1. Symbolics 3 The 1689 Baptist Confession [Chapters 21-32] Chapter 22 Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day Part 2 Part 2

2. Introduction: The Overall Treatment Its Regulative Principle Its Regulative Principle Its Appointed Day Its Appointed Day Its Regulative Principle Its Regulative Principle Its Explanation Its Explanation Its Illustration Its Illustration Its Argumentation Its Argumentation Its Clarification Its Clarification

3. Introduction: The Overall Treatment II. The Appointed Day of Worship II. The Appointed Day of Worship Introduction Introduction A.Its Institution (par 7) A.Its Institution (par 7) B.Its Sanctification (par 8) B.Its Sanctification (par 8) (We will follow this outline in our exposition.) (We will follow this outline in our exposition.)

4. Introduction: The Assumed Relation Par 1 on the regulative principle teaches that God has the right to appoint how He will be worshipped. Par 1 on the regulative principle teaches that God has the right to appoint how He will be worshipped. This framework helps us appreciate the logic of Puritan teaching on the Sabbath. This framework helps us appreciate the logic of Puritan teaching on the Sabbath. Every element of worship is appointed by God and not by the church. Every element of worship is appointed by God and not by the church. Thus, the day of worship also is not for man to decide, but must also be divinely appointed. Thus, the day of worship also is not for man to decide, but must also be divinely appointed.

5. Introduction: The Relevant Paragraphs 7As it is the law of nature, that in general a proportion of time, by God's appointment, be set apart for the worship of God, so by his Word, in a positive moral, and perpetual commandment, binding all men, in all ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a sabbath to be kept holy unto him, … 7As it is the law of nature, that in general a proportion of time, by God's appointment, be set apart for the worship of God, so by his Word, in a positive moral, and perpetual commandment, binding all men, in all ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a sabbath to be kept holy unto him, …

6. Introduction: The Relevant Paragraphs 7… which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's day: and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished. 7… which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's day: and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished.

7. Introduction: The Relevant Paragraphs 8The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations, but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. 8The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations, but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy.

8. A. Its Institution (par 7) 1.The Natural Necessity of the Appointed Day 1.The Natural Necessity of the Appointed Day As it is the law of nature, As it is the law of nature, that in general a proportion of time, that in general a proportion of time, by God's appointment, by God's appointment, be set apart for the worship of God be set apart for the worship of God

9. 1. The Natural Necessity of the Appointed Day The law of nature requires an appointed day for worship. The law of nature requires an appointed day for worship. The light of nature shows that … The light of nature shows that … (1) God must be worshipped (1) God must be worshipped (2) This worship must be corporate (2) This worship must be corporate (3) Corporate worship requires an appointed time (3) Corporate worship requires an appointed time (4) This time must be appointed by God (4) This time must be appointed by God (Human appointment violates the prerogatives of God in His worship.) (Human appointment violates the prerogatives of God in His worship.)

10. 2. The Positive Enactment of the Appointed Day so by his Word, in a positive … commandment so by his Word, in a positive … commandment General revelation (the law of nature) makes clear that an appointed day is necessary. General revelation (the law of nature) makes clear that an appointed day is necessary. But the law of nature does not specify the day. But the law of nature does not specify the day. Resting for worship on the 7th day or 1st day is not written by creation on the hearts of men. Resting for worship on the 7th day or 1st day is not written by creation on the hearts of men. There must be a positive law to specify the time. There must be a positive law to specify the time. Positive means something in addition to or not revealed by nature, but by special revelation. Positive means something in addition to or not revealed by nature, but by special revelation.

11. 2. The Positive Enactment of the Appointed Day "If the sabbath is a moral law, why aren’t gentiles indicted in the Bible for breaking it?" "If the sabbath is a moral law, why aren’t gentiles indicted in the Bible for breaking it?" The reason is that it is a positive commandment revealed only by special revelation. The reason is that it is a positive commandment revealed only by special revelation. Positive commandments, as the Confession makes clear, may also be moral. Positive commandments, as the Confession makes clear, may also be moral. The positive character of the sabbath does not mean it is “ceremonial” even in part. The positive character of the sabbath does not mean it is “ceremonial” even in part.

12. 3.The Moral Perpetuity of the Appointed Day in a … moral and perpetual commandment, in a … moral and perpetual commandment, binding all men, in all ages, binding all men, in all ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a sabbath to be kept holy unto him for a sabbath to be kept holy unto him

13. 3.The Moral Perpetuity of the Appointed Day The sabbath is called moral and perpetual. The sabbath is called moral and perpetual. This may be affirmed for three reasons. This may be affirmed for three reasons. It was … It was … instituted as a creation ordinance instituted as a creation ordinance included in the Ten Commandments included in the Ten Commandments continued in the Lord's day continued in the Lord's day

14. Instituted As A Creation Ordinance (1) The Evidence—In Three Passages (1) The Evidence—In Three Passages Gen 2:3 Gen 2:3 Exod 20:8-11 Exod 20:8-11 Mark 2:27-28 Mark 2:27-28 (2) The Significance—The Creational Is Perpetual (2) The Significance—The Creational Is Perpetual Matt 19:4-8 Matt 19:4-8 1 Tim 2:13 1 Tim 2:13 1 Cor 11:8, 9 1 Cor 11:8, 9

15. Included In The Ten Commandments alone spoken by God (Deut 5:22). alone spoken by God (Deut 5:22). alone written on stone by the finger of God (Exod 31:18) alone written on stone by the finger of God (Exod 31:18) alone placed in the Ark of the Covenant (Deut 10:5) alone placed in the Ark of the Covenant (Deut 10:5) written in the hearts of believers (Jer. 31:33) written in the hearts of believers (Jer. 31:33) cited as moral in NT (Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 22:18, 19; 1 Tim 1:8-11). cited as moral in NT (Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 22:18, 19; 1 Tim 1:8-11).

16. Continued In The Lord's Day The Lord's day embodies the sabbath principle. The Lord's day embodies the sabbath principle. Many conspicuous parallels prove this. Many conspicuous parallels prove this. (1) The Sabbath was a Lord's Day: Isa 58:13 the holy day of the Lord Matt 12:28 Lord of the sabbath (1) The Sabbath was a Lord's Day: Isa 58:13 the holy day of the Lord Matt 12:28 Lord of the sabbath (2) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance the Lord's day is 1 day of weekly re-occurrence. (2) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance the Lord's day is 1 day of weekly re-occurrence. (3) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance the Lord's day presupposes the week of creation. (3) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance the Lord's day presupposes the week of creation.

17. Continued In The Lord's Day (4) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance, the Lord's day memorializes both creation and redemption. (4) Like the sabbath and unlike any other ordinance, the Lord's day memorializes both creation and redemption. The sabbath memorialized the old creation and the Exodus redemption. The sabbath memorialized the old creation and the Exodus redemption. The Lord's day memorializes a new creation and a greater redemption. The Lord's day memorializes a new creation and a greater redemption. (5) Like the sabbath, the Lord's day is a day belonging especially to God. (5) Like the sabbath, the Lord's day is a day belonging especially to God. 16 times the OT speaks of "my sabbaths.“ 16 times the OT speaks of "my sabbaths.“

18. Continued In The Lord's Day (6) Like the sabbath the Lord's day is a holy day. (6) Like the sabbath the Lord's day is a holy day. The sabbath was holy (Gen 2:3; Exod 20:8). The sabbath was holy (Gen 2:3; Exod 20:8). The Lord's day is also a holy day. The Lord's day is also a holy day. Holy = set apart to God as His special possession. Holy = set apart to God as His special possession. To be holy = belonging especially to God (Exod 13:2; Num. 16:3-7). To be holy = belonging especially to God (Exod 13:2; Num. 16:3-7). If the Lord's day is God's special possession, it is holy and must be sanctified. If the Lord's day is God's special possession, it is holy and must be sanctified. Remember the Lord's day, to keep it holy! Remember the Lord's day, to keep it holy!

19. Continued In The Lord's Day (7) Like the sabbath, the Lord's day is a day of corporate, public worship (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:1,2). (7) Like the sabbath, the Lord's day is a day of corporate, public worship (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:1,2). As a day of worship, it is a day of rest. As a day of worship, it is a day of rest. 1—All days of worship are sabbaths in the Bible. 1—All days of worship are sabbaths in the Bible. 2—The Lord's day is a holy day and must be set apart from ordinary labors and set apart to worship. Such a day is clearly a day of rest. 2—The Lord's day is a holy day and must be set apart from ordinary labors and set apart to worship. Such a day is clearly a day of rest. 3—Engaging in worship demands resting from other labors. 3—Engaging in worship demands resting from other labors.

20. 4. The Epochal Alteration of the Appointed Day which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ was the last day of the week, which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's day: and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's day: and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished. the observation of the last day of the week being abolished.

21. 4. The Epochal Alteration of the Appointed Day a.The Difficulty with Its Alteration Stated a.The Difficulty with Its Alteration Stated Many feel this is the weak point of the Christian sabbath. Many feel this is the weak point of the Christian sabbath. They argue that, if the sabbath is moral, it cannot be altered. They argue that, if the sabbath is moral, it cannot be altered. 7 th Day Adventists and Baptists conclude that the appointed day of worship is still the 7 th day. 7 th Day Adventists and Baptists conclude that the appointed day of worship is still the 7 th day. Others conclude that, since the day is changed, the sabbath cannot be a moral law still in force. Others conclude that, since the day is changed, the sabbath cannot be a moral law still in force.

22. 4. The Epochal Alteration of the Appointed Day b.The Difficulty with Its Alteration Resolved b.The Difficulty with Its Alteration Resolved (1)By the Positive Basis of Its Alteration (1)By the Positive Basis of Its Alteration (2)By the Cosmic Reason for Its Alteration (2)By the Cosmic Reason for Its Alteration (3)By the Distinctive Method of Its Alteration (3)By the Distinctive Method of Its Alteration

23. The Positive Basis of Its Alteration The answer to this argument is actually found in the language of the Confession itself. The answer to this argument is actually found in the language of the Confession itself. It calls it positive moral, and perpetual. It calls it positive moral, and perpetual. This law is composed of two separate elements: the law of nature and the positive enactment. This law is composed of two separate elements: the law of nature and the positive enactment. The law of nature cannot be and is not altered. The law of nature cannot be and is not altered. The positive enactment may be and is. The positive enactment may be and is. The alteration of the day is no argument against the morality and perpetuity of the sabbath. The alteration of the day is no argument against the morality and perpetuity of the sabbath.

24. The Cosmic Reason for Its Alteration The sabbath was instituted at creation. The sabbath was instituted at creation. How can a creation ordinance be altered? How can a creation ordinance be altered? Rod Henry’s Argument! Rod Henry’s Argument! Only by a new creation! Only by a new creation! But Christ has inaugurated a new creation (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 6:15; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1). But Christ has inaugurated a new creation (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 6:15; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1). Thus, one expects a change in the 7 th day Sabbath. Thus, one expects a change in the 7 th day Sabbath. The 7th day, shadow of the new creation, is fulfilled (Col 2:16, 17), and the 1 st day sign comes. The 7th day, shadow of the new creation, is fulfilled (Col 2:16, 17), and the 1 st day sign comes.

25. The Distinctive Method of Its Alteration Another difficulty put forward is that there is no explicit, scriptural mention of this change. Another difficulty put forward is that there is no explicit, scriptural mention of this change. We must remember the way the day of worship was first appointed. We must remember the way the day of worship was first appointed. God set apart the 7th day by resting (Gen. 2:3 ). God set apart the 7th day by resting (Gen. 2:3 ). Christ does the same. Christ does the same. Christ entered His rest from His work on the 1 st day. Christ entered His rest from His work on the 1 st day. The 7th day memorialized the old work of creation— the 1st a new creation. The 7th day memorialized the old work of creation— the 1st a new creation.

26. Conclusion: There is good reason to hold a Christian Sabbath. There is good reason to hold a Christian Sabbath. This real reason why people want nothing to do it is that they do not like what they think it means in terms of its practical observance. This real reason why people want nothing to do it is that they do not like what they think it means in terms of its practical observance. They fear a sabbatarian bogeymen. They fear a sabbatarian bogeymen. Is this the way we should determine our values? Is this the way we should determine our values? Would you argue this way about God’s laws about taxes or sex? Would you argue this way about God’s laws about taxes or sex?

27. II.Its Sanctification (par 8) Introduction: Introduction: The question is how to keep the Sabbath holy: The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men… The question is how to keep the Sabbath holy: The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men… A. Preparing A. Preparing B. Resting B. Resting C. Worshiping C. Worshiping D. Living D. Living

28. A. Preparing The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand and ordering their common affairs aforehand Two kinds of preparation are required: preparation of our hearts and the preparation of our affairs. Two kinds of preparation are required: preparation of our hearts and the preparation of our affairs.

29. A. Preparing The biblical basis? The biblical basis? References to the day of preparation for the Sabbath (Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54). References to the day of preparation for the Sabbath (Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54). The dictates of sanctified common sense. The dictates of sanctified common sense. To cease from your own employments and rest on the Lord’s Day, you have to prepare. To cease from your own employments and rest on the Lord’s Day, you have to prepare. Can you tithe and not prepare financially? Can you tithe and not prepare financially? How can you give God a seventh of your week without preparing? How can you give God a seventh of your week without preparing?

30. B. Resting do not only observe an holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations do not only observe an holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations

31. B. Resting Isa 58:13-14: If because of the sabbath, you turn your foot From doing your own pleasure on My holy day, And call the sabbath a delight, the holy day of the LORD honorable, And honor it, desisting from your own ways, From seeking your own pleasure And speaking your own word, Then you will take delight in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Isa 58:13-14: If because of the sabbath, you turn your foot From doing your own pleasure on My holy day, And call the sabbath a delight, the holy day of the LORD honorable, And honor it, desisting from your own ways, From seeking your own pleasure And speaking your own word, Then you will take delight in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

32. B. Resting Warning! Do not interpret this scrupulously. Warning! Do not interpret this scrupulously. The Confession is not condemning small talk. The Confession is not condemning small talk. he disciples walked through and ate the grain he disciples walked through and ate the grain Jesus went to dinner on the Sabbath Jesus went to dinner on the Sabbath It is a matter of our hearts. It is a matter of our hearts. It is nonsense for a man not to watch the NFL game, but to spend all his time discussing the ins and outs of the college games from Sat. It is nonsense for a man not to watch the NFL game, but to spend all his time discussing the ins and outs of the college games from Sat.

33. C. Worshiping but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship The purpose is that we might devote ourselves to the public and private exercises of worship. The purpose is that we might devote ourselves to the public and private exercises of worship. First, we devote ourselves to public worship in church. First, we devote ourselves to public worship in church. Second, we give ourselves to personal worship. Second, we give ourselves to personal worship. Third, we use the time for family worship Third, we use the time for family worship

34. D. Living and in the duties of necessity and mercy and in the duties of necessity and mercy Something that must be done every day must also be done on the Sabbath. Something that must be done every day must also be done on the Sabbath. Eating, milking, nursing, policing, soldiering. Eating, milking, nursing, policing, soldiering. Mercy must be shown to the needy. Mercy must be shown to the needy. The Sabbath is a special day for acts of mercy. The Sabbath is a special day for acts of mercy. Jesus often demands mercy on the Sabbath! Jesus often demands mercy on the Sabbath! He often healed intentionally on the Sabbath! He often healed intentionally on the Sabbath!