JEFF TURNER

Colossians 2:16–17 teaches that no one should judge believers regarding food, drink, festivals, or Sabbath days. These Old Testament observances were shadows pointing to Christ, and with his coming, their ceremonial requirements are no longer binding.

The Sabbath in the Old Testament marked God’s rest after creation. In the New Testament, the focus shifts to a new commemoration, the resurrection of Jesus. The early church gathered on the first day of the week, which Revelation 1 calls “the Lord’s Day.” This day became a time of worship and celebration of the risen Christ, not a continuation of the Old Testament Sabbath law.

While the New Testament does not transfer Sabbath regulations onto Sunday, it is still valuable for believers to set aside time for worship. Each day belongs to the Lord, and Christians can honour him every day while also cherishing a dedicated time to gather and exalt the Saviour.

One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind.

Romans 14:5