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Did Paul Promote the Sabbath? In the Book of Acts, we learn that he continued to observe the Sabbath with Jewish and Gentile peoples (see Acts 13:13-48, 16:11-15, 17:1-4, 18:1-4,11). What about Paul’s letters? Did he promote or negate the Sabbath in them? In I Corinthians 4:16-17, Paul said he taught the same thing in … Continue reading Did Paul Promote the Sabbath?

2026 Feast (Mo'adim) and Rosh Chodesh Calendar Passover – March 31st at sunset Night to be Much Observed – April 1st at sunset (starts first day of Unleavened Bread) Feast of Unleavened Bread – April 1st at sunset through April 8th at sunset First Day of Unleavened Bread – April 1st at sunset through April … Continue reading 2026 Feast and Rosh Chodesh Calendar

Primary Sources and December 25 By Kelly McDonald, Jr. Below, we have a summary of Roman and Christian primary sources pertaining to December 25, Jesus’ birth, and early Christian history. Section I. Earliest Christian History- No one in the Bible celebrated Jesus’ birth outside of the initial event.- Early Christians and Jewish people did not … Continue reading Primary Sources and December 25th

Should Christians Celebrate Hanukkah? I have been asked over the years the following question: Should Christians celebrate Hanukkah?  (To learn more about Hanukkah, read our article: What is Hanukkah?) The first point many people will offer when this question is asked is that Hanukkah is not considered a commanded feast like Passover, Feast of Unleavened … Continue reading Should Christians Celebrate Hanukkah?

The goal of this article is to provide a concise explanation of the Sabbath for people who are new to it. The Sabbath Hebrew Word: ShabbatGreek: Sabbata or SabbatonEnglish: Sabbath When does it occur? It is the seventh day of the week, which is from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset. In the beginning, God made … Continue reading Explaining the Sabbath (Short)

What is the Meaning of Ephesians 2:11-16?By Kelly McDonald, Jr. In Ephesians 2:11-16, Paul wrote “11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being … Continue reading What is the Meaning of Ephesians 2:11-16?

Commandments of God Revealed in Genesis

The Commandments of God in the New Testament There are some who believe that the commandments of God are no longer relevant in a Christian’s life. Below, we have listed references to the commandments of God in the New Testament. We start with the Ten Commandments and then discuss others. 1) No other gods before Him: Matthew … Continue reading The Commandments of God in the New Testament

New Testament References to Clean and Unclean (25 total references – the entire passage is included when several references are group together) Matthew 7:6, 8:28-32, 23:27; Mark 5:1-13;  Luke 8:26-33; Luke 15:32-33; Acts 10:14, 11:8; Romans 6:19-22; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; Ephesians 4:17-24, Col. 3:5, I Thess 3:13, 4:7, 5:22, I Tim. 4:3-5; I Peter 1:2, … Continue reading New Testament References to Clean and Unclean

(79 total verses – the entire passage is included when several references are group together) Gen. 1:20-25, Gen. 7:2, Gen. 8:20, Lev. 5:2, Lev. 10:10, Lev. 11:1-46, Lev. 20:24-26, Lev. 27:11, 27, Deut. 14:1-20, Judges 13:4, 7, 14, 2 Chron. 29:16, Job 14:4, Isaiah 35:8, Isaiah 52:11, Isaiah 65:1-4, Isaiah 66:3, 17, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel … Continue reading Old Testament References to Clean and Unclean