Every year, critics claim that Christmas was borrowed from the Roman festival Saturnalia. The idea sounds popular and persuasive — but it isn’t supported by ancient evidence. Here’s a deeper look at what Saturnalia actually was, and why the Christmas–Saturnalia connection doesn’t hold up. You May Like: Did Christmas Come from Saturnalia? A Simple, Clear... Continue Reading →
The post explores the biblical basis for celebrating Christmas, comparing it to the man-made holidays Purim and Hanukkah, emphasizing their capacity to honor God despite not being divinely commanded.
Claims linking Christmas trees to Babylonian paganism lack historical evidence and stem from Alexander Hislop's debunked theories, while the tradition actually began in 16th-century Germany.
The author shares their Christmas likes and dislikes, highlighting joy in family time and frustration with early commercialization, while questioning objections based on faith regarding the holiday's celebration.
What is Torahism? Who are Torahism's teachers? What does "keeping Torah" mean? Is Torahism a form of Judaism? For answers to these questions check out this post!
Truth be told, the mustard seed is not the world's smallest seed. However, Jesus said it was the "smallest of all seeds." How can the all-knowing Creator get a basic botanical fact wrong about the very plants He brought forth? This post provides an answer for this supposed biblical error.
On this page: Quick Answer The Tension Simple Explanation What Do the Gospels Teach? Deeper Dive Why This Matters What We Can Say with Confidence Key Takeaway Related Reading Quick Answer There is no contradiction in the Gospel accounts. The Synoptic Gospels clearly present the Last Supper as a Passover meal, while John uses “Passover”... Continue Reading →
How did Judas die? By hanging as Matthew states or by falling as Luke reports? A biblical contradiction? Let's see!
Do our Bibles contain an error in Matthew when he credits a prophecy to Jeremiah instead of Zechariah? Let's explore together.
Series Recap and a Look Forward Welcome back to our mini-series. Last week, we answered, "Is Jesus' resurrection important?" Through the Bible, we discovered that if Jesus didn't rise from the dead, it meant that he wasn't the Christ - the Son of God, and therefore, we are still lost in our sin and are... Continue Reading →