ALL >> Religion >> View Article
The Plain Truth About Easter
Like dumb sheep to the slaughter, most of mankind continues to blindly follow pagan traditions, rather than obey God's clear commands (Mark 7:7). Has it ever occurred to those stuffing their faces with Easter ham that Jesus would puke at the thought? Neither Jesus or Peter, James or John ever ate forbidden foods. They wouldn't feel too comfortable at plenty of people's dinner tables.
Even the early Gentile converts to Jewish Christianity respected the biblical dietary laws (Acts 15:20), understanding that not all foods are sanctioned by the Creator in the Holy Scriptures (I Tim. 4:5).
When John the Baptist recognized Jesus as our Passover sacrifice, he declared: "Behold the Lamb of God" (Jn. 1:29). He didn't say, "Here comes the Easter Bunny!" Again, like the Easter ham, the Easter rabbit is also rejected in the Bible as an abomination (Lev. 11:6-7).
The very name of Easter exposes itself as a heathen festival, although it's cloaked as "Christian." Easter/Ishtar/Astarte is the Babylonian spring goddess our Israelite/Anglo-Saxon forefathers foolishly worshipped. Hence the fertility symbols ...
... of rabbits and eggs.
God isn't fooled by such baptized paganism, such whitewashed heathen customs (Deut. 12:30). He commands us to commemorate Jesus' death every Passover and recognize His atoning work of redemption as our resurrected High Priest in Heaven, unleavening our lives of sin (I Cor. 5:7-8). The early Church followed Jesus' Jewish example for several hundred years until Gentile opposition (from false converts) threatened them with a death sentence if they didn't bow before Easter observances (the Quarto-Deciman controversy)!
A growing number now know, understand and believe the biblical account that we're to observe Passover and that Jesus was resurrected before sunrise Sunday, "when it was yet dark" (Jn. 10:1). Others prefer to reject this light of understanding to remain in their traditional darkness (John 3:19).
Thankfully, every generation has those chosen few who are willing to "earnestly contend for the faith once delivered" (Jude 3). Hopefully, this will cause you to question your beliefs and provide some kosher food for thought!
About the Author
David Ben-Ariel, an American author who has travelled widely and who has lived throughout Israel, shares a special focus on the Middle East and great interest in Jerusalem, reflected in hard-hitting articles that help others improve their understanding of that troubled region. Check out www.benariel.com
Add Comment
Religion Articles
1. Historical Significance Of The Council Of LaodiceaAuthor: Thomas
2. बुध के गोचर से मालामाल हो जाएंगे ये जातक, बस इन जातकों को रहना होगा बहुत सतर्क!
Author: Sadhak Guruprasad
3. Best Astrologer In Banashankari
Author: Srisaivaishnavi03
4. Professional Face Reader Astrologer In India: Design Your Future
Author: Madhavi Talks
5. Navigate Your Destiny: Numerology Consultation Online India
Author: Madhavi Talks
6. Black Magic Astrologer In Rajajinagar
Author: PandithVasudev
7. Black Magic Astrologer In Jangaon
Author: Srisaivaishnavi03
8. How To Make It A Faith-filled Summer: A Catholic Guide
Author: Jude Mascarenhas
9. Best Astrologer In Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Author: Pandithvasudev03
10. Discovering Clarity Through Automatic Writing And Akashic Records Workshops
Author: Unusual Digital
11. Best Astrologer In Khammam
Author: Srisaivaishnavi01
12. Black Magic Astrologer In Tamil Nadu
Author: Vasudev14
13. Best Astrologer In Badami
Author: Vasudev Dikshith
14. The Best Numerology Reading By Jyotish Acharya Devraj Ji
Author: astrologyexperts
15. 9 Alluring Mandir Designs For Indian Homes [best Picks]
Author: Worldofstonesindia