The issue that was addressed by the council was not whether or not the Gentiles were supposed to keep the Sabbath. The very first verse in Acts 15 shows there were Jews who were trying to force Gentiles to be circumcised to earn their salvation. That was the issue being addressed in the chapter, not whether not people should keep the Sabbath. Acts 15:21 clearly shows James stating that Moses' writings were read to the Gentiles in the synagogues on the Sabbath. Literally none of the apostles raised any questions about that being done.
It was more than about circumcision as mentioned later, but due note, this meeting was held in a church, not a Jewish synagogue.
Acts 15:4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying,
That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
Acts 15:15
And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, 16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: 17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. 18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: 20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Verse 21 is not part of the instructions to the Gentiles. It is a reference to the past about Moses having preached Him, scripture being read in the synagogues every sabbath day, including to the Gentiles that seek after God in the past. Verse 21 is part of the message in verses 15-18.
That is in no way testifying to Christian services being held in a Jewish synagogue. There is no way you guys can get away with it now, and certainly cannot do it back then.
All accounts in Acts are about His disciples doing missionary outreach to the Jews in their synagogues on the sabbath as that is the best time.
They cannot break bread and drink wine in holding communion in remembrance of Him in the Jewish synagogues. They cannot worship the Lord Jesus Christ without getting stoned to death, let alone put out from the synagogues.
Below is evidence of the church holding their services on Sunday, the first day of the week for when after the bounty is collected, they were t set aside a portion from the bounty for support of the missionaries in the field so that there be no special collection for them when they come as this was an order given to all churches by Paul.
1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 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.
Here they are on the first day of the week for the purpose of breaking bread ( communion ) in Acts which is often overlooked.
Acts 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. 8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
Do consider that.
Salvation was not widely offered under the Sinai Covenant, so it's a lie to say the Sabbath was how someone got saved.
Explain the rich man's question and his purpose for why he was keeping the commandments and Jesus's own words confirming that purpose then.
Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him,
Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God:
but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying,
Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Can't be a lie if Jesus confirmed that is what the Jews were keeping the commandments for in order to get eternal life.
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