Great argument. I have tried many times to give this point to Jehovah Witness' s friends but they are stuck to their watchtower.. one plug attitude . I dont understand.
Great argument. I have tried many times to give this point to Jehovah Witness' s friends but they are stuck to their watchtower.. one plug attitude . I dont understand.
Socrates 7 years ago
What matter is he made your favorite candidate win.
What matter is he made your favorite candidate win.
KEEPGODSCOMMANDMENTS N HAVE CHRIST 7 years ago
Read Ezekiel 8 : 5 – 16 below and see that YAWEH/JEHOVAH/ ‘GOD’ hates anything that has to do with idolatery. The TAMMUZ mentioned here was the man who satan used to start the counterfeit religion-THE OCCULT . Before ... read full comment
Read Ezekiel 8 : 5 – 16 below and see that YAWEH/JEHOVAH/ ‘GOD’ hates anything that has to do with idolatery. The TAMMUZ mentioned here was the man who satan used to start the counterfeit religion-THE OCCULT . Before God called Abraham, men were deeply involved in occult worship. It was actually, a SUN WORSHIP system. Just as today there are many in the church who are involved in occult practises, the some Israelites in those days were into occult practises. God was angry with them. DEC 25 WAS CELEBRATED AS TAMMUZ’S BIRTHDAY.
QUSTION. IF GOD WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THEM(AS YOU CAN SEE FROM EZEKIEL 8 : 5-16), HOW WILL THE SAME JEALOUS, UNCHANGEABLE GOD TREAT US IF WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES WITH THOSE VERY PRACTISES THAT WERE ABOMINATIONS IN HIS SIGHT?
Now read Ezekiel 8:5-16
5 Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry. 6 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations. 7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall. 8 Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. 9 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here. 10 So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about. 11 And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up. 12 Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth. 13 He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. 14 Then he brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD'S house which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz. 15 Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these. 16 And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. [KJV]
DEAR 7 years ago
Continue imaging that God exists until you die when you would exist no more.
Continue imaging that God exists until you die when you would exist no more.
ScHoly 7 years ago
You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on December 25th doe ... read full comment
You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on December 25th does not mean anything Christians do on 25/12 is idolatry or part of that worship. In fact this is common sense. Thanks to Christmas and the good practices that come with it like going to church and giving to the poor, what has become of the popularity of the pagan worship of Sun that people often try to associate 25/12? It has totally been overshadowed.
ceeboy 7 years ago
brotherly read more books and do more research about Christmas sunday Greeks Hebrews
brotherly read more books and do more research about Christmas sunday Greeks Hebrews
Mr. Wages 7 years ago
Jesus said remember my death period. Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus, ignorant Ghana pastors.
Jesus said remember my death period. Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus, ignorant Ghana pastors.
Edward Offei Boadu 7 years ago
Truth is, no one knows the birthday of Christ. Truth is, Christians do not worship the sun god during Christmas but Christ. Truth is this: Christ's birth stories in the bible are remembered at least during Christmas. Why wou ... read full comment
Truth is, no one knows the birthday of Christ. Truth is, Christians do not worship the sun god during Christmas but Christ. Truth is this: Christ's birth stories in the bible are remembered at least during Christmas. Why would any christian think it is wrong to remember that Christ was indeed born? In any case, Christ was born. Whether 1st July or 31st December is not mentioned in the bible, but he was born on a certain day. I personally do not believe He was born on 25th December, but I celebrate the birth in His honour and not any sun god or any Tammuz. Jesus Christ is LORD.
RASPUTIN 7 years ago
Hey unrepentant Socrates, accept your defeat and stop licking your wounds. In the Lord's Prayer that Jesus gave Christians he says God's WILL be done on earth as it is in heaven. The man you said can never be your President w ... read full comment
Hey unrepentant Socrates, accept your defeat and stop licking your wounds. In the Lord's Prayer that Jesus gave Christians he says God's WILL be done on earth as it is in heaven. The man you said can never be your President will ran the affairs of Ghana as your President come January 7, 2017 to January 6, 2020.
The lesson you NDC folks refuse to acknowledge is that official corruption that formed the values of p/NDC has engulfed its leadership. The so-called post independence babies who were educated on poor tax payers funds came to power to loot the national treasury with impunity. God punishes the ungrateful. Thus the NDC embarrassing defeat must be a lesson to all who seek power to manage the affairs of Ghana. So mr. Socreates stop your insults and do unto others what you want to be done to you. For in the annals of human existence Karma serves to people the meal they deserve.
Being in shock after your embarrassing defeat and refusing to accept failure is a waste of mental cells. Get life!
king 7 years ago
loot coffers?
I thought you were educated enough and that it'll will be difficult for you to fall for you the propaganda of the NPP.
I expect not less than ten main NDC guru to be put in jail. or your propaganda will come a ... read full comment
loot coffers?
I thought you were educated enough and that it'll will be difficult for you to fall for you the propaganda of the NPP.
I expect not less than ten main NDC guru to be put in jail. or your propaganda will come and have a bite at you.
you seem to have been educated not to question.
autopilot voter!
have a life.
Bribeheneweeaddo 7 years ago
Why don't you replace Akwasidae kase3 with Christ's birth celebration. The thing is pagan festival which found it way into the church hence celebrating a pagan festival under guise of celebrating Christ's birth does not make ... read full comment
Why don't you replace Akwasidae kase3 with Christ's birth celebration. The thing is pagan festival which found it way into the church hence celebrating a pagan festival under guise of celebrating Christ's birth does not make it holy. Hypocrites, why December and not the original date if you really wants to celebrate Christ's birth? You upholding a pagan birthday for your God and you are saying it doesn't matter? Whiles you know the exact date he was born? What prevents you from celebrating his original birth than Xmas? That should tell you that cos if you genuinely wants to celebrate Christ birthday and you have realized the day real date is 31st October, what prevents you from celebrating it on that day?
Cobby 7 years ago
Besides the date,I also ve a serious problem with the celebration itself. The Bible was written over a period six hundred years n when it was completed God in His wisdom cautioned that 'No one sh'd add or take anything out ... read full comment
Besides the date,I also ve a serious problem with the celebration itself. The Bible was written over a period six hundred years n when it was completed God in His wisdom cautioned that 'No one sh'd add or take anything out of it. Jesus definitely wanted to be remembered so He specifically instructed His disciples n of course his followers including us of today, how we sh'd go abt this Memorial. So the question is,why wld Christendom decide to impose the celebration of Birthday of Jesus on themselves. Maybe,it is positive deviance. I don't know.
ScHoly 7 years ago
Did the bible say you should use the internet? Do not misinterpret the bible. If it says do not take anything out or add anything, it is not referring to practices. It is rather referring to what has already been written. To ... read full comment
Did the bible say you should use the internet? Do not misinterpret the bible. If it says do not take anything out or add anything, it is not referring to practices. It is rather referring to what has already been written. To suggest that Xtians cannot do anything explicitly written in the bible is childish. The question you should be asking yourself is, 'why will God see Christmas as sinful?' Is it because xtians go to shrine to offer sacrifice or it is because we bow to Satan on Christmas. As xtians, we should be ceasing every single opportunity to worship God and Christmas is just one such example.
Nana Bawuah 7 years ago
Who do you call pagan? Christianity/Islam and their hegemony over other religions in particular traditional ancient ones.
Who do you call pagan? Christianity/Islam and their hegemony over other religions in particular traditional ancient ones.
Nana Bawuah 7 years ago
Why don't you stop using Akan names which have a spiritual meaning? Why don't you stop traditional naming and marriage ceremony? Why do you refer to God as Nyame-Nyankopon-Odukoma this is how Akans refer to their creator. Go ... read full comment
Why don't you stop using Akan names which have a spiritual meaning? Why don't you stop traditional naming and marriage ceremony? Why do you refer to God as Nyame-Nyankopon-Odukoma this is how Akans refer to their creator. Go and abandon your culture if you want to be a Christian. You cannot embrace our culture but reject the spiritual aspect of it.
Danny 7 years ago
Not even de bible ota knows de age of juses is always abt abt abt dat even de date he start tô prich is abt 30ys y abt didnt de only sprit also knws his age
Not even de bible ota knows de age of juses is always abt abt abt dat even de date he start tô prich is abt 30ys y abt didnt de only sprit also knws his age
ScHoly 7 years ago
Oh foolish! You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on Decem ... read full comment
Oh foolish! You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on December 25th does not mean anything Christians do on 25/12 is idolatry or part of that worship. In fact this is common sense. Thanks to Christmas and the good practices that come with it like going to church and giving to the poor, what has become of the popularity of the pagan worship of Sun that people often try to associate 25/12? It has totally been overshadowed.
Bretuoba Kofi Frimpong Boateng 7 years ago
Christmas trees,lights,cooking,Merry making and gifts were what the pagans were doing and that's what some of the ignorant Christians doing today.As for me and my house,we are out of it though we believe entirely in Christ Je ... read full comment
Christmas trees,lights,cooking,Merry making and gifts were what the pagans were doing and that's what some of the ignorant Christians doing today.As for me and my house,we are out of it though we believe entirely in Christ Jesus.Get that straight and do some reading.It helps
T'pau 7 years ago
My concern is Santa Claus, the Rein Deer and probably the Christmas Tree. Jesus Christ should be the centre and highlight of Christmas.
My concern is Santa Claus, the Rein Deer and probably the Christmas Tree. Jesus Christ should be the centre and highlight of Christmas.
mandela 7 years ago
three(what has it got to do with Christ and the red dressed priest from turkey u call santacluas read abt him too), over eating and drinkingi support the rembrng of christ but it shldnt br the pagans way. pls dont insult ppl ... read full comment
three(what has it got to do with Christ and the red dressed priest from turkey u call santacluas read abt him too), over eating and drinkingi support the rembrng of christ but it shldnt br the pagans way. pls dont insult ppl who dont share ur faith if u are a true beliver
Latiti 7 years ago
What Otabil also means it that it doesn't matter whether you understand the holly trinity. Just go with the wind.. how misleading
What Otabil also means it that it doesn't matter whether you understand the holly trinity. Just go with the wind.. how misleading
Cure 7 years ago
Yes. One example is the Christmas Tree. Research well and tell me what a tree got to do with christ's birth. Everything about Christmas is paganic
Yes. One example is the Christmas Tree. Research well and tell me what a tree got to do with christ's birth. Everything about Christmas is paganic
Ty 7 years ago
If you like Toffee and you see it in a very dirty stinking gutter, will you pick it and eat just because you like it without considering the background? Just small common sense
If you like Toffee and you see it in a very dirty stinking gutter, will you pick it and eat just because you like it without considering the background? Just small common sense
THE VOICE 7 years ago
READ GAL 4:4 TO 11;1 COR CH 11:23
JEHOVA WITNESS WAS FORMED BY RUSELLS ON LIES ABT CHRIST 2ND COMMING THE BIBLE SAYS EVEN THE ANGELS DONT KNOW THE DATE.HE PREDICTED TWICE BUT NEVER HAPPEN STILL HIS FF FOLLOW THIS HABITUAL LI ... read full comment
READ GAL 4:4 TO 11;1 COR CH 11:23
JEHOVA WITNESS WAS FORMED BY RUSELLS ON LIES ABT CHRIST 2ND COMMING THE BIBLE SAYS EVEN THE ANGELS DONT KNOW THE DATE.HE PREDICTED TWICE BUT NEVER HAPPEN STILL HIS FF FOLLOW THIS HABITUAL LIER TO GET THEM DRUNK WITH HARD DRINKS APETESHE.THEY ALWAYS LOOK FOR UNEDUCATED WHO IS NOT A BIBLE SCHORLA AND LIE TO NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT A CHURCH WILL START IN USA.ALL OF THE MAN MADE CHURCHES ORIGINATED GT SATAN COUNTRY USA.
GFrostK 7 years ago
PASTOR OTABIL IS WRONG. HIS PREMISE SETS THE COURSE FOR CONFRONTATIONS BETWEEN ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY AND THE DECADENCE WE'RE WITNESSING IN OUR TIME. HIS HUMAN ARGUMENTS DON'T JUSTIFIABLY EXCUSE A PRACTICE THAT IS UNBIBLICAL. S ... read full comment
PASTOR OTABIL IS WRONG. HIS PREMISE SETS THE COURSE FOR CONFRONTATIONS BETWEEN ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY AND THE DECADENCE WE'RE WITNESSING IN OUR TIME. HIS HUMAN ARGUMENTS DON'T JUSTIFIABLY EXCUSE A PRACTICE THAT IS UNBIBLICAL. SAME SEX MARRIAGES, PAEDOPHILIA & RACISM ARE EXCUSED BASED ON THIS SAME MINDSET. AFTER ALL, I CAN FCUK MY SISTER IF NO MEN ARE COMING FORWARD TO HAVE HER, OR INVITE MY NEIGHBOUR'S WIFE TO LIE WITH ME BECAUSE HER HAS LEFT TOWN WITH ANOTHER WOMAN.
Ekow Jones 7 years ago
We're celebrating Christ. The Bible says you can celebrate everyday as holy unto the Lord. The devil is also putting up all kinds of intellectual arguments to confuse as many as possible. Worship Christ Jesus in your hear ... read full comment
We're celebrating Christ. The Bible says you can celebrate everyday as holy unto the Lord. The devil is also putting up all kinds of intellectual arguments to confuse as many as possible. Worship Christ Jesus in your heart that's all what matters. God bless you
Muhammed iddi 7 years ago
U NEED TO TAKE A LOOK AGAIN, AS TO WHAT U WORSHIP.
HOW CAN YOU SAY U WORSHIP CHRIST ?
YOU WORSHIP GOD, OR CHRIST ?
U NEED TO TAKE A LOOK AGAIN, AS TO WHAT U WORSHIP.
HOW CAN YOU SAY U WORSHIP CHRIST ?
YOU WORSHIP GOD, OR CHRIST ?
SDA 7 years ago
Ignorant people. When the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into a ditch. This was what Jesus said about ignorant leaders.
Many False prophets are fulfilling prophecies. 25 Dec was a pagan festival, before Christ was bor ... read full comment
Ignorant people. When the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into a ditch. This was what Jesus said about ignorant leaders.
Many False prophets are fulfilling prophecies. 25 Dec was a pagan festival, before Christ was born. It has to do with SUN WORSHIP. The truth is that the church has gone deeper into apostasy and is blind to see the truth. Very soon, the prophesy of Rev 13 will be fully fulfilled and we shall know who the true worshipers, who obey all His laws and keep the testimony of Christ, are. Are u aware that the protestant churches have started forming the IMAGE to the BEAST? Yes! The Lutheran church and some others have taken the lead. PROPHECY IS BEING FULFILLED before our very eyes! Yet many professing Christians are still rejecting the truth revealed in the apocalyptic books of DANIEL and REVELATION! Space will fail me to give you details. If u care 2 know the truth, research on WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST?, WHO CHANGED THE CREATION SABBATH?, WHAT IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST. Open urself 2 the HOLY SPIRIT who shall lead u to discern the truth from all lies from satan, which has filled this sin polluted world.
Kojo Darko 7 years ago
Masa,speak and reason as a matured person.Are you in anyway trying to say that that de celebrants of Xmas are not of God and that they would miss heaven?That is irrational,illogical,amateurish,juvenile n sheer madness.Read yo ... read full comment
Masa,speak and reason as a matured person.Are you in anyway trying to say that that de celebrants of Xmas are not of God and that they would miss heaven?That is irrational,illogical,amateurish,juvenile n sheer madness.Read your bible well.Be filled with the Holy Spirit.Don't be moved by your church doctrine.
Kwadwo 7 years ago
can I get a backing from the Bible for the celebration of Christmas
can I get a backing from the Bible for the celebration of Christmas
DEAR 7 years ago
Instead of telling us that he does not know the birthday of Jesus Otabil is making this MYOPIC argument.
Instead of telling us that he does not know the birthday of Jesus Otabil is making this MYOPIC argument.
AND BE FREE 7 years ago
Jesus(YAHOSHUA/YASHUA) said BY THEIR FRUITS WE SHALL KNOW THEM . Last year, OTABIL said he did not see anything wrong with wearing of mini skirt to church. Today, it is that nothing is wrong with Christians celebrating A SUN ... read full comment
Jesus(YAHOSHUA/YASHUA) said BY THEIR FRUITS WE SHALL KNOW THEM . Last year, OTABIL said he did not see anything wrong with wearing of mini skirt to church. Today, it is that nothing is wrong with Christians celebrating A SUN WORSHIP FESTIVAL [called Christmas]without knowing.
Kay 7 years ago
Agnes
Did u say u argued with JW's on the issue of Christmas?
The way u spoke I guess u are educated. Please don't accept wrong teachings from ur pastor.
Is ur argument bible based?
Don't accept all teachings from ur Pas ... read full comment
Agnes
Did u say u argued with JW's on the issue of Christmas?
The way u spoke I guess u are educated. Please don't accept wrong teachings from ur pastor.
Is ur argument bible based?
Don't accept all teachings from ur Pastor first test whether it is the truth.
Kay 7 years ago
Agbe!
I may not agree with some of the teachings of JWs but as for their teachings on Xmas and Easter they are on point. They are right.
Agbe!
I may not agree with some of the teachings of JWs but as for their teachings on Xmas and Easter they are on point. They are right.
ofei 7 years ago
I think this one otabil is wrong,Jesus only asked his fellowers to celebrate his death and not his birth,and the date matters,will otabil be happy if I say he was born on 1st June instead of his actual birthday,please continu ... read full comment
I think this one otabil is wrong,Jesus only asked his fellowers to celebrate his death and not his birth,and the date matters,will otabil be happy if I say he was born on 1st June instead of his actual birthday,please continue to read the watchtower it will inform you more
Vcky 7 years ago
The pastor is wrong, Christmas is for the pagans, who use to worship their idols in Rome. It was Emporor Constantine who wanted peace in Rome between the Christians and the pagans that allowed both to worship together by bri ... read full comment
The pastor is wrong, Christmas is for the pagans, who use to worship their idols in Rome. It was Emporor Constantine who wanted peace in Rome between the Christians and the pagans that allowed both to worship together by bringing their idols into the Catholic Church and share their traditions in harmony, because they use to clash all the time. This is the reason why you see Jesus and Mary statutes in the Roman Catholic Church. Jesus wasn't born in December, it was the pagans who celebrate Christmas, it has nothing to do with the Christians, so as Christians, i don't think we should have any images or worship anyone else other than worshiping in spirit.
Jak 7 years ago
Masa as for this matter JW win on point
Masa as for this matter JW win on point
nii 7 years ago
Who are Christians?.. They are followers of Christ... He the son of God never celebrated his birthday...neither did his apostles or deciples.... Later true Christians like Paul also never celebrated his birth ....but idol wor ... read full comment
Who are Christians?.. They are followers of Christ... He the son of God never celebrated his birthday...neither did his apostles or deciples.... Later true Christians like Paul also never celebrated his birth ....but idol worshipers bring a celebration n fuse it into Christianity for the blind ones to follow ...and u call that OK ?.... Smh
Evans adjei 7 years ago
I need more explanation Dady
I need more explanation Dady
BOAKYE 7 years ago
You are God" s child. He loves you. He wants you to know that he is with you every day. So Talk to Him. Have faith in Him
Believe in your heart that He is God and he loves you. So that He can pour His Grace into your ... read full comment
You are God" s child. He loves you. He wants you to know that he is with you every day. So Talk to Him. Have faith in Him
Believe in your heart that He is God and he loves you. So that He can pour His Grace into your life
Eborenasa 7 years ago
it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us.
it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us.
AB 7 years ago
Don't you also realise that as soon as Jesus was born Herold ordered the killing of baby boys. Was it a pagan birth. This is simple logic. Our older folks who don't know their date of birth,find someone who was born during a ... read full comment
Don't you also realise that as soon as Jesus was born Herold ordered the killing of baby boys. Was it a pagan birth. This is simple logic. Our older folks who don't know their date of birth,find someone who was born during a particular event or season to enable the approximate their age. The purpose of the celebration is most important. On a particular holiday some choose to go the beach and others travel. One also decides to go for retreat.
Has the bible authorised you to comb your hair.Read Romans chapter 14 and you will not oppose what Otabil said. Sad to hear people who don't read the bible make baseless arguments. If they do,without understanding.
truth is one 7 years ago
Good point so why havent christians approximate x-mas to the event where we are told of shepherds out on the field in Bethlehem?
For your information its not possible for shepheds to be out that time (Decemner) its too cold.
Good point so why havent christians approximate x-mas to the event where we are told of shepherds out on the field in Bethlehem?
For your information its not possible for shepheds to be out that time (Decemner) its too cold.
KWASI DONKOR USA 7 years ago
It's not true that a lot of people die when Christmas is near, you can check it from the hospitals, the reason we focus on the christmas, that's why u see it that way
It's not true that a lot of people die when Christmas is near, you can check it from the hospitals, the reason we focus on the christmas, that's why u see it that way
Be wise 7 years ago
It is only in Ghana that a lot of people die in christmas. I'm in the USA and nobody dies during christmas. It is carelessness in Ghana that makes people die. Happy Christmas!!! Thank God for Jesus.
It is only in Ghana that a lot of people die in christmas. I'm in the USA and nobody dies during christmas. It is carelessness in Ghana that makes people die. Happy Christmas!!! Thank God for Jesus.
truth on Decemsaber 25 ;2016:1828 7 years ago
be wise. You are lieing. in Nigeira here in S Africa the death toll is more than Ghana.
be wise. You are lieing. in Nigeira here in S Africa the death toll is more than Ghana.
wan 7 years ago
This is simple LOGIC. The more people travel,the higher the accident rate and so is death
This is simple LOGIC. The more people travel,the higher the accident rate and so is death
Neutral 7 years ago
Thank GOd for Jesus really?Who is GOd and who is Jesus? I taught you Christian s normally say Jesus is GOd?
Thank GOd for Jesus really?Who is GOd and who is Jesus? I taught you Christian s normally say Jesus is GOd?
Shaqman 7 years ago
Her, do you have a permanent or temporarily brain? U always direct your useless comment to your president-elect. Are you for real? I don't even know what to say to you.. eeiii 3dam paa nie......
Her, do you have a permanent or temporarily brain? U always direct your useless comment to your president-elect. Are you for real? I don't even know what to say to you.. eeiii 3dam paa nie......
Kwasi Ajin 7 years ago
Who told you to celebrate something the bible has NOT authorized you to do?
Who told you to celebrate something the bible has NOT authorized you to do?
Youli 7 years ago
His Grace is sufficient for you. So believe in your heart that He God and He loves you.
He is a Happy God.
His Grace is sufficient for you. So believe in your heart that He God and He loves you.
He is a Happy God.
Akwasi 7 years ago
It does matter. Worshipping God is all about the truth. So why do people lie that is the date on which Jesus was born when in truth is not. John 17;17 says "Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth". So please ... read full comment
It does matter. Worshipping God is all about the truth. So why do people lie that is the date on which Jesus was born when in truth is not. John 17;17 says "Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth". So please rethink your view of the festival and leave Jehovah's Witnesses to rather preach the truth.
THE VOICE 7 years ago
TYPE IN THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMASS
OTABIL YOU WILL BE SHOCKED I LOVE WAT YOU DID TO LIBRATE GHANAIANS FROM CHOCK HOLD OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE P/NDC WHICH WAS FORMED WITH NOBLE GHANAIANS BLOOD BROTHER YOU ARE WRONG ON THIS CULT ... read full comment
TYPE IN THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMASS
OTABIL YOU WILL BE SHOCKED I LOVE WAT YOU DID TO LIBRATE GHANAIANS FROM CHOCK HOLD OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE P/NDC WHICH WAS FORMED WITH NOBLE GHANAIANS BLOOD BROTHER YOU ARE WRONG ON THIS CULT HOLIDAYS.YOU KNOW HOW COLD IN DEC THAT SHEEP WILL BE FED IN THE NIGHT.ONLY SUMMER THIS HAPPENS
MR.OTABIL
Ama 7 years ago
You have to search the truth yourself. Where Jesus was born there is no winter... He is a Blackman ...
You have to search the truth yourself. Where Jesus was born there is no winter... He is a Blackman ...
ScHoly 7 years ago
Was Google invented by God or the articles written on it by Jesus? It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times ... read full comment
Was Google invented by God or the articles written on it by Jesus? It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times past? Or are you suggesting that the fact that that date was used for pagan worship by a certain religion different from Christianity means xtians can never use that day for their own celebrations? Why compare oranges with apples? It is like saying you cannot go to church on Akwasidee because it is a day on which traditionist worship. The importance of christmas is in what goes into its celebration such as going to church to worship God and giving to charity. Which of these is evil in the eyes of God?
Ghanaman 7 years ago
Why not any other date but 25th of December?
He should tell us that
Why not any other date but 25th of December?
He should tell us that
C.Connie 7 years ago
It does matter a lot. Why celebrate something that has pagan origin if you claim to be a christian? Did Jesus himself celebrate his own birth? The time of his birth as well as the reason behind the celebration matters and th ... read full comment
It does matter a lot. Why celebrate something that has pagan origin if you claim to be a christian? Did Jesus himself celebrate his own birth? The time of his birth as well as the reason behind the celebration matters and the earlier you get that the better.
Pelicles 7 years ago
There is record anywhere that states categorically that Jesus was born on 25th December. Even Jesus himself told his followers to celebrate his death and he did not mention anything about his birth.
Statements like this fo ... read full comment
There is record anywhere that states categorically that Jesus was born on 25th December. Even Jesus himself told his followers to celebrate his death and he did not mention anything about his birth.
Statements like this forces me to question if there is any authenticity about "Church" itself. These pastors know that Christmas was a pagan ritual yet they have given their blessing to it.
If any of our local deities is holding an annual festival, they will urge their church members not to get near else they will end up in hell. That is hypocrisy at its best. Why can't these stomach pastors tell the truth about Christmas that looking elsewhere and pushing people to accept the unacceptable?
Mohammed 7 years ago
It matters a lot Mr Preacher. Where in the Bible are Christians instructed to celebrate the birth of Jesus? It is man made. The disciples didn't celebrate but why now? Are you wiser than Jesus and his disciples. U follower ... read full comment
It matters a lot Mr Preacher. Where in the Bible are Christians instructed to celebrate the birth of Jesus? It is man made. The disciples didn't celebrate but why now? Are you wiser than Jesus and his disciples. U followers of man made religion just as Isaiah prophecised about you, that in vane they worship with their mouth but your hearts are far me.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 7 years ago
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife. The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the per ... read full comment
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife. The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the perfect gift. "How do I get him to sing?" The young man asked, excitedly. "Simply hold a lighted match directly under his feet." was the shop owner's reply.
The shop owner held a lighted match under the parrot's left foot. Chet began to sing: "Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! ..." The shop owner then held another match under the parrot's right foot. Then Chet's tune changed, and the air was filled with: " Silent Night, Holy Night..."
The young man was so impressed that he paid the shop-keeper and ran home as quickly as he could with Chet under his arm. When the wife saw her gift she was overwhelmed.
"How beautiful!" She exclaimed, "Can he talk?" "No," the young man replied, "But he can sing. Let me show you." So the young man whipped out his lighter and placed it under Chet's left foot, as the shop-keeper had shown him, and Chet crooned: "Jingle Bells! Jingle bells!..." The man then moved the lighter to Chet's right foot, and out came: "Silent Night, Holy night..."
The wife, her face filled with curiosity, then asked, "What if we hold the lighter between his legs?" The man did not know. "Let's try it," he answered, eager to please his wife. So they held the lighter between Chet's legs. Chet twisted his face, cleared his throat, and the little parrot sang out loudly like it was the performance of his life: "Chet's nuts roasting on an open fire...."
Francis Aniteye Larwer 7 years ago
so if you are a Christian why celebrates a festive with a pagan origin...nether Jesus Christ nor his disciples celebrates Christmas..so why must a good Christian celebrate??
so if you are a Christian why celebrates a festive with a pagan origin...nether Jesus Christ nor his disciples celebrates Christmas..so why must a good Christian celebrate??
Concerned 7 years ago
Just imagine your great grandmother doesn't know her birthday but decides to pick a day to celebrate. Question is will she pick her enemy's birthday to celebrate as her birthday? Why a pagan day. It doesn't end there . Sunda ... read full comment
Just imagine your great grandmother doesn't know her birthday but decides to pick a day to celebrate. Question is will she pick her enemy's birthday to celebrate as her birthday? Why a pagan day. It doesn't end there . Sunday being the sun god's day of worship as been adopted by Christians instead of Saturday and when you talk the leaders come up with this nonsense. By their fruit. ....
If these Romans who use to throw Christians to lions all of a sudden tell you they are Christians, you got to be a fool to trust them
kadri 7 years ago
Christians didn't celebrate Christmas for the first three centuries when Allah took Isa (Jesus) to heaven. This festival was practice by pagans. Jesus Christ wasn't born on 25th December, stop deceiving yourself and worship ... read full comment
Christians didn't celebrate Christmas for the first three centuries when Allah took Isa (Jesus) to heaven. This festival was practice by pagans. Jesus Christ wasn't born on 25th December, stop deceiving yourself and worship only one God (Allah) and believe in all His messagers
Theo... 7 years ago
Where did isa come from...its not even an arabic...you guys are following mohamed who commanded you to prah facing east towards a pagan origi kaaba and kissing black stone...islam and romancatholic are both pagan
Where did isa come from...its not even an arabic...you guys are following mohamed who commanded you to prah facing east towards a pagan origi kaaba and kissing black stone...islam and romancatholic are both pagan
King 7 years ago
Abraham built the ka abbas. ..and he was not a pagan
Abraham built the ka abbas. ..and he was not a pagan
truth on Decemsaber 25 ;2016:19;02 7 years ago
Jesus is a Muslim OK. Jesus is God's messenger is not sun of God. you think God will do hit and run? can you call God's messenger wife or girl friend? and mind you is not all muslims who are facing east we facing carba not ac ... read full comment
Jesus is a Muslim OK. Jesus is God's messenger is not sun of God. you think God will do hit and run? can you call God's messenger wife or girl friend? and mind you is not all muslims who are facing east we facing carba not actually east. if you are in Australia you face west direction to Macca here in S Africa we face north. if you miss Islam you miss religion. that's why the Jews are not Christians. although they dont normally associate with other people. but when it comes to life style they rather live with muslims. they eat what ever muslims eat and can eat their food too. they olso bary their dead like muslims no coffin.
Nii 7 years ago
Read more on Jews from Jews
Read more on Jews from Jews
Feeel me 7 years ago
Infact the pastor's knew the true they rather deceives people mmmm God doesn't want u to remember his birth ok Why only this past spoke people take it like a God! In bible which stated ah! What u think , what u prefers, what ... read full comment
Infact the pastor's knew the true they rather deceives people mmmm God doesn't want u to remember his birth ok Why only this past spoke people take it like a God! In bible which stated ah! What u think , what u prefers, what u suppose can decide for God in judgment day. All these celebrations is bullshit in God sight. U Nd I cannot do God's work for him so remember what God asked u to fellow nd just do it. Don't follow the crowd nd perish cos our thoughts 're not God thought. .
Fred 7 years ago
One sentence
Pastor Otabil, it matters what you believe in and hold as true.
One sentence
Pastor Otabil, it matters what you believe in and hold as true.
Shariputra 7 years ago
Otabell you will go to hell, even church of SATAN also celebrate you are deceive but you don't know
Otabell you will go to hell, even church of SATAN also celebrate you are deceive but you don't know
lynx 7 years ago
otabil r u really a man of God ...where in de Bible das it state dat we shd use Christmas in remembering Christ?? de Bible says if one speaks he shd speak as de oracle directs him...is false for u to say it dasnt matter
otabil r u really a man of God ...where in de Bible das it state dat we shd use Christmas in remembering Christ?? de Bible says if one speaks he shd speak as de oracle directs him...is false for u to say it dasnt matter
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 7 years ago
In actuality, Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus Christ, and so also has Christianity.
So it doesn't matter to the Christ whether one celebrates Christmas, or even whether one considers himself a Christian.
Both hav ... read full comment
In actuality, Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus Christ, and so also has Christianity.
So it doesn't matter to the Christ whether one celebrates Christmas, or even whether one considers himself a Christian.
Both have nothing to do with the man that was nailed on the cross. In fact both are of pagan origin. Period.!
ScHoly 7 years ago
It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times past? Or are you suggesting that the fact that that date was used ... read full comment
It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times past? Or are you suggesting that the fact that that date was used for pagan worship by a certain religion different from Christianity means xtians can never use that day for their own celebrations? Why compare oranges with apples? It is like saying you cannot go to church on Akwasidee because it is a day on which traditionist worship. The importance of christmas is in what goes into its celebration such as going to church to worship God and giving to charity. Which of these is evil in the eyes of God?
Max 7 years ago
Oh! OtabilOtabil,
Christmas celebration is paganism.just
Google NIMROD.
Oh! OtabilOtabil,
Christmas celebration is paganism.just
Google NIMROD.
Theo... 7 years ago
It does matter as the whole is been deceived to believe a lie. None of the 12 deciples or any record gor that matter celebrated the birth of the Messiah...until the 4th century in pagan rome.
As christmas is roman catholic t ... read full comment
It does matter as the whole is been deceived to believe a lie. None of the 12 deciples or any record gor that matter celebrated the birth of the Messiah...until the 4th century in pagan rome.
As christmas is roman catholic tradition...Yeshua warn us to follow the word of God rather than tradition of men..Mark 7:8 & 13
Isaiah 29:13
Alberto 7 years ago
Study you Bible well. Christmas is a lie. And soon strange that the devil has blinded many about the celebration of this pagan festival. Are holier than the apostles? Where tdid we hear of them celebrating Xmas.
Study you Bible well. Christmas is a lie. And soon strange that the devil has blinded many about the celebration of this pagan festival. Are holier than the apostles? Where tdid we hear of them celebrating Xmas.
IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU FORNICATE 7 years ago
THIS IS TOTALLY UNTRUE FROM PASTOR OTABIL POINT OF VIEW. HE SHOULDN'T LET THIS BRING GOD'S WRATH UPON HIS HEAD. ALL GODLY CELEBRATIONS ARE GIVEN IN THE SCRIPTURES. CHRISTMAS HAS NO BIBLICAL BASIS. TO USE HUMAN ARGUMENTATION O ... read full comment
THIS IS TOTALLY UNTRUE FROM PASTOR OTABIL POINT OF VIEW. HE SHOULDN'T LET THIS BRING GOD'S WRATH UPON HIS HEAD. ALL GODLY CELEBRATIONS ARE GIVEN IN THE SCRIPTURES. CHRISTMAS HAS NO BIBLICAL BASIS. TO USE HUMAN ARGUMENTATION OR TO RATIONALIZE ON A DIVINE MATTER IS UNACCEPTABLE. ME, AYITEY COLOMBIA, THE GA MANTSE CLAIMANT WILL NEVER ACCEPT OTABIL'S VIEW. IT'S LIKE SAVING YOU CAN IMPREGNATE YOUR SISTER, AFTER ALL, HER HUSBAND IS IMPOTENT.
INNO 7 years ago
It matters a lot. When men who pretend to b knowledgeable lack what we call wisdom from God, they say everything goes. We shld fear God n gain wisdom, this man boosting he knws all bt he's perishing more souls.
It matters a lot. When men who pretend to b knowledgeable lack what we call wisdom from God, they say everything goes. We shld fear God n gain wisdom, this man boosting he knws all bt he's perishing more souls.
jahvnor adje 7 years ago
Why you Otabil what ever your name is, why don't you celebrate your birthday which is not important to celebrate on the 28th February or any other date? If your name is kokou and I call you kofi will you respond?
Why you Otabil what ever your name is, why don't you celebrate your birthday which is not important to celebrate on the 28th February or any other date? If your name is kokou and I call you kofi will you respond?
name not neccesry 7 years ago
OTABIL GO BACK AND READ YOUR BIBLE WELL
OTABIL GO BACK AND READ YOUR BIBLE WELL
francis 7 years ago
Eborenasa, the product of a dog here again. A dog can bark at anyone and this is exactly the behavior of this dog, eborenana. It(eborenasa)needs to be caged before it causes havoc to human being. STUPID FOOL
Eborenasa, the product of a dog here again. A dog can bark at anyone and this is exactly the behavior of this dog, eborenana. It(eborenasa)needs to be caged before it causes havoc to human being. STUPID FOOL
Hunter 7 years ago
This pastor doesn't know the meaning of birthday ............. Does he mean u can celebrate ur birthday any time of the year .......... SO THIS SO CALLED MEN OF GOD KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY TELLING THEIR CONGREGATION ARE ALL LI ... read full comment
This pastor doesn't know the meaning of birthday ............. Does he mean u can celebrate ur birthday any time of the year .......... SO THIS SO CALLED MEN OF GOD KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY TELLING THEIR CONGREGATION ARE ALL LIES.....
name not neccesry 7 years ago
EVERY BODY SAY OTABIL OTABIL THOSE NOT MEAN YOU KNOW EVRYTHING GO BACK AND LEAN YOUR BIBLE FROM GENESIS YOU WILL GET IT OK
EVERY BODY SAY OTABIL OTABIL THOSE NOT MEAN YOU KNOW EVRYTHING GO BACK AND LEAN YOUR BIBLE FROM GENESIS YOU WILL GET IT OK
Fritz 7 years ago
Mensah Otabil has become a laughing stock.... Lol. Am glad lots of so called Christians are wising up. It's a fact that these so called Pastors have indeed enriched themselves from the poor. And yet the followers are fed with ... read full comment
Mensah Otabil has become a laughing stock.... Lol. Am glad lots of so called Christians are wising up. It's a fact that these so called Pastors have indeed enriched themselves from the poor. And yet the followers are fed with wrong teachings. They will not budge or neither even dare confront him to prove it. What a pity.
Tuga 7 years ago
Why are Christians celebrate since we don't know the actual date
Why are Christians celebrate since we don't know the actual date
Nii from Mamprobi 7 years ago
Jesus (Yehashua) spoke of false prophets like Otabil.
Chrismas , Santa is pagan babylonian n later european cult ritual which has nothing to do with Jesus. Jesus was an Israelite from tribe of Judah, Jesus was a Black man ... read full comment
Jesus (Yehashua) spoke of false prophets like Otabil.
Chrismas , Santa is pagan babylonian n later european cult ritual which has nothing to do with Jesus. Jesus was an Israelite from tribe of Judah, Jesus was a Black man. A Black Isrealite , The Original Children of Israel were blacks. The became refugees after final fall of Jerusalem by Romans and fled into Africa and became known as the Ethiopian Hebrews and then later founded Ancient Ghana. It all matters.
Easter is also a pagan holiday merged with Jesus keeping high sabbath and passover (last supper) before crucifiction and resurrection.
Read the Bible for your self. and You will see the lies of these western orientated religious authorities.
Nii 7 years ago
You are using a wrong spelling for Jesus (it is Joshua or Yahshuah or in Yiddish Yehoshuah, that spelling you used does not make sense) but feel obliged to correct an Archbishop's theology? Rev Otabil is more than right! A da ... read full comment
You are using a wrong spelling for Jesus (it is Joshua or Yahshuah or in Yiddish Yehoshuah, that spelling you used does not make sense) but feel obliged to correct an Archbishop's theology? Rev Otabil is more than right! A date has no significance. You can choose to celebrate your birthday on any day as we in Ghana often do by shifting the party to a Saturday or holiday. All these "it is pagan" is just aimless noise. We can shift it to any date and still enjoy it.
Small Google you have learnt to use you are making noise. The internet is full of nonsense so if you read a little keep quiet and be taught a little.
Note the Jews and Christians wrote the Bible. The Bible did not write them. Several books were even excluded from both the OT and NT. Our hymnbooks are holy books for instance. We have several history books concerning prophets and Apostles and martyrs too. So stop the noisemaking.
Andy 7 years ago
Tell me which part of the Bible talks about the celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ?
Tell me which part of the Bible talks about the celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ?
Apple sauce 7 years ago
I side with you too much.It doesn't matter if Jesus Christ is black or white we don't know him and so we don't care rather the purpose of his birth
I side with you too much.It doesn't matter if Jesus Christ is black or white we don't know him and so we don't care rather the purpose of his birth
Jesus is black revelation 1:1 and 14- 7 years ago
Jesus is black man revelation 1:1 and 1:14-15 also the book of daniel 10:1-6
Jesus is black man revelation 1:1 and 1:14-15 also the book of daniel 10:1-6
Apple sauce 7 years ago
Don't you celebrate your birthday???
Don't you celebrate your birthday???
Kwaku Broni 7 years ago
For history buffs , go back to the Roman Emperor Constantine reign whose military conquest of Turkey established Constantinople (present day Istanbul ).
Emperor Constantine was a Christian and to celebrate his military conqu ... read full comment
For history buffs , go back to the Roman Emperor Constantine reign whose military conquest of Turkey established Constantinople (present day Istanbul ).
Emperor Constantine was a Christian and to celebrate his military conquest, the Christians had a religious "mass" for Christ. Thus the name " Christ- mass." Or Christmas. That startered the tradition of Christmas in Christiandom.
It was under Emperor Constantine that the Mosque Sofiah was built. After the Islamic Trurks had retaken Turkey , they renamed Constantinople, Istanbul and they built a larger mosque " Blue Mosque" near the Christian mosque Sofiah.
Christmas started in Turkey under the reign of Emperor Constantine who had a "mass for Christ " after conquering Turkey. The later day celebration and symbolism are the creation of Catholic Church in the Western world.
Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago
Even though Mensah Otabel is a Christ Scientist,I totally disagree with his argument pertaining the celebration of Christmas.Because as far as my little knowledge tells me,christians are celebrating the day to mark the birthd ... read full comment
Even though Mensah Otabel is a Christ Scientist,I totally disagree with his argument pertaining the celebration of Christmas.Because as far as my little knowledge tells me,christians are celebrating the day to mark the birthday of Jesus Christ and NOT the purpose of his birth.
tetra 7 years ago
It will interest you to know that the entire Bible has no record of any servant of God ever celebrated his birth. From Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Mosis, the prophets down to Jesus and his deciples. But there are records of pagan i ... read full comment
It will interest you to know that the entire Bible has no record of any servant of God ever celebrated his birth. From Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Mosis, the prophets down to Jesus and his deciples. But there are records of pagan in the Bible who celebrated their birth days. Pharo of Egypt and Heroes. All the festivals celebrated by the Israelites were commanded by God. Date, time, how they were supposed to celebrate were all given by their God. These pastors who only care about their stomach admit that Christmas is pagan yet they celebrate it with the notion that they are honouring Jesus. As a Christian do you choose for yourself how to worship God or you go according to his word the Bible. Sometimes I pity their unsuspecting credulous followers who think that these fraudsters will lead them to God. Eph.5:10, gal.4:8-11, 1cor.10:21
Afia 7 years ago
You can decieve people not me. Christ said His death should remembered and not His birth. Again, The time Christ was born in Bethlehem, the sheeps were out on the field and therefore is not 25th December. When you go to Beth ... read full comment
You can decieve people not me. Christ said His death should remembered and not His birth. Again, The time Christ was born in Bethlehem, the sheeps were out on the field and therefore is not 25th December. When you go to Bethlehem Today, 25th december, the sheeps are inhouse bcos there's a snow fall. Nature simply tells us that our time of celebration is totally wrong. Christmas was introduced by the Roman catholics which is pagnism. You can google and know more of the origin of Christmas.
Kwasi Tokyo 7 years ago
I HAVE SEEN THAT U CAN QUOTE THE BIBLE/QUARAN TO DO EVIL. THE WHITE USE IT TO BUY US. OUR PASTORS/REV/PROPHET.ARE USING IT TO MAKE US POOR ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS/ALAH/YEHOWAH/GOD. AFRICANS DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE.
I HAVE SEEN THAT U CAN QUOTE THE BIBLE/QUARAN TO DO EVIL. THE WHITE USE IT TO BUY US. OUR PASTORS/REV/PROPHET.ARE USING IT TO MAKE US POOR ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS/ALAH/YEHOWAH/GOD. AFRICANS DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE.
Jonathan Odartey Brown 7 years ago
with this my humble submission, i really thinks it's really matters, the admonished us never to do anything out of context of the word of God.
1: in proverb 22.28 it says Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers h ... read full comment
with this my humble submission, i really thinks it's really matters, the admonished us never to do anything out of context of the word of God.
1: in proverb 22.28 it says Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
2: in Rev 22: 18 -19 says For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
-1 corinthians 11 :24 -25 In Christianity, "Do this in remembrance of me" is a statement Jesus Christ made to his disciplines during the "Lord's Supper." Jesus broke bread and shared wine with his disciples and asked them to do the same after his death.
where is Christmas mentioned to be celebrated, irrespective of the motive behind it, it doesn't reflect the motive of God.it is a pagan celebration, christianizing it doesn't change its import, it is still same. why do we have so many bad things happening in Christmas, if it was for Christ, look at these two scenarios in mentioned in the bible even while a common birthday was celebrated:
1;
Matthew 14:6-10
6 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them*, and pleased Herod. 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. 9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. 10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison
2;Genesis 40:19 -21
19 within three more days Pharaoh will lift up your head from you and will hang you on a tree, and the birds will eat your flesh off you." 20 Thus it came about on the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. 21 He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh's hand;
food for thought on birthday celebrations. remember your birth be careful celebrate.there is no command to celebrate Jesus birthday.
Sonnie Aryeequaye 7 years ago
This subject is a substantive one and indeed Satan has blinded the minds of the Unbelievers to accept teachings of Christmas without a critical look or facts. So called Pastors themselves don't know it's true facts or backgro ... read full comment
This subject is a substantive one and indeed Satan has blinded the minds of the Unbelievers to accept teachings of Christmas without a critical look or facts. So called Pastors themselves don't know it's true facts or background. Please do confer with reference to your Bible based on the following scriptures that actually backs it that Jesus himself instituted the celebration of his death and not birth. I there fore disagree with the above mentioned Pastor.
There is no direct statement in the Bible concerning the month or day of Jesus’ birth. Where, then, did the date of December 25 come from? According to The Encyclopædia Britannica, some who called themselves Christians “wished the date to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking . . . the winter solstice, when the days again begin to lengthen and the sun begins to climb higher in the sky.” That same reference work notes that many Christmas customs originated with “pagan agricultural and solar observances at midwinter.”
Would Jesus approve of the celebration of his birth on December 25? Consider: The day of Jesus’ birth is unknown. Nowhere do the Scriptures direct us to celebrate that birth, nor is there any evidence that early Christians did so. In contrast, the Bible provides the exact day of Jesus’ death, and he commanded his followers to observe that day.* (Luke 22:19) Clearly, Jesus wanted emphasis to be placed, not on his birth, but on the value of his sacrificial death.—Matthew 20:28.
Kay 7 years ago
SONNIE U HAVE SAID IT ALL. OTABIL IS WRONG. HE SHOULD ACCEPT THE TRUTH IN HUMOLITY. LET'S TELL PEOPLE THE TRUTH. THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE AND NOT ACCORDING TO OTABIL
SONNIE U HAVE SAID IT ALL. OTABIL IS WRONG. HE SHOULD ACCEPT THE TRUTH IN HUMOLITY. LET'S TELL PEOPLE THE TRUTH. THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE AND NOT ACCORDING TO OTABIL
Kofi Joe 7 years ago
In fact, pastor you have goofed big time. If we take "Kwaku Fri's" and masquerade it as for and need reverence, it should honoured. Christmas is pagan and any true Christian knows God has nothing to do with paganism no matter ... read full comment
In fact, pastor you have goofed big time. If we take "Kwaku Fri's" and masquerade it as for and need reverence, it should honoured. Christmas is pagan and any true Christian knows God has nothing to do with paganism no matter YOUR reason. Read Exodus 34:10-15. Unfortunately, and in sync with prophesy, people like you on the broadway, are leading masses to hell.
Kofi Joe 7 years ago
Sorry, the first part of my cooment is full of mistakes. What I meant is whether its right to masquerade Kwaku Fri or Antoa Nyamaa's holidays for reverence in Christianity? Pastor Otabil, contact a church like 7th Day Pentec ... read full comment
Sorry, the first part of my cooment is full of mistakes. What I meant is whether its right to masquerade Kwaku Fri or Antoa Nyamaa's holidays for reverence in Christianity? Pastor Otabil, contact a church like 7th Day Pentecostal Assemlies, Esereso, Kumasi for the sound and saving truth. Meet Elder Enoch Ofori Jnr and your life and the life of your flock will not be the same.
jiiii 7 years ago
Mr Otabil please it maters, Let's clearify this please is of a disturb to me.
Mr Otabil please it maters, Let's clearify this please is of a disturb to me.
Jesus is black revelation 1:1 and 14- 7 years ago
(1)John 8:32 sayso and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (2)all this so called man of God Sunday worshipping are working secrets with the Catholic so called Christian cancel they getting pay not to te ... read full comment
(1)John 8:32 sayso and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (2)all this so called man of God Sunday worshipping are working secrets with the Catholic so called Christian cancel they getting pay not to teach the truth they are ignoring the truth read the book of Jerusalem 10:1-5 about the customs so called Christmas (3)the only celebration jesus celebrate was when he was twelve years old they went up to jerusalem after the custom of the feast luck 2:40-42
kk 7 years ago
Mensa Otabil is just a Philosopher and not a Theologian. l not surprised at all. l would be surprised if that statement was made by Dr. Pastor Ewoo. l can never be deceived by Otabil.
Mensa Otabil is just a Philosopher and not a Theologian. l not surprised at all. l would be surprised if that statement was made by Dr. Pastor Ewoo. l can never be deceived by Otabil.
Zed 7 years ago
With the amount of cash you guys claim on these festive days from the poor will never allow u to criticise the pagan origin celebration of Christ birthday
With the amount of cash you guys claim on these festive days from the poor will never allow u to criticise the pagan origin celebration of Christ birthday
mobile pot 7 years ago
This is my lowest low of pastor mensah otabil.the question is, are we propagating the gospel according how christ directed or based on our human knowledge such as what my dear man of God seeks to say.There is nowhere in the b ... read full comment
This is my lowest low of pastor mensah otabil.the question is, are we propagating the gospel according how christ directed or based on our human knowledge such as what my dear man of God seeks to say.There is nowhere in the bible where Jesus said either his birth or death should celebrated.but what should be done in remembrance of His name is conspicuously written in Acts 11:24.lets be ware at this end times.God bless u all.at any point, the bible must speak.
Nick Harolds 7 years ago
It does matter Mensah Otabil cos some of the very articles of faith might have been cooked up by religious perverts alongside this particular mythically spurious christmas story for Sunday school boys to have fun with
It does matter Mensah Otabil cos some of the very articles of faith might have been cooked up by religious perverts alongside this particular mythically spurious christmas story for Sunday school boys to have fun with
Nick Harolds 7 years ago
Mensah Otabil has overstayed his tenure just like Mahama. Its high time a younger and brainier pastor replaces him cos his vision and ideas are rooted in the 20th century.
Mensah Otabil has overstayed his tenure just like Mahama. Its high time a younger and brainier pastor replaces him cos his vision and ideas are rooted in the 20th century.
Miss Etweba 7 years ago
Which year was Jesus born. If unknown then 25 December is a lie
Which year was Jesus born. If unknown then 25 December is a lie
Stronggy 7 years ago
Rom.14:5-6)
Rom.14:5-6)
Stronggy 7 years ago
"One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.""He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats t ... read full comment
"One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.""He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God." (Rom.14:5-6)
Jumapo 7 years ago
I love your teachings but as for Christmas it has no place in the Bible.
The story behind Christmas tree and Santa is uncovered prove that is satanic.
I love your teachings but as for Christmas it has no place in the Bible.
The story behind Christmas tree and Santa is uncovered prove that is satanic.
Ty 7 years ago
Y will it matter arm robbers dressed in cassock
Y will it matter arm robbers dressed in cassock
Bongoman 7 years ago
Because of the bumper "harvest" during xmas, he will never condemn it. Hypocrite, u carry itself as the conscience of the nation, but the truth is u r just like the rest. Fake! U lost my respect on this matter
Because of the bumper "harvest" during xmas, he will never condemn it. Hypocrite, u carry itself as the conscience of the nation, but the truth is u r just like the rest. Fake! U lost my respect on this matter
Kay 7 years ago
OTABIL feeding people with wrong spiritual food is a worst form of corruption than the corruption u pointed out to the politicians even though am happy NDC is gone.
Please don't call black white and white black.
U know ... read full comment
OTABIL feeding people with wrong spiritual food is a worst form of corruption than the corruption u pointed out to the politicians even though am happy NDC is gone.
Please don't call black white and white black.
U know the truth but u are hiding it from ur congregation.
Do u think God and Jesus will be happy with u ?
Easter and Christmas celebrations are not bible based.
uphold the truth in these matters like u did in the case of corruption and mismanagement of our economy which I agreed with u.
As a pastor ur real job is to give spiritual food and the food should not be poisonous as u are seen to be doing. u cannot say the truth in the areas of corruption and mismanagement of the economy and tell lies when it comes to spiritual issues which has something to do with ur real business. It's sad!
Pellew 7 years ago
It's not necessary to know the exact date of birth of Jesus to celebrate Christmas. Rev Otabil is right. There are so many challenges in Bible. significantly, faith and righteousness is the ultimate goal
It's not necessary to know the exact date of birth of Jesus to celebrate Christmas. Rev Otabil is right. There are so many challenges in Bible. significantly, faith and righteousness is the ultimate goal
Agyaaku USA. 7 years ago
When did Jesus celebrate his birthday or asked his followers to do likewise? Is Otabil helping his members to follow Christ footsteps (1 Peter 2:21)? Better try to give basis from the Bible than the academic presentation yo ... read full comment
When did Jesus celebrate his birthday or asked his followers to do likewise? Is Otabil helping his members to follow Christ footsteps (1 Peter 2:21)? Better try to give basis from the Bible than the academic presentation you always give. Christmas is unchristian.
Ekow Samuel. 7 years ago
The man of God whom he knows much is direct us not to have argue of the birth of Jesus Christ since they paciphic the date of his borning day and its can never change as 25th December as fiex ,God bless you Pastor Mensa Otab ... read full comment
The man of God whom he knows much is direct us not to have argue of the birth of Jesus Christ since they paciphic the date of his borning day and its can never change as 25th December as fiex ,God bless you Pastor Mensa Otabil,and oman Ghana.
Isaac 7 years ago
Pure nonsense.I.wonder when.black.people Will.see the light.so we want to say nothing good from.Africa?we left our religion for these nonsense.Why God never give black people those gift to be given.to the white nor the Arabs. ... read full comment
Pure nonsense.I.wonder when.black.people Will.see the light.so we want to say nothing good from.Africa?we left our religion for these nonsense.Why God never give black people those gift to be given.to the white nor the Arabs.they brought Christianity they enslave us.in the name of these nonsense.imagine we black people given Christian to the white and Islam.to the Arabs? Hell Will loose.black people reason and forget these nonsense
Akwasi Addai 7 years ago
Why the birth of Christ is celebrated on the 25th. December must be known by a pastor like you who claims to have degrees upon degrees. It is very important for you to know the truth which will set you and your church member ... read full comment
Why the birth of Christ is celebrated on the 25th. December must be known by a pastor like you who claims to have degrees upon degrees. It is very important for you to know the truth which will set you and your church members free. If you do not know find the facts in Wikepedia and stick to the truth. Christianity has been adutetated with non-biblical/christian festivities that many ignorant pastors like you are following. Christmas and Easter were european pagan festivals which were incorporated into Christianity but many christians foolishly celebrate by stupidly saying the celebrations means more than their actual dates. Pastor I hope you will have a foolish explanation to why you worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath of of God. Let God lead you to the truth so that you will be couragous to hold to God's word and stop following what the catholic church has laid down to lead pastors and christians like you into a "polished" paganism.
ScHoly 7 years ago
Common sense tells us Jesus was certainly born on a certain day, whether we know the date for sure or not. What is very important is the fact that there is a certain day dedicated to the remembrance of God's gift and love to ... read full comment
Common sense tells us Jesus was certainly born on a certain day, whether we know the date for sure or not. What is very important is the fact that there is a certain day dedicated to the remembrance of God's gift and love to mankind. Since we are not very sure of the date, it was certainly going to be a certain random day selected for this purpose and that day was 25th December.
Jack 7 years ago
I don't think the saying of Prs Otabil is the standard of Christianity when the Bible and for that matter what God requires of His children are clearly spelt out in the Scriptures. He is bound to express his opinions but the ... read full comment
I don't think the saying of Prs Otabil is the standard of Christianity when the Bible and for that matter what God requires of His children are clearly spelt out in the Scriptures. He is bound to express his opinions but the most important thing is we must always follow, "Thus says the Lord." It is interesting to note that if Christ indeed wanted His birth to be celebrated ever, He would have practiced it severally with His disciples and the general public at large during the period of His service on this earth. The most important thing is that we can't as human beings propose and dictate to God else one could sanction fornication, adultery, idolatry, etc and subject it to a standard and compel everyone to accept including God. Clearly it is never true Christ was born on 25th December as we have no record of it in the Scriptures hence we cannot stand on any false principle to let people attain perfection. God is always right and doesn't require falsification of dates to achieve any form of standard. It is imperative to know that in-spite of His birth to serve a purpose John 1:1ff makes us understand He was there before the beginning hence we can't trace Him to any date. I admonish everyone who really love God to avoid partaking in the festivity it is absolutely unchristian.
ScHoly 7 years ago
To suggest that Xtians cannot do anything explicitly written in the bible is childish. Is any other date on which xtians go to church written in the bible? And how different is Christmas from any other xtian day of worship? T ... read full comment
To suggest that Xtians cannot do anything explicitly written in the bible is childish. Is any other date on which xtians go to church written in the bible? And how different is Christmas from any other xtian day of worship? The question you should be asking yourself is, 'why will God see Christmas as sinful?' Is it because xtians go to shrine to offer sacrifice or it is because we bow to Satan on Christmas. As xtians, we should be ceasing every single opportunity to worship God and Christmas is just one such example.
Mr Bond 7 years ago
If it does not matter why not celebrate Christmas in April but join those celebrating on Dec 25?This is pagan day of celebrating their idol god brith day.What relationship did Christians have in common with Idol?
If it does not matter why not celebrate Christmas in April but join those celebrating on Dec 25?This is pagan day of celebrating their idol god brith day.What relationship did Christians have in common with Idol?
EYI 7 years ago
THERE IS NO GOD.PERIOD.AND OTABIL KNOWS THAT.IS JUST THE LOVE PEOPLES MONEY THAT IS WHY HE ALWAYS PUSHING ON HARD FOR GOD.
THERE IS NO GOD.PERIOD.AND OTABIL KNOWS THAT.IS JUST THE LOVE PEOPLES MONEY THAT IS WHY HE ALWAYS PUSHING ON HARD FOR GOD.
Obeng 7 years ago
I agree but why choose a date meant for pagan festival?
I agree but why choose a date meant for pagan festival?
How well do you know him ? 7 years ago
Because you as if it's possible for the all seeing, all knowing, mighty one of all is slipping...he forgets nothing not his son's birth nor will he forget your comments it's it was not given because it required no "celebratio ... read full comment
Because you as if it's possible for the all seeing, all knowing, mighty one of all is slipping...he forgets nothing not his son's birth nor will he forget your comments it's it was not given because it required no "celebration" HE FORGOT NOTHING
George 7 years ago
will u celebrate the gods of ur village bcos u came n met ur grandfathers worshiping it, if not think about the origin of christmas.
will u celebrate the gods of ur village bcos u came n met ur grandfathers worshiping it, if not think about the origin of christmas.
Marcol 7 years ago
Any group of people or society thatis against christmas. they are the antichrist. they are evil. ocultic. demonic and will never pay any attention to the scriptures. the have their ways and means of FALSE teaching
Any group of people or society thatis against christmas. they are the antichrist. they are evil. ocultic. demonic and will never pay any attention to the scriptures. the have their ways and means of FALSE teaching
Charles Bedel 7 years ago
Shine your eyes May the Good God for give you and give you a wisdom because you don't know anything about the bible okay
Shine your eyes May the Good God for give you and give you a wisdom because you don't know anything about the bible okay
Sir Joe 7 years ago
That's all.Yes, I sometimes don't understand why pple argue abt d time,season n period Jesus was born. If you believe dat Christmas is a pagan festive den so b it for u, but if u believe dat u r celebrating it to commemorate ... read full comment
That's all.Yes, I sometimes don't understand why pple argue abt d time,season n period Jesus was born. If you believe dat Christmas is a pagan festive den so b it for u, but if u believe dat u r celebrating it to commemorate d birth of our saviour Jesus Christ der is nothing wrong with it. Remember also dat when d wise men(argument abt dia number is not necessary) visited Jesus dey gave him some gift so as u r celebrating Christmas share d little u hv with others, give out, open ur palm n give freely bcos ur celebration wouldn't b complete without given. God bless u for ur understanding.
Edward Offei Boadu 7 years ago
If you think Christmas is pagan that's why people die, then you should begin to think easter is as well because many more people nowadays die at easter than Christmas.
If you think Christmas is pagan that's why people die, then you should begin to think easter is as well because many more people nowadays die at easter than Christmas.
Marcol 7 years ago
Do you know how important the birth of Jesus is to the whole world? from the time He was born before the whole world started counting proper date. that is why we BC and AD. so Jesus became the integer of the world. so this a ... read full comment
Do you know how important the birth of Jesus is to the whole world? from the time He was born before the whole world started counting proper date. that is why we BC and AD. so Jesus became the integer of the world. so this alone calls for His birth day to be remembered.
DOMINEL 7 years ago
IT REALLY DOES MATTER IF CHRIST WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS AND ALSO IF THE BIBLE ADMONISHED US TO CELEBRATE IT AS BEING DONE.THE ONLY THING HE (CHRIST)ASKED US TO DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIM IS THE LORD'S SUPPER,CHRISTMAS IT'S NOT A ... read full comment
IT REALLY DOES MATTER IF CHRIST WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS AND ALSO IF THE BIBLE ADMONISHED US TO CELEBRATE IT AS BEING DONE.THE ONLY THING HE (CHRIST)ASKED US TO DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIM IS THE LORD'S SUPPER,CHRISTMAS IT'S NOT A CHRISTIAN FESTIVITY ,CAPUTO.
Odikro Mununkum 7 years ago
Jesus was born December 25 is just a foolish question. Leave the Christians who celebrate Christmas alone.
Thank you Pastor Otabil. To attain peace you must leave people and their religious believes alone. The world have s ... read full comment
Jesus was born December 25 is just a foolish question. Leave the Christians who celebrate Christmas alone.
Thank you Pastor Otabil. To attain peace you must leave people and their religious believes alone. The world have something better to think of it.
Paul ABAKAH 7 years ago
Please Pastor one thing I no about God and worshiping gos by Date and Time is very important Deut 28:15
Please Pastor one thing I no about God and worshiping gos by Date and Time is very important Deut 28:15
Paul ABAKAH 7 years ago
so it numbers 28:15
so it numbers 28:15
Bienu yie 7 years ago
Even Otabil is ignorant somewhere. God commanded mankind to celebrate three festivals, which is compulsory.(Passover, Shelters and Pentecost). If these ones are there and you here defending Christmas, my brother you are ignor ... read full comment
Even Otabil is ignorant somewhere. God commanded mankind to celebrate three festivals, which is compulsory.(Passover, Shelters and Pentecost). If these ones are there and you here defending Christmas, my brother you are ignorant. Where was Christmas ever mentioned in the Bible ? Did Christ command anyone to remember his birth ? It might not be wrong in ur own eyes but it's the ones you don't keep that will cause you to miss heaven. Was Jesus called Mass or Christ ? Do you know how Catholics call their church service ? MASS. Christianity originated from Israel and not Rome. Pastor Otabil people seem to be looking up to the likes of you for answers. But the has been hidden from the worldly wise men.
Bretuoba Kofi Frimpong Boateng 7 years ago
Our pastors are shying away from the truth because 25th December has become their harvest season but the truth is that the date is for pagan worshippers and Constantine conned Christians into it.I will continue to follow the ... read full comment
Our pastors are shying away from the truth because 25th December has become their harvest season but the truth is that the date is for pagan worshippers and Constantine conned Christians into it.I will continue to follow the Bible which doesn't mention anything about this celebration which always comes with lots of problems.Tell the truth to the people because you know it.Charlatans and wolves.I am peeved but Shalom at the same time.
oracle 7 years ago
In essense you are supporting a lie but it doesnt matter.
In essense you are supporting a lie but it doesnt matter.
William 7 years ago
In Romans14:5,its say one man considers one day more sacred than another, another considers every day alike.Each one should be fully convinced in his mind.He who regards one day as special,does so to the Lord.In Colossians 2: ... read full comment
In Romans14:5,its say one man considers one day more sacred than another, another considers every day alike.Each one should be fully convinced in his mind.He who regards one day as special,does so to the Lord.In Colossians 2:16,Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink,or with regard to a religious festival,a new moon celebration or Sabbath day.please stop judging and Worships God with all your heat.
Kojo 7 years ago
Mr. Pastor, this argument is too weak. You seem to have broken loose from Papal Rome but don't want to let go of their vestige. Why don't you celebrate Homowo, Akwasidae, etc? If for instance, it had emerged that a so called ... read full comment
Mr. Pastor, this argument is too weak. You seem to have broken loose from Papal Rome but don't want to let go of their vestige. Why don't you celebrate Homowo, Akwasidae, etc? If for instance, it had emerged that a so called Christian celebration had roots with any of these festivals, would you still justify its celebration because of its significant and not day or roots? Grow up and wean yourself off all of them. Not only Christmas but the names of all the days of the week that were inherited ignorantly from Ancient Rome and Papal Rome. Sun day , Moonday, Thors day, Saturn day, etc. We are worshipping something we don't know and it is high time we completed the reformation or revolution started by Martin Luther. We need to come of Great Babylon. It is grand scheme of the devil to control everything and I hope you don't a priest of Satan, a Prophet Balaam or Prophtetess Jezebel teaching God' s people to worship idols and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
Jake 7 years ago
Pls otabil should speak as an oracle of God, help us know e truth ( 1 pet. 4:11)
Pls otabil should speak as an oracle of God, help us know e truth ( 1 pet. 4:11)
Wayne 7 years ago
Nimrod, king of Shinar, was, according to the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles, the son of Cush, the great-grandson of Noah was born on December 25th and can be traced back to Genesis. Nimrod was the founder of a great ... read full comment
Nimrod, king of Shinar, was, according to the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles, the son of Cush, the great-grandson of Noah was born on December 25th and can be traced back to Genesis. Nimrod was the founder of a great false religious system that began in ancient Babylon that has always opposed the truths of God. It’s time we face facts! This world is deceived, just as God prophesied it would be (Rev. 12:9).
“Nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from God that has dominated this world until now.
Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was Semiramis. After Nimrod’s death, his so-called mother-wife, Semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of Nimrod as a spirit being. She claimed a full-grown evergreen tree sprang overnight from a dead tree stump, which symbolized the springing forth unto new life of the dead Nimrod. On each anniversary of his birth, she claimed, Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts upon it. December 25th, was the birthday of Nimrod. This is the real origin of the Christmas tree.” -The Plain Truth About Christmas
Michael 7 years ago
Why all these contentions. Whose name is mentioned or worship during this festivity. Insofar as Christmas is not expressly mentioned in Scripture as a compulsory event I can choose to uphold it or not. The key word is Worshi ... read full comment
Why all these contentions. Whose name is mentioned or worship during this festivity. Insofar as Christmas is not expressly mentioned in Scripture as a compulsory event I can choose to uphold it or not. The key word is Worship God through Jesus in truth n in spirit. How beautiful is it if we fellowship in love and manifest forgiveness, kindness and humility in our life.
Bongo 7 years ago
After Jesus death, did the deciples celebrate his date of birth? And why.otabil anwer
After Jesus death, did the deciples celebrate his date of birth? And why.otabil anwer
Maurice 7 years ago
Reading through most of the comments and all I see is arrogance and pride. So you disagree with what Pastor Mensah Otabil said, does it give you the right to call him names, have ever looked in the mirror and call yourself wi ... read full comment
Reading through most of the comments and all I see is arrogance and pride. So you disagree with what Pastor Mensah Otabil said, does it give you the right to call him names, have ever looked in the mirror and call yourself with odd names after every mistake, nope u don't. But the little knowledge you have acquired to disagree with someone's argument makes you pompous and calling names, Maybe that is why we never know the truth because the ones who think they no better are filled with pride. You claim to talk about the truth but use rude words, Ask yourself what false than that. Let the truth be your actions not your mouth and paper work. Being right and positive is an attitude. That is why a lot of people follow Mensah Otabil, and if u disagree come out with a peaceful argument.Maybe you might be the true prophet since you can identify the false ones.
babs 7 years ago
nooooo, I don't take dis as granted.... when wil u celebrate ur befdae? it would b The day or a date was born... s Christmas is somtin different to Jesus befday.. that is a lost to Christians.. nowhere in bible shows this so ... read full comment
nooooo, I don't take dis as granted.... when wil u celebrate ur befdae? it would b The day or a date was born... s Christmas is somtin different to Jesus befday.. that is a lost to Christians.. nowhere in bible shows this so call chrismas... or can someone reveal d quotation for me to know
Kay 7 years ago
There is evidence in the bible that Jesus celebrated the Memorial with his disciples and instructed them to do so after his death which they did.
OTABIL Please tell me from the bible whether Jesus celebrated his birthday o ... read full comment
There is evidence in the bible that Jesus celebrated the Memorial with his disciples and instructed them to do so after his death which they did.
OTABIL Please tell me from the bible whether Jesus celebrated his birthday or the apostles did celebrate Jesus's birthday.
After the death of the apostles Christianity teachings got infested with human thinking and traditions and has been carried forward to our time . OTABIL and others are holding on to such teachings firmly because of bread and butter issues
twinegh 7 years ago
The book of Daniel prophesied that the devil will change the laws and the times. Well, he has. He has managed to have "bishops" legitimize idolatory. Xmas and all "Christian" festivals are based of idolatrous festivals. This ... read full comment
The book of Daniel prophesied that the devil will change the laws and the times. Well, he has. He has managed to have "bishops" legitimize idolatory. Xmas and all "Christian" festivals are based of idolatrous festivals. This is because of the times they are celebrated. Slapping the name of christ on it doesn't change the spirit of it. There still are Passover, feast of first fruits, feast of terbanacles etc. And Yeshuah celebrated this. And per Law we are to celebrate these for eternity! The Lord we serve is to served in the spirit by following His instructions as indicated in His book. Celebrating everything but what He has instructed is tantamount to disobeyance. Ye shall know the truth...
can 7 years ago
It matters.why the hullabaloo about 25th December.
It matters.why the hullabaloo about 25th December.
AKWABOAH KWADWO OTENG MENSAH 7 years ago
Is Pastor Mensah Otabil really saying this. That's why we call something as creeping compromise. But Pastor visit your bible and tell the world the significance of Jesus birth and why He himself couldn't see that significance ... read full comment
Is Pastor Mensah Otabil really saying this. That's why we call something as creeping compromise. But Pastor visit your bible and tell the world the significance of Jesus birth and why He himself couldn't see that significance and didn't tell us to celebrate it. Whatever Jesus told us to do, He taught us how to do it, how to worship, how to pray, how and what to eat, how to dress, how to remember him by taking de Lord Supper, which includes washing of feet which most of christians in the name of Grace feels lazy to do. These are some of the feast that Paul talked about, Pastor i know for this one, you should go back, pray, research and come again. Is true, not the date but the purpose, when christ was born, there.was gift exchange, so should we wait until that your pagan festive season before you open your hands. Pastor you are Senior pastor, and don't be like them, if is white say it and stop saying something that suits you. Thank You.
O.K 7 years ago
Those of you arguing against xmas celebration are crazy.Let me ask,when Paul converted to christianity were they treating him as aJew a christian .When a pagan converted do you still see that person as a pagan or christian. A ... read full comment
Those of you arguing against xmas celebration are crazy.Let me ask,when Paul converted to christianity were they treating him as aJew a christian .When a pagan converted do you still see that person as a pagan or christian. A whole satanic day has been converted to chritian day instead of you people to rejoice over that,you are rather arguing against it.So are you people saying the day should be left in the hand of pagans to be doing their own thing.Satan dont have aday all the days are forGod .Christian have banish the worshiping of satan on 25th Dec to the worshiping of christ period.That day is not for satan is rather for christ .Every christian should shout merry christmas on that day to let the devil be ashame.Any body who doesnwant church activities to go on ,on 25th Dec is devil.
AMAK 7 years ago
It's unfortunate ignorant so called pastors like you have deceived so may people Mathew 7 : 21-23. Jesus himself never celebrated his birthday neither do the first century Christians. Do not eat at the table of demons and com ... read full comment
It's unfortunate ignorant so called pastors like you have deceived so may people Mathew 7 : 21-23. Jesus himself never celebrated his birthday neither do the first century Christians. Do not eat at the table of demons and come eat at table of God says the Bible. For what relationship does God have with Belial? Christmas & Easter & Birthdays and all their customs from paganism and displeases God. If you really want please God please shun any form of idolatry. Thanks
Nii 7 years ago
It does not matter because it is a birthday celebration. In even our time people may shift their birthday celebration to Saturday or another holiday for convenience sake.
Just as the Rabbis wrote the OT Canon the Bishops wro ... read full comment
It does not matter because it is a birthday celebration. In even our time people may shift their birthday celebration to Saturday or another holiday for convenience sake.
Just as the Rabbis wrote the OT Canon the Bishops wrote the NT Canon. A Canon in this sense is the rule on which books should be in your Bible or not. That said we have a lot of holy books not in the Bible. This is because the Bible is the standard text agreed on by the Bishops to contain the essentials of the Judaeo-Christian faith.
Hymnbooks, Theology books and Catechisms are also Holy books but we chose the Bible to educate everybody on our religion. So to say Jesus did not say in the Bible that we should celebrate his birthday is moot. Why does the Bible spend precious time to describe his birth? Our ancient Christians could mostly not read and write so festivals like Christmas were like Bible conventions when the pastor got them to lay down tools. They were taught by the plays and singing and special ceremonies the significance of Christ's birth. In fact this used to be around January 7th as the Feast of Epiphany but later a more general holiday was chosen which the Roman Empire already celebrated.
kwaku 7 years ago
Papa I disagree with you on this topic
is known to be European paganism
Papa I disagree with you on this topic
is known to be European paganism
DAN 7 years ago
Opanin, it matters whether Christ was born on December 25 or October 31. One can only say it doesn't matter only when one doesn't care about pleasing God. If we want to please Jehovah God all the time then we will be very car ... read full comment
Opanin, it matters whether Christ was born on December 25 or October 31. One can only say it doesn't matter only when one doesn't care about pleasing God. If we want to please Jehovah God all the time then we will be very careful about anything that the bible doesn't talk about. God, our loving Creator tells us that He is the one teaching us to benefit ourselves, the one guiding us the way we should walk. If only we pay attention to His commandments, then our peace would become like a river, and our righteousness like the waves of the sea (ISAIAH 48:17, 18).
So the huge question is didJehovah give His servants birthday celebration? No! Did Christ celebrate his birthday? No! Did Christ instruct his followers to celebrate his birthday? No! Is Christ's birthday specifically stated in the bible? No! Did the early christians celebrate Christ's birthday? No! Does the bible mention any of Jehovah's servants (eg Abel, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Ezra, etc) who celebrated his or her birthday? No! I believe that you know that the term "Christmas" is not in the bible. Let us see why faithful servants of Jehovah God must live strictly by the bible. Please read 2TIMOTHY 3:16, 17. "All scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching,.......for setting things straight, so that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work".
Birthday celebration is not biblical and it's not christian. So where did Christmas, which some people claim is the celebration of Christ's birth come from? The New Encyclopoedia Britannica explains it was a pagan Roman festival marking the birthday of the unconquered sun. This was adopted by some false christians and they titled it "Christmas". But does God approve it? Absolutely NO!!!!
Because it is Pagan.
philip 7 years ago
It is the bresk of activity and careless driving couple with unattended vehicle maintenance.and lack of patients on the roads that causes avoidable accidents but not any paganism that causes such avoidable mishaps during Chri ... read full comment
It is the bresk of activity and careless driving couple with unattended vehicle maintenance.and lack of patients on the roads that causes avoidable accidents but not any paganism that causes such avoidable mishaps during Christmas.
Jah's Seed 7 years ago
But did christ tell us to celebrate his birthday according to the Bible ? Did he himself Celebrated it when he was on earth according to the Bible ? These are questions to consider.
But did christ tell us to celebrate his birthday according to the Bible ? Did he himself Celebrated it when he was on earth according to the Bible ? These are questions to consider.
Joey Boy 7 years ago
If there is controversy over Jesus Christ's date of birth, who then was able to record the Creation as told in the Book of Genesis? Certain things about religion remain petty to me(hope I'm not blaspheming). Jesus Christ said ... read full comment
If there is controversy over Jesus Christ's date of birth, who then was able to record the Creation as told in the Book of Genesis? Certain things about religion remain petty to me(hope I'm not blaspheming). Jesus Christ said "Love the Lord your God with all your heart....., and love your neighbour as yourself." He again said, "Do unto others what you want others to do unto you." I believe in these basic instructions.
Kampu 7 years ago
Yu guys are shamelessly ignorant to the core..... those saying it's a pagan festival can Yu tell us what takes place during that festival with regards to all the rituals performed.? Who are those performing these rituals nd t ... read full comment
Yu guys are shamelessly ignorant to the core..... those saying it's a pagan festival can Yu tell us what takes place during that festival with regards to all the rituals performed.? Who are those performing these rituals nd the celebrants.... 2. If Christians hv chosen that day to instead celebrate the birth of Christ with a totally different rituals do Yu still call it pagan celebration...? Yur thinking is so myopic that Yu are close to fools.....Paganism or the socalled pagan celebration is completely wiped out because of xmas as we speak..... is that not good news for Christians. ..? Someone was asking why don't we use Akwesida3 for Christmas... we cld hv chosen HOGBETSOTSO...AKWESIDAE...AKWANBOR... KUNDUM....ABOAKYIR.... BAKATOEI....or any other known festival dates nd trust me Xmas wld hv killed it just as it has done to pagan festival or celebration....3. Christmas is celebrated nd known to every single nation on earth.... this makes Christianity very popular as it spreads across the world... 4. Even the hardened criminal goes to church on that day nd most of them in the process either give their lives to Christ or rededicate their commitment to Christianity. Is that not a plus..plus..plus to Christianity..?? 5. Ppl meet at the stadium to play nd watch football... does it mean we can't meet there to pray as Christians. .? Some fishing folks are not allowed to enter the sea on say Tuesdays so if believers decide not to gather nd worship on Tuesdays does it mean we are observing the fishermen's day...?? 6. It's not abt the day nd dates... it's abt the reason nd the reason is JESUS..... WE CAN CHANGE THE DATES TO COINCIDE WITH HOGBETSOTSO, WE WILL NOT BE CELEBRATING HOGBETSOTSO.. INFACT HOGBETSOTSO WLD BE DEAD A'S A RESULT... IMAGINE IF WE STOP CELEBRATING XMAS... CHRISTIANITY WLD BE DECIMATED... WILL LOSE ITS POPULARITY ND ATTRACTIVENESS...MANY BUSINESSES WLD ALSO COLLAPSE ND POVERTY WLD EMERGE ON A LARGER SCALE ACROSS BOARD..7. THOSE BEHIND THIS MADNESS ARE MANIPULATED BY THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST.. THEIR AIM IS TO DESTROY CHRISTIANITY......BUT THE LORD REIGNS......!!!!!!!!
Me joo 7 years ago
You cannot whitewash paganism and masquerade it for Christian ritual. Its Biblically unacceptable. Read Exodus 34:10-15 and you will know that. Why do you accept the substitution of divinely ordered Sabbath day worship with p ... read full comment
You cannot whitewash paganism and masquerade it for Christian ritual. Its Biblically unacceptable. Read Exodus 34:10-15 and you will know that. Why do you accept the substitution of divinely ordered Sabbath day worship with pagan Sunday worship? Christmas, Easter,(not Passover), Sunday worship, infant baptism, women without scarf (uncovered hair), eating of unclean meats, wearing of other sex's apparel and worldly ones etc, are all ABOMINATION. Check the beliefs of Daniel, Abraham, Noah, Elijah, Moses etc, who are penned down for Heaven to see whether you can join them. Remember, one God, one faith, one Christ, one religion, one doctrine, one heaven. Name
Jak 7 years ago
This guy is not serious this date matter I can't even believe he of all people saying.
The 25th does not even make sense. Reading the Quran or bible very well give you different time line
Is time people should make more ... read full comment
This guy is not serious this date matter I can't even believe he of all people saying.
The 25th does not even make sense. Reading the Quran or bible very well give you different time line
Is time people should make more research and stop believing whatever this guys are saying
Nii Ayii 7 years ago
Was it 12 months during Jesus's time. I know the Jewish calender is different from the Roman calender, which is used today. Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in another month and day. Ethiopians profess they celebrate the true b ... read full comment
Was it 12 months during Jesus's time. I know the Jewish calender is different from the Roman calender, which is used today. Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in another month and day. Ethiopians profess they celebrate the true birth date of Jesus. Any take on this?
Innocent 7 years ago
Man of God educate us more on this
Man of God educate us more on this
kuntaii 7 years ago
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy, breaking bread Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me" where is christmas in the bible. Everything in the bible is doctrinal and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let's stop this decept ... read full comment
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy, breaking bread Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me" where is christmas in the bible. Everything in the bible is doctrinal and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let's stop this deception of aboundance of knowledge leading us the believers astray. Your knowledge is not the wisdom of Yahweh. Jesus have mercy, You are now famour Being celebrated like florence nightingle, michael jackson and halloween with no respect and our so-called men of God see nothing wrong.
Delo 7 years ago
My heart bleeds soo much for how our so called men of God who r supposed to lead us christians to salvation rather tend to mislead us to destruction by succumbing to the falsehood of satan.Must our Lord be celebrated on the d ... read full comment
My heart bleeds soo much for how our so called men of God who r supposed to lead us christians to salvation rather tend to mislead us to destruction by succumbing to the falsehood of satan.Must our Lord be celebrated on the dictates of paganism Pstr Otabil?As for this one I disagree with U pstr.
Ben ADJEI 7 years ago
Adjei, one thing we should remember is that, wicked People in most cases do their deeds when there is 'peace',celebration so you who is celebrating, be wise like a serpent and humble like a dove.
Adjei, one thing we should remember is that, wicked People in most cases do their deeds when there is 'peace',celebration so you who is celebrating, be wise like a serpent and humble like a dove.
HONABE 7 years ago
I believe you got it wrong Pastor. Please read Exodus 32:5. Preachers usually promote XMAS because of its commercial and monetary benefits
I believe you got it wrong Pastor. Please read Exodus 32:5. Preachers usually promote XMAS because of its commercial and monetary benefits
ASAY 7 years ago
NO MAN EVER WALK THIS PLANET BY THE NAME JESUS SO FOLKS RESEARCH EN DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE SLAVE MASTER
NO MAN EVER WALK THIS PLANET BY THE NAME JESUS SO FOLKS RESEARCH EN DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE SLAVE MASTER
papa jay 7 years ago
Pastor as for this one you hav hit below belt.dates matter in life becos God rules dis world according to His time plan.why are u running away from de truth.The son of God was not and never born on 25 december.people pls dont ... read full comment
Pastor as for this one you hav hit below belt.dates matter in life becos God rules dis world according to His time plan.why are u running away from de truth.The son of God was not and never born on 25 december.people pls dont be judge by a pagan worshipper.christmas is a celebration of the birth of the pagan son god.pastor come again wai.
dennis awah 7 years ago
is Otabil saying we should believe the miraculous birth of christ related in the bible but accept that despite all the witnesses to jesus birth and those who should have known his exact birthdate it is ok not to know his birt ... read full comment
is Otabil saying we should believe the miraculous birth of christ related in the bible but accept that despite all the witnesses to jesus birth and those who should have known his exact birthdate it is ok not to know his birthday??? this sounds like opium for the stupid masses - believe in miracles but refuse to consider facts!
if jesus was indeed born on whatever date there should be witnesses- the bible claims his mother and father were there, three wise men(educated scholars), shepherds,jesus had brothers and sisters and also twelve disciples. if these witnesses could not confirm for the future church jesus birth date, why should we believe that his birth was accompanied by so many miracles??? its only a fool like otabil who claims that god came to the earth, was born on a day of stupendous miracles, had witnesses but no one in the entire church remembers his birthday!!!! rather the church had to steal a pagan worship date and even worse the church fought over this date until it was forced on the orthodox church by their councils.
Christians are not truthful people, they claim god for themselves, but run away from the truth.if all these witnesses exist who can confirm the date of jesus birth but left nothing how can we believe anything else in the bible, the simple fact that none of these witnesses could record a date of such significance accompanied by such miracles either means it did not happen or that if it indeed happened it was an event so useless to them they saw no reason to record it so why should we even bother to celebrate a useless event?
Evangelist 7 years ago
It matters please,Jesus has given christians the way they should worship and celebrate him.Please do your research well.x'masmas is pure pagan celebration.
It matters please,Jesus has given christians the way they should worship and celebrate him.Please do your research well.x'masmas is pure pagan celebration.
Danny 7 years ago
So u pple ré nw celebratin pegan calanda yet u clem to Christian without even knowin de birth Day of ur Lord
So u pple ré nw celebratin pegan calanda yet u clem to Christian without even knowin de birth Day of ur Lord
Whatever 7 years ago
Ghanaians should be very cautious about so call prophets and pastors who have their own churches.They are not from but they used the name of the Lord to make their churches.Anybody can check,go to church by church the individ ... read full comment
Ghanaians should be very cautious about so call prophets and pastors who have their own churches.They are not from but they used the name of the Lord to make their churches.Anybody can check,go to church by church the individual churches like Otabil down to Obinim and other prophets and pastors,ask their church members how many members are baptized and you will know,either their members baptized or not.
Charles Bedel 7 years ago
I think that man is not a pastor for Christ he is a pastor for the Satan I don't think he reads the bible he is a politician and he is misleading people to hell
I think that man is not a pastor for Christ he is a pastor for the Satan I don't think he reads the bible he is a politician and he is misleading people to hell
kay 7 years ago
Daddy am sowi buh i believe as christians we need to know the truth ,why would i celebrate the birth of a Messiah on a pagan day .i stand to b corrected
thanks daddy
Daddy am sowi buh i believe as christians we need to know the truth ,why would i celebrate the birth of a Messiah on a pagan day .i stand to b corrected
thanks daddy
Ciibaway Yahaya 7 years ago
Pastor it Really matters. There is no Christmas in the Bible why do you Celebrate it. I Think Christians are following the Bible so why Christmas? People Should think Deep Pastors make money in December than any month of the ... read full comment
Pastor it Really matters. There is no Christmas in the Bible why do you Celebrate it. I Think Christians are following the Bible so why Christmas? People Should think Deep Pastors make money in December than any month of the year at Same time More accidents occurs in the same month of December. This is true Peganism!!!
Boafo 7 years ago
Eborenasa on Dec 26, 2016
"it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us."
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Eborenasa on Dec 26, 2016
"it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us."
Eborenasa please give me an occasion where in Ghana were people have not die.
1. Excursion
2. 1st January
3. Val's day
4. 6 March
5. Easter
6. Dec 7 if it elections time.
Other. Your statement which say alot of people die doesn't really hold water. Please let call for a deeper explanation rather to say alot of people die.
Koforobour 7 years ago
Mr otabil, l will entreat u to consider de difference between either Christ was born on 25th or 31st as u put it. Cross check from in between de lines in de bible. U must learn it n know!! Don't follow de world. Xmas is out o ... read full comment
Mr otabil, l will entreat u to consider de difference between either Christ was born on 25th or 31st as u put it. Cross check from in between de lines in de bible. U must learn it n know!! Don't follow de world. Xmas is out of place in de Bible!!
Tony 7 years ago
Who is fighting you? You can think you OTABIL will make peace between The Creator and the Devil. Who cares? even the an angel choosed to be SATAN. (1 Corinthians 10:14-15 Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak a ... read full comment
Who is fighting you? You can think you OTABIL will make peace between The Creator and the Devil. Who cares? even the an angel choosed to be SATAN. (1 Corinthians 10:14-15 Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.)
Mr. So, so and so. 7 years ago
Google: I got Money in The Bank (The Richest African Prince)
Google: I got Money in The Bank (The Richest African Prince)
stop believes in dis fools 7 years ago
that's Christianity for you.25 December was the birthday of the Sun god when the pagan conveted to Christianity they couldn't stop dat their evil sun god celebration.The Christians to adopted it.Christianity is the religion w ... read full comment
that's Christianity for you.25 December was the birthday of the Sun god when the pagan conveted to Christianity they couldn't stop dat their evil sun god celebration.The Christians to adopted it.Christianity is the religion which follows the teachings of the church not wat the bible teachers them,they believe in wat de church teaching them more Dan the bible.those who believes in the bible teachers too understand the bible opposite way,For example Juses said i only came for the lost sheep of Israel,they understand it that Juses came for the world to die for mankind,Juses said am send by God they understand it that Juses send himself as man God.Christianity is the noises religion on earth.God killing his innocent Son for You criminals n rapist.
truth is one 7 years ago
Deeper life church used to celebrate it till last two years when their pastor discovered that its pagan so they stoped.
Deeper life church used to celebrate it till last two years when their pastor discovered that its pagan so they stoped.
One Ghana 7 years ago
Did he say it doesn't matter? Then it means lot and his style of preaching will change since this don't matter anymore.
Did he say it doesn't matter? Then it means lot and his style of preaching will change since this don't matter anymore.
Obuasi 7 years ago
concerning Christmas, jws re right, for once i support them,our Lord Jesus lived for 33 n half yrs before he died,u cant find from any where in de Bible that says Mary n Joseph ever celebrated their sons birthday, beside he(J ... read full comment
concerning Christmas, jws re right, for once i support them,our Lord Jesus lived for 33 n half yrs before he died,u cant find from any where in de Bible that says Mary n Joseph ever celebrated their sons birthday, beside he(Jesus )himself never celebrated his birth day or told any of his followers to do that too,but he rather urged them to celebrate his death, y cant we understand this simple thing?like every new born child,Jesus birth did not bring anything to mankind but his death.
Ti 7 years ago
In fact jw people are biblically knowledgeable
In fact jw people are biblically knowledgeable
Love 7 years ago
This man is leading the multitude astray
This man is leading the multitude astray
kweku trouble 7 years ago
It means homowo an other festivals should be accepted, so far as the idea behind them are good ones. Now Christians should stop being critical of those festivals.
It means homowo an other festivals should be accepted, so far as the idea behind them are good ones. Now Christians should stop being critical of those festivals.
Boamah James 7 years ago
mathew 15:9 says but in vein they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Christians of our days a soo funny & pastors are deceiving us this is like a student learning what his teacher has not taught i ... read full comment
mathew 15:9 says but in vein they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Christians of our days a soo funny & pastors are deceiving us this is like a student learning what his teacher has not taught in class he is likely to fail. why the Bible which is our dictionary, our guide and mirror but we are missing the way even Christ said I'm the way.He never teaches us to observe 25th as Christ birthday. not a single quotation in the scripture can be use to justify dis festival as sacred by God, Jesus nor the Apostle's. the x'mas is purely paganism even history tell's us Modern Catholic encyclopedia it is clear stated that x'mas is baseless from the scriptures. beloveds let us to mock our God n deceive ourselves
Anokye 7 years ago
Daddy this one I think you got wrong how can u celebrate the birthday of someone on a different date then its not a birthday. Remember the Bible is our number Authority we dont follow Human creed thanks
Daddy this one I think you got wrong how can u celebrate the birthday of someone on a different date then its not a birthday. Remember the Bible is our number Authority we dont follow Human creed thanks
samuel, KPONG 7 years ago
a lot of people die towards christmas festivities. it is peoples attitude that kill them. people heighten their temperaments, people become stressed, people are in an unnecessary hurry, people become very anxious. these are a ... read full comment
a lot of people die towards christmas festivities. it is peoples attitude that kill them. people heighten their temperaments, people become stressed, people are in an unnecessary hurry, people become very anxious. these are all killers and not paganism which is always with us whether xmas, easter or whatever the season
Benjamin asiedu 7 years ago
See this pastor misleading his congregation! Who told you to have a purpose to celebrate his unknown birthday on 25th December! A date which is also a pagan date and was actually set by pagans! The only day for his remembranc ... read full comment
See this pastor misleading his congregation! Who told you to have a purpose to celebrate his unknown birthday on 25th December! A date which is also a pagan date and was actually set by pagans! The only day for his remembrance as he remind us is the purpose of his death which is Passover on the 14th abib evening! Nothing else
Teminata 7 years ago
If dats de base issue den all who were born on 25 dec is from dat so called god dat was rememember on dat day.We are no more under de law for it kills ba nw under de grace so only to believe in Christ nw is de required requis ... read full comment
If dats de base issue den all who were born on 25 dec is from dat so called god dat was rememember on dat day.We are no more under de law for it kills ba nw under de grace so only to believe in Christ nw is de required requisition to eternity
Nenebi 7 years ago
Christmas itself was not sanctionEd anywhere in the bible...even the word Christmas is not in the bible, so what is the relevance of it. The apostles did not celebrate it, even Jesus did not...so what's the big deal about it. ... read full comment
Christmas itself was not sanctionEd anywhere in the bible...even the word Christmas is not in the bible, so what is the relevance of it. The apostles did not celebrate it, even Jesus did not...so what's the big deal about it. If the date of birth is elusive then there is a problem.
Asamoah Scholar 7 years ago
You see, no one will eat a toffee taken out of gutter. Such is Christmas. It's rooted in paganism. ... Christmas death is more important than his birth... Read The Lore of Birthdays. . A nice book and u will know that only ... read full comment
You see, no one will eat a toffee taken out of gutter. Such is Christmas. It's rooted in paganism. ... Christmas death is more important than his birth... Read The Lore of Birthdays. . A nice book and u will know that only gods celebrated their birthdays.
Great argument. I have tried many times to give this point to Jehovah Witness' s friends but they are stuck to their watchtower.. one plug attitude . I dont understand.
What matter is he made your favorite candidate win.
Read Ezekiel 8 : 5 – 16 below and see that YAWEH/JEHOVAH/ ‘GOD’ hates anything that has to do with idolatery. The TAMMUZ mentioned here was the man who satan used to start the counterfeit religion-THE OCCULT . Before ...
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Continue imaging that God exists until you die when you would exist no more.
You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on December 25th doe ...
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brotherly read more books and do more research about Christmas sunday Greeks Hebrews
Jesus said remember my death period. Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus, ignorant Ghana pastors.
Truth is, no one knows the birthday of Christ. Truth is, Christians do not worship the sun god during Christmas but Christ. Truth is this: Christ's birth stories in the bible are remembered at least during Christmas. Why wou ...
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Hey unrepentant Socrates, accept your defeat and stop licking your wounds. In the Lord's Prayer that Jesus gave Christians he says God's WILL be done on earth as it is in heaven. The man you said can never be your President w ...
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loot coffers?
I thought you were educated enough and that it'll will be difficult for you to fall for you the propaganda of the NPP.
I expect not less than ten main NDC guru to be put in jail. or your propaganda will come a ...
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Why don't you replace Akwasidae kase3 with Christ's birth celebration. The thing is pagan festival which found it way into the church hence celebrating a pagan festival under guise of celebrating Christ's birth does not make ...
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Besides the date,I also ve a serious problem with the celebration itself. The Bible was written over a period six hundred years n when it was completed God in His wisdom cautioned that 'No one sh'd add or take anything out ...
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Did the bible say you should use the internet? Do not misinterpret the bible. If it says do not take anything out or add anything, it is not referring to practices. It is rather referring to what has already been written. To ...
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Who do you call pagan? Christianity/Islam and their hegemony over other religions in particular traditional ancient ones.
Why don't you stop using Akan names which have a spiritual meaning? Why don't you stop traditional naming and marriage ceremony? Why do you refer to God as Nyame-Nyankopon-Odukoma this is how Akans refer to their creator. Go ...
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Not even de bible ota knows de age of juses is always abt abt abt dat even de date he start tô prich is abt 30ys y abt didnt de only sprit also knws his age
Oh foolish! You are making a blind argument. Can you give me JUST ONE example of what Christians do on Christmas that has anything to do with idolatry? The fact that some people in some religion worshipped their gods on Decem ...
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Christmas trees,lights,cooking,Merry making and gifts were what the pagans were doing and that's what some of the ignorant Christians doing today.As for me and my house,we are out of it though we believe entirely in Christ Je ...
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My concern is Santa Claus, the Rein Deer and probably the Christmas Tree. Jesus Christ should be the centre and highlight of Christmas.
three(what has it got to do with Christ and the red dressed priest from turkey u call santacluas read abt him too), over eating and drinkingi support the rembrng of christ but it shldnt br the pagans way. pls dont insult ppl ...
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What Otabil also means it that it doesn't matter whether you understand the holly trinity. Just go with the wind.. how misleading
Yes. One example is the Christmas Tree. Research well and tell me what a tree got to do with christ's birth. Everything about Christmas is paganic
If you like Toffee and you see it in a very dirty stinking gutter, will you pick it and eat just because you like it without considering the background? Just small common sense
READ GAL 4:4 TO 11;1 COR CH 11:23
JEHOVA WITNESS WAS FORMED BY RUSELLS ON LIES ABT CHRIST 2ND COMMING THE BIBLE SAYS EVEN THE ANGELS DONT KNOW THE DATE.HE PREDICTED TWICE BUT NEVER HAPPEN STILL HIS FF FOLLOW THIS HABITUAL LI ...
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PASTOR OTABIL IS WRONG. HIS PREMISE SETS THE COURSE FOR CONFRONTATIONS BETWEEN ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY AND THE DECADENCE WE'RE WITNESSING IN OUR TIME. HIS HUMAN ARGUMENTS DON'T JUSTIFIABLY EXCUSE A PRACTICE THAT IS UNBIBLICAL. S ...
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We're celebrating Christ. The Bible says you can celebrate everyday as holy unto the Lord. The devil is also putting up all kinds of intellectual arguments to confuse as many as possible. Worship Christ Jesus in your hear ...
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U NEED TO TAKE A LOOK AGAIN, AS TO WHAT U WORSHIP.
HOW CAN YOU SAY U WORSHIP CHRIST ?
YOU WORSHIP GOD, OR CHRIST ?
Ignorant people. When the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into a ditch. This was what Jesus said about ignorant leaders.
Many False prophets are fulfilling prophecies. 25 Dec was a pagan festival, before Christ was bor ...
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Masa,speak and reason as a matured person.Are you in anyway trying to say that that de celebrants of Xmas are not of God and that they would miss heaven?That is irrational,illogical,amateurish,juvenile n sheer madness.Read yo ...
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can I get a backing from the Bible for the celebration of Christmas
Instead of telling us that he does not know the birthday of Jesus Otabil is making this MYOPIC argument.
Jesus(YAHOSHUA/YASHUA) said BY THEIR FRUITS WE SHALL KNOW THEM . Last year, OTABIL said he did not see anything wrong with wearing of mini skirt to church. Today, it is that nothing is wrong with Christians celebrating A SUN ...
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Agnes
Did u say u argued with JW's on the issue of Christmas?
The way u spoke I guess u are educated. Please don't accept wrong teachings from ur pastor.
Is ur argument bible based?
Don't accept all teachings from ur Pas ...
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Agbe!
I may not agree with some of the teachings of JWs but as for their teachings on Xmas and Easter they are on point. They are right.
I think this one otabil is wrong,Jesus only asked his fellowers to celebrate his death and not his birth,and the date matters,will otabil be happy if I say he was born on 1st June instead of his actual birthday,please continu ...
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The pastor is wrong, Christmas is for the pagans, who use to worship their idols in Rome. It was Emporor Constantine who wanted peace in Rome between the Christians and the pagans that allowed both to worship together by bri ...
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Masa as for this matter JW win on point
Who are Christians?.. They are followers of Christ... He the son of God never celebrated his birthday...neither did his apostles or deciples.... Later true Christians like Paul also never celebrated his birth ....but idol wor ...
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I need more explanation Dady
You are God" s child. He loves you. He wants you to know that he is with you every day. So Talk to Him. Have faith in Him
Believe in your heart that He is God and he loves you. So that He can pour His Grace into your ...
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it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us.
Don't you also realise that as soon as Jesus was born Herold ordered the killing of baby boys. Was it a pagan birth. This is simple logic. Our older folks who don't know their date of birth,find someone who was born during a ...
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Good point so why havent christians approximate x-mas to the event where we are told of shepherds out on the field in Bethlehem?
For your information its not possible for shepheds to be out that time (Decemner) its too cold.
It's not true that a lot of people die when Christmas is near, you can check it from the hospitals, the reason we focus on the christmas, that's why u see it that way
It is only in Ghana that a lot of people die in christmas. I'm in the USA and nobody dies during christmas. It is carelessness in Ghana that makes people die. Happy Christmas!!! Thank God for Jesus.
be wise. You are lieing. in Nigeira here in S Africa the death toll is more than Ghana.
This is simple LOGIC. The more people travel,the higher the accident rate and so is death
Thank GOd for Jesus really?Who is GOd and who is Jesus? I taught you Christian s normally say Jesus is GOd?
Her, do you have a permanent or temporarily brain? U always direct your useless comment to your president-elect. Are you for real? I don't even know what to say to you.. eeiii 3dam paa nie......
Who told you to celebrate something the bible has NOT authorized you to do?
His Grace is sufficient for you. So believe in your heart that He God and He loves you.
He is a Happy God.
It does matter. Worshipping God is all about the truth. So why do people lie that is the date on which Jesus was born when in truth is not. John 17;17 says "Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth". So please ...
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TYPE IN THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMASS
OTABIL YOU WILL BE SHOCKED I LOVE WAT YOU DID TO LIBRATE GHANAIANS FROM CHOCK HOLD OF CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE P/NDC WHICH WAS FORMED WITH NOBLE GHANAIANS BLOOD BROTHER YOU ARE WRONG ON THIS CULT ...
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You have to search the truth yourself. Where Jesus was born there is no winter... He is a Blackman ...
Was Google invented by God or the articles written on it by Jesus? It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times ...
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Why not any other date but 25th of December?
He should tell us that
It does matter a lot. Why celebrate something that has pagan origin if you claim to be a christian? Did Jesus himself celebrate his own birth? The time of his birth as well as the reason behind the celebration matters and th ...
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There is record anywhere that states categorically that Jesus was born on 25th December. Even Jesus himself told his followers to celebrate his death and he did not mention anything about his birth.
Statements like this fo ...
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It matters a lot Mr Preacher. Where in the Bible are Christians instructed to celebrate the birth of Jesus? It is man made. The disciples didn't celebrate but why now? Are you wiser than Jesus and his disciples. U follower ...
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One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife. The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the per ...
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so if you are a Christian why celebrates a festive with a pagan origin...nether Jesus Christ nor his disciples celebrates Christmas..so why must a good Christian celebrate??
Just imagine your great grandmother doesn't know her birthday but decides to pick a day to celebrate. Question is will she pick her enemy's birthday to celebrate as her birthday? Why a pagan day. It doesn't end there . Sunda ...
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Christians didn't celebrate Christmas for the first three centuries when Allah took Isa (Jesus) to heaven. This festival was practice by pagans. Jesus Christ wasn't born on 25th December, stop deceiving yourself and worship ...
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Where did isa come from...its not even an arabic...you guys are following mohamed who commanded you to prah facing east towards a pagan origi kaaba and kissing black stone...islam and romancatholic are both pagan
Abraham built the ka abbas. ..and he was not a pagan
Jesus is a Muslim OK. Jesus is God's messenger is not sun of God. you think God will do hit and run? can you call God's messenger wife or girl friend? and mind you is not all muslims who are facing east we facing carba not ac ...
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Infact the pastor's knew the true they rather deceives people mmmm God doesn't want u to remember his birth ok Why only this past spoke people take it like a God! In bible which stated ah! What u think , what u prefers, what ...
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One sentence
Pastor Otabil, it matters what you believe in and hold as true.
Otabell you will go to hell, even church of SATAN also celebrate you are deceive but you don't know
otabil r u really a man of God ...where in de Bible das it state dat we shd use Christmas in remembering Christ?? de Bible says if one speaks he shd speak as de oracle directs him...is false for u to say it dasnt matter
In actuality, Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus Christ, and so also has Christianity.
So it doesn't matter to the Christ whether one celebrates Christmas, or even whether one considers himself a Christian.
Both hav ...
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It is so so so childish to refer to the origins of Christmas. After all do xtians do the idolatry things that were done by the worshippers of the Sun in times past? Or are you suggesting that the fact that that date was used ...
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Oh! OtabilOtabil,
Christmas celebration is paganism.just
Google NIMROD.
It does matter as the whole is been deceived to believe a lie. None of the 12 deciples or any record gor that matter celebrated the birth of the Messiah...until the 4th century in pagan rome.
As christmas is roman catholic t ...
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Study you Bible well. Christmas is a lie. And soon strange that the devil has blinded many about the celebration of this pagan festival. Are holier than the apostles? Where tdid we hear of them celebrating Xmas.
THIS IS TOTALLY UNTRUE FROM PASTOR OTABIL POINT OF VIEW. HE SHOULDN'T LET THIS BRING GOD'S WRATH UPON HIS HEAD. ALL GODLY CELEBRATIONS ARE GIVEN IN THE SCRIPTURES. CHRISTMAS HAS NO BIBLICAL BASIS. TO USE HUMAN ARGUMENTATION O ...
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It matters a lot. When men who pretend to b knowledgeable lack what we call wisdom from God, they say everything goes. We shld fear God n gain wisdom, this man boosting he knws all bt he's perishing more souls.
Why you Otabil what ever your name is, why don't you celebrate your birthday which is not important to celebrate on the 28th February or any other date? If your name is kokou and I call you kofi will you respond?
OTABIL GO BACK AND READ YOUR BIBLE WELL
Eborenasa, the product of a dog here again. A dog can bark at anyone and this is exactly the behavior of this dog, eborenana. It(eborenasa)needs to be caged before it causes havoc to human being. STUPID FOOL
This pastor doesn't know the meaning of birthday ............. Does he mean u can celebrate ur birthday any time of the year .......... SO THIS SO CALLED MEN OF GOD KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY TELLING THEIR CONGREGATION ARE ALL LI ...
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EVERY BODY SAY OTABIL OTABIL THOSE NOT MEAN YOU KNOW EVRYTHING GO BACK AND LEAN YOUR BIBLE FROM GENESIS YOU WILL GET IT OK
Mensah Otabil has become a laughing stock.... Lol. Am glad lots of so called Christians are wising up. It's a fact that these so called Pastors have indeed enriched themselves from the poor. And yet the followers are fed with ...
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Why are Christians celebrate since we don't know the actual date
Jesus (Yehashua) spoke of false prophets like Otabil.
Chrismas , Santa is pagan babylonian n later european cult ritual which has nothing to do with Jesus. Jesus was an Israelite from tribe of Judah, Jesus was a Black man ...
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You are using a wrong spelling for Jesus (it is Joshua or Yahshuah or in Yiddish Yehoshuah, that spelling you used does not make sense) but feel obliged to correct an Archbishop's theology? Rev Otabil is more than right! A da ...
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Tell me which part of the Bible talks about the celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ?
I side with you too much.It doesn't matter if Jesus Christ is black or white we don't know him and so we don't care rather the purpose of his birth
Jesus is black man revelation 1:1 and 1:14-15 also the book of daniel 10:1-6
Don't you celebrate your birthday???
For history buffs , go back to the Roman Emperor Constantine reign whose military conquest of Turkey established Constantinople (present day Istanbul ).
Emperor Constantine was a Christian and to celebrate his military conqu ...
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Even though Mensah Otabel is a Christ Scientist,I totally disagree with his argument pertaining the celebration of Christmas.Because as far as my little knowledge tells me,christians are celebrating the day to mark the birthd ...
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It will interest you to know that the entire Bible has no record of any servant of God ever celebrated his birth. From Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Mosis, the prophets down to Jesus and his deciples. But there are records of pagan i ...
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You can decieve people not me. Christ said His death should remembered and not His birth. Again, The time Christ was born in Bethlehem, the sheeps were out on the field and therefore is not 25th December. When you go to Beth ...
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I HAVE SEEN THAT U CAN QUOTE THE BIBLE/QUARAN TO DO EVIL. THE WHITE USE IT TO BUY US. OUR PASTORS/REV/PROPHET.ARE USING IT TO MAKE US POOR ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS/ALAH/YEHOWAH/GOD. AFRICANS DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE.
with this my humble submission, i really thinks it's really matters, the admonished us never to do anything out of context of the word of God.
1: in proverb 22.28 it says Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers h ...
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This subject is a substantive one and indeed Satan has blinded the minds of the Unbelievers to accept teachings of Christmas without a critical look or facts. So called Pastors themselves don't know it's true facts or backgro ...
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SONNIE U HAVE SAID IT ALL. OTABIL IS WRONG. HE SHOULD ACCEPT THE TRUTH IN HUMOLITY. LET'S TELL PEOPLE THE TRUTH. THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE AND NOT ACCORDING TO OTABIL
In fact, pastor you have goofed big time. If we take "Kwaku Fri's" and masquerade it as for and need reverence, it should honoured. Christmas is pagan and any true Christian knows God has nothing to do with paganism no matter ...
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Sorry, the first part of my cooment is full of mistakes. What I meant is whether its right to masquerade Kwaku Fri or Antoa Nyamaa's holidays for reverence in Christianity? Pastor Otabil, contact a church like 7th Day Pentec ...
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Mr Otabil please it maters, Let's clearify this please is of a disturb to me.
(1)John 8:32 sayso and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (2)all this so called man of God Sunday worshipping are working secrets with the Catholic so called Christian cancel they getting pay not to te ...
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Mensa Otabil is just a Philosopher and not a Theologian. l not surprised at all. l would be surprised if that statement was made by Dr. Pastor Ewoo. l can never be deceived by Otabil.
With the amount of cash you guys claim on these festive days from the poor will never allow u to criticise the pagan origin celebration of Christ birthday
This is my lowest low of pastor mensah otabil.the question is, are we propagating the gospel according how christ directed or based on our human knowledge such as what my dear man of God seeks to say.There is nowhere in the b ...
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It does matter Mensah Otabil cos some of the very articles of faith might have been cooked up by religious perverts alongside this particular mythically spurious christmas story for Sunday school boys to have fun with
Mensah Otabil has overstayed his tenure just like Mahama. Its high time a younger and brainier pastor replaces him cos his vision and ideas are rooted in the 20th century.
Which year was Jesus born. If unknown then 25 December is a lie
Rom.14:5-6)
"One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.""He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats t ...
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I love your teachings but as for Christmas it has no place in the Bible.
The story behind Christmas tree and Santa is uncovered prove that is satanic.
Y will it matter arm robbers dressed in cassock
Because of the bumper "harvest" during xmas, he will never condemn it. Hypocrite, u carry itself as the conscience of the nation, but the truth is u r just like the rest. Fake! U lost my respect on this matter
OTABIL feeding people with wrong spiritual food is a worst form of corruption than the corruption u pointed out to the politicians even though am happy NDC is gone.
Please don't call black white and white black.
U know ...
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It's not necessary to know the exact date of birth of Jesus to celebrate Christmas. Rev Otabil is right. There are so many challenges in Bible. significantly, faith and righteousness is the ultimate goal
When did Jesus celebrate his birthday or asked his followers to do likewise? Is Otabil helping his members to follow Christ footsteps (1 Peter 2:21)? Better try to give basis from the Bible than the academic presentation yo ...
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The man of God whom he knows much is direct us not to have argue of the birth of Jesus Christ since they paciphic the date of his borning day and its can never change as 25th December as fiex ,God bless you Pastor Mensa Otab ...
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Pure nonsense.I.wonder when.black.people Will.see the light.so we want to say nothing good from.Africa?we left our religion for these nonsense.Why God never give black people those gift to be given.to the white nor the Arabs. ...
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Why the birth of Christ is celebrated on the 25th. December must be known by a pastor like you who claims to have degrees upon degrees. It is very important for you to know the truth which will set you and your church member ...
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Common sense tells us Jesus was certainly born on a certain day, whether we know the date for sure or not. What is very important is the fact that there is a certain day dedicated to the remembrance of God's gift and love to ...
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I don't think the saying of Prs Otabil is the standard of Christianity when the Bible and for that matter what God requires of His children are clearly spelt out in the Scriptures. He is bound to express his opinions but the ...
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To suggest that Xtians cannot do anything explicitly written in the bible is childish. Is any other date on which xtians go to church written in the bible? And how different is Christmas from any other xtian day of worship? T ...
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If it does not matter why not celebrate Christmas in April but join those celebrating on Dec 25?This is pagan day of celebrating their idol god brith day.What relationship did Christians have in common with Idol?
THERE IS NO GOD.PERIOD.AND OTABIL KNOWS THAT.IS JUST THE LOVE PEOPLES MONEY THAT IS WHY HE ALWAYS PUSHING ON HARD FOR GOD.
I agree but why choose a date meant for pagan festival?
Because you as if it's possible for the all seeing, all knowing, mighty one of all is slipping...he forgets nothing not his son's birth nor will he forget your comments it's it was not given because it required no "celebratio ...
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will u celebrate the gods of ur village bcos u came n met ur grandfathers worshiping it, if not think about the origin of christmas.
Any group of people or society thatis against christmas. they are the antichrist. they are evil. ocultic. demonic and will never pay any attention to the scriptures. the have their ways and means of FALSE teaching
Shine your eyes May the Good God for give you and give you a wisdom because you don't know anything about the bible okay
That's all.Yes, I sometimes don't understand why pple argue abt d time,season n period Jesus was born. If you believe dat Christmas is a pagan festive den so b it for u, but if u believe dat u r celebrating it to commemorate ...
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If you think Christmas is pagan that's why people die, then you should begin to think easter is as well because many more people nowadays die at easter than Christmas.
Do you know how important the birth of Jesus is to the whole world? from the time He was born before the whole world started counting proper date. that is why we BC and AD. so Jesus became the integer of the world. so this a ...
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IT REALLY DOES MATTER IF CHRIST WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS AND ALSO IF THE BIBLE ADMONISHED US TO CELEBRATE IT AS BEING DONE.THE ONLY THING HE (CHRIST)ASKED US TO DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIM IS THE LORD'S SUPPER,CHRISTMAS IT'S NOT A ...
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Jesus was born December 25 is just a foolish question. Leave the Christians who celebrate Christmas alone.
Thank you Pastor Otabil. To attain peace you must leave people and their religious believes alone. The world have s ...
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Please Pastor one thing I no about God and worshiping gos by Date and Time is very important Deut 28:15
so it numbers 28:15
Even Otabil is ignorant somewhere. God commanded mankind to celebrate three festivals, which is compulsory.(Passover, Shelters and Pentecost). If these ones are there and you here defending Christmas, my brother you are ignor ...
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Our pastors are shying away from the truth because 25th December has become their harvest season but the truth is that the date is for pagan worshippers and Constantine conned Christians into it.I will continue to follow the ...
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In essense you are supporting a lie but it doesnt matter.
In Romans14:5,its say one man considers one day more sacred than another, another considers every day alike.Each one should be fully convinced in his mind.He who regards one day as special,does so to the Lord.In Colossians 2: ...
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Mr. Pastor, this argument is too weak. You seem to have broken loose from Papal Rome but don't want to let go of their vestige. Why don't you celebrate Homowo, Akwasidae, etc? If for instance, it had emerged that a so called ...
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Pls otabil should speak as an oracle of God, help us know e truth ( 1 pet. 4:11)
Nimrod, king of Shinar, was, according to the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles, the son of Cush, the great-grandson of Noah was born on December 25th and can be traced back to Genesis. Nimrod was the founder of a great ...
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Why all these contentions. Whose name is mentioned or worship during this festivity. Insofar as Christmas is not expressly mentioned in Scripture as a compulsory event I can choose to uphold it or not. The key word is Worshi ...
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After Jesus death, did the deciples celebrate his date of birth? And why.otabil anwer
Reading through most of the comments and all I see is arrogance and pride. So you disagree with what Pastor Mensah Otabil said, does it give you the right to call him names, have ever looked in the mirror and call yourself wi ...
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nooooo, I don't take dis as granted.... when wil u celebrate ur befdae? it would b The day or a date was born... s Christmas is somtin different to Jesus befday.. that is a lost to Christians.. nowhere in bible shows this so ...
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There is evidence in the bible that Jesus celebrated the Memorial with his disciples and instructed them to do so after his death which they did.
OTABIL Please tell me from the bible whether Jesus celebrated his birthday o ...
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The book of Daniel prophesied that the devil will change the laws and the times. Well, he has. He has managed to have "bishops" legitimize idolatory. Xmas and all "Christian" festivals are based of idolatrous festivals. This ...
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It matters.why the hullabaloo about 25th December.
Is Pastor Mensah Otabil really saying this. That's why we call something as creeping compromise. But Pastor visit your bible and tell the world the significance of Jesus birth and why He himself couldn't see that significance ...
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Those of you arguing against xmas celebration are crazy.Let me ask,when Paul converted to christianity were they treating him as aJew a christian .When a pagan converted do you still see that person as a pagan or christian. A ...
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It's unfortunate ignorant so called pastors like you have deceived so may people Mathew 7 : 21-23. Jesus himself never celebrated his birthday neither do the first century Christians. Do not eat at the table of demons and com ...
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It does not matter because it is a birthday celebration. In even our time people may shift their birthday celebration to Saturday or another holiday for convenience sake.
Just as the Rabbis wrote the OT Canon the Bishops wro ...
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Papa I disagree with you on this topic
is known to be European paganism
Opanin, it matters whether Christ was born on December 25 or October 31. One can only say it doesn't matter only when one doesn't care about pleasing God. If we want to please Jehovah God all the time then we will be very car ...
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It is the bresk of activity and careless driving couple with unattended vehicle maintenance.and lack of patients on the roads that causes avoidable accidents but not any paganism that causes such avoidable mishaps during Chri ...
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But did christ tell us to celebrate his birthday according to the Bible ? Did he himself Celebrated it when he was on earth according to the Bible ? These are questions to consider.
If there is controversy over Jesus Christ's date of birth, who then was able to record the Creation as told in the Book of Genesis? Certain things about religion remain petty to me(hope I'm not blaspheming). Jesus Christ said ...
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Yu guys are shamelessly ignorant to the core..... those saying it's a pagan festival can Yu tell us what takes place during that festival with regards to all the rituals performed.? Who are those performing these rituals nd t ...
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You cannot whitewash paganism and masquerade it for Christian ritual. Its Biblically unacceptable. Read Exodus 34:10-15 and you will know that. Why do you accept the substitution of divinely ordered Sabbath day worship with p ...
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This guy is not serious this date matter I can't even believe he of all people saying.
The 25th does not even make sense. Reading the Quran or bible very well give you different time line
Is time people should make more ...
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Was it 12 months during Jesus's time. I know the Jewish calender is different from the Roman calender, which is used today. Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in another month and day. Ethiopians profess they celebrate the true b ...
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Man of God educate us more on this
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy, breaking bread Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me" where is christmas in the bible. Everything in the bible is doctrinal and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let's stop this decept ...
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My heart bleeds soo much for how our so called men of God who r supposed to lead us christians to salvation rather tend to mislead us to destruction by succumbing to the falsehood of satan.Must our Lord be celebrated on the d ...
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Adjei, one thing we should remember is that, wicked People in most cases do their deeds when there is 'peace',celebration so you who is celebrating, be wise like a serpent and humble like a dove.
I believe you got it wrong Pastor. Please read Exodus 32:5. Preachers usually promote XMAS because of its commercial and monetary benefits
NO MAN EVER WALK THIS PLANET BY THE NAME JESUS SO FOLKS RESEARCH EN DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE SLAVE MASTER
Pastor as for this one you hav hit below belt.dates matter in life becos God rules dis world according to His time plan.why are u running away from de truth.The son of God was not and never born on 25 december.people pls dont ...
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is Otabil saying we should believe the miraculous birth of christ related in the bible but accept that despite all the witnesses to jesus birth and those who should have known his exact birthdate it is ok not to know his birt ...
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It matters please,Jesus has given christians the way they should worship and celebrate him.Please do your research well.x'masmas is pure pagan celebration.
So u pple ré nw celebratin pegan calanda yet u clem to Christian without even knowin de birth Day of ur Lord
Ghanaians should be very cautious about so call prophets and pastors who have their own churches.They are not from but they used the name of the Lord to make their churches.Anybody can check,go to church by church the individ ...
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I think that man is not a pastor for Christ he is a pastor for the Satan I don't think he reads the bible he is a politician and he is misleading people to hell
Daddy am sowi buh i believe as christians we need to know the truth ,why would i celebrate the birth of a Messiah on a pagan day .i stand to b corrected
thanks daddy
Pastor it Really matters. There is no Christmas in the Bible why do you Celebrate it. I Think Christians are following the Bible so why Christmas? People Should think Deep Pastors make money in December than any month of the ...
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Eborenasa on Dec 26, 2016
"it matters ottabil cant u see that anytime christmas is near a lot of people die. the early we realise that christmas is a pegan celebration the better for us."
Eborenasa please give me an occas ...
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Mr otabil, l will entreat u to consider de difference between either Christ was born on 25th or 31st as u put it. Cross check from in between de lines in de bible. U must learn it n know!! Don't follow de world. Xmas is out o ...
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Who is fighting you? You can think you OTABIL will make peace between The Creator and the Devil. Who cares? even the an angel choosed to be SATAN. (1 Corinthians 10:14-15 Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak a ...
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Google: I got Money in The Bank (The Richest African Prince)
that's Christianity for you.25 December was the birthday of the Sun god when the pagan conveted to Christianity they couldn't stop dat their evil sun god celebration.The Christians to adopted it.Christianity is the religion w ...
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Deeper life church used to celebrate it till last two years when their pastor discovered that its pagan so they stoped.
Did he say it doesn't matter? Then it means lot and his style of preaching will change since this don't matter anymore.
concerning Christmas, jws re right, for once i support them,our Lord Jesus lived for 33 n half yrs before he died,u cant find from any where in de Bible that says Mary n Joseph ever celebrated their sons birthday, beside he(J ...
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In fact jw people are biblically knowledgeable
This man is leading the multitude astray
It means homowo an other festivals should be accepted, so far as the idea behind them are good ones. Now Christians should stop being critical of those festivals.
mathew 15:9 says but in vein they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Christians of our days a soo funny & pastors are deceiving us this is like a student learning what his teacher has not taught i ...
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Daddy this one I think you got wrong how can u celebrate the birthday of someone on a different date then its not a birthday. Remember the Bible is our number Authority we dont follow Human creed thanks
a lot of people die towards christmas festivities. it is peoples attitude that kill them. people heighten their temperaments, people become stressed, people are in an unnecessary hurry, people become very anxious. these are a ...
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See this pastor misleading his congregation! Who told you to have a purpose to celebrate his unknown birthday on 25th December! A date which is also a pagan date and was actually set by pagans! The only day for his remembranc ...
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If dats de base issue den all who were born on 25 dec is from dat so called god dat was rememember on dat day.We are no more under de law for it kills ba nw under de grace so only to believe in Christ nw is de required requis ...
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Christmas itself was not sanctionEd anywhere in the bible...even the word Christmas is not in the bible, so what is the relevance of it. The apostles did not celebrate it, even Jesus did not...so what's the big deal about it. ...
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You see, no one will eat a toffee taken out of gutter. Such is Christmas. It's rooted in paganism. ... Christmas death is more important than his birth... Read The Lore of Birthdays. . A nice book and u will know that only ...
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