnessed since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be poured out upon His children. At that time many will separate themselves from those churches in which the love of this world has supplanted love for God and His word. Many, both of ministers and people, will gladly accept those great truths which God has caused to be proclaimed at this time to prepare a people for the Lord's second coming. The enemy of souls desires to hinder this work; and before the time for such a movement shall come, he will endeavor to prevent it by introducing a counterfeit.” GC 464.

C- What is this call? “At the call, "The Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him," the waiting ones "arose and trimmed their lamps;" they studied the word of God with an intensity of interest before unknown. Angels were sent from heaven to arouse those who had become discouraged and prepare them to receive the message. The work did not stand in the wisdom and learning of men, but in the power of God. It was not the most talented, but the most humble and devoted, who were the first to hear and obey the call. Farmers left their crops standing in the fields, mechanics laid down their tools, and with tears and rejoicing went out to give the warning. Those who had formerly led in the cause were among the last to join in this movement. The churches in general closed their doors against this message, and a large company of those who received it withdrew from their connection. In the providence of God this proclamation united with the second angel's message and gave power to that work. “ GC 402

“Let me tell you that the Lord will work in this last work in a manner very much out of the common order of things, and in a way that will be contrary to any human planning. There will be those among us who will always want to control the work of God, to dictate even what movements shall be made when the work goes forward under the direction of the angel who joins the third angel in the message to be given to the world. God will use ways and means by which it will be seen that He is taking the reins in His own hands. The workers will be surprised by the simple means that He will use to bring about and perfect His work of righteousness.”
Testimonies to Ministers, p 300.

“There is another and more important question that should engage the attention of the churches of today. The apostle Paul declares that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12. Why is it, then, that persecution seems in a great degree to slumber? The only reason is that the church has conformed to the world's standard and therefore awakens no opposition. The religion which is current in our day is not of the pure and holy character that marked the Christian faith in the days of Christ and His apostles. It is only because of the spirit of compromise with sin, because the great truths of the word of God are so indifferently regarded, because there is so little vital godliness in the church, that Christianity is apparently so popular with the world. Let there be a revival of the faith and power of the early church, and the spirit of persecution will be revived, and the fires of persecution will be rekindled.”
Great Controversy, p 48.