why do people?

Question

why do people go to chuch on a sunday when the day of rest is saturday

Answer 1

because the Romans declared Sunday a day of rest, and it stuck in all places that had been a Roman colony

Answer 2

There are a lot of different opinions and interpretations out there --perhaps this one will be helpful.

Note that the Sabbath is a seventh day commanded observance in the OT designated for rest. This day is observed by those who are Jewish and a few Christians sects that believe in 7th day Sabbath-keeping. A list of Christian sabbath keepers can be found here: http://www.bible.ca/7-churches.htm

Sunday is a first day of the week day of worship (not rest!) which is known in the New Testament as The Lord's Day. While there are only a few mentions of this date of Chrisitan observance, we know that from very early on, perhaps immediately following the Resurrection of Jesus, Christians were observing Sunday as a day of worship, eucharist and remembrance.

Because these two days are different days in what they signify and what they originate from, many of the early Christians kept both Saturday and Sunday for the first few hundred years. For one thing, Sabbath rest was something that was a part of their tradition, and for anthother, not all their families and friends were Christian converts.

For many years there has been some controversy over which day is "correct" to keep. Part of this controversy has come from the idea that Sunday observance happed rather late as a mandate from Constantine. However, more recent scholarship has shown that Sunday observance was in effect from the very first days of the Christian faith.

In recent years as well, some Sunday keepers are taking a new look at Sabbath-keeping and how some of its symbolism might be incorporated into Sunday observance as well. Here is an article by one person thinking along these lines: http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=318

Answer 3

Nowhere in the Bible does it say that the day of rest is Saturday or Sunday. The Jewish people celebrated on sabbath on Friday evening until saturday evening, because that was the end of their week. Tradionally we still think that Saturday is the 7th day of the week. But the end of the day Christ came to fulfill the Law of Moses. As a Christian I am saved by Grace. Although that doesn't mean that I can do what I like, it does give me liberty to worship Jesus when I like, where I like, and how I like. Jesus said that a time is coming when people will worship the Father is Spirit and Truth. In other words, worship in their hearts and not just worshipping because they are forced to.

Answer 4

It's a New Testament/early Christians thing... It is because of Jesus rising on Sunday, the day after the Sabbath. At least, that is what I was told as a child, when I still went to church. It could as easily be a deliberate "to be different from Jews" thing. And not all Christians go to church on Sunday; some do still regard Saturday as the appropriate day for that.

Answer 5

I've got it all wrong now! I thought the Sunday was a day of rest cos Monday was the first day of the week, the world was created in six days and then the seventh day was a rest day, therefore Sunday was the day people went to church. But obviously my Sunday school lessons were a waste of time! In that case u're question has a very good point!!

Answer 6

Acts 20:7 says the people came together on the first day of the week, and it's also the day that we're instructed to give our offering for the man of God (1Cor 16:2). Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the first day of the week (Mt 28:1-10; Mr 16:9). Also, I think going to church/assembling together to worship is different from the day of rest, during which we are commanded to not do anything (Ex 20:10).

Answer 7

How do you know the "day of rest "is saturday? I've never seen the word" Saturday" metioned in the Bible. Who knows where Gods week started and finished?

Answer 8

Because worship on sunday is purely a tradition. There is no Biblical command, instruction, or verses to support sunday sacredness.

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Answer 9

Since Paul says that we no longer are obligated to follow the Mosaic Law (that it was fulfilled in Jesus - Read all of his letters to the Romans, Corinthians, Galations, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians), then it does not really matter which day we formally worship on.

Personally, I try to worship in one way or another every day, whether it is by reading or attending, and praying.

Answer 10

The early Church met on the first day. They worshiped on the first day. Many people who serve God work on Sunday. Jesus made many references which I could get reported for repeating here about people who tried to criticize him for (working) healing and his disciples picking grain on the Sabbath. I remember the sabbath and keep it holy. Mine just happens to be Sunday. It is the day we worship together. Actually I worship every day.
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