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Actually, if any day of the week were to be called the Lord's day, it would most likely be referring to the seventh day of the week.
Not at all.
There is no commandment to keep the Jewish sabbath for NT Christians.
Christians also wanted to separate themselves from Jewish customs which were proving problematic for the ekklesia - Paul is constantly defending the ekklesia from Judiaziers claiming that Christians
had to also keep the Law of Moses.

Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was past [Saturday], Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.
2 And very early on the first day of the week, [Sunday] when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.

Matthew 28:1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.

John 20:19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.

1Cor 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.

Rev 1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet

1Cor 11:20 When you come together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat.
 
I'm stuggling to understand the purpose of this thread. Paul directly tells the church in Rome that it's up to each person whether they consider one day more holy than another.

What better reason can there be to get out of bed before dawn than to celebrate Christ's resurrection? And if you prefered to have a couple of hours extra sleep instead, no problem.
 
Matt 28:1; Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.
Mark 16:2; Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen.
Mark 16:9; [Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons.
Luke 24:1; But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
John 20:1; Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene *came early to the tomb, while it *was still dark, and *saw the stone already taken away from the tomb.

It's pretty clear, Jesus rose on the 'first day of the week'. ( Sunday ).
Actually, only Mark 16:9 - as it is translated in the KJV and similar versions - places the resurrection on the 1st of the week. And even that one is questionable as to its authenticity.
 
Actually, only Mark 16:9 - as it is translated in the KJV and similar versions - places the resurrection on the 1st of the week. And even that one is questionable as to its authenticity.
It matters not whether Jesus was raised up on Saturday after sunset or just before dawn on Sunday.
Christians are free to celebrate the resurrection and take communion on whatever day suits them - there is no legal ordinance to worship on a Jewish sabbath day.
None whatsoever.
As for "Easter" that is Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions requiring extra acknowledgement to the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour.
But Christians do in fact celebrate "Easter" every Sunday when we partake of Holy Communion and remember the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and his resurrection.
For it is the resurrection of the dead that our faith and overcoming the world is all about - the great reward to come.

1Cor 15:1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,
2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,
4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,

1Cor 15:12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.
14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.
15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised.
16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised.
17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
 
Not at all.
There is no commandment to keep the Jewish sabbath for NT Christians.
Maybe, maybe not. It's one of the scriptural theological issues which comes up frequently on discussion boards. However, we do know that there is no commandment for keeping the first day of the week nor that there is any scriptural indication that anyone observed it for the purpose of honoring the resurrection.
 
I'm stuggling to understand the purpose of this thread. Paul directly tells the church in Rome that it's up to each person whether they consider one day more holy than another.
The OP states it - to question if twilight services should be held in lieu of sunrise. Although, as usual, the replies go off topic for much of the time - sometimes as soon as the first reply.

What better reason can there be to get out of bed before dawn [Easter morning?] than to celebrate Christ's resurrection?
Any thoughts on why scripture is silent with regard to anyone doing that?
 
nor that there is any scriptural indication that anyone observed it for the purpose of honoring the resurrection.
There is plenty of scripture honouring the resurrection of Christ Jesus - it is the gospel and the promise to true discipleship.
Mainstream churches do often have wooden carvings of Jesus on the Cross, but we do not - as Jesus is no longer on the cross - he is risen and abides in true worshippers.
Holy Communion is very much about the resurrection - the great victory over death and satan.
There is no need for any "Easter" services.
 
Actually, only Mark 16:9 - as it is translated in the KJV and similar versions - places the resurrection on the 1st of the week.

[KJV]
Matt 28:1; Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.
Mark 16:2; Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen.
Luke 24:1; But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
John 20:1; Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene *came early to the tomb, while it *was still dark, and *saw the stone already taken away from the tomb.

...and ...

Mark 16:9; [Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons.

I have 22 translations, only a single one 'doesn't' say first day of the week.

μία
mia
mee'-ah
Irregular feminine of G1520; one or first: - a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.

Luke 24:1
(AMPC) BUT ON the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had made ready.
(ASV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
(BBE) But on the first day of the week, at dawn, they came to the place where his body had been put, taking the spices which they had got ready.
(Bishops) But vpon the first day of the Sabbathes, [very] early in the mornyng, they came vnto the sepulchre, & brought ye sweete odours which they had prepared, and other women with them.
(BSB) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
(CSB) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
(ESV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.
(Geneva) Nowe the first day of the weeke early in the morning, they came vnto the sepulchre, and brought the odours, which they had prepared, and certaine women with them.
(GNB) Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared.
(Greek NT) Τῇ δὲ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων ὄρθρου βαθέως ἦλθον ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμα φέρουσαι ἃ ἡτοίμασαν ἀρώματα, καὶ τινες σὺν αὐταῖς.
(GW) Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb. They were carrying the spices that they had prepared.
(HCSB) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
(KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
(MKJV) And on the first of the sabbaths, while still very early, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
(NAS77) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
(NAS95) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
(NIrV) It was very early in the morning on the first day of the week. The women took the spices they had prepared. Then they went to the tomb.
(NIV) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.
(NKJV) Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
(NLT) But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.
 
However, we do know that there is no commandment for keeping the first day of the week nor that there is any scriptural indication that anyone observed it for the purpose of honoring the resurrection.
1Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

this is what we acknowledge on Sundays when we have Holy Communion. The gospel is not just about Golgotha.

Romans 4:23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was reckoned to him;
24 but for ours also, to whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
25 who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised for our justification.
 
Any thoughts on why scripture is silent with regard to anyone doing that?
Because the New testament letters are all written to help the church to live by the gospel, exhort them to stay following Jesus and to iron out the difficulties of living in community.

Theres no indication that worshipping at sunrise was a tradition in the first century, so the apostles had no reason to mention it in their letters
 
[KJV]
Matt 28:1; Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.
Mark 16:2; Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen.
Luke 24:1; But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
John 20:1; Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene *came early to the tomb, while it *was still dark, and *saw the stone already taken away from the tomb.
Why are you referencing those verses?
...and ...

Mark 16:9; [Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons.
Also, why did you reference Mark 16:9 since I had already done that?
 
So we should all feel free to celebrate Christ's resurrection whenever and however and with whomever. Give God all the glory.
Sure. Just so it's understood that scripture never mentions anyone celebrating the resurrection on the 1st day of the week or yearly in case there are some who may think that it does.
 
Sure. Just so it's understood that scripture never mentions anyone celebrating the resurrection on the 1st day of the week or yearly in case there are some who may think that it does.
'We' celebrate Sunday as the Lord's day / the resurrection Sunday once a year. And also worship every Sunday.
At rhe end of every Gospel we are told that the day after the Sabbath, very early in the morning ☆ the tomb was found empty.
 
'We' celebrate Sunday as the Lord's day / the resurrection Sunday once a year. And also worship every Sunday.
At rhe end of every Gospel we are told that the day after the Sabbath, very early in the morning ☆ the tomb was found empty.
What's your point with regard to the quote that you posted?
 
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