The New Covenant (or New Testament) officially began with the death of Jesus Christ upon the cross (Thereby ending the Old Covenant). So yes. The Saturday Sabbath command was in effect before the cross. But after the cross, we learn the Saturday Sabbath command is no longer in effect. For Colossians 2:14-17, and Romans 14:5-6 makes it clear that that it is a command that is no longer in effect anymore. In addition, there is no explicit or non-explicit commands given to believers to keep the Saturday Sabbath in the New Testament. When Paul, and John talk list out various sins (like murder, coveting, theft, etc.), Sabbath breaking is not listed among them. This is what we should expect to see if things are as you say.
Colossians 2:14-17 is addressed here:
Jesus is our sabbath
Romans 14:5,6 is addressed here:
A Partial List of 7th Day Assemblies
Sabbath breaking being sinful is addressed below:
Sabbath Breaking Is A Sin - So Savs Paul
In I Timothy 1:8-11 is contained a much-misunderstood passage of scripture. The apostle Paul in this passage describes persons who break the Ten Commandments.Many misunderstand what is meant by, "The Law is not made for the righteous man."As a result they fail to give due attention to this passage.
It is clear however that Paul says those sins he mentioned were, ".. .contrary to sound doctrine; according to the glorious gospel..." (I Timothy 1:10-11).
Hence, these sins must not be found among Christians. Some are easily identified but others need careful examination to discern the fault Paul is identifying. When this passage is fully understood, it will be seen that Paul is identifying persons who broke the Ten Commandments, up to Commandment 9 and in the same order as they were given in Exodus 20.
The List Of Commandment Breakers
(A) LAWLESS - ANOMOS (GRK), without law, not having,knowing or acknowledging the Law. Shows opposition to or contempt for the will of God.
DISOBEDIENT - Disobedient to authority(God's),ANUPOTAKTOS (GK)
UNGODLY - ASEBES(GK), Godless, without fear or reverence to God, one who practises the opposite of what the fear of God demands.
SINNERS - HAMARTOLOS (GK), a heinous and habitual sinner.
The above persons do not recognize the true God and His laws but have gods of their own. They end up making images in honour of these gods and offer worship to them contrary to the commands of the true God. (See Romans 1:18-25; Proverbs 16:27; Deuteronomy 13:13; II Corinthians 6:14-18; I Samuel 2:12; Galatians 4:8; N.B. Ungodly - sons of belial).
The persons described above break commandments one and two (Exodus 20:3-6).
(B) UNHOLY - ANOSIOS (GK), opposite of holy, profane
PROFANE - BEBELOS (GK) unhallowed, opposite of sacred, permitted to be trodden.
The above persons disregard or desecrate that which is holy. They take the Lord's name in vain and pollute the Sabbath. (See Leviticus 18:21; 19:12; Matthew 12:5; Nehemiah 13:17; Isaiah 58:13; 56:6).
The persons described above break commandments three and four (Exodus 20:7-8).
The rest are fairly straightforward and self-explanatory.
(C) MURDERERS OF FATHERS AND MURDERERS OF MOTHERS - Dishonour parents by killing them and break commandment five (Exodus 20:12).
(D) MANSLAYERS - Kill others and break commandment six (Exodus 20:13).
(E) WHOREMONGERS AND THEM THAT DEFILE THEMSELVES WITH MANKIND - Commit adultery and various sexual sins and break commandment seven (Exodus 20:14).
(F) MEN STEALERS - Steal or kidnap men and break commandment eight(Exodus 20:15).
(G) LIARS AND PERJURED PERSONS -These persons lie, bear false witnesses and break commandment nine (Exodus 20:16).
Any other thing contrary to sound doctrine would include commandment ten which must be transgressed before any other sin is committed. (See James 1:14-15; I Corinthians 10:6; Matthew 15:19)
Paul clearly affirms that breaking the Ten Commandment Law is a sin and describes those who disregard the Sabbath as unholy and profane. In this passage, Paul states plainly that it is contrary to sound Christian doctrine, contrary to the Gospel, to be unholy and profane i.e. to disregard the Sabbath. Many,have not taken enough care in studying this passage and hence they miss this vital point.
Contrary to their pronouncements, Sabbath observation is a requirement for the Church/new covenant and failure to observe the Sabbath results in one being called unholy and profane.
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