Easter

"...do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods" (Deuteronomy 12:30-31).

With many of its odd and unexplained customs tracing back to ancient fertility rites of the pagan goddess Astarte, the holiday of Easter is not only unbiblical—it is also filled with things God hates. Learn why followers of Christ don't celebrate the day by checking out the resources below.

Beyond Today -- Should I Celebrate Easter?
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Should I Celebrate Easter?

Discover how Easter's practices, such as bunnies, colored eggs and sunrise services are related to unbiblical pagan myths.
BT Daily: Did Jesus Christ Teach Easter?
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Did Jesus Christ Teach Easter?

The truth about Jesus' death and resurrection is very different from what most Christians believe.
A Biblical Worldview: Christ Gave Only One Sign That He Is the Messiah
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A Biblical Worldview: Christ Gave Only One Sign That He Is the Messiah

Jesus Christ's claim of being the Messiah rested on one sign: spending three days and nights in the grave, paralleling Jonah's experience in the belly of a whale. This challenges the tradition of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
MAGNIFIED: Are We Missing the Point of Jesus Story?
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Are We Missing the Point of Jesus' Story?

The story of Jesus Christ is the most important one ever told, but many people have been getting it wrong for centuries. Join us on a journey of understanding the story of Jesus as it was written, to look past...
Vintage Thanksgiving
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Christmas & Easter, No: Thanksgiving & July 4th Though?

Holidays that purport to be Christian, but which are pagan in origin are problematic. But what about holidays like Thanksgiving?
Beyond Today -- Easter, Idols and God
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Easter, Idols and God

Discover the shocking biblical truth behind popular religious holidays like Easter—its ancient Babylonian roots, its links to sun worship, and why it stands in stark contrast to the worship God desires. Learn how America's moral and spiritual confusion connects to...
A tomb in a cave.
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Ancient Resurrection Myths Led to Easter Customs

How did so many strange customs come to be associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? The answer lies in pagan myths that long preceded His coming to earth!
A woman sitting in a church.
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Easter: Masking a Biblical Truth

Have you ever considered what a strange holiday Easter is? People pretend that rabbits can lay colorful eggs and then hide them for children to find. Where did such bizarre customs come from? How did they come to be associated...
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ’s Burial and Resurrection
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Good Friday + Easter Sunday: It Doesn’t Add Up!

How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can’t. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
Beyond Today -- March/April 2023
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Beyond Today Magazine: March–April 2023

Have you ever considered how much the Easter holiday just doesn’t add up? Start with the timing: Jesus said He would be in the tomb three days and three nights. But do the math—a Good Friday crucifixion to a resurrection...
BT Daily: I'm a Christian, But I Don't Keep Easter
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I’m a Christian, but I Don’t Keep Easter

The Bible gives us instructions on how to worship God, Easter is not commanded there, but the Passover is... which will you observe?
A rabbit and Easter eggs.
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Walking With God: The Truth About Easter and Passover

What do colored Easter eggs, rabbits and sunrise services have to do with Jesus Christ?
Beyond Today -- Easter: The Rest of the Story
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Easter: The Rest of the Story

The Christian Passover and the Days of Unleavened provide the full meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
A photo illustration of the apostles and one of them is reading from a scroll.
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What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?

Shouldn't you look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus Christ and the apostles practiced and taught?
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Burial and Resurrection infographic
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Good Friday–Easter Sunday: It Just Doesn’t Add Up!

Jesus Christ said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a “Good Friday” crucifixion and burial and an “Easter Sunday” resurrection? Or do the Gospels spell out a surprising, simpler solution that...
a Santa and Easter bunny cartoon cut out
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How to Answer Questions About Christmas and Easter

What should we say when questioned about these subjects? We don’t want to lose friends. And we for sure don’t want to look like a religious weirdo!
A man outside with the sun behind the trees.
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Easter: Why Shouldn’t We Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection?

How can someone be Christian and not celebrate Jesus’ resurrection? This is a common question facing followers of Jesus Christ who do not observe Easter—one that certainly deserves an answer.
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Easter: Hiding the Meaning of Passover

Do you know that 80% of the population of the United States will observe Easter? This is approximately 262 billion people! Easter is primarily focused on Christ’s resurrection, but does not present the whole package which is the death, burial…
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Easter Bunnies - Fascinating Lie?

Although Easter is not in the Bible (except for the erroneous translation in the KJV), millions around the earth celebrate it. What is the true meaning and source of all the representations utilized in this truly Pagan celebration? Today we'll…
BT Daily: Did the Apostle Paul Teach Easter?
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Did the Apostle Paul Teach Easter?

What did the apostle Paul teach early Christians about which days to keep?
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