The theological core of Ash Wednesday is, however, shaped by a biblical theology of creation, sin, mortality, death, grace, and salvation. It also enacts biblical injunctions to “weep with those who weep” and to “confess your sins to one another.” What I value most about Ash ...
Although Ash Wednesday is enriched with Christian symbolism, we don’t actually find an instance of this particular holiday in the Bible. The holiday didn’t have a biblical origin, but owing to the Council of Nicea implementing a 40-day fasting period prior to Easter, many debated as to ...
Ashes used on Ash Wednesday The use of ashes on Ash Wednesday is derived from Biblical history. In Job 42:4-6, Job answers the Lord by saying, “Hear, and I will speak: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me. With the hearing of the ear, I have heard thee, but now my eye see...
Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, to be released nationwide on Ash Wednesday, is expected to become the most successful "biblical" film ever made. Advance sales, especially among Evangelical groups cultivated by director, producer, and co-screenwriter Gibson, have been brisk. Whether The ...
As we mentioned about Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, where some Christians mark their foreheads with ash as a symbol of sorrow and mourning over their sin, the Biblical support for this observation comes from the following verses: ...
Before we go on, I should say that some churches are pretty switched on about biblical justice, and what it means for Christians today. After working in a justice focused NGO for the last five years, however, I have to say there are so many churches that really have zero focus on seeki...
As most who look into this realize, "there is no Biblical reference to Ash Wednesday or Lent" (Ash Wednesday 2014: History, Dates, Traditions Of Lent's First Day Of Fasting. Huffington Post, March 5, 2014. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/ash-wednesday-2014_n_4897723.html?utm...
Biblical Critique: Opponents argue that passages like Romans 11 affirm the continued role of Israel, emphasizing that “God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Historical Critique: Supersessionism has been linked to anti-Semitic attitudes and actions throughout history, includin...
following a period of fasting known as Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Good Friday, the day of Jesus' death. Pope Gregory I established the 40-day duration of Lent, drawing inspiration from the biblical accounts of Israel, Moses, Elijah, and Jesus' time ...
So-called "king cakes", named after the three biblical kings, are eaten on Epiphany and during the following Epiphany season up until Fat Tuesday. Further reading: Epiphany on WikipediaWhen is Epiphany 2027?Epiphany 2027 is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 (in 702 days). Calendar for 2027Dates...