Did the Sabbath change to Sunday
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Did the Sabbath Change to Sunday?
Introduction
The question of why most Christians worship on Sunday rather than the traditional Sabbath is intriguing and rooted in history. The word "Sabbath" translates to "rest day" in over 105 languages, including Italian ("Sabbato"), Russian ("Subbota"), Portuguese ("Sabbado"), Spanish ("Sabado"), and Polish ("Sobota").
Biblical Context
According to the fourth commandment in the Bible (Exodus 20:8-11), the Sabbath is the seventh day, a day of rest and holiness. So why is Sunday the chosen day for Christian worship?
Historical Shifts
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke, written between 60 and 80 AD, do not mention a change in the Sabbath. Luke 23:56 notes the adherence to Sabbath rest: "And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment." Moreover, Jesus himself, in Matthew 24:20, indicates the continued observance of the Sabbath when discussing future events.
By around 120 AD, due to severe persecution, many Christians distanced themselves from the Jewish Sabbath and began observing Sunday, partly in honor of the resurrection, although no biblical directive for this shift exists.
The Influence of Constantine
In 321 AD, Emperor Constantine, a pagan who later embraced Christianity, enacted a law enforcing Sunday worship. This marked the beginning of a significant shift, blending pagan and Christian practices. By the time of his influence, Sunday was gradually recognized as the "Lord's Day."
The Role of the Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church claims responsibility for the transition from Saturday to Sunday worship, asserting their authority over scriptural directives. As stated in "Canon and Tradition" (p. 263), the Church's authority facilitated this change, not a command from Christ.
Conclusion
The decision to observe the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday raises questions about following divine commandments versus human traditions. Jesus criticized adherence to human doctrines over God's commands in Mark 7:6-9, emphasizing sincerity in worship.
All Bible references are from the King James Version.
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