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This was to take place every third year. According to the Rabbis there were different tithes, but some commentators seem to think there was just one and was used for different purposes. The first tithe was for the temple and the Levites and a tenth of that tithe was for the Lord. Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

Christianity has created ceremonies and festivals to mark the birth of Jesus at a time where the ancient world celebrated the sun god. The birth of Jesus is twofold. First, to give Israel one last offering of repentance, through the king (messiah) they had asked for many hundreds of years earlier through Samuel. This Anointed One or king was not only the last offering but was tested to prove mankind could exist in the earth as the Father of lights had created him to be. To be the standard of existence for all mankind to emulate. The Second Man and the son of Jehovah. Today's References: Exodus 20:4; 1 Samuel 8:1-22; https://www.history.com/topics/natural-disasters-and-environment/winter-solstice https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2886/ancient-history-of-winter-solstice-traditions-and/ Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

I am asking this question from an honest perspective. Do we know why we observe Christmas day? Why do we observe the birth of Jesus on December 25th? The observance of the winter solstice has been around much longer than the Christmas tradition. We discussed the Roman form of this observance called Saturnalia, a month long feast to the Roman god Saturn. This feast was during the winter solstice, and we see similar ideas of our festivals at the same time of the month. The most compelling story about this argument between the church and the historians is Sol Invictus. Today's Blog: https://www.rafministries.org/itfl-blog/post/2282347/sol-invictus-the-unconquered-son-and-christmas Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

The question is what were the works of the law? They were not the keeping of the rules, that was the expectation of the law. The works of the law was the sacrifice and festivals. What is the faith of Jesus? Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

In western civilization we see many forms from other cultures that have entered the celebration of this holy day. The Scandinavian and German influences of folklore such as the Yule, which is used in the wiccan rites to this day. Santa Claus has become the magical meaning of gift giving, and we have forgotten the gift of life shown to us by the second man, Jesus. I am not sure where Jesus is in this celebration, other than what Christianity has devised through the manipulation of words. Today's Blog: https://www.rafministries.org/itfl-blog/post/2281858/why-is-christ-in-christmas-on-the-incarnation Today's References: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/athanasian-creed https://www.history.com/news/why-is-christmas-celebrated-on-december-25 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-is-christmas-celebrated-on-december-25.html https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia Constantine | Sol Invictus | Unconquered Sun from Apollo to Jesus Video: https://youtu.be/Znv7v2xcXH8 Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

I remember when there was an attempt by groups to put an X before the word mas, X-mas. This was hugely offensive to the Christian community. Especially in the U.S. as most people identify the nation as Christian. This Christian holy day of December 25th observes the day Jesus was born into the world. Or more to the point, “the Incarnation and the assumption”.   According to Christian doctrine this is the day of the “incarnation”, the birth of the God-man, or if you like, fully God and fully man person. (Athanasian Creed) According to the tradition and the last line of the creed reads, “This is the catholic faith, which except a man believe faithfully he cannot be saved. As this creed states, this is the catholic (universal) faith. So, what are the Orthodox, Protestant (Reformed), or Evangelical/Full Gospel Christians supposed to believe. They do not profess to be Catholic. Do all these institutions believe the same doctrine or creed concerning Jesus?  Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

What does it mean to be justified by faith? Israelites considered all gentiles to be sinners. They believed there was no justification outside the Mosaic law or instruction. So, to them a sinner was anyone outside there people. It was a state of being and not based on anything they did. Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

The human condition we currently see in the world is a construct of rebellion through the knowledge of good and evil. Jehovah has been working to restore his creation to his image and likeness now for some time. This restoration came through Jesus, how do we understand this good news. Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

We have watched rebellion, revolution, and wars fought by men over who is good and who is evil. But who decides who is good and who is evil? Is there an arbitrator for such matters? Today we have the United Nations, but these are people from the same nations who call each other good or evil. As the masses watch the bloodshed and unhinged demonstrations, riots, and revolution. People like David Pearce and his group are continuing the pursuit of redefining man as a being and making his own name. Today's Blog: https://www.rafministries.org/itfl-blog/post/2281043/the-human-condition Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

The human condition currently believes in its ability to master and define existence, not only in the earth, but in the universe. Where did this begin and why? When reading the creation myths of the ancient world there are two things that stand out. The idea of Good and evil, defined in either light and darkness, or order and chaos, and rebellion against the gods. To this day this is the condition of mankind. Today's Blog: https://www.rafministries.org/itfl-blog/post/2281043/the-human-condition Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

So, which is it slave or son? The first thing we have to understand to be born again is we are a slave concerning ownership and a son concerning status. If we do not understand the first principal, then we cannot become a son. Today Brother French presents a principal for us to consider in our daily walk with the Lord Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

There is warfare that has been happening for many millennia. But it is not the warfare that we see among the nations of men throughout history. This is a battle to change the rights of existence, to change the fundamental foundation of creation itself. I believe this war may have started before mankind was brought forth from the earth in the image and likeness of the One who is Existence. Do we truly understand the nature of what we are seeing in the world today and the implications mankind’s actions? Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

How do men claim the right of authority? We write documents and deliver them as law and indoctrinate society based on the institutions derived from this perceived authority. In what nation exists a government ordained by Jehovah? Whose will are we enacting? Is there an example for mankind to emulate to obtain the true rights of authority? Today's Blog: https://rafministries.org/itfl-blog/post/2280216/doctrine-vs-truth-the-doctrines-of-men Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

How do we understand what brought this country into being? How do we understand why men set themselves in places of authority and pronounce the rights from God? Brother French takes a look at the past and how we see the same ideas and presumptions throughout history. Why mankind continues in his rebellion, thinking he does God a service. Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

Thank you for joining us this evening, we hope the word of the Lord helps you in your walk with the him. 1Pe 1:13 - Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Study Notes: https://www.rafministries.org/women-of-courage

Faith in what? What are we convinced of? What do we support? Roman Catholic Christianity? European Protestant Christianity? Orthodox Christianity? American Evangelical Christianity? Starting with the original prostitution at Nicaea, these institutions have bound their adherents to the beasts throughout the world that serve the knowledge of good and evil. This knowledge of good and evil comes from the Adversary, or as we translate the word, Satan. The Faith Loop Website: https://rafministries.org/the-faith-loop Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

How do we understand this issue today? We say we no long live by the law, yet Christianity is filled with its traditions, rites, and laws. Is this faith? Paul wrote in his letter to the Galatians that, “the just shall live by faith.” The question is, faith in what? Our existence has a foundation, it has precepts and statues to follow that were commanded by our creator. Have we put our faith in the wrong foundation? https://rafministries.org/the-faith-loop Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rafministries

How do we understand what brought this country into being? How do we understand why men set themselves in places of authority and pronounce the rights from God? Brother French takes a look at the past and how we see the same ideas and presumptions throughout history. Why mankind continues in his rebellion, thinking he does God a service. Learn more at https://www.rafminitries.org Follow RAF Ministries, The Faith Loop Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rafministries