Armstrong, founder of the radio church of god, which he later named the worldwide church of god wcg. Daily live update with pastor matthew barnett 47 the life church 363 watching live now. Plain truth 1948 herbert armstrong searchable library. He also wrote some delightful books for children and some science fiction, besides many works of literary criticism. Yes, its time the mystery which sur rounds the introduction of christmas into the professing christian world were unveiled. Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. Here, from the pages of your own bible is the plain truth about easter and the passover. Again, we are due for some surprises, when we learn the plain truth. The adventchristmas season is the joyous celebration of the incarnation of jesus christthe coming in flesh of the eternal. The earliest reference to christmas being marked on dec. The plain truth about christmas when i was a very little boy, i was taught to hang up my stockings on christmas eve. The plain truth about christmas 3 the plain truth about christmas. Wikipedia by garner ted armstrong halloween, commonly spelled without the apostrophe today, is utterly pagan.
The plain truth about christmas the worldwide church of. Consider the following admission from a large american newspaper the buffalo news, nov. During the time they were out, the shepherds watched them night and day. It supposedly celebrates the resurrection of christ.
Even though he was the superstar author of the wildly popular the pickwick papers and the adventures of oliver twist and that evenings keynote speaker at an important charitable event inside the man was in turmoil. After nimrods death, his socalled motherwife, semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of nimrod as a spirit being. The plain truth about christmas in the western world christmas is the most important religious and commercial season of the year. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of yahshua. 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. Address your urgent request to box 111, pasadena, california, or to our london or australian addresses. The shocking truth about christmas the creators calendar. When you celebrate christmas, you are actually participating in an ancient sunworship ritual.
Shocking as these facts are, they are the plain facts of history and the bible. By uncovering the truth about christmas origins and customs, we may realize that it is not the innocent christglorifying celebration that it seems on the surface. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. 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. A message that would open our minds and hearts about the origin of christmas. Armstrongs wellresearched tract on the pagan origins of christmas. Yes, europe, under the holy roman church is the end time beast of revelation, and will become the enemy of the usa. All its symbols and customs stem from ancient heathen mythology. The plain truth herbert armstrong searchable library. Jul 02, 20 the nimrod treenimrod the lord of christmasnimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from god that has dominated this world until now. Letters to malcolm, are only a few of his bestselling works. The plain truth about christmas the worldwide church of god. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of. The contrast between gods way and the worlds is very obvious.
The nimrod treenimrod the lord of christmas nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from god that has dominated this world until now. And this festi val, important as it seems to so many. First, lets look at the historic origin of trading gifts back and forth, then see exactly what the bible does say about it. We told them the truth, that there really was in history past a guy who we now know as santa claus, who did love and serve jesus, he was a pastor and a godly man, said driscoll. The shocking truth about christmas faithful word assembly. 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. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny. Easter is the greatest of all christian observances, closely followed by christmas. Prior to the fourth century, christians were few in number, though increasing, and were persecuted by the government and by pagans. Armstrong where did the world get christmas from the bible, or paganism. You need to know just who the players are in todays world. When i was a very little boy, i was taught to hang up my stockings on christmas eve. He encouraged other colonies to do likewise in other words, every autumn the crops are.
The babylonian system depicted in revelation 17 rules over the kings and kingdoms of the earth. A beast is rising in europe, and if you are a plain truth reader, you know that the bible promises that the evil coming antichrist will arise out a united states of europe. But god commands his faithful ministers, cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression. Armstrong explained how the catholic church came to adopt this custom. If everyone obeyed god by refusing to keep pagan holidays, one of satans ploys to obscure gods plan for mankind would be thwarted. What place have witches, goblins, demons, skeletons, jack o lanterns. Lets look at the historic origin of trading gifts, and then see exactly what the bible does say. Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and. This description of the modern christmas tree is plain. Armstrong1892 1986 where did the world get christmas. Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was semiramis.
The plain truth is, christmas is not messiahs birthday at all. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of jesus. Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you. 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. It was an ancient custom among jews of those days to send out their sheep to the field and desert about the passover early spring.
Click here to download this pdf booklet related works. It was most recently called saturnalia rome and throughout time it was the celebration of mithra persian and adopted by. We really want to celebrate the man for who he was and what he really did, and some of the extra things they are interesting, they are fun, not necessarily evil. 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. Thechristmasstoryisrepeatedtimeandagainonradio,tv,inthepress,inspecialchurchprograms,in socalled bible story books, and is depicted by crib and manger scenes across america. The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice.
The plain truth is, christmas is not christs birthday at all. The plain truth is that christmas is not christs birthday. Isnt it all right to go ahead and observe it anyway. Contrary to popular assumption, the idea that christ was born on december 25th is one of those fables that gods word warns us would be taught and practiced in these last days of apostasy from the truth. Christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. Instead, we may discover sinister implications in many christmas practices, and origins heavily steeped in ancient pagan idolatry. In his booklet the plain truth about christmas, herbert w.
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. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology. Of course, the reason is that they are not from godthey are not part of the way he wants people to worship him. The plain truth about christmas leave a reply i dont want to seem like a grinch, but what bothers me about this time of year is how we the human race celebrate the birth of our lord and savior jesus christ. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the plain truth. The littleknown connection of new years with christmas is made clear in our free booklet, the plain truth about christmas. But exactly what do the various christmas customs have to do with the birth of jesus. The plain truth about healing 1979 booklet by hwa 179kb the plain truth about easter 1973 booklet by hwa 244kb is all animal flesh good food.
And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny tinsel. The yule log represented the sungod nimrod and the christmas tree. Why should any christcentered, biblebelieving person revel in ghoulish death. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas tree of santa claus of the mistletoe of the holly wreath continue reading the plain truth about christmas. And under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. The christmas tree, however, is mentioned in the bible. Many of our cherished traditions are buried deep in the pagan past. Audio books mp3 are also available for many booklets. Nimrod the lord of christmas ahayahyashiya israelites. After a colonial militia had returned from murdering the men, women, and children of an indian village, the governor proclaimed a holiday and feast to give thanks for the massacre. The plain truth about christmas abiding church of god. The plain truth about christmas nazarenespace blog. Nearly all aspects of christmas observance have their roots in roman custom and religion.
Armstrong 1952, 1972, 1974 edition revised for true name deities 2003. The plain truth about christmas 1974 the plain truth about christmas 1986 rather listen than read. For many, christmas is the time to think of jesus christ as a baby in a manger. After nimrods death, his socalled motherwife, semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the. Please click the above pdf icons to view or download the full booklet in pdf format. Stewart december 24th, 2005 nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from god that has dominated this world until now. This festival, as important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. How much do you know of the origin of the christmas tree or santa ciaus or the mistletoeor the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging. While the birth of christ is a special and miraculous event, it isnt the primary focus. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of how it got. To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket.
And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonish origin. If you havent read it before, please read it immediately. The plain truth was a freeofcharge monthly magazine, first published in 1934 by herbert w. God begins the year in the early spring as plant life begins to bud and grow. The truth behind christmas christmas today santa satan. We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. The bible is very clear that we should avoid, flee or turn away from the ways of this world and beware of their entry into the church of god ii timothy 3. All pdf booklets are at 150dpi and are text searchable. When i awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate christmas. Another truth about the origin of christmas springs from the modern word can nibal. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god. Problem of pain, the screwtape letters, mere christianity, the four loves and the posthumous prayer. The truth about christmas booklet in pdf truth on the web.
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