The Better Resurrection

The Bible talks about several resurrections. The first resurrection, which will occur at Jesus’ return, is referred to as the better resurrection. This resurrection involves those that God has called in this life and have overcome. Revelation 20:6 refers to this first resurrection this way: “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.” Hebrews 11:35 …

All Hallowed Saints' Day of the Dead

October 31st is called Halloween, meaning All hallow's evening. November 1st is observed by Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans as All Saints' Day. November 2nd is observed by Catholics as All Souls Day, to pray for those supposedly in Purgatory. For the first two days in November some observe the Day of the Dead. Are any of these original Christian practices? If not, where did they come from? What does the Pantheon have to do with any of these? …

Atonement, Fasting, and Jesus

What does the Bible say about the Day of Atonement? Is it mentioned in the New Testament? What does Yom Hakippurim mean? Why is fasting associated with Yom Kippur? Does everyone who observes it have to fast? Are there health and other exemptions? Why should people fast? Passover shows Jesus' sacrifice, so why do we see a second sacrifice related to the Day of Atonement? …

Herbert W. Armstrong and the Philadelphia Mantle

Herbert W. Armstrong believed that God used him to raise up the Philadelphia portion of the Church of God (Revelation 3:7-13) and that it began in 1933. Do you know how the Tkach Administration altered his 'Autobiography' after his death on January 16, 1986? What did Jesus say to the Church of Philadelphia? Why did Herbert Armstrong leave the Church of God, Seventh-day? Did dreams precede the start of the Radio and Continuing Church of God? What were the 18 restored truths? What is the Philadelphia mantle? …

John Chrysostom, Holy Days, and Holidays

'The Catholic Encylopedia' calls him "the greatest preacher ever heard in a Christian pulpit." The Protestant 'Christianity Today' referred to him as the "Early church's greatest preacher." Did John Chrysostom teach the Bible or traditions of men? What did he teach about the biblical holy days? What did he teach about New Year's, Christmas, and Easter? John Chrysostom was born in Antioch in 347 and died in exile in September 14, 407. Did early Christians, like the Apostle Paul, keep the biblical holy days? …