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Puritan Board Freshman
How does the Continental Reformed position reconcile these two statements about the Sabbath?
1) "We believe, that the ceremonies and figures of the law ceased at the coming of Christ, and that all the shadows are accomplished; so that the use of them must be abolished amongst Christians; yet the truth and substance of them remain with us in Jesus Christ, in whom they have their completion. In the meantime, we still use the testimonies taken out of the law and the prophets, to confirm us in the doctrine of the gospel, and to regulate our life in all honesty, to the glory of God, according to his will." (Belgic Confession, Article 25)
Texts that talk about the Sabbath are used as supports texts.
2) "First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the church of God, to hear his word, to use the sacraments, publicly to call upon the Lord, and contribute to the relief of the poor. Secondly, that all the days of my life I cease from my evil works, and yield myself to the Lord, to work by his Holy Spirit in me: and thus begin in this life the eternal sabbath." (Heidelberg Catechism, Q103)
How is it understood, under this position, that the Sabbath has ceased yet should be observed?
Christopher
[Edited on 9-12-2005 by CJ_Chelpka]
[Edited on 9-12-2005 by CJ_Chelpka]
1) "We believe, that the ceremonies and figures of the law ceased at the coming of Christ, and that all the shadows are accomplished; so that the use of them must be abolished amongst Christians; yet the truth and substance of them remain with us in Jesus Christ, in whom they have their completion. In the meantime, we still use the testimonies taken out of the law and the prophets, to confirm us in the doctrine of the gospel, and to regulate our life in all honesty, to the glory of God, according to his will." (Belgic Confession, Article 25)
Texts that talk about the Sabbath are used as supports texts.
2) "First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the church of God, to hear his word, to use the sacraments, publicly to call upon the Lord, and contribute to the relief of the poor. Secondly, that all the days of my life I cease from my evil works, and yield myself to the Lord, to work by his Holy Spirit in me: and thus begin in this life the eternal sabbath." (Heidelberg Catechism, Q103)
How is it understood, under this position, that the Sabbath has ceased yet should be observed?
Christopher
[Edited on 9-12-2005 by CJ_Chelpka]
[Edited on 9-12-2005 by CJ_Chelpka]