Holidays and Holy Days

"For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 ESV

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What does the Bible teach about Easter? Is it to be celebrated or not?

Is there a clear teaching?
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Is it wrong to keep holidays such as Christmas and Easter since the Bible says nothing about them? And what about the Holy Days God gave to the Israelites? Do we need to keep them? What's the difference?

Which ones are the better choice?
A Lesson for All Time
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A Lesson for All Time

By His powerful example Jesus Christ taught His disciples many vital lessons. Yet the sterling example shown to them less than a day before His death is one of the least understood and most neglected by those who claim to...
God‘s Holy Day Plan - The Promise of Hope for All Mankind
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God's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind

Is it possible to know what the future holds for us? The Creator of mankind does have a plan for us, and He reveals it to us through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures. It is an...
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Jesus Christ: Victim of Stolen Identity

Most people understand that Jesus died for our sins, and the details of His illegal crucifixion are well known. But few know that after Jesus' death His identity was stolen! Many well-intentioned believers have fallen for the deception. Are you...
Holidays or Holy Days - Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
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Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?

Many people are shocked to discover the origins of our most popular religious holidays. They are also surprised to find that the days God commands us to observe in the Bible—the same days Jesus Christ and the apostles kept—are almost...
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Does Easter Change Jesus' Resurrection?

Most Christians view Easter as the most solemn Christian holiday of the year and believe that Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, at sunrise. But was Jesus resurrected on Easter, and does it matter to God?
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The Missed Connection: Parallel Storms and Jesus' Prophetic Sign

Over the next few days, Christianity focuses on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ that took place nearly 2,000 years ago. But many miss an even earlier foreshadowing of these events in Jesus' life.
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Who Is Responsible for Jesus Christ's Death?

How do you acknowledge your part in Christ's atoning sacrifice?
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Spiritual Lessons in Foot Washing

Christ washed His disciples’ feet and told us to do likewise. What lessons can we learn from this practice?
The Best Feast Ever
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The Best Feast Ever

The best Feast of Tabernacles of my life was when my son almost died.
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The First Christmas in Rome and What It Means to Us

The majority of Christians believe they are honoring Jesus Christ by observing Christmas. A minority of Christians believe keeping Christmas does not honor Christ. Where does the Bible stand on this question?
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What Do You Really Want for Christmas?

Christmas is many things in this modern world, and many things it is not.
Who Is Your Hero?
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Who Is Your Hero?

The typical superhero comes on the scene just in the nick of time.
A woman walking on a busy city street.
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Christmas Before Christ: The Surprising Truth!

If you discovered that Christmas had nothing to do with Jesus Christ's birth and actually predates that event by centuries, would you still celebrate the holiday? And if you realized that the Bible reveals Holy Days commanded by God, would...
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Can the U.S. Consumer Save the World?

Will Americans spend or save? Which should they do?
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BOO!

Ever been scared by an unexpected sound?
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Should Parents Protect Their Children From Halloween?

If you as a parent want God's Word to have the final say on how children should be brought up, why would you allow them to participate in Halloween?
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Behind the Mask

What image comes to mind about Halloween? Just a night of fun or a holiday devoted to spirits who oppose God? You need to know.
Suffering: How It Began, How It Will End
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Suffering: How It Began, How It Will End

Our world is wracked with evil and misery. But why? From where did it originate? Why is it so pervasive? And most importantly, does God plan to do something about it?