Did the Roman Catholic Church Change the Day of the Sabbath?

Watch On

Church History

Did the Roman Catholic Church Change the Day of the Sabbath?

25 min

Watch On

Church History

Did the Roman Catholic Church Change the Day of the Sabbath?

25 min

Episode 1076 Show Notes

From the Show

The apostles of Jesus were already beginning to gather on the first day of the week to worship the Lord. We see this in Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, and more places. These are descriptions of the worship assembly.

–Adriel Sanchez

Did the Roman Catholic Church Change the Day of the Sabbath?

Questions in this Episode

  1. How much focus should be put on evangelism in the life of a believer?
  2. Should Christians consume wine and alcohol?
  3. Did the Roman Catholic church change the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday?
  4. Why did God use the snake as a symbol of salvation for the Israelites?
  5. Should Christians try to enforce laws that make everyone abide by their morals?
  6. Can a believer lose the Holy Spirit and their salvation?
  7. What are the “gates of hell” that will not prevail against the church?

Today’s Offer

3 Biblical Ways to Fight Depression

Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.

Resources

Core Question – Why Did the Sabbath Day Change to Sunday?

Core Question – How Can I Share My Faith?

Sola Newspaper

Today's Offer

Sola Newspaper

A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the confessions, & reflections for the Christian life, delivered straight to your mailbox. For free.

Subscribe Now

Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

More on this topic

Church History

Explore All

Aimee Semple McPherson: Celebrity, Mystery, and the Rise of Pentecostalism

Dr. Robert Godfrey joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss the strange disappearance and mystery around Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, and what the fame of this pentecostal preacher tells us about the history of American evangelicalism.

10 Overlooked Bible Characters Who Shaped Redemptive History

10 Overlooked Bible Characters Who Shaped Redemptive History

“Faith is an unclean hand that lays hold of the righteous robes of Jesus.” Adriel Sanchez and Producers Aaron Simon and Arianna Quiroz explore the stories of the characters you may not have heard of in Sunday school and explain how these overlooked figures’ stories can encourage the church today.

Did Constantine Change the Day of Worship?

Did Constantine Change the Day of Worship?

Did Constantine change the church’s day of worship from Saturday to Sunday? Pastor Adriel Sanchez addresses this theory that has long been stated online, demonstrating that the Christian practice has been to gather for worship on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, since the first century.

The Story Behind the Jesus Fish Bumper Sticker (and Other Ancient Christian Symbols)

The Story Behind the Jesus Fish Bumper Sticker (and Other Ancient Christian Symbols)

“And the consistent theme in all of those symbols is that they ultimately point us to Jesus. His resurrection from the dead. In the place where death seemed most prevalent, deep beneath the ground, Christians wanted there to be signs of life and resurrection hope everywhere.” Why have Christians used the symbol of a fish […]

Help more people know what they believe and why.

Support trusted articles, podcasts, and resources that deepen faith, point people to Christ, and strengthen the church.

Give Monthly