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Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Nobody: 8:33pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
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Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by 4nobody4every1: 8:49pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
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Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by 4nobody4every1: 8:51pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
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Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ubenedictus(m): 9:00pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
mikechrisgeneral:the catholic church. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by PidginPriest(m): 9:07pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
franzis:Not that he rose after 3 days, but.... He rose on the third day. Ressuscité le troisième jour Ressuscitou no terceiro dia. Died on Friday. He was dead on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. But in the Sunday night he resurrected. Those are 3 days that knew his death. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ubenedictus(m): 9:10pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
sukkot:never heard this one. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ubenedictus(m): 9:13pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
PidginPriest:Jesus said, as jonah spent 3 days and 3 nights in d belly of d fish..., i guess the problem is about d 3 nights 1 Like |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ubenedictus(m): 9:15pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Netexpert:not really after d jewish calender, d early xtian rejected d jewish calender. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Alexander001(m): 9:21pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Because it takes a great deal to convince Judas to betray Jesus, this Easter came earlier than usual because he was paid in dollars. 1 Like |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by PidginPriest(m): 9:39pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Ubenedictus: I know Jesus made references to Jonah in the gospels, but can't remember him comparing his coming resurrection with the time spent by Jonah in the fish belle. I don forget sey na pidgin my id demand me to speak. Back to case. Jesus reference to Jonah na se if people of Nineveh fit change after dem hear Jonah preaching, then this people go come yab them for judgement day coz dem bin get person wey big pass Jonah (wey be Jesus) and dem no listen |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by pet4ril(f): 10:34pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
cryslar22:y it always fall on different dates instead of been celebrated on a particular date yearly |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Lolaabokoku(f): 10:42pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Now I knw bera! |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ayatullah(m): 10:45pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Akosxxx: Indeed Jesus was not crucified! This confusion will always arise because of the fallacy in Jesus crucifixion. Get hold of THE GOSPEL OF BARNABAS to know the truth. The infallible Qur'an also confirms the fact that Jesus the son of Mary was NOT CRUCIFIED. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ubenedictus(m): 10:54pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
PidginPriest:i think it is matt 12:40 |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by micodon(m): 11:01pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
sonOfLucifer: Jesus was killed on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar... This year the corresponding on our calendar date was on March 23 |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by sukkot: 11:04pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
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Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by sukkot: 11:04pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Ubenedictus:yeah its being around |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by KoloOyinbo(m): 11:10pm On Mar 27, 2016 |
Ayatullah: The HERETICAL Gospel of Barnabas is NOT in the Bible for a very good reason. The Crucifiction is a historical fact according to BOTH the Bible and Roman records and independent accounts. Any sources to the contrary are not only very far from infallible but actually FALSE. 1 Like |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by khaybeebello(m): 1:42am On Mar 28, 2016 |
KoloOyinbo:wake up bro, the hijira calendar is nt man made, it's rotate according to the moon |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ayatullah(m): 2:20am On Mar 28, 2016 |
KoloOyinbo: You are very correct that there was a crucifixion according to the bible and Romans record, BUT you are VERY WRONG to BELIEVE it was Jesus that was crucified. You are also not qualified to call the Gospel of Barnabas HERETICAL. You have been duped by The Romans and the Catholic Church. The Almighty God saved Jesus from the disgraceful death on the cross and replaced him with Judas who was made by the Almighty God to look like Jesus. Period! |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by KoloOyinbo(m): 2:27am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Ayatullah: So now you are an expert on ancient manuscripts! LOL. I am a thousand times more qualified than someone as foolish as you who has not the slightest idea what he is talking about! |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by KoloOyinbo(m): 2:30am On Mar 28, 2016 |
khaybeebello: And does the moon add in the extra days? Lol. Stick to reading wiki rather than arguing calendars with someone who was astronomet for 21 years! ALL CALENDARS ARE MAN MADE! Being based on the motions of the Sun or Moon makes no difference to the fact we must add in extra time which is a human decision. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Ayatullah(m): 3:34am On Mar 28, 2016 |
KoloOyinbo: I do not have to be an expert on ancient manuscripts to point out to you your foolishness. The Europeans who brought you the Bible are becoming wiser every day, that is why you see a lot of churches in Europe being turned to warehouses and mosques! Better be bold enough to admit your stupidity. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by erty6334(m): 6:27am On Mar 28, 2016 |
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO TRULY
FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST
In a world of religious confusion, how
does one recognize those who practice
true Christianity?
Is there something that one could
observe that would indicate that an
organization is practicing God's ways or
that a person is a true child of God?
The answer is yes! The elect of God can
be identified and separated from those
who are not the elect.
In the following few paragraphs, some
major behavioral traits to look for when
deciding if people are guided by the
spirit of God will be reviewed.
Love For God's People
A major sign of God's people is their
love and concern for one another:
"By this shall all men know that you are
my disciples, if we have love one to
another" (Jn.13:35 Para.).
While this would not seem to be a major
sign of God's people, it stands out in a
world torn with strife, war, divorce,
murder, anger, hatred, and violence.
Love and true concern for another
human being is rare indeed and it is
truly a sign of the people who follow God
the Father and his son Jesus Christ who
loved humanity enough to give his life,
so they could have salvation.
The Law of God
One indication that someone is
following God's way of life is that they
will understand and be practicing all
of the ten commandments as well as
many other laws of God.
The Elect of God recognize that God
has set in motion laws that will bring
every good thing and an abundant and
full life if these laws are obeyed. God's
people will boldly proclaim that his laws
have not been destroyed, but have been
expanded by Jesus Christ to cover every
aspect of human activity (Isa.42:21;
Matt.chp.5).
Jesus says, "If you love me, keep my
commandments" (Jn.14:15 Para.).
The apostle John has a stinging rebuke
for those who say that they follow God,
but do not practice his law:
"He that says, I know him, and does not
keep his commandments, is a liar, and
has no truth in him" (1.Jn.2:4 Para.).
The people of God recognize that God's
law is one of his greatest gifts to
mankind and they believe what king
David said: "Your word is as a lamp
before my feet, and lights my
path" (Psa.119:105 Para.).
They Love God and His Law
"This is how we know that we love the
children of God: by loving God, and
keeping his commandments. This is love
for God: that we keep his
commandments: and his commandments
are not burdensome" (1.Jn.5:2-3 Para.).
The Sabbath and Annual Observances
Another mark of God's people is that
they observe God's commanded
observances. Moreover, people who
follow God's ways observe his weekly
Sabbath, which is the fourth
commandment:
"Speak you also to the children of
Israel, saying, Truly my sabbaths you
shall keep; for it is a sign between me
and you throughout your generations,
that you may know that I am the Lord
who does sanctify you . . . Six days may
work be done; but in the seventh is the
sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord:
whosoever does any work in the sabbath
day, he shall surely be put to death . . .
Wherefore the children of Israel shall
keep the sabbath [Heb. Shabbat. The
weekly sabbath], to observe the sabbath
throughout their generations, for a
perpetual covenant. It is a sign between
me and the children of Israel forever . . .
" (Ex.31:13-17 KJV).
A Perpetual Covenant
The requirement to observe the Sabbath
and the festival days was not a
temporary command and it has not
been canceled. The people of God
observe these days, which are holy to
him and a perpetual covenant and sign
between God and his people forever.
See also Isa.56:1-6; 58:13; 66:22-23.
The prophet Ezekiel was inspired to
write that the commanded festival days
are a sign of a true follower of God:
"Moreover, I also gave them my Sabbaths
[Heb.shabbaton. The festivals], to be a
sign between me and them, that they
might know that I am the Lord that
sanctifies them . . . And hallow my
Sabbaths; and they shall be a sign
between me and you, that you may
know that I am the Lord your God"
(Ezk.20:12,20 Para).
A Sign of Obedience
A person can keep nine of the Ten
Commandments of God almost in
complete secrecy, and no one will be
the wiser. Someone may even keep the
royal law of love in relative secrecy.
Even though the practice of these laws
shows a Godly attitude and is extremely
important in maintaining Godly
character, it does not impact the lives of
people in the same way that practicing
the weekly Sabbath and the annual
observances does.
It is almost impossible for others not to
notice a person who keeps God's special
observances. The first thing that is
noticed is that they do not perform their
normal work or business on the Sabbath
or annual festival days. If all of these
observances fell on a weekend or on
days when a person did not have to go
to work or do business, they could go by
relatively unnoticed. But, these
observances fall on different days
throughout the year, which makes it
impossible to hide the fact that a person
is observing them.
When people voluntarily honor and
practice the observance of these days, a
very profound statement is being made.
Their actions show that they believe this
is the way to please and worship God.
Their actions also indicate that they
believe that those who are not
observing these days are not
worshipping God correctly. One of the
reasons the world hates God's children
is that God's children practice the same
worship system that Jesus did. See
Jn.15:12,17; Lk.17:14; Matt.24:9.
Jesus sums up the general attitude of
people, while speaking to Nicodemus:
"He that believes not is condemned
already, because he has not believed in
the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light
is come into the world, and men loved
darkness rather than light, because their
deeds were evil. For everyone that does
evil hates the light, neither comes to the
light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
But he that does truth comes to the
light, that his deeds may be made
manifest, that they are wrought in God"
(Jn.3:18-21 Para).
Human nature is the opposite of God's
nature, therefore, it results in the hatred
of the things of God. The vast majority
of people today do not love truth; they
love evil. This fact is evidenced by
their disobedience of God's laws,
statutes, and judgments. This is why
the people of God are hated. Jesus was
hated because he truly observed and
practiced all of God's law.
Because Jesus faithfully practiced God's
law, his behavior became a
condemnation of those who professed to
keep it, but in reality, they did not.
This same hatred will be directed
toward anyone who truly follows God's
way of worship.
Practicing the law of God, which
includes the observance of the weekly
Sabbath and annual observances, is a
sign of those who are truly the
children of God. See Ex.13:9;
Isa.56:1-6; 58:13; 66:22-23.
Separate From False Religions
In a letter to the elect at Corinth, the
apostle Paul exhorts them to avoid
mixing the truth of God with paganism.
He also tells them to separate themselves
from the religions of that day:
"Wherefore come out from among them,
and be you separate, says the Lord, and
touch not the unclean thing; and I will
receive you" (2.Cor.6:17 Para.). See also
verses 14-16.
A child of God must neither participate
in nor be a part of this world's
religions. Participation in this worlds
religions is spiritual adultery, because
the elect of God are the spiritual Bride of
Christ and are his ambassadors to this
world. Therefore, they must accurately
represent God and his way of life. See
2.Cor.5:20; 6:14-16; Rev.19:7-9.
The Preaching of the Kingdom
After being crucified and resurrected
from the dead, Jesus instructed his
disciples as to what he wanted his
followers to do:
"Go you therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them into the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the holy
spirit: Teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you always, even
to the end of the world" (Matt.28:19-20
Para.).
Notice, Jesus told his disciples to teach
the things he had commanded. Christ
was not referring only to the things he
had taught during his earthly ministry
in human form; he also meant for them
to teach the things he had taught Israel
before he became flesh. Please read
Jn.1:1-11; Eph.3:9; 2.Tim.3:16 and our
study papers concerning who God is.
The Government of God
"Now after that John was put in prison,
Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the
gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying,
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of
God is at hand: repent you, and believe
the gospel" (Mk.1:14-15 Para.).
This is the same gospel that the elect of
God will be preaching (Matt.24:14;
28:19-20).
"But though we, or an angel from heaven,
preach any other gospel to you than
that which we have preached to you, let
him be accursed. As we said before, so
say I now again, if any man preach any
other gospel to you than that you have
received, let him be accursed" (Gal.1:8-9
KJV).
These are strong words! However, they
do show how important it is to God
that his people preach the right
message: No other message is
acceptable.
The Elect of God will be doing the work
Jesus instructed them to do in preaching
the gospel (good news) of the soon-
coming Kingdom of God. The true gospel
of the Kingdom of God is much different
from what is popularly taught today. It
is a gospel so dynamic, so powerful, so
diametrically opposed to what is
popularly taught that the vast majority
of people reject it when they hear it.
Surprising as it is, Jesus Christ did not
come to make this world a better place
in which to live under its present
leadership:
"I have given them your word; and the
world has hated them, because they
are not of the world, even as I am not
of this world. I pray not that you
should take them out of the world, but
that you should keep them from the evil.
They are not of the world, even as I am
not of the world" (Jn.17:14-16 Para.).
See Matt.10:34-35; ch.24; Mk.chp.13;
Rev.5:9-10; 11:15; 20:4-6.
To Become an Immortal Being
God the Father and Jesus Christ have a
plan by which mankind may be born
into the very Family of God. This plan
involves repentance, forgiveness of sin,
baptism, full redemption, and salvation
(See Acts 2:38; 3:19). No other people
but the elect of God truly understand
that human beings have the
opportunity to become immortal
beings in the Family of God.
The Apostle John writes, "Beloved, now
we are the sons of God, and it does not
yet appear what we shall be: but we
know that, when he shall appear, we
shall be like him; for we shall see him as
he is" (1 Jn.3:2 Para.).
Jesus himself was criticized for saying
he was the son of God, but he answered
this criticism by stating,
"Is it not written in your law, I said,
"You are gods?" If he called them gods, to
whom the word of God came, and the
scripture cannot be broken" (Jn.10:34-35
Para.).
The Elect are destined to be born into
the Family of God! Almost no one
understands the profound nature of
this vital teaching. Jesus said that this
is another earmark of those whom God
has called out of this world:
"It is given to you to know the mysteries
of the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matt.13:11
Para.).
The Fruit of the Spirit
Because it is the possession of God's
spirit that makes one a member of the
body of Christ, those who are the elect of
God must bear unmistakable evidence of
those fruits. Jesus tells us how to tell the
difference between those who are his
followers and those who are not:
"Beware of false prophets, which come in
sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are
ravening wolves. You shall know them by
their fruits. Do men gather grapes of
thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every
good tree brings forth good fruit; but a
corrupt tree brings forth evil
fruit" (Matt.7:15-17 Para.).
Look at the fruit (i.e., results) of this
world's religious and political systems:
crime, hunger, poverty, religious
bigotry, hatred, broken homes,
permissiveness, promiscuity, and war.
This is the pathetic situation in which
we see the professing Christian nations
today. This is the result of a false
Christianity taught by counterfeit
ministers of Christ and practiced by
false Christians.
If this statement were not true, the fruits
of their teachings and practices would
be far different; their fruit would be
good and not evil. However, the
evidence shows, without a doubt, the
error of their ways:
"But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy,
peace, long-suffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:
against such there is no
law" (Gal.5:22-23 Para.).
SUMMARY
Yes, true Christians can be identified
and separated from those who are not
true Christians. Those who truly follow
God the Father and Jesus Christ will
live their lives in accordance with
what is written in the word of God. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by khaybeebello(m): 7:30am On Mar 28, 2016 |
KoloOyinbo:the hijira calendar may be man made coz it still get sme human involvement, bt d truth here is it doesn't have a fixed date lyk dat of d gregorian calender, use d Ramadan for example, it's move backwards every year nd despite the fact that the hijira calendar have been written. We still mak use of d moon |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Itannooluwa(f): 7:36am On Mar 28, 2016 |
ifenes:Moon worship day nko.....mtchewww |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Nobody: 8:27am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Akosxxx: Renowned philosophers have tried to come up with logical basis why the Good should be blotted out in ‘Tis Friday. They have tried to make us understand that if He who was crucified was indeed the Son of God why the celebration? Religious enthusiasts have even held so many talks and Crusades on why and what should be done to suppress the Good of ‘Tis Friday. Let’s look back to the days of the apostles, Saul a chief scribe, foremost of Gamaliel students, an orator, a resound philosopher, a Pharisee who led a crusade to wipe out the Good of ‘Tis Friday but was arrested on his way to Damascus by the Son of God Himself thereby, transforming him Saul to Paul who became the Chief advocate of Good Friday ( see The Book of Acts, chapter 9 for the full history ) The bedrock of Christianity lies in the happenings and after effect of the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. I know some still have issues and question with the resurrection of Jesus. Now let’s be a bit logical and personal here; Why would Stephen (an apostle of Jesus ) gladly bear the missile of stones being hurled at him in love (Acts 7:59 – And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep) Why would Peter, James, Andrew, even Paul gladly Stand for ‘Tis Good Friday even in the face of death. The Bridge- Today the world all over have access into the Holy of Holies because the veil of the Temple tore from top to Bottom bridging the gap between Man and God Almighty. This is as a result of the events that took place on ‘Tis Good Friday. (Matt 27:51) We walk freely now straight to the alter with our...read more https:///Go4oT5obe9 |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by deic9(m): 8:37am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Sanchez01:Technically, Ifenes is right and i suppose its you who needs to be enlightened. Please, be informed... The March equinox coincides with Easter Sunday and holidays that are related to it. Easter is calculated as the first Sunday after the paschal full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox(March or Spring equinox). If the full moon falls on a Sunday, then Easter is the following Sunday. The holiday can occur anywhere between March 22 and April 25. we will always have different dates for Easter......as the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) are not fixed dates. Summary, Easter is calculated based on Season and not fixed date like Dec. 25th or Jan 1st |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by Sanchez01: 8:50am On Mar 28, 2016 |
deic9:Here we go again. So are you implying we may have Easter on a Tuesday if the full moon comes a Tuesday before? Interesting. Shove aside the equinox calculations because my perspective is not drawn from that angle. According to him, "it has to be Sunday" was where I took him from. What happens to the three day event, starting from Friday, particularly about the ninth hour? Beyond astrology and moon readings which I'm never a fan, the Easter is marked in this order, Friday (the crucifixion), Saturday and Sunday (the resurrection). All events captured in three days. I have no issues with the dates because it is not a secret that Easter is not fixed to a particular date and month as Christmas. My stand is "it has to be Sunday". Unfortunately you didn't understand before posting. |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by PidginPriest(m): 8:52am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Ubenedictus: Gbam |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by PidginPriest(m): 8:53am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Sanchez01: Yep! E go must be Sunday. E de simple. Just Sunday wey follow the first of that moon calculation but go mist be from 21. For eg, If e be 21 the moon thing happen and na Saturday, then Easter go be 22nd. Holy Thursday 19th, Good Friday 20th, etc. For Catholic church calender, Easter na first feast to know, then dates for other movable feasts fit follow like when advent go start or Lent ash Wednesday etc. All na Easter de determine them. Easter dates na one thing wey other churches never comot eye from Catholic people. Na only one church bin Dey before first protestant revolution start for 1520. Dem disagree many things from Catholic Church and till today still Dey disagree (na why new churches de born like pig daily). But dem never refuse Catholic Easter date. Whenever that date fall for catholics, other churches go join body. 1 Like |
Re: Why Is Easter Always Falling On Different Dates? (picture) by ifenes(m): 9:36am On Mar 28, 2016 |
Itannooluwa: Monday. Day of the moon. 1 Like
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