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NASB | Exodus 31:16 'So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 31:16 'So the Israelites shall observe the Sabbath, to celebrate the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.' |
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Bible Note: Hello awanee Welcome to the forum, and thank you for the question. My recollection of the history is a bit vague, so I will not try to get into many details at this point. The church is not attempting to command feasts or holydays -at least in my eyes. The question to you, is, "Who is the church?" My answer would be that the church is the Body of Believers of who Christ is the Head, and as such we are commanded to obey all authority, as I suppose they did under Constantine, who was not necessarily a practicing Christian. King Constantine was not the 'Church' when he commanded the changing of the Sabbath into Sunday, because this is not how it happened. The Romans tried to beat down Christianity but failed King Constantine, in order to expand his territory (approx 313 AD) decided to allow Christianity which was, up until that time, an unlawful practice. This was quite a bold move for his time yet was quite successful. Actually the Jews, since 70 AD had no more Temple to make sacrifices in order to observe 'the Law'. And, Jesus said, I came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it." The Jews made sacrifices in the OT because there was no remission of sin without the shedding of blood. Jesus' Blood put an end to blood sacrifices because there was nothing to add to the completeness of His work on the Cross. This is His New Covenant. It was the Apostles who knew Jesus inimately that began celebrating the day of His resurrection as 'The Lord's Day' This is not Protestants, or any believer contradicting any law or precept or even themselves. This was a New Cause to celebrate and remember that Jesus death and Resurrection has fulfilled the Law and released us all from its rule. So, this is not the institution of a festival, it is just keeping a time for remembrance. Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me." Again, this is just how I remember, and I welcome any additions or corrections. Lord Bless, keliy |