International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Nuanced

Sunday worship as Lord's Day; no strict Sabbatarian requirement; flexibility

The Church of God (Cleveland) practices Sunday worship as the Lord's Day, commemorating the resurrection of Christ, but does not teach strict Sabbatarian observance requiring abstention from work or particular activities on Saturday. The Church honors the principle of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship but does not impose Old Testament Sabbath laws on believers as mandatory.

While the Church values a day set apart for worship and rest, it does not teach that violation of Sabbath rules is sinful or that Saturday must be kept free from work. The emphasis is on the spiritual principle of rest and worship rather than legalistic observance of particular rules. Sunday is celebrated as the Lord's Day and is the primary gathering day for worship, but the Church does not mandate cessation from work or other activities as necessary to righteousness.

Key Distinctions

Day observed:
Old Testament Sabbath law not binding; Christian freedom affirmed
Observance theology:
Sunday as Lord's Day; no strict Saturday Sabbatarianism required

Scripture References

Sources

  • Church of God in Christ Jesus Book of Doctrines and Discipline
  • Church of God (Cleveland) teaching on Christian freedom and the Sabbath