Is Sunday worship mark of the beast?

[tdiddy]

I can understand the Saturday/Sunday debate as a matter of Scripture exegesis (i.e. OT vs. NT) or even as a matter of personal preference. But to say that Sunday worship is associated with the Mark of the Beast is one of the craziest/funniest things that I have heard.

I don't care what the Pope did in AD 364, Acts 20:7 says...

"7On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread,…"

...which happened long before AD 364. What about the large churches that have a Saturday night service and a (or two) Sunday morning service(s)? Is the service on Saturday Holy, but the Sunday Service(s) of the devil?

I don't think this is what Jesus had in mind when He had John write down the book of Revelation...

 

[Stryder06]

Considering that even Stryder has confessed that his church has occasionally met on Sunday, I understand his perplexity.

As for myself, there is no doubt about my own belief. BTW, thanks for making this multiple choide.

Also, I note that my vote put my category into 66.666666666666666666667%, so that must tell you something about me.

I'm not perplexed in the slightest. It's simply that we teach that it won't be until legislation is passed forcing its observance.

 

[MamaZ]

I have never head of this..

 

[MamaZ]

Sometimes I get the feeling that the "mark of the beast" has become a catch-all for any practice that your church disagrees with. And that when/if the true mark appears we won't even know because we will be too busy arguing about stupid stuff. Of course, that may have been the plan all along.

There is nothing wrong with Sunday worship since it is the act of worship, not the day, which is most important.

 

[Timothew]

Are the Biblical Watchers and Wandjina Sky Beings One and the Same?

 

[JamesAH]

Are the Biblical Watchers and Wandjina Sky Beings One and the Same?

That thread is back that way --------------->

 

[Timothew]

That thread is back that way --------------->

But it's always a good question. I'm thinking of bumping it.

 

[Timothew]

Maybe it could be another poll question. But I don't know how to make polls.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by Timothew Are the Biblical Watchers and Wandjina Sky Beings One and the Same?

That thread is back that way --------------->

And also "way out there"

http://www.christianforums.com/t7437604/
Are the Biblical Watchers and Wandjina Sky Beings One and the Same?

Originally Posted by NRB One more thread to be put into the "CF Bizarre yet Classic" bin.
Cripes.

What exactly is so bizare about this thread?

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

I have never head of this..

Now ya have

 

[Pythons]

When you've reduced Christianity to a point the "day" is more important then the God....
...Then of course Sunday worship is the mark of the beast.
...In the same way Saturday worship is the mark of the beast.

A while back I visited a Seventh day Adventist Church and it was evident they obsess over the day....
...More than the Lord.

On the way into the building I heard "Happy Sabbath" from every person I walked by...
...Then the lesson class leader said "happy sabbath" to everyone then prayed, thanking God for the sabbath.

Walking from the lesson class into the main area of the church more "happy sabath"...
...Then the pastor says happy sabbath and offers prayer thanking God for the Sabbath.

Catholics don't even have that level of devotion to Mary.....
...In fact I've never heard a prayer where a Priest thanked God for Mary.

Also, they had a projector fired off projecting an image on the wall behind the pastor....
...That had a scene of a waterfall with big letters that said; HAPPY SABBATH.

 

[bugkiller]

Since a thread on this topic was closed by the OP awhile back, I thought I would start one it.
The below is the OP of that thread and would like to ask if this view is held by only a few sects/denominations within Christianity or is it more widespread?
I never heard of this view until I saw it on another thread.
So how many here agree with this "Sunday being the mark of the Beast?

I voted no. There is no biblical support for Sundaybeing the mark of the beast. LLOJ you know that Revelation says it will be in the hand or forehead. How will Sunday be in or on the hand or forehead? This mark will be the only way one will be able to buy or sell. It will thus be effective all week. It will not prevent buying or selling on Sunday.

This is a controlling concoction of EGW.

bugkiller

 

[bugkiller]

When you've reduced Christianity to a point the "day" is more important then the God....
...Then of course Sunday worship is the mark of the beast.
...In the same way Saturday worship is the mark of the beast.

A while back I visited a Seventh day Adventist Church and it was evident they obsess over the day....
...More than the Lord.

On the way into the building I heard "Happy Sabbath" from every person I walked by...
...Then the lesson class leader said "happy sabbath" to everyone then prayed, thanking God for the sabbath.

Walking from the lesson class into the main area of the church more "happy sabath"...
...Then the pastor says happy sabbath and offers prayer thanking God for the Sabbath.

Catholics don't even have that level of devotion to Mary.....
...In fact I've never heard a prayer where a Priest thanked God for Mary.

Also, they had a projector fired off projecting an image on the wall behind the pastor....
...That had a scene of a waterfall with big letters that said; HAPPY SABBATH.

I have said they worship the sabbath.

bugkiller

 

[martymonster]

Since a thread on this topic was closed by the OP awhile back, I thought I would start one it.
The below is the OP of that thread and would like to ask if this view is held by only a few sects/denominations within Christianity or is it more widespread?
I never heard of this view until I saw it on another thread.
So how many here agree with this "Sunday being the mark of the Beast?

The mark of the beast is just a mark that all those who a physically minded and who want physical things.

Attending a literal day of "worship" is a part of that because the physical sabbath day was just a shadow and a type.

 

[christianmomof3]

You forgot the option: "The pink tiger's blue stripes were invisible under black light."

How about an invisible tiger with pink and blue stripes?

The Mark of the Beast
"The mark of the beast is a combination of letters and symbols that will be physically and permanently placed on your forehead or right hand. Most people will consider it an honor to receive the mark. It will be like a key for them that will open doors of acceptance, prosperity and peace.
The mark of the beast will be placed on people who worship the beast and choose to receive his mark. There will be severe penalties for refusing the mark and great rewards for getting it."

So I am not sure how worshipping the Lord any day of the week can be the mark of the beast.

We should worship the Lord every day.

 

[Standing Up]

How about an invisible tiger with pink and blue stripes?

The Mark of the Beast
"The mark of the beast is a combination of letters and symbols that will be physically and permanently placed on your forehead or right hand. Most people will consider it an honor to receive the mark. It will be like a key for them that will open doors of acceptance, prosperity and peace.
The mark of the beast will be placed on people who worship the beast and choose to receive his mark. There will be severe penalties for refusing the mark and great rewards for getting it."

So I am not sure how worshipping the Lord any day of the week can be the mark of the beast.

We should worship the Lord every day.

Not sure about the invisible tiger with pink and blue, but amen to worship the Lord every day .

 

[Bryanfromiowa]

this was the first i had even heard of this theory. the whole question puzzles me i thought this from col settles it

16 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. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you.

 

[Rick Otto]

Psalm 118

I don't think that took place on Sunday.

 

[Rick Otto]

How about an invisible tiger with pink and blue stripes?

The Mark of the Beast
"The mark of the beast is a combination of letters and symbols that will be physically and permanently placed on your forehead or right hand. Most people will consider it an honor to receive the mark. It will be like a key for them that will open doors of acceptance, prosperity and peace.
The mark of the beast will be placed on people who worship the beast and choose to receive his mark. There will be severe penalties for refusing the mark and great rewards for getting it."

So I am not sure how worshipping the Lord any day of the week can be the mark of the beast.

We should worship the Lord every day.

Yeah, but I think a symbol 'in your right hand' could be a religious habit of Sunday worship. And if it's the only day you go thru motions of worship, you might be never worshipping Him.
both "mark" & "in your right hand" are candidates for idiomstic expression.

 

[christianmomof3]

Yeah, but I think a symbol 'in your right hand' could be a religious habit of Sunday worship. And if it's the only day you go thru motions of worship, you might be never worshipping Him.
both "mark" & "in your right hand" are candidates for idiomstic expression.

What is the "symbol in your right hand"? And what does that have to do with Sunday?