Southern Baptist

The first day of the week is the Lord's Day. It is a Christian institution for regular observance. It
commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead and should include exercises of worship
and spiritual devotion, both public and private. Activities on the Lord's Day should be
commensurate with the Christian's conscience under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Report of the Baptist Faith and Message Study Committee to the Southern Baptist Convention Adopted, June 14th, 2000

Sunday worship has its origin in the Roman Catholic Church. It was inherited and retained by the Protestant churches after the Reformation. See "Day of Worship--Roman Catholic" for details.