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Does God Hate Tradition? What Are "Traditions of Men"?

FEW biblical phrases are quoted as often—and misunderstood as deeply—as Jesus’ warning about the “traditions of men.” For many believers, the phrase has become a blunt weapon: 'anything old, structured, or inherited must be wrong.' Tradition, we’re told, is the enemy of faith. But that is not what Jesus was condemning in Mark 7. When Christ confronted the Pharisees, He was not rejecting tradition as a category. He was exposing how religious authority can be used to protect se

Jan 173 min read

The Origin of New Year's Day

EVERY YEAR, the world pauses on January 1st to celebrate what is commonly called New Year’s Day. Fireworks explode across the night sky, crowds count down to midnight, glasses are raised in celebration, and many speak of “new beginnings.” On the surface, it appears harmless—after all, what could be wrong with acknowledging the start of another year? Yet when we examine the origin, symbolism, and timing of New Year’s Day through history and Scripture, a far more complex and so

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Paul in Romans 14: 'Esteeming One Day Above Another'?

[Is Romans14:5–6 a Free Pass to Abandon God’s Sabbath and Holy Days?] Romans 14:5–6 is often quoted as a sweeping permission slip—proof, some say, that God’s Sabbath and biblical holy days are optional, subjective, even obsolete. But a careful reading of Paul’s words, within their historical, literary, and theological context, reveals something very different. Far from dismantling God’s holy time, Romans 14 actually defends unity amid non-commanded practices. It does not eras

Dec 28, 20253 min read

A Return to Baalism: 'The Generation that Forgot God'

THE Book of Judges records a sobering indictment of God's people: “There arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel” (Judges 2:10). This was not a pagan nation ignorant of God, but the children of those who had seen miracles—deliverance from Egypt, manna from heaven, victories in the land. Yet familiarity with sacred history did not translate into living faith. Forgetting God did not happen overnight; it happened t

Dec 27, 20253 min read

When Was Jesus Really Born?

[Reconstructing the Birth of Christ Through Scripture, History, and Chronology] FOR centuries, December 25 has been widely celebrated as the birthdate of Jesus Christ. Yet when the New Testament accounts are carefully examined, especially through the lens of biblical chronology, priestly rotations, and historical context. The traditional date begins to unravel. Scripture does not leave us guessing in the dark. While it never states a specific calendar date, it provides a care

Dec 18, 20254 min read

Why You Must Strengthen Your Faith Every Single Day

HAVE YOU ever wondered why some believers walk with confidence and conviction while others quietly crumble at the first sign of pressure? The difference is rarely about intelligence, or passion, or even sincerity. Many Christians love God, attend church faithfully, and read the Bible occasionally, yet their faith still feels fragile. Here is the uncomfortable truth: Most believers underestimate how weak their faith becomes when it is not strengthened daily. Not because they d

Nov 19, 20253 min read

The Trick of Halloween: Glofying Darkness or Walking in the Light?

EVERY YEAR, as October draws to a close, streets and stores fill with jack-o’-lanterns, eerie decorations, and costumes of ghosts, monsters, and witches. For many, Halloween is just a harmless night of fun, candy, and make-believe. But beneath the surface of its festivities lies a deeper spiritual concern—a “trick” that many do not see. Why does this day, rooted in fear, death, and the occult, remain so popular in our modern culture? And what should God’s people make of it? W

Oct 31, 20254 min read

What Is Your Ultimate Life’s Purpose?

WHAT are you really living for? Career success? Influence? Adventure? Most people spend their lives chasing purpose but end up feeling like they’re running on a treadmill—busy, but going nowhere. But what if your ultimate purpose is bigger than any career goal, social movement, or personal dream? What if it’s eternal? The Bible reveals that your future isn’t just about surviving this life—it’s about ruling in the next. The Apostle Paul said believers are “heirs of God and co

Oct 26, 20253 min read

When is the "Last Great Day" (John 7:37): Seventh or Eighth Day?

THE question of whether “the last day, that great day of the feast” (John 7:37) refers to the seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles or the following Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret) has long stirred discussion. When the biblical text, Jewish practice, and first-century context are carefully examined, it becomes clear that Jesus’ declaration occurred on the seventh and final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, not on the separate Eighth Day. Contrary to the common Churches of God t

Oct 16, 20255 min read