1689 Federalism and the Sabbath with Jon English Lee (S2E16)
Apr 15, 2024
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Jon English Lee, Pastor and Professor, discusses 1689 Federalism and the Sabbath, exploring various Christian perspectives on the Sabbath, its transition to Lord's Day worship, theological debates on its relevance, and differences between Judaism and Christianity in Sabbath observance.
The Sabbath is a creation ordinance for universal rest and mercy towards mankind.
Early Christians observed the Lord's Day on Sunday for typological and eschatological reasons.
Deep dives
Creation of the Sabbath and Its Significance in the Old Covenant
The Sabbath, rooted in creation, serves as a pattern for mankind's rest. Dr. Lee examines the foundational principles of the Sabbath, highlighting its universal application to humanity as a gift of mercy to those freeing slaves and guiding collective humanity into rest.
Transition from Sabbath to Lord's Day
Historically, the early church's observance of the Lord's Day on Sunday stems from typological and eschatological reasons. Dr. Lee emphasizes the significance of this transition, pointing out the clear apostolic example and the sacrificial commitment of early Christians to worship on this day.
Reformed Interpretation of Sabbath and Its Application Under the New Covenant
The Reformed view distinguishes between Mosaic ceremonial Sabbath requirements and the underlying creation ordinance of Sabbath rest. Dr. Lee addresses the objection of the Sabbath as a sign of the Mosaic Covenant, challenging interpretations that dismiss the Sabbath as part of God's moral law.
Inaugurated Eschatology and Typology in Sabbath Observance
The concept of inaugurated eschatology and typology play significant roles in understanding the Sabbath under the new covenant. Dr. Lee illustrates an escalation in Sabbath typology from the Jewish observance on the last day of the week to Christian worship on the Lord's Day, emphasizing rest as a foundation for work and pointing to typological connections as revealed in Scripture.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jon English Lee (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Discipleship for Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and a professor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist perspective.
Resources
There Remains a Sabbath Rest for the People of God: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Defense of Sabbath Rest as a Creation Ordinance by Jon English Lee (Forthcoming Spring 2024)
The Christian Sabbath: Its Redemptive-Historical Foundation, Present Obligation, and Practical Observance by Robert Martin https://a.co/d/creD8yJ