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The Mystery Of Epiphany And The Star Of Bethlehem

..., God’s love is made manifest — not just to Israel but to all nations. The Magi’s journey reminds us of our own pilgrimage of faith. Like them, we are invited to seek Christ, to bow in worship, and to offer Him our treasures: our hearts, our lives, our devotion, as “living sacrifices” (Rom 12:1). Jesus, the True Star As we celebrate Epiphany, let us remember that the ultimate revelation is not in the heavens but in the person of Jesus Christ. He is the fulfilment of God’s promise, the King who brings hope, peace, and salvation to all who follow Him. Whether we gaze at the stars or reflect on the scriptures, may we be drawn to worship the Kin...

Does Easter Have Pagan Origins?

...nd sexual love. Not really anything there to do with “rebirth”, rabbits or Spring, nor even a historical connection to ancient Britain. Eostre, on the other hand, actually does originate in ancient Britain from the Anglo-Saxons, and there is one (yes, only one) historical mention of a supposed Anglo-Saxon goddess by this name. The only problem is that this historical reference only comes about in the 8th century from a Northumbrian monk known as the Venerable Bede. Here’s what he has to say: “Eostremonath has a name which is now translated Paschal month, and which was once called after a goddess of theirs named Eostre, in whose honour feasts were cel...

The Two Babylons Exposed: The Book That Misled Millions

...ility and love; people who read deeply, think carefully, and root our faith not in fear or conspiracy, but in the living Word of God. Further Reading The Two Babylons: A Critical Assessment of Alexander Hislop's Claims The Two Babylons: A Case Study in Poor Methodology - Christian Research Institute The 9 oldest images of Mary Great Lent: The Season of Fasting | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Does Easter Have Pagan Origins? | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds The Babylon Connection?: Amazon.co.uk: Woodrow, Ralph: 9780916938178: Books  ...

Did Jesus lead the first youth group?

...nduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” As we come to see the connections between Exodus 30:14 and Matthew 17:24–27, we gain a nuanced perspective on discipleship — one that appreciates the diverse ages and stages within the community following the footsteps of the Messiah.  I hope that this may encourage you in your faith if you are young still, or if you are a youth leader or pastor that you can hopefully see that even juvenile teenagers can still be entrusted with the faith and live it out seriously and in a committed way.  ...