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Extra Holy Days Are Not Holy


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In this episode of Kingdom Polemics, Aldo Leon is joined by Pastor Rom Prakashpalan to discuss the biblical and theological implications of extra-biblical holy days. The conversation challenges the widespread practice of adding man-made holy days like Christmas and Easter to the Christian calendar, examining how these traditions often undermine God's prescribed means of worship. Through a rich exploration of Scripture, Reformed confessions, and historical insights, this episode calls listeners back to a worship centered solely on God's Word and Christ's finished work.

Our guest: Reverend Rom Prakashpalan, Zion Presbyterian Church (FCC), Fredericksburg, VA (https://www.zion-presbyterian.com/)

Key Discussion Points:

  • God's Exclusive Authority Over Holy Days: The episode begins by establishing that only God has the authority to ordain holy days, as demonstrated in Scripture from Genesis to the New Testament.
  • Galatians and Colossians on Worship: Aldo and Rom explore how Paul's letters condemn both the observance of outdated ceremonial holy days and the creation of new ones.
  • Distinction Between Holy Days and Worship Days: A clear differentiation is made between providential days of worship (e.g., Thanksgiving or fasting) and holy days instituted by God.
  • The Nature of Church Power: The discussion highlights the ministerial and declarative role of the church, contrasting it with the legislative overreach seen in other traditions.
  • The Decline of Reformed Adherence: A historical overview is provided, showing how American Presbyterians once rejected man-made holy days but gradually embraced them under cultural and external pressures.
  • Lawlessness and Idolatry: The episode concludes by addressing the lawless and idolatrous outcomes of celebrating extra holy days, including their roots in Roman Catholic traditions like the mass.

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