CHRISTIAN SABBATH: REGARDING EVERY DAY ALIKE

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Christian Sabbath

a) Many folk regard Sunday as the “Christian Sabbath”. You may be surprised to learn that this is not so. However Sunday (the first day of the week) is the day on which Christians should meet for the Lord’s Supper.

2. Regarding Every Day Alike

a) When we meet to remember Christ who died on the cross, we understand that he nailed to that cross all requirements to observe holy days (Colossians 2:14-17). It would seem inconsistent of Christ to abolish holy days by his cross, and then ordain one by his resurrection.

b) The observance of holy days is rather looked down upon by Paul. He approves of a person who does not "regard one day above another" and who "regards every day alike" (Romans 14:5-6). Paul would hardly approve of that attitude if Sunday was ordained by God to be observed as a holy day.

c) Holy days, like laws about foods, are a nuisance to those who wish to practice pure Christianity, the original religion and faith that Christ instituted. On one hand, we try not to offend people who have a lot of unnecessary religious baggage and regard one day as more holy than another. On the other hand we try not to offend Christ by adding stuff to the religion he gave us. 

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