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.

Article

Easter, Seder or Neither?

You also may wonder, why am I writing about Easter, several weeks after the celebration date has passed? This year, the dates of Easter and Passover are several weeks apart. Many if not most people are probably unaware of how...
Papal Baptism
Article

Papal Baptism

Article

The Resurrection Connection

How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Media Production

The Easter Charade

Have you been deceived about long-held and highly-valued Christian beliefs and traditions? Learn the real truth about Easter!
Article

Easter: Is It What You Think It Is?

Bonnets, baskets, eggs, new clothes and attending a church service sums up the Western world's approach to Easter. The season also makes a big monetary difference, especially in purchases of clothing, food, candy, flowers, people eating in restaurants and even...
Article

Easter: Is It What You Think It Is?

An open Bible with a pen resting on the page and a notebook with notes.
Article

Christians Who Don't Celebrate Easter: What Do They Know?

Easter is the most important holiday for hundreds of millions of believers around the world. Yet thousands of Christians don't observe it. Do they know something that others don't?
How long was Jesus in the tomb?
Article

Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday or Resurrected on Sunday: How long was Jesus in the tomb?

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? How long was Jesus...
A basket with a bunny rabbit inside and Easter eggs laying outside.
Article

What Are the Real Origins of Easter?

Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?
An open Bible in a dark room.
Article

How Were Original Biblical Practices Replaced in Christianity?

Over time, the Catholic church made concessions to pagan customs and brought them into the christian faith, changing the face of mainstream christianity forever.
Article

The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

The actual chronology of Jesus's death and resurrection.
Article

Freedom and Thoughts on Christmas

Article

Christians Can Learn From the Origins of Easter

Easter, the highlight of the religious calendar for most Christian churches, is now upon us again. For the Jewish community, this is also the Passover season. Most of us have probably noticed that Easter and Passover fall during the same...
Article

'The Third Day'

Other parts of the story reaffirm Christ was raised on a Saturday evening, not Sunday morning.
Article

Good Friday - Easter Sunday: It Didn't Happen That Way!

Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
Article

Lessons From Two Resurrections

John’s Gospel details two quite different resurrections. Both were miracles. But what the disciples saw in the second transformed their lives, giving them power and conviction to face trials, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.
Article

Treasure Digest: Be Ready to Give an Answer: Why Don't You Believe in Good Friday or Easter Sunday?

Jesus offered both the fact and the details of His resurrection as the only divine sign to His generation that He was "greater than Jonah" and "greater than Solomon" and that His message should lead its hearers to repentance (Matthew...
Article

Time for School Making Sure Your Child Gets off on the Right Foot

All parents worry about their children starting school, but Church members have the additional concerns about dealing with society’s holidays and getting off for God’s Holy Days. What can a parent do to insure their child’s success? Here are tips...
A nest of spotted Easter eggs on top of an open Bible.
Article

Does Easter Really Commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection?

What do rabbits and eggs have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Where did the name Easter originate? This holiday isn't even mentioned in the Bible—so where did it really come from? Find out the surprising...
Article

Should We Celebrate Jesus Christ's Resurrection?

Is the veneration of Easter Sunday something God intended?
Subscribe to Easter