The Day of Atonement: Removing the Enemy, Reconciling All to God – Mike Bennett lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
3 months ago in Atonement
The Day of Atonement, known as Yom Kippur in Hebrew, is the fifth annual holy day listed in Leviticus 23:26-32. It falls on the tenth day of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar, which …
Holy Days: Trumpets cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 months ago in Day of Trumpets
Church members approach various biblical festivals with different moods. Passover and Unleavened Bread invoke somber reflection, emphasizing the sacrifice of God and His Son compared to our imperfection. Pentecost brings a sense of excitement as …
Pentecost Pictures the ‘Firstfruits’ in God’s Plan – Richard H Sedliacik hwalibrary.com
Ryan Welsh
3 months ago in Pentecost
God’s unfolding master plan is visible through the seven annual festivals that represent His salvation plan for humanity. These festivals remind us of our journey to become spirit-born members of His divine family.
The Passover …
Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy – Daniel Tompsett, Donald Winchester vision.org
Ryan Welsh
3 months ago in Paganism
Dante’s Divine Comedy has significantly shaped the Christian belief in the immortal soul. This epic poem, authored by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, remains a pinnacle of Western literature, blending theology, history, and allegory.…
What Do I Have to Do to Be Heard? – Jeremy Lallier lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
3 months ago in Bible
In this world of complex one-sided conversations, reaching those with real power can seem impossible. With billions of people facing unique issues, direct communication with world leaders isn’t feasible. However, collective voices can’t be ignored. …
The Violent Take It – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Kingdom
To embrace Christ’s teachings and attain the Kingdom, we must shift our thinking. He declared, “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12). This may seem at odds …
The Path to Sunday – Mark Hulme vision.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Weekly Sabbath
In Christian tradition, the shift from Sabbath observance on Saturday to worship on Sunday has deep historical roots, shaped by events and decisions of early Christian councils. The 4th-century Synod of Laodicea, especially Canon 29, …
Thanksgiving Day: More Than Just Being Thankful – Don Hooser ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 weeks ago in Human Beings
Thank you—two simple yet profound words that hold immense value in any language. The satisfaction of doing a good deed often lies in hearing those two words as a reward. Unfortunately, gratitude seems underused.
Gratitude …
Benefits of Thanksgiving – Gary Montgomery cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
4 weeks ago in Family
Thanksgiving in America, originally intended as a day of gratitude to God, has transformed into a prelude to the commercial frenzy of Christmas sales. The rush for discounts of up to 70 percent overshadows the …
God’s Purpose for Mankind – Herbert W Armstrong cogiw.org
Ryan Welsh
1 week ago in Weekly Sabbath
Most people don’t understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ and living in accordance with it. There are many misconceptions and deviations from the true teachings and the Gospel of Jesus.
Jesus stated in John 5:43, …
Who Was the God of the Old Testament? – Roderick C. Meredith tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 weeks ago in God
The Bible explicitly reveals that Jesus Christ, who existed with God from eternity, personally engaged with humanity throughout history. He spoke directly to figures like Abraham and Moses, even delivering the foundational moral code—the Ten …