OzSpen said:
The Barrd,
On which day of the week did the believers meet to break bread according to Acts 20:7 (NIV)?
Act 20:6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Act 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.
Gosh, Oz...it looks a whole lot like they met on the first day of the week for a meal....more than likely a farewell banquet, since Paul was leaving the next day.
This is not proof that they met regularly on the first day of the week, although you aren't the first person to try to tell me that, nor, do I suspect that you will be the last.
The fact remains that Paul usually did his thing on Saturday...you know, when he went to the synagogue, "looking for Jews to convert."
Act 13:42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
Now, here is the opportunity Paul has been waiting for, right? The Apostles will be meeting the next day, since it will be the first day of the week, and Paul will be there...he can invite these eager Gentiles, and...uh...but, he doesn't do that, does he? Why not?
Act 13:43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Act 13:44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
Now, why do you suppose the city came together on the next sabbath, instead of the following day, since the following day would have been perfect...unless, of course, they weren't having regular meetings on the first day of the week, but rather kept the same sabbath they had been used to all of their lives, as Jesus had done while He was with them...
As I said, you disappoint me here, Oz. There are at least three more examples die-hard Sunday people try to use here...I'm sure I could find them for you, if you don't know them.
Of course, they are all easily refuted, as I'm sure you also know...so maybe that's why you haven't bothered with them.
This is a lame argument, you know that, don't you, Oz? Come on, you are much smarter than this, I know you are...