Thechristmasstoryisrepeatedtimeandagainonradio,tv,inthepress,inspecialchurchprograms,in socalled bible story books, and is depicted by crib and manger scenes across america. Shocking as these facts are, they are the plain facts of history and the bible. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by jodi picoult. After nimrods death, his socalled motherwife, semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the. How intriguing it is to trace them to their origins. The yule log represented the sungod nimrod and the christmas tree. Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. The plain truth about christmas church of the great god. Archived from the original pdf on december 2, 2008. During the time they were out, the shepherds watched them night and day. 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. After nimrods death, his socalled motherwife, semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of nimrod as a spirit being.
So saving as a pdf sorts this out it retains your exciting font. Here are the origins of the christmas tree, santa claus, mistletoe, the holly wreath, and. Pdf plain truth book by jodi picoult free download 405. We are shocked to learn the truth some, unfortunately, take offense at the plain truth. The carefully woven plot raises many moral and legal issues.
The plain truth about christmas paperback january 1, 1986 by herbert m. The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong on. The babylonian system depicted in revelation 17 rules over the kings and kingdoms of the earth. The plain truth began publication in 1934 as a typewritten newsletter edited by herbert w. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of. Armstrong of the radio church of god later renamed the worldwide church of god. This festival, as important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. If you are interested in learning more about ptm, please request a copy of plain truth ministrieshelping change lives around the world by calling us at 18003094466, visiting our website at. The plain truth about christmas herbert w armstrong. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 405 pages and is available in hardcover format.
In the scriptures, no one is recorded to have kept a feast or held a great banquet on his birthday. Information about other days the truth about new years plain truth 1964 valentines day truth of origin. Information about other days the truth about new years plain truth 1964 valentines daytruth of origin. The message of christmas is both wonderful and difficult. Why christmas, why do people observe it, what keeps christmas going.
The celebration of christmas is completely pagan and comes from a very long history of sun god worship that happens around the winter solstice. Armstrong where did the world get christmas from the bible, or paganism. May 01, 2000 plain truth is about ellie hathaway, a lawyer from pennsylvania who comes to an amish community to defend katie, an eighteen year old accused of murdering her own newborn child. He began reading the churchs plain truth magazine in 1957, and began contributing to what was then called the radio church of god in the early 1960s. The truth behind christmas christmas today santa satan. Plain truth about christmas 1970 plain truth about christmas 1980 french plain truth about christmas 1982 dutch plain truth about christmas 1982 spanish plain truth about easter 1973 plain truth about easter 1983 dutch plain truth about healing 1979 plain truth. God begins the year in the early spring as plant life begins to bud and grow. Isnt it all right to go ahead and observe it anyway.
The pace never flags throughout this dramatic tale and the writing is truly beautiful. 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. To read pdf files you will need a copy of the free acrobat reader. The nimrod treenimrod the lord of christmas nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from god that has dominated this world until now. Did paul, the apostles, and the early church of the new testament celebrate christmas. 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. 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.
The plain truth is, christmas is not messiahs birthday at all. Free download or read online plain truth pdf epub book. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonish origin. Some of our files indicated by one of these logos are in pdf acrobat format. The contrast between gods way and the worlds is very obvious. The truth about christmas by ferrell jenkins evangelist citrus park church of christ tampa, fl. Holly berries were also considered sacred to the sun god. Kodi archive and support file vintage software community software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. During the bail process of katies trial, ellie becomes her bail official person, or the person that must stay with katie always so she can stay at her farm home. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny tinsel. The plain truth is a religious magazine published in the united states.
The truth about christmas watchtower online library. When i was awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. Read online plain truth pdf by jodi picoult for free. 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. These collections are searchable pdfs with image, which were scanned directly from original publications. Armstrong rejected traditional holidays such as christmas, easter, halloween and the. Where did the world get christmas from the bible, or paganism. Plain truth ministries the plain truthis published by plain truth ministries ptm. 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.
The plain truth about christmas the worldwide church of. 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. Stewart december 24th, 2005 nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from god that has dominated this world until now. Plain truth is a novel of love, trust, and honesty that will touch the hearts of all who read it. At first it seems to be a run of the mill assignment, but the detective quickly finds inconsistencies in the statements of the family who live on the farm. Many of our cherished traditions are buried deep in the pagan past. I saved a powerpoint presentation as pdf, but the pdf version has. Does christmas really celebrate the birthday of yahshua. They say a story can carry a truth far greater than the literal truth.
We present here excerpts from an article written by herbert w. For higher resolution versions approx double file size of these magazines. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian, but of pagan babylonian origin. The plain truth about christmas when i was a very little boy, i was taught to hang up my stockings on christmas eve. 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. 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. All pdf magazines are at 150dpi and are text searchable. The plain truth about christmas 3 the plain truth about christmas. The necessities of human society, neither in private or public life, will allow of such an accurate enquiry. Daily live update with pastor matthew barnett 47 the life church 363 watching live now.
The french in louisiana, english in new york, and german in pennsylvania also brought with them their christmas traditions. Plain truth is a novel about an amish girl who finds herself in the center of a murder trial and the lawyer who comes to her rescue. The soil of england is fertile, its climate is good, it is capable of a ording food in abundance to an enormously greater. Download and read online for free plain truth by jodi picoult.
If so, then perhaps you have asked these questions. All pdf booklets are at 150dpi and are text searchable. Armstrong, founder of the radio church of god, which he later named the worldwide church of god wcg. We know they carry more truth than just the plain truth ever can. Do you know what the bible says about the christmas tree. 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. Easter is not a christian name, but the title of the idolatrous queen of heaven. Mistletoe, sacred in pagan festivals, is a parasite. Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was semiramis. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are. When i was a very little boy, i was taught to hang up my stockings on christmas eve.
Author tuit provides an overview of the turmoil in the worldwide church of god in the late 70s and early 80s. The truth about christmas booklet in pdf truth on the web. Christmas treeof santa clausof the mistletoeof the holly wreathof the custom of exchanging gifts. The christmas celebrations typical in europe made their way into america in the southern colonies, where one could find feasting, giftgiving, hospitality, dancing and fireworks. Please click the above pdf icons to view or download the full booklet in pdf format. Church of god home school association cog library archives.
The plain truth magazine continued to be published and circulated, eventually reaching a. Heres an explanation of the true origin and meaning of lent, easter eggs, and sunrise services. Wonderful in that god s love became incarnate, painful as we own our sin, depravity, and brokenness. Click on the logo below to go to adobes website to download the reader. Winter 09 pt christianity without the religionplain truth. The plain truth is, christmas is not christs birthday at all.
The plain truth was a freeofcharge monthly magazine, first published in 1934 by herbert w. Armstrong 18921986 was the founder of the worldwide church of god, and the developer of most of their unique theology. The book has been awarded with mary higgins clark award nominee. Tardo we americans take santa claus, presents, holly, trees, carol singing and all the other pleasant christmas customs very much for granted. The plain truth about christmas, it will open your eyes. The plain truth about christmas 1974 the plain truth about christmas 1986 rather listen than read. And this festival, important as it seems to so many, is not of christian. Can you try plain truth christmas pdf it with a standard font and see if. The idea that jesus was born december 25th, is one of the fables the apostle paul prophesied ii tim. For higher resolution versions approx double file size of. Plain truth by jodi picoult at the best online ebook storage. Posts about plain truth magazine written by pamela starr dewey. 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.
It launched a spirited defense of the british political and legal system, as well as attacking the barbarity of paines arguments. You need to know just who the players are in todays world. A baby is found dead inside the barn of an amish dairy farm. Yes, europe, under the holy roman church is the end time beast of revelation, and will become the enemy of the usa. The plain truth a magazine of understanding herbert w. And under the heading natal day, we find that the early catholic father, origen, acknowledged this truth. To request literature, browse our library and add items to your basket. And made available on the internet in convenient pdf files. Book 7 when a young amish teen hides a pregnancy, gives birth in secret, and then.
Katies background makes it difficult to believe she would do something so heinous as kill her innocent newborn son, but the evidence seems to point in that direction. Isnt the christmas spirit a good and splendid thing, regardless of how it got. When i awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. Maybe we cant believe a virgin gave birth to the son of god. Pagan customs centering around the january calends gravitated to christmas. Armstrong july 31, 1892 january 16, 1986 was an american christian. But god commands his faithful ministers, cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression.
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