Note.—From this it is evident that the entire code of ten commandments is binding in the Christian dispensation, and that Christ had no [pg 440] thought of changing any of them. One of these commands the observance of the seventh day as the Sabbath. But the practise of most Christians is different; they keep the first day of the week instead, many of them believing that Christ changed the Sabbath. But, from His own words, we see that He came for no such purpose. The responsibility for this change must therefore be looked for elsewhere.
6. What did God, through the prophet Daniel, say the power represented by the “little horn” would think to do?
“And he shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High: and he shall think to change the times and the law.” Dan. 7:25, R. V.
Note.—For a full explanation of this symbol, see readings on “The Kingdom and Work of Antichrist” and “The Vicar of Christ,” pages [218], [224].
7. What did the apostle Paul say the “man of sin” would do?
“For that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped.” 2 Thess. 2:3, 4.
Note.—There is only one way by which any power could exalt itself above God, and that is by assuming to change the law of God, and to require obedience to its own law instead of God's law.
8. What power has claimed authority to change the law of God?
The Papacy.
9. What part of the law of God especially has the Papacy thought to change?