Should Christians Tithe Today? Series How the Early Church and Church History Handled Tithing If the apostles never directly commanded Christians to tithe, why has tithing become such a normal Christian expectation? Church history helps answer that question. This article traces how Christian giving developed from the early church, through the post-Constantine era, the medieval... Continue Reading →
The Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325 is often misrepresented in modern discussions, deemed the birthplace of Christmas and Easter, among other claims. However, historical evidence shows it addressed doctrinal issues, particularly Arianism, and standardized the date for Pascha. Myths attributing pagan origins to Nicaea lack any ancient support.
The claim that December 25 was originally a Roman festival for Sol Invictus before being adopted by Christians lacks historical evidence, affirming its Christian origin and significance.