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Yom Kippur – The Day Of Atonement
Yom Kippur – The Day Of Atonement
and how it relates to Christianity
What does Yom Kippur mean?
It comes from the Hebrew word ‘kaphar’ which means ‘to atone’ or ‘make atonement’. Yom means day so the phrase refers to day to atone or day to make atonement.
When it was instituted:
Instructions regarding the day of atonement, were given by God to Moses 3,500 years ago as recorded in Leviticus 16 & 23:26-32 and Numbers… Continue reading
The First Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
The First Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
(From a tract by Faith, Prayer & Tract League)
“Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection, aid and favors… Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these states to the service of that great and glorious Being,… Continue reading
Christ in the Passover
Christ in the Passover
OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCES:
Passover lamb (see Exodus 12:3-5)…
- Note “your lamb” in verse 5… each redeemed soul must appropriate the lamb for himself.
- Note “the whole congregation” must kill it at twilight in verse 6… (see Matthew 26:47 and Luke 22:53)
Passover is also known as Feast of Unleavened Bread (see Exodus 12:8) when the 2 feasts are celebrated together where Passover was the first day of the feast and the next 7 days… Continue reading
But I’m A Good Catholic
But I’m A Good Catholic!
A hypothetical conversation between a true Christian and a devout Catholic about salvation.
Christian: When you die, do you know for sure if you will be in heaven?
Catholic: I think so, I’m a good Catholic.
Christian: But you don’t get to heaven by being a good Catholic, and not by being a good “anything” for that matter.
Catholic: What?
Christian: That’s right. Jesus said you must be “born again” to enter the… Continue reading
Does God Predestinate People Based On His Foreknowledge?
Does God Predestinate People Based On His Foreknowledge?
Many Christians are told that God has looked into the future to see who would accept Christ and therefore those people are the ones whom God has predestined to be saved. Where is this idea stated in the Bible? This idea is a false doctrine, perhaps based on a misunderstanding of scriptures like Romans 8:29 and Romans 11:2. After the fall of Adam, if God ever looked forward in time, the… Continue reading
Charity Navigator lists salaries of charitable organization leaders, but it is not a Christian website:
