# “Sunday is the day of resurrection” by Herman Bavinck

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- Published: 2022-02-05T12:00:29-06:00
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“Every ceremony is fulfilled in Christ. Sunday is the day of resurrection.

Under the Old Testament the pattern was first work, then rest– that is, the worship
of God.

Now, we are first strengthened by the worship of God, and from there we undertake
everything with vigor.

Then, moving toward the Sabbath was climbing up _toward _God. Today, we move _from
_God into the wide world.

Then, people ascended; today, we descend.

Then, earth moved toward heaven; today, heaven comes down to earth.

Then, the promise; today; the fulfillment.

Then, expectation; today, enjoyment.

Then, from outside to inside, from the periphery to the center. Today, just the 
reverse.

Then, shadow; now, substance.”

–Herman Bavinck, [_Reformed Ethics,_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/080109822X?tag=toletaupanre-20)_
[ Volume 2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/080109822X?tag=toletaupanre-20): [The Duties of the Christian Life](https://www.amazon.com/dp/080109822X?tag=toletaupanre-20)_,
Ed. John Bolt (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2021), 2: 273-274.

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