Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

Question 59

Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian sabbath.a

Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian sabbath.a

  1. a. Genesis 2:2–3; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; Acts 20:7

    Genesis 2:2–3

    2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

    2:2 And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. 2:3 Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished.

    1 Corinthians 16:1–2

    16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

    16:1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

    Acts 20:7

    20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

    20:7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight.

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Changes in The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64

The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64

Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to Before the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath.

Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 59

Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian sabbath.

The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64

Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?

Before the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath.

The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64

Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to Before the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath.

Westminster Shorter Catechism (modernized) (1647), Question 59

Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly sabbath?

From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian sabbath.

The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64

Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?

Before the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath.

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Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

Question 116

What is required in the fourth commandment?

The fourth commandment requireth of all men the sanctifying or keeping holy to God such set times as he hath appointed in his word, expressly one whole day in seven; which was the seventh from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, and the first day of the week ever since, and so to continue to the end of the world; which is the Christian sabbath, and in the New Testament called The Lord’s day.

Commentaries (9)

  • Joseph Alleine, 1672, A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism

    Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath? From the beginning of the world to the Resurrection of Christ, God hath appointed the seventh day of the week…

    Joseph Alleine’s text
  • Thomas Lye, 1672, The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

    Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath? From the beginning of the world to the Resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be…

    Thomas Lye’s text
  • Thomas Vincent, 1673, An Explicatory Catechism

    Which day of the Seven hath God appointed to be the Weekly Sabbath? From the Beginning of the World, to the Resurrection of Christ, God appointed the Seventh day of the Week, to…

    Thomas Vincent’s text
  • 1675, An Explicatory Catechism

    Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath? From the beginning of the World to the Resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be…

    Its text
  • John Flavel, 1692, An Exposition of the Assembly’s Catechism

    Which is the fourth Commandment? The fourth Commandment is, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work; but the seventh day is the…

    John Flavel’s text
  • Thomas Watson, 1692, A Body of Practical Divinity

    EXOD. XX. 8. Remember the Sabbath-Day to keep it Holy. Six Days shalt thou labour, and do all thy Work. But the Seventh Day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt…

    Thomas Watson’s text
  • Matthew Henry, 1703, A Scripture Catechism

    Which Day of the Seven hath God appointed to be the Weekly Sabbath? From the beginning of the World to the Resurrection of Christ, God appointed the Seventh Day of the Week to be…

    Matthew Henry’s text
  • Alexander Whyte, 1883, A Commentary on the Shorter Catechism

    From the beginning of the world—The opening of the book of Genesis contains the account of the appointment of the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath, and though…

    Alexander Whyte’s text
  • Benjamin Beddome, 1752, A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

    On The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 64, which adapts this question

    Was the Sabbath appointed from the beginning of the world? Yes. God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, Was the Jewish Sabbath kept on the seventh day of the week? Yes. For…

    Benjamin Beddome’s text