To state that the Law was given specifically to Israel and not to the Gentiles is not to render a personal opinion, but simply to note what the Scriptures say. In Ezekiel:20:12Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.
See All..., the Lord specifically states that He gave them (Israel) "my sabbaths to be a sign between me and them, that they may know that I am the Lord that sanctify them." That this is a particular command to Israel is borne out by many other scriptures (Exodus:16:29See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.
See All...; 31:14-16; Deuteronomy:5:15And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
See All..., etc.). Nothing like this is ever stated to the Gentiles. If it were otherwise, we should reasonably expect clear teaching in the New Testament stating so, particularly in Acts 15. Contrary to claims of overwhelming evidence, there is nothing to be found. —TBC
"Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. —Exodus:31:16Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
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