Is Sunday the CHRISTIAN SABBATH ?

Question

The word "Sabbath" in the Hebrew language means "intermission".

The first day of the week becomes henceforth the Christian Sabbath, because on that day the Lord Jesus entered into the Redemption rest, even as the Father on the seventh day had entered into the Creation rest. Very plainly is this set forth in Hebrews 4: 10.

The Bible teaches that Sunday is the "Lord’s Day" and should be set aside by all of God’s people as a day of worship and a time of rest from the toils of taking care of the body throughout the week

Answer 1

Good. The sabbath was Saturday until Christ's resurrection. When Christ was resurrected (what a timely subject!) the sabbath became Sunday to commemorate our Lord and Saviour's sacrifice.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

First, I question your assumption Sunday is the "Lord's Day." This term is only found once, in Revelation, with no context pertaining to any day of the week.
Second, Hebrews 4:9 seems to say that the rest we find in Christ is yet to come. We cannot enter that rest until we enter Heaven's gates.
Nowhere in scripture is there any command for Christians to give up the Sabbath that goes back to the very creation of the earth. And that Sabbath would be on the day that we commonly call Saturday.

Answer 3

The Lord's day has similarity to the Sabbath, not exactly the same

Jesus did appear on Sunday and the next Sunday
Pentacost was on a SUnday and Revelation, the last book given on Sunday, the apostles collected the offering on Sunday and although they celebrated communion every day at times the only named day that communion was celebrated in the book of Acts was on a Sunday in Acts and was the occation Eutichus fell out of the window

however the greater Sabbath is faith in Jesus, resting on His work on the cross

Answer 4

The Sabbath or Shabbat is and has always been the 7th day. The truth is that it was changed by Rome because of antisemitism, and as a means of separating Christianity from it's Jewish roots. As to not being under the law, while that is true, the 7th day was blessed by God in the 2nd chapter of Genesis, before the law was ever established. I think as Christians we should remember the Sabbath. Sunday is a day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. However It is important to understand that it does not make any difference concerning salvation whether you keep it or don't, because "salvation is the gift of God, Not of works", so no one can boast as though keeping any law helped to gain their salvation. The bible states,"So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ." It is important to note that during the 1,000 year reign of Christ on the earth, The temple, in Jerusalem, will only be open on the Sabbath day and on the new moon.. If you are already saved by the grace of God and wish to keep the Sabbath That is a wonderful thing, because it is a day blessed by God. Still, be aware that there are some who will always be "Religious Pharisees" about it and claim that you sin if you don't keep it ,others if you do keep it. So You can't listen to people like that. The best policy is to do whatever you do to the glory of God with thanksgiving. Never feeling compelled as by law. For we have been set free from the law of sin and death By the shed blood of Jesus Christ. we can do nothing to add to our salvation. If you know that,. Then you can truly enjoy the blessing of Sabbath. Gal 2 16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

You know, whether one celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday does not matter to God. What matters is that we set that day aside as a day of worship and rest, as God intended. As a protestant Christian, I observe the Sabbath on Sunday, but I see nothing wrong with those who observe it on Saturday, and I would hope that those same people would see nothing wrong with me observing the Sabbath on Sunday.

Answer 6

To my knowledge, no where in the Bible does it specifiy which day of the week is the sabbath. For Jews it is Saturday, for seventh day adventists it is Saturday and for most protestants and catholics, it is Sunday. I think this argument is fruitless and only adds to the already ridiculous arguments between various denominations. God used the 7th day of his week to rest. Okay, I work Tuesday through Sunday, so Monday is my day of rest etc. If you have specific scripture that names Sunday and only Sunday as the sabbath, then I would very much appreciate you either e mailing me or putting in an addition to your questions. Thanks.

Answer 7

What part of not being under the law escapes you? Christ is our Sabbath rest, and all who have entered HIM have ceased from their own works (ie 24/7) resting in and relying on Him and His finished work. The Sabbath is just a shadow.

Answer 8

I agree with you. Thank you for your explanation/justification of the Christian Sabbath being Sunday. Your explanation is new to me.

Peace and every blessing!

Answer 9

The Sabbath can be any day you choose. It's usually just more convent for some, if everyone picked the same day.

Answer 10

sunday is a day of rest an worship