The Origins of Christmas CustomsA. The Origin of Christmas TreeJust as early Christians recruited Roman pagans by associating Christmas with the Saturnalia, so too worshippers of the Asheira cult and its offshoots were recruited by the Church sanctioning “Christmas Trees”.(Clement Miles, Christmas Customs and Traditions: Their History and Sig…[Read more]

What does the Bible say against celebrating birthdays? NOTHING!Is it pagan to celebrate a birthday? NO!Has anyone proven birthday celebrations began with pagans? NO!Will you go to hell for celebrating your birthday? NO!Is it a sin to celebrate your New Birth in the Messiah on its annual day? NO! Is it a lie to teach the Bible is against…[Read more]

Bar Mitzvot and Bat Mitzvot was reckoned so Birthdays must have been observed.The ages of people in the Bible, beginning with Adam, are counted from the day of birth. Without birthdays how would they reckon their ages?What of Eve when Cain was born? She rejoiced at the birth of the first human being. She spoke with praise and exaltation, saying:…[Read more]

1.) The Pharaoh of Egypt on his birthday killed his baker (Gen 40:20); 2.)King Herod on his birthday killed John the Baptist. (Matt 14:6). Only two birthdays I could find in scripture, and they did not fair well. In fact the persons did not seem to godly either.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 10 2009,00:59)Hi CON, So this is the new way?What is the new way?

Lucanus, who tied Yeshua' 30th year to the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar, 27-28 AD. Lucanus effectively placed the birth in 3 BC.In his second chapter, Lucanus tells what happened the day Miryam came to the Temple for purification 40 days after the birth of Yeshua. All one has to know is what day this was. And Lucanus plainly names the day. In…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 10 2009,00:19)Constitutionalist wrote:Quote Seventh-Day Adventist believe in pre-existance, and that there are at least three souls in heaven today (Enoch, Elijah, Moses), I do not.I was brought up in that church as so know that there used to be some that did not necessary follow the mainstream.  Some have even stated Ellen…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 10 2009,00:25)Hi, The 7th dayers hold to the OT law.Well then bless their hearts, I have only praise for those who keep 'Elohims commandments.

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 10 2009,00:19)Constitutionalist wrote:Quote Seventh-Day Adventist believe in pre-existance, and that there are at least three souls in heaven today (Enoch, Elijah, Moses), I do not.I was brought up in that church as so know that there used to be some that did not necessary follow the mainstream.  Some have even stated Ellen…[Read more]

Quote (Constitutionalist @ Nov. 09 2009,23:59)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Nov. 09 2009,23:30)Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 10 2009,02:27)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 10 2009,00:55)For CON who claims to be Arian.He is most likely mistaken.  Arius believed in the preexistence of Jesus though he also believed Jesus was created.  Your beliefs are probably closer t…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Nov. 09 2009,23:30)Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 10 2009,02:27)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 10 2009,00:55)For CON who claims to be Arian.He is most likely mistaken.  Arius believed in the preexistence of Jesus though he also believed Jesus was created.  Your beliefs are probably closer to Arius' that Constitutionalists are.  He sh…[Read more]

Jesus returns with the righteous to the Mount of Olives. (Zec 14:3-9)This location was foretold. (Lk 24:50,51 (Bethany is on a slope of the Mount of Olives), Ac 1:10,11)New Jerusalem descends to earth. (Rev 21:2,3,10)Wicked dead are raisedThe second resurrection (Ac 24:15, Rev 20:5)The resurrection of condemnation (Jn 5:28,29)Satan is loosed (from…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 09 2009,22:56)Hi CON, Should we be nice and agree that God speaks through a new prophet called Muhammed for the sake of being nice?John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, one shepherd.

Quote (georg @ Nov. 09 2009,09:24)Recently Kathi and I had a conversation on Christmas.  I would like to know all of your input on this.Was Christ born on December 25, and does that matter or not?Georg figured since Christ was Thirty-three and a half years old when He died.  We know that He died in April and go back 6 Months and you have His B…[Read more]

bodhitharta,I apologize for the behavior of some in here, not all of us resort to bashing.John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, one shepherd. John 11:52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 08 2009,20:31)I've been thinking about this verse lately:Heb 1:1-2 God's Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. NASUActs…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,17:52)Quote (Constitutionalist @ Nov. 09 2009,04:56)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,09:40)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 09 2009,04:39)Hi BD, And God now dwells in those alive in His Spirit on earth. We too are seated in Christ at the right hand of GodGod is in heaven where Jesus said to pray to Him.So where is…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 09 2009,16:39)Hi CON, It was apparent that Moses and Elijah were not in heaven when they met with Jesus because they were seen on earth. Jesus was with them and was transformed and conversed with them. Was he speaking with himself?It was a vision.

Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,17:52)Quote (Constitutionalist @ Nov. 09 2009,04:56)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,09:40)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 09 2009,04:39)Hi BD, And God now dwells in those alive in His Spirit on earth. We too are seated in Christ at the right hand of GodGod is in heaven where Jesus said to pray to Him.So where is…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,17:52)Quote (Constitutionalist @ Nov. 09 2009,04:56)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 08 2009,09:40)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 09 2009,04:39)Hi BD, And God now dwells in those alive in His Spirit on earth. We too are seated in Christ at the right hand of GodGod is in heaven where Jesus said to pray to Him.So where is…[Read more]