It actually says "the Seventh Day", not one day in seven. And if it is tied to creation, as it is from Gen 2:1-3, I'm not sure how it can be tied solely to Theocratic Israel.<br><br>Also, the "first day of the week" is only mentioned 8 times in the NT. <br>1. 6 times in the gospels, Matt 28:1, Mark 16:1,2,9. Luke 23:56, 24:1, and John 20:1,19. None of these refer to a change of the sabath.<br>2. 1 time in Acts. Acts 20:7-8. This is the only instance recorded in the NT where a religious meeting was held on the first day. Also, we must remember, this occured on SATURDAY night! The only night there is to the Biblical first day is Saturday night, as the first day is Saturday night through Sunday night. So, this meeting went from Saturday sundown to midnight. <br>3. 1 Cor 16:1-2. This refers to a private collection, the opposite of a public collectcion! Each believer was to "lay by himself in store"...i.e. by one's self, at home. <br><br>None of these times is it referred to as "The Lord's Day".<br><br>Steve C<br>

Grace is not common.