Today,
reply is on the use of “Resurrection Sunday” and similar labels
to replace “Easter”. Many feel the use of “Easter” is a
comfortable tradition; however, the church of Jesus Christ also is to
acknowledge admonitions, guidance and principles that speak against
indulging custom, fashion and novelty such as the following: Matthew
15: 8-10, King James Version (KJV): 8 This people draweth nigh unto
me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their
lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship
me, teaching for
doctrines the commandments of men. 10 And he called the multitude,
and said unto them, Hear, and understand: One
of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion
and Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous” (no profile
information shown) posted the following:
Christians,
do you think we should change Eater name to Resurrection day?
THE
GOLDEN ARROW: And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great
prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there
shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a
nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people
shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the
book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall
awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and
everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the
brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness
as the stars for ever and ever. (Daniel 12: 1-3, King James
Version, KJV)
THE
DOUBLE DAGGER: “I Am The Resurrection” (03/25/2018); Why An
Easter Season? (04/19/2017); Chocolate Bunnies! Easter Eggs!
(04/18/2017); Resurrected With The Lord (04/16/2017); The Cross and
Resurrection Sunday? (03/16/2016); The Resurrection of Jesus
Acknowledged? (04/03/2015); Resurrection from the Dead? (04/23/2014);
Not A Matter Of Opinion? (04/24/2014); Are Holidays Bad?
(11/16/2013); Denying GOD by Eating Shrimp? (11/17/2013)
“Anonymous”,
many developing Christians are now using the label “Resurrection
Sunday” when speaking of the observances and worship activities
related to the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, his being raised
from the dead, and other sacred events that include his ascension
into heaven. Mature Christian believers often continue the use of
“Easter” in the understanding that focus must be on the spirit
substance from the makeup of divinity residing within events, within
oneself and others, within ones practices, and within ones
utterances. All believers are cautioned to be vigilant against the
spiritual confusion that sometimes arises by discussion of the first
and second resurrection for the final judgments of mankind, and of
becoming joined to divine fullness (we say, the Godhead; the Father,
the Son, the Holy Spirit) by the resurrection of Jesus (we say, the
new life; the new creation). Consider again the following that uses
language from the Bible:
1.
Acts 12: 1-5, King James Version (KJV): 1 Now about that time
Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the
church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take
Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) 4 And when he
had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him
to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter
to bring him forth to the people. 5 Peter therefore was kept in
prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God
for him.
2.
2nd Corinthians 3: 4-6, KJV: 4 And such trust have we
through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of
ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is
of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament;
not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but
the spirit giveth life.
3.
Acts 24: 14-16, KJV: 14 But this I confess unto thee, that after
the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers,
believing all things which are written in the law and in the
prophets: 15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also
allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the
just and unjust. 16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always
a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
4.
Romans 6: 3-6, KJV: 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were
baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore
we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ
was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we
also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted
together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the
likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our
old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be
destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
5.
Philippians 3: 7-14, KJV: 7 But what things were gain to me, those
I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things
but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus
my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do
count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in
him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that
which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of
God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his
resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made
conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto
the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already
attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I
may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this
one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and
reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward
the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
There
is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually
apprehended. (For example, 6.
Revelation 20: 4-6, KJV: 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon
them, and judgment was given unto them: and I
saw the souls of them that
were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and
which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had
received his
mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and
reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead
lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is
the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in
the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but
they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him
a thousand years.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be
useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
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