The day marks the beginning of the larger season of christmastide, which lasts 12 days. The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong booklet posted on december 24, 2014 by herbert w armstrong here are the astonishing facts which may shock you. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birth the. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny tinsel. Millions have grown up with fond memories of christmas trees,stockings, santa claus, yule logs, etc.
Plain truth is a portrait of amish life rarely witnessed by those outside the faith, dealing with a teenage pregnancy and the trial that follows the newborns death. The small town of paradise, pennsylvania, is a jewel in lancaster co. I hope it brings you and your children many happy playtimes and memories. What do hairdressers like to sing at christmas time.
The truth behind christmas santa satan christmas, also referred to as christmas day, is an annual holiday celebrated on december 25th. It is only sinners like pharaoh and herod who make great rejoicings over the day in which they were born into this world emphasis ours. But god commands his faithful ministers, cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgressions. Christmas has become the product of an odd mixture of pagan ideas, superstition, fanciful legends, and plain ignorance.
Christmas has become important to billions of people for a variety of reasons. All pdf booklets are at 150dpi and are text searchable. Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. The plain truth about the sacred name advocates of this belief claim is that the names of the creatorfather, and of his son the savior, are sacred only in the hebrew language. The truth about christmas by ferrell jenkins evangelist citrus park church of christ tampa, fl. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. The true jesus christ unknown to christianity does this.
What it means for you christianity without the religion. By uncovering the truth about christmas origins and customs, we may realize that it is not the innocent christ glorifying celebration that it seems on the surface. It pinpoints mistakes made in handling money this booklet is not available on this website. Add to that the commercialization of christmas by marketers and the politicization of christmas in the culture wars, and youre left with one big mess. This description of the modern christmas tree is plain. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are. Instead we may discover sinister implications in many christmas practices, and origins. It is a free educational service in the public interest, published by the worldwide church of god. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate christmas. Prior to the fourth century, christians were few in number, though increasing, and were persecuted by the government and by pagans. Yet there is a fundamental question that usually goes unanswered. In the scriptures, no one is recorded to have kept a feast or held a great banquet on his birthday.
Pagan holidays or gods holy days which prelim 1976. The plain truth herbert armstrong searchable library. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted. It was most recently called saturnalia rome and throughout time it was the celebration of mithra persian and adopted by romans, tammuz babylon, saturnus roman.
Christmas trees, yule logs, holly wreathes and kissing under the mistletoe. The truth behind christmas christmas today santa satan. Pdf plain truth book by jodi picoult free download 405. The truth on christmas truth on the web ministries. Predestination does the bible teach it prelim 1973. The christmas tree, however, is mentioned in the bible. Heres an explanation of the true origin and meaning of lent, easter eggs, and sunrise services. And under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. The contrast between gods way and the worlds is very obvious. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birththe untold story and so youre not keeping christmas. Armstrong explained how the catholic church came to adopt this custom.
How much do you know of the origin of the christmas treeof santa. Garner ted armstrong february 9, 1930 september 15, 2003 was an american evangelist and the son of herbert w. The plain truth about christmas 1974 booklet by hwa 1. Easter is not a christian name, but the title of the idolatrous queen of heaven.
Santa claus the roman father of the christmass or father christmas was the figure of thehigh church. The book has been awarded with mary higgins clark award nominee. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of. Armstrong founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from eugene, oregon. Josiah for president august 11november 5, 2020 can plain truth triumph over politics. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the plain truth.
Pagan origin in 1990, the solon, ohio a cleveland suburb school board banned all nativity and other christmas scenes on any school property because they felt it. Please click the above pdf icons to view or download the full booklet in pdf format. Armstrong, founder of the radio church of god, which he later named the worldwide church of god wcg. The plain truth is, christmas is not messiahs birthday at all. Click here to download this pdf booklet related works. Stewart december 24th, 2005 the real origin of christmas goes back to ancient babylon. Pagan origin of christmas, easter, halloween holy day s. The use of christmas wreaths is believed by authorities to be traceable to the pagan customs of decorating buildings and places of worship at the feast which took place at the same time as christmas.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 405 pages and is available in hardcover format. Our christmas dinner, christmas in paradise, and stolen. The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus of the holly wreath of the mis tletoe of the custom of exchanging gifts. Armstrong july 31, 1892 january 16, 1986 founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from eugene, oregon. Does christmas really commemorate and honor the birth of baby jesus.
This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birth the untold story and so youre not keeping christmas. Heres the plain truth about old testament polygamy pagan holidaysor gods holy dayswhich. This booklet is designed to look at the true meaning of christmas. Isnt it all right to go ahead and observe it anyway. Armstrong founded the worldwide church of god in the late 1930s, as well as ambassador college in 1946, and was an early pioneer of radio and teleevangelism, originally. A christmas activities ebook thank you for downloading my very first ebook by learning 4 kids. The plain truth magazine the worldwide church of god. If there is a booklet that is not here that you would like to see click contact to let me know and i will try to find it and post it here.
It does not commemorate the birth of jesus christ, whicis in the spring time, according to luke 2. This booklet represents a compilation of plain trutharticles i have written in the past, and since edited and updated. In his booklet the plain truth about christmas, herbert w. When i awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. Recent history of the philadelphia era of the church of god. Many of our cherished traditions are buried deep in the pagan past. Shocking as these facts are, they are plain facts of history and the bible. The babylonian system depicted in revelation 17 rules over the kings and kingdoms of the earth. Free download or read online plain truth pdf epub book. Instead we may discover sinister implications in many christmas practices. Daily live update with pastor matthew barnett 47 the life church 363 watching live now. Lets avoid all assumptions and only accept what can be proven.
Yet, most remain completely ignorant of its true origins. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus. Armstrong the truth about christmas character in crisis the seven laws of success the epistles of petera living hope how to be an overcomer the lion has roared germanys secret strategy to destroy iran ambassador for world peace hoseareaping the whirlwind. The plain truth about christmas the plain truth about easter the plain truth about healing the private letters of hwa and lda to their children and friends the proof of the bible the resurrection was not on sunday the seven laws of success the tongues question truth about makeup. Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and exchanging gifts. Scandal, backstabbing and politicsasusual are center stage until an unlikely encounter changes the course of the country.
The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong. But the germans got it from the romans, who got it from the babylonians and the egyptians. December 25 was the birthday of mithra, the pagan god of light. We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. Books and booklets the worldwide church of god archives. Most aspects of christmas are not referred to in the bible. The book, answers to questions, compiled by frederick j. The plain truth about christmas booklet by herbert w. Thechristmasstoryisrepeatedtimeandagainonradio,tv,inthepress,inspecialchurchprograms,in socalled bible story books, and is depicted by crib and manger scenes across america. Bringing gods perspective, and in plain language, it is based entirely on scripture, and known facts of history. We have touched on it without directly focusing on it. Plain truth 1948 herbert armstrong searchable library. The doctrine of the trinity christianitys selfinflicted wound at first appearance this book would seem to be a very thorough study disproving the doctrine of the trinity.
Can a plain man of faith truly turn the tide of politics and become the. It is bound up in the organized apostasy with which satan has gripped a deceived world these many centuries. This booklet contains four chapters only the first, the plain truth about christmas, was written by armstrong himself in 1952, including jesus birththe. The plain truth about christmas abiding church of god. This booklet is filled with facts from history and scripture that, when placed together, paint a complete picture.
Let us dig into the matter and discover the truth together, shall we. Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the. By uncovering the truth about christmas origins and customs, we may realize that it is not the. Stewart december 24th, 2005 traditionally, a yule log was burned in the fireplace on christmas eve and during the night as the logs embers died, there appeared in the room, as if by magic, a christmas tree surrounded by gifts. Printed in the united states of america 1952, 1972, 1974 edition. But wrapped within its scholarly reasoning is, in this writers opinion, its true purpose whether. The plain truth was a freeofcharge monthly magazine, first published in 1934 by herbert w. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by jodi picoult. If you would like to read any of these booklets, simply click on the picture of the booklet that you would like to read and it will download to your device, it will be downloaded in pdf format.
Do you know the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus, of the mistletoe, hollywreath, custom of exchanging gifts. You will be astounded to read the plain truth about christmas. The plain truth about christmas when i was a very little boy, i was taught to hang up my stockings on christmas eve. May they help you to understand what christmas is all about, and to experience the divine gift you have been given. It was preached by pastormissionary evangelist robert breaker, who shows the truth about christmas, its origin, why it was not celebrated by many christians until around the last 150 years, and.
The shocking truth about christmas faithful word assembly. The book of chronicles daniel unlocks revelation autobiography of herbert w. The purpose of this ebook is to provide simple, easy, low cost activities to entertain the kids with this festive season. The truth is, the names of god or of christ are as sacred in one language as. The exact date of jesus birth is entirely unknown, as all authorities acknowledge. To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket. Since we look to christ as the author of our salvation, maybe we should take a deeper look into the celebration of his birth.
God at his appointed time fulfilled his promise to humanity to send a savior to save the world from its sins and wickedness. In 325 ad, roman emperor constantine reassigned the meaning to the birthday of. No article about christmas is complete without some explanation of the christmas tree. Of course, the reason is that they are not from godthey are not part of the way he wants people to worship him. Jan 02, 20 priest role in the 25 days of mass, before the day of the mass of christ christmass. Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. Howbeit when he, the spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the simple truth. The majority participates in the observance of christmas, believing it to be one of the principal teachings of the new testament.
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