Extra Holy Days Are Not Holy

Kingdom Polemics

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• Galatians and Colossians on Worship: Aldo and Rom explore how Paul's letters condemn both the observance of outdated ceremonial holy days and the creation of new ones.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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