Why Protestant Churches Don't Keep The Sabbath

[mailmandan]

We do not keep the Jewish Sabbath, as was given as a sign to israel, but never to the Church under the new Covenant

Yes, Sabbath observance was a sign between God and Israel: Exodus 31:12 - And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 13 “Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you. 14 You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people. 15 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. 16 Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. 17 It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’ 18 And when He had made an end of speaking with him on Mount Sinai, He gave Moses two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God.

Sabbath keeping with all its rules and regulations, was part of a covenant with Israel (Exodus 16:23, 29; 31:12-18; 35:1-3; Leviticus 19:30; 23:2-3, 32; Numbers 15:32-36; 28:1-10; 29:39-40; I Chronicles. 23:30-31; II Chronicles 31:2-4; Isaiah 1:13; Amos 8:5; Nehemiah 10:31) that is not binding on Christians under the new covenant.

Colossians 2:16 - Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

 

[JLB]

Many Protestant church's in the Christian world reverence Sunday, did God know that this attempt to change His holy Sabbath would occur?

Taking the Sabbath to rest and be at peace at home is good spiritually to refresh us and allow our minds and bodies to rest.

Then we gather on Sunday, the Lord’s day, in His house with others to worship Him.

This is not changing the Sabbath.

We rest on the Sabbath and worship on Sunday, the Lord’s day.

Recognizing the Sabbath and taking a day off is good.

 

[JesusFan]

Yes, Sabbath observance was a sign between God and Israel: Exodus 31:12 - And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 13 “Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you. 14 You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people. 15 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. 16 Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. 17 It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’ 18 And when He had made an end of speaking with him on Mount Sinai, He gave Moses two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God.

Sabbath keeping with all its rules and regulations, was part of a covenant with Israel (Exodus 16:23, 29; 31:12-18; 35:1-3; Leviticus 19:30; 23:2-3, 32; Numbers 15:32-36; 28:1-10; 29:39-40; I Chronicles. 23:30-31; II Chronicles 31:2-4; Isaiah 1:13; Amos 8:5; Nehemiah 10:31) that is not binding on Christians under the new covenant.

Colossians 2:16 - Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

One can under Christian liberty choose to still observe the Jewish Sabbath as a person or as a Church, but CANNOT force that upon anyone else, nor make it a requirement for salvation s the Sda does

 

[rstrats]

We rest on the Sabbath and worship on Sunday, the Lord’s day.

Just so it's understood that scripture is silent with regard to Sunday being the Lord's
Day.

 

[JLB]

Just so it's understood that scripture is silent with regard to Sunday being the Lord's
Day.

For the sake of unity I will push no further.

What matters is we both love and honor our Lord.


One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it.
Romans 14:5-6

 

[onlysaved]

Bible is pretty clear the Sabbath is for man ,not man for the Sabbath..
Paul says " one man sees one day as special another man sees all days alike" sorry that's probably a poor paraphrase. I think whatever you do, do it to the Lord.

However Paul did say " don't forsake the meeting of yourselves together"

Sabbath or not fellowship with other Christians...

 

[Randy]

Sabbath may have a worship component but keeping the Sabbath is a "day of rest"
Meals are prepared the day before as doing so is considered work.
Travel restrictions were in place as we read "a sabbath's day walk"

I tell you on many weekends Saturday or Sunday I have cut my grass.
Unless I eat leftovers, I almost always cook my meals on the same day.
I never worry about traveling on a weekend.
Neither am I kosher.

My righteousness was credited to me from first to last by faith not works of the law. To mandate the keeping the Sabbath for righteousness's sake denies Christ. The key here is "mandates" not choosing to keep a day holy to the Lord.

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.

These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Paul never backed down from grace. Neither should we as that is a truth in the gospel message.
False teachers were called out in Galatians 1 for preaching a different gospel message.

 

[JesusFan]

Just so it's understood that scripture is silent with regard to Sunday being the Lord's
Day.

That is when they gathered for service after the Gospel was sent now to the gentiles under Apostle Paul

 

[rstrats]

That is when they gathered for service after the Gospel was sent now to the gentiles under Apostle Paul

But where does scripture ever refer to the first day of the week as the Lord's Day?

 

[Cupbearer64]

But where does scripture ever refer to the first day of the week as the Lord's Day?

I find it odd that, in Acts 20, the English reads "on the first day of the week," while the actual Greek text clearly reads, "On one of (the) Sabbaths..." [Yes, plural of Sabbath]

But the "one" means one, not "first day."

 

[cragginshred]

I propose bever using the term 'protestant' again. I am embracing the gospel not protesting anything.

As for the why, every day is sabbath for the believer. Jesus said 'come to me and I will give you rest for your souls 24/7 365. The gospel is truly good news!!

 

[rstrats]

Jesus said 'come to me and I will give you rest for your souls 24/7 365.

Any thoughts on what one would be resting from doing?

 

[Cupbearer64]

Any thoughts on what one would be resting from doing?

For me, it would be resting from stress, worldly matters, religious duty, and the expectations of others.

The Sabbath was a "shadow" of what was to come, and it came in the person of Jesus Christ.

Scripture says the weekly Sabbath ended with the arrival of the real Sabbath. (paraphrasing)

 

[Corn Pop]

Christ is the Sabbath rest for all those who believe. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

[rstrats]

For me, it would be resting from stress, worldly matters, religious duty, and the expectations of others.

And how does the Messiah being the Sabbath do that for you?

The Sabbath was a "shadow" of what was to come, and it came in the person of Jesus Christ.

I assume you're referring to Colossians 2:17 which was probably written several years after the resurrection and is referring to things that are yet to come.

Scripture says the weekly Sabbath ended with the arrival of the real Sabbath. (paraphrasing)

To what scripture do you base that on?

 

[Cupbearer64]

And how does the Messiah being the Sabbath do that for you?

"In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you."

The whole concept of "I am in you, and you in me," means we are secure from being judged by the law.

As long as I remain in Him, and He in me, every day is Sabbath.

But, if you're saying that the law overrides the personal protection of my Messiah, who tells me I'm righteous if I'm "in Him," then you need to help me find a verse that negates every promise He made to reside in my heart and tell me I'm judged by faith and not the law.

There's only two positions to be judged by... The law or faith. I chose faith and a godly life. You are free to choose to live the letter of the law, but keep ini d, God sent an entire nation of His chosen people away because they broke the law, specifically the Sabbath... God said they desecrated the Sabbath.

It's fine that you (seem to) have chosen to follow the law, rather than faith, but please accept that some of us meet with, and humble ourselves before God every day... You just can't judge that in me...

 

[rstrats]

Cupbearer64,
You said in your post #93 that scripture says the weekly Sabbath ended with the arrival of the real Sabbath. What scripture are you using to say that?

 

[JesusFan]

Cupbearer64,
You said in your post #93 that scripture says the weekly Sabbath ended with the arrival of the real Sabbath. What scripture are you using to say that?

Romans 10:4
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

 

[JLB]

I find it odd that, in Acts 20, the English reads "on the first day of the week," while the actual Greek text clearly reads, "On one of (the) Sabbaths..." [Yes, plural of Sabbath]

But the "one" means one, not "first day."

Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. Acts 20:7


The first day of the week:

The disciples, followers of Jesus came together.

To fellowship
Hear teaching
Break bread; partake of communion

Sounds like the first day of the week, Sunday, is when they would have their
“Church service” as we call it.

 

[Cupbearer64]

Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. Acts 20:7


The first day of the week:

The disciples, followers of Jesus came together.

To fellowship
Hear teaching
Break bread; partake of communion

Sounds like the first day of the week, Sunday, is when they would have their
“Church service” as we call it.

I Personally don't refer to anything as a "church service." I find them as unscriptural as bad English translations of Scripture.

I was making stronger reference to the actual Greek