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Old 06-12-2008, 11:39 AM
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Yet, when understood properly this passage is speaking of the Sabbaths that were part of the ceremonial law, which took place during the "new moons" and "festivals"...not the weekly Sabbath which is a moral law as is proved by it being part of the Decalogue.
So Calvin was wrong!
Yep, Calvin was wrong, but Jonathan Edwards was right.

From "The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath"...
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I. It is sufficiently clear, that it is the mind of God, that one day of the week should be devoted to rest, and to religious exercises, throughout all ages and nations.

II. It is sufficiently clear, that under the gospel-dispensation, this day is the first day of the week.
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