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What is Easter, and why do Christians celebrate this holiday?
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I am HEBREW and that is the Name He gave Moses for US to call HIM by.
AHAYAH ASHAR AHAYAH!
I AM THAT I AM!
Exodus 3:13-15
[13]And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
[14]And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
[15]And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
AHAYAH ASHAR AHAYAH!
I AM THAT I AM!
Exodus 3:13-15
[13]And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
[14]And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
[15]And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
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Ok .But if we continue in this particular post lets keep it centered around Easter. Simply because it is what this post is about and i do feel the same way about my posts that i create. So i agree with Fragrant Grace.
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I used to believe that to however it was shown or implied that in actuality: it was the days of unleavevened bread "which is after the Passover". But the unbelievers "Herod" were celebrating or recognized Easter. The ones who rejected the apostles and Christ were the ones seemingly keeping Easter or recognized it. This is potential evidence which helps to validate that Easter Celebration has pagan roots that predate Christ Death and Resurrection.
Act 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
Act 12:2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
Act 12:3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
Act 12:4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
Act 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Why would this Herod care about Easter if it had anything to do with Christ?
Luk 23:11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
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Herod could care less about Easter, what he was hearing in his ears was the word "Passover", not Easter which was a pagan holiday.
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Nothing new under the son. Don't many of us recognize Easter when it is actually suppposed to be feast of unleavened bread? Easter was mentioned for a specific reason. Even if Easter was not in the bible more than likely it would still be celebrated just like Christmas
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We do not celebrate Easter or Christmas....both being routed in paganism, man made rubbish and nowadays very materialistic events
We are condemned by many (mainly Christians) as being unfair to the children.
We do however, believe and celebrate in the birth and ressurection of Christ.
Praise the Lord!
We are condemned by many (mainly Christians) as being unfair to the children.
We do however, believe and celebrate in the birth and ressurection of Christ.
Praise the Lord!
I have no problem celebrating either of these occasions. I've been referring to Easter Sunday as Resurrection Day Because Jesus Christ rose from the grave on the 1st day of the week -- Sunday.
Many times I've heard -- keep 'Christ' in Christmas. And, yes, Society Has made it very materialistic. What started out as wise-men bringing special gifts to the Christ Child has become Very expensive gifts for family members and everyone.
But -- we Also have Old St. Nicholas -- from Turkey -- centuries ago -- giving gifts to the very poor kids because their parents could not afford anything. Thus, American version of Santa Claus.
And there are people who go to church only on Resurrection Day and Christmas because they want to be "Christian" at those special times of the year.
Many times I've heard -- keep 'Christ' in Christmas. And, yes, Society Has made it very materialistic. What started out as wise-men bringing special gifts to the Christ Child has become Very expensive gifts for family members and everyone.
But -- we Also have Old St. Nicholas -- from Turkey -- centuries ago -- giving gifts to the very poor kids because their parents could not afford anything. Thus, American version of Santa Claus.
And there are people who go to church only on Resurrection Day and Christmas because they want to be "Christian" at those special times of the year.
Many posts back -- the Sabbath or 1st day of week came up.
Most believers I know Do worship on 1st day of week. Lord's Day Because He was resurrected on 1st day of week.
There is Also a passage that says to Not make it a matter of discention -- just make sure we take one day of the week TO worship God.
There Are those who choose to follow the Ten Commandments // Sabbath Day worship -- but we are also told that 'works' to Not aid in our salvation. We are to come together to worship for the Right reasons.
People going to church on Sunday -- for the Wrong reasons are needing to rethink their motivations. Is it being used as a 'good work'?!
Most believers I know Do worship on 1st day of week. Lord's Day Because He was resurrected on 1st day of week.
There is Also a passage that says to Not make it a matter of discention -- just make sure we take one day of the week TO worship God.
There Are those who choose to follow the Ten Commandments // Sabbath Day worship -- but we are also told that 'works' to Not aid in our salvation. We are to come together to worship for the Right reasons.
People going to church on Sunday -- for the Wrong reasons are needing to rethink their motivations. Is it being used as a 'good work'?!
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Christ died on Passover sabbath which is 7th day of the week. " end of 14th Day"
Christ rose on third day of the feast of unleavened bread which is 3rd day of the week "end of 17th Day"
Mary Magdalene visited his grave on the first day of the week which is after the last day of the feast of unleavened bread which was on a sabbath "21st Day". " 22nd Day"
Four days prior to when Mary Magdalene visited the tomb Christ had risen "end of 17th Day"
Christ died between the evenings; late afternoon prior to "or around" sunset and the beginning of the 15th day but sill technically it was the 14th day.
Mary Magdalene visited during sunrise early morning on the 22nd Day.
However if you believe to have more accurate information than what i am saying and have already studied it then by all means go with it.
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Mark 16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Mark 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
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Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
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John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
John 11:13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
John 11:15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
John 11:17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
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Lastly i used John 11 because it conveys something to me in which i already believe.
Christ died on Passover sabbath which is 7th day of the week. " end of 14th Day"
Christ rose on third day of the feast of unleavened bread which is 3rd day of the week "end of 17th Day"
Mary Magdalene visited his grave on the first day of the week which is after the last day of the feast of unleavened bread which was on a sabbath "21st Day". " 22nd Day"
Four days prior to when Mary Magdalene visited the tomb Christ had risen "end of 17th Day"
Christ died between the evenings; late afternoon prior to "or around" sunset and the beginning of the 15th day but sill technically it was the 14th day.
Mary Magdalene visited during sunrise early morning on the 22nd Day.
However if you believe to have more accurate information than what i am saying and have already studied it then by all means go with it.
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Mark 16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Mark 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
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Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
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John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
John 11:13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
John 11:15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
John 11:17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
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Lastly i used John 11 because it conveys something to me in which i already believe.
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Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
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All Holy Days of the Heavenly Father have been given prior to the New Covenant or New Testament. If man want's to set up a celebratory day that does not conflict with the Holy Days of the Father then that is on us.
But for man to set up a celebratory day towards the worship of Idols and make it Holy. This is most egregious.
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The yearly celebration of CHRIST'S birthday is not seen in scripture and the LORD calls it vain that Heathens do.
Jeremiah 10:1-5
[1]Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
[2]Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
[3]For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
[4]They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
[5]They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
Jeremiah 10:1-5
[1]Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
[2]Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
[3]For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
[4]They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
[5]They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
You're right -- no where in Scripture are we Told to celebrate Christ's birth. Neither is there any where in Scripture we're told to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries but 'we' do so -- how old we are and our kids birthdays-- our society is based on birthdays / ages of people. Is there any where in Scripture that says we Shouldn't?
Do you acknowledge Your age? Is Your birthday recognized? If you're married, do you celebrate your wedding anniversary?
Do you acknowledge Your age? Is Your birthday recognized? If you're married, do you celebrate your wedding anniversary?
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If man want's to set up a celebratory day that does not conflict with the Holy Days of the Father then that is on us. But for man to set up a celebratory day towards the worship of Idols and make it Holy. This is most egregious.
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Just as Christ died on the Passover, one of the ordained Holy Days; He also was born on one of the ordained Holy Days. More than likely in the seventh month September/October but i gotta do the research and sniff around again.
i forgot.:crying:. There is a specific formula. I can't find my notes. Don't be surprised if it was in actuality way closer to September 11th than December 25. Blowing of Trumpets? Feast of Tabernacles? Day of Atonement? I need to do the research or reconnect with my mentor.
If man want's to set up a celebratory day that does not conflict with the Holy Days of the Father then that is on us. But for man to set up a celebratory day towards the worship of Idols and make it Holy. This is most egregious.
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Just as Christ died on the Passover, one of the ordained Holy Days; He also was born on one of the ordained Holy Days. More than likely in the seventh month September/October but i gotta do the research and sniff around again.
i forgot.:crying:. There is a specific formula. I can't find my notes. Don't be surprised if it was in actuality way closer to September 11th than December 25. Blowing of Trumpets? Feast of Tabernacles? Day of Atonement? I need to do the research or reconnect with my mentor.
