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To: cripplecreek

You're right...but for me to call one period of time "the most holy" might infer the others are less holy!

Biblical Christianity is different than world religions regarding "holy seasons." Our involvement in those celebrations does NOT make us holy, or add somehow to our favor with God! We HAVE favor with God and ARE holy when we believe Jesus' death and resurrection was for our sins. It is HIS holiness which is "imputed" to us by God. It has no requirements, such as us "doing" certain things during Lent.

Creedal-type denominations tend to focus more on the seasons during the year and their meanings. It can be done correctly!
Blessings to you.


5 posted on 02/10/2005 6:19:27 PM PST by gentlestrength
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To: gentlestrength
Biblical Christianity is different than world religions regarding "holy seasons."

Jesus Himself observed Jewish holy seasons.

Our involvement in those celebrations does NOT make us holy, or add somehow to our favor with God!

The HOLY in holy season does not refer to us, but to the sacred nature of Jesus' life on which they focus.

The purpose of observing the holy seasons is not to incur favor with God, but to align our hearts with His by integrating the Gospel in our lives.

7 posted on 02/10/2005 9:56:15 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (NEW AND IMPROVED TAGLINE!)
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