The history of Halloween includes origins and traditions that conflict with Bible teachings. Those pagan origins matter, including why it is called Halloween.

The celebration of Easter is not based on the Bible. If you look into its history, though, you will see the true meaning of Easter—it is a tradition based on ancient fertility rites. Consider the …

When a word, name, or idiom is termed “Semitic,” it means that its origin is from a Semitic language or that it has characteristics that can be found in a Semitic language.

What was the origin of the synagogue? THE word “synagogue” comes from a Greek word meaning “assembly” or “gathering together.” The name is fitting because synagogues have …

Pentateuch. This term comes from a Greek word (pentateukhos) meaning ‘Five Rolls’ or ‘Five Volumes’ and refers to the first five books of the Bible—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, …

Meaning: Death, not torment in hell, is the full penalty for sin. Revelation 20:13: “Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them.”— King James Version. Meaning: Those in hell are …

The first book of the Pentateuch (Greek for “five rolls” or “fivefold volume”). “Genesis” (meaning “Origin; Birth”) is the name given to the first of these books by the Greek Septuagint, whereas …

The designation “Behemoth,” appearing at Job 40:15, has been variously viewed as (1) a derivative of an Egyptian word for “water ox,” (2) a word possibly of Assyrian origin meaning …

The Bible reveals the meaning of water baptism, and it records the baptism of Jesus and of the early Christians. It also helps address questions about infant baptism and rebaptism.

The Origin of Some Halloween Customs and Symbols VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, WITCHES, ZOMBIES: These creatures have long been associated with the evil spirit world. CANDY: The …