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In acts 15 from v. 23-29 we have the Holy Spirit and the apostles gathered to write a letter regarding the gentiles.
In it, this is written, "For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well."
As we can see clearly from God's word, there is no mention of keeping the Sabbath, that is done away with. Why do we gather then on Sunday? For thanking Him for what He's done and that He's paid the price so we no longer have to follow those traditions and rituals for one. Sunday should not be a religious duty, but it often are. It should be full of life because our God is not dead but living!
However, we should not judge our brothers and sisters in this way. Even those who esteemed one day above the other. "One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it." -Rom. 14:5-6
Christ Jesus died to set us free from the power of the law, He has already paid the requirement for us and fulfilled all righteousness. He rose again to show that He is the One who has power over all these things, laws and regulations are under Him. For even He, the Son of God is the "Lord of the Sabbath".
To those who would continue in keep these regulations, fine, keep them to yourselves and do it unto the Lord. Don't force your brothers or sisters to be tied into your yoke. Just as you would not force your vow upon another person so keep what you do for yourself unto the Lord. Regarding abstinence from marriage to work for God, the Lord Himself said, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given." -Matt. 19:11
I pray that we would be set free from the unnecessary burden that we will be more free to look unto Christ, the Author, and Finisher of our faith. In Jesus's name. Amen
God bless you
L Bravehart
In it, this is written, "For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well."
As we can see clearly from God's word, there is no mention of keeping the Sabbath, that is done away with. Why do we gather then on Sunday? For thanking Him for what He's done and that He's paid the price so we no longer have to follow those traditions and rituals for one. Sunday should not be a religious duty, but it often are. It should be full of life because our God is not dead but living!
However, we should not judge our brothers and sisters in this way. Even those who esteemed one day above the other. "One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it." -Rom. 14:5-6
Christ Jesus died to set us free from the power of the law, He has already paid the requirement for us and fulfilled all righteousness. He rose again to show that He is the One who has power over all these things, laws and regulations are under Him. For even He, the Son of God is the "Lord of the Sabbath".
To those who would continue in keep these regulations, fine, keep them to yourselves and do it unto the Lord. Don't force your brothers or sisters to be tied into your yoke. Just as you would not force your vow upon another person so keep what you do for yourself unto the Lord. Regarding abstinence from marriage to work for God, the Lord Himself said, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given." -Matt. 19:11
I pray that we would be set free from the unnecessary burden that we will be more free to look unto Christ, the Author, and Finisher of our faith. In Jesus's name. Amen
God bless you
L Bravehart