1. Could someone please very briefly explain to someone who is new to this issue and wanting to submit to God's laws, namely me (I come from an antinomian background), what exactly the differences and similarities are between the continental view and the puritan view of the sabbath?
2. is the continental view not allowed as an exception to the WCF? the puritan view not allowed as an exception to the 3 Forms of Unity?
3. when we use the term "continental", are we referring strictly to the Dutch?
4. when we use the term "puritan" are we referring strictly to the british?
5. how much room for disagreement over these 2 views is there in regards to fellowship with each other?
I'm looking for clarity on my questions before I delve into the arguments pro and con for each respective view.
My intentions are to learn how to glorify God in keeping the fourth commandment, at this point I am much less concerned about being able to debate and defend. Sorry if I am demanding more milk than meat, but I'd like to grow up healthy rather than choke on too much too soon. Thanks and please be gentle with me.
[Edited on 4-14-2005 by RAS]
2. is the continental view not allowed as an exception to the WCF? the puritan view not allowed as an exception to the 3 Forms of Unity?
3. when we use the term "continental", are we referring strictly to the Dutch?
4. when we use the term "puritan" are we referring strictly to the british?
5. how much room for disagreement over these 2 views is there in regards to fellowship with each other?
I'm looking for clarity on my questions before I delve into the arguments pro and con for each respective view.
My intentions are to learn how to glorify God in keeping the fourth commandment, at this point I am much less concerned about being able to debate and defend. Sorry if I am demanding more milk than meat, but I'd like to grow up healthy rather than choke on too much too soon. Thanks and please be gentle with me.
[Edited on 4-14-2005 by RAS]