The following is helpful for those who are questioning whether or not to keep the O. T. feast days and is in regard to how we were required to observe these days in the group.
The Scriptures show that the O.T. holy days were shadows or “pictures of Christ.” Once we have the “reality” which is Christ, why would there be a need to continue in the shadows? Christians are saved through and by faith in Christ, not faith in Christ plus works of the Law.
Note: Any information posted concerning holy days is not meant to denigrate them since these days, which are associated with Christ’s first Advent and second Advent, and have already found–or will find in the future–prophetic fulfillment. What ESN is against is those who would use days in order to control, manipulate and exploit others.
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Spring Festivals: (Passover, Unleavened Bread, Pentecost)
Why Church Leaders Demand Holy Days For Their Members (could it have anything to do with control?)
What Was Missing? (when we were in the group)
How can I observe Passover if I’ve left the group? Q&A)
The Lord’s Supper (excellent study; explains the Last Supper in the context of the Passover; also covers I Corinthians 11 in the 2nd message and how many people have twisted it today) Two MP3 files. [offsite link] Note: While this is a good study, listeners should be aware that Aaron Budjen of Living God Ministries has been questioned about some of his teachings. Read this May 4, 2016 letter and our comments.
Did Christ die for only our past sins? (Q&A)
On what day of the week was Jesus crucified and how long was He in the grave? (Q&A)
Covers the day of the crucifixion and the 3 days and 3 nights.
Collection Taken on Holy Days Isn’t Biblical (letter to ESN)
Isn’t Leviticus 23:21 clear that these days are a statute forever?
Isn’t Paul telling us in I Corinthians 5:8 that we should keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
Don’t the verses that say “not under the law” really mean not under “the penalty” of the Law?
Questions About the Law, Works or Salvation
Mystery of the Ages (a critical review) by Kelly Marshall; Chap. 6; scroll to: BODILY RESURRECTION OR A DISEMBODIED SPIRIT (SPIRITUAL BODY VERSUS SPIRIT BEING)?
The first heresy in the church was the denial of the bodily resurrection (HWA taught that Christ was just a spirit in His resurrection. Was he correct?)
Should we observe “pagan” holidays? (Q&A)
Fall Festivals: (Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles, Last Great Day)
Why Church Leaders Demand Holy Days For Their Members (could it have anything to do with control?)
Come With Me (free verse by former member that pictures the New Heavens & the New Earth)
True Meaning of Day of Atonement (letter to ESN)
Atonement and Propitiation (clear explanation of the two) [offsite link] Note: While this is an excellent study, listeners should be aware that Aaron Budjen has been questioned about some of his teachings. Read this May 4, 2016 letter and our comments.
The Big Build-up of the Holy Days
Why We Thought We Had Such a Wonderful Time at the Feast
The Wonderful World Tomorrow: What it Won’t Be Like
When We Attended the Feast (what did they do to our minds?)
The Myth and the Abuse of the Feast of Tabernacles (by former member of Philadelphia Church of God)
Collection Taken on Holy Days Isn’t Biblical (letter to ESN)
Understanding the Tithe [offsite link]
This study is applicable in light of how members of the WCG offshoots are told to save a tithe in order to attend the Feast of Tabernacles.) (8 MP3 messages; free download)
We Thought the Feast Was “Better Than Christmas” (letter to ESN)
Doesn’t Zechariah 14:16 prove we are to keep the Feast of Tabernacles today?
Questions About the Law, Works or Salvation
The Second Resurrection–The Great White Throne Judgment (Covered in Chap. 7, Pt. 3 of Mystery of the Ages (a critical review) by Kelly Marshall)
Should we observe “pagan” holidays? (Q&A)
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