Dr. Couch, what do you think of those who hold we should today be under the
Sabbath? Also, some of the Reformed folks say Sunday is the Sabbath.
This seems all very unbiblical. What do you think?
ANSWER:
Yes, yes, and yes! You are right on! Your question just throws more
light on why the Reformed people are off in so many places, especially
with their unbiblical “Covenant theology” position. Only
dispensationalism makes it clear how the Bible goes forward, and shows
without a doubt we are not under any part of the Law.
The New Testament makes it clear that the
early church met on the first day of the week (Sunday) and not on the
Sabbath (Saturday). Check out Acts 20:7 and 1 Corinthians 16:2. Down
through church history this became the norm for all the assemblies.
Though it must be pointed out there is no “moral command” in the New
Testament to meet on any particular day; this is just what the church
did. Clearly, they were moving away from Sabbath meetings that were more
Jewish and “synagogue” in nature.
Thanks for asking,
Dr. Mal Couch
