What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Grace to You
The answer may just surprise you. For many, Christmas is the time to think of Jesus Christ as a baby in a manger. While the birth of Christ is a special and miraculous event, it isn't the primary focus. The central truth of the Christmas story is this: the Child of Christmas is God.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORG
Myth: The reason why Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas is that they do not believe in Jesus. Fact: We are Christians. We believe that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ.—. Acts 4:12. Myth: You divide families by teaching people not to celebrate Christmas. Fact: We care deeply about families, and we use the Bible to help ...
Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
New Year’s Day: “In ancient Rome, the first day of the year was given over to honoring Janus, the god of gates and doors and of beginnings and endings. . . . New Year’s Day became a holy day in the Christian church in A.D. 487.”. — The World Book Encyclopedia (1982), Volume 14, page 237. Valentine’s Day: “Valentine’s Day comes ...
Why do so many people miss the real meaning of Christmas?
Many people today miss Christmas because they don't realize they are sinners. Thus they ignore Christ. They don't show any interest in the Savior because they don't understand their need to be saved. They don't understand that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)--that sin plummets people into an eternal hell.
The Theology of Christmas - Grace to You
2009年12月20日 · Santa Claus is God the Holy Spirit who comes with the sound of gentle laughter, with a shape like a bowl full of jelly. And he comes in the night to sow the seeds of good humor. “Santa Claus indeed deserves the exalted and enthroned place in the church for he is God the Son, God the Father, and God the Holy Spirit.
The Jesus of Christmas - Grace to You
1991年12月22日 · In The Jesus of Christmas, John MacArthur fixes your gaze on the One deserving your full attention at Christmas—and every day. You’ll see why Jesus alone is worthy of your praise and your complete submission. Why He is the One to cling to in trials, and the One to fear at all times. And you’ll see compelling proof that Jesus, and only ...
Christmas Prophecies Fulfilled - Grace to You
2006年12月24日 · But it is you, a man My equal, My companion and My familiar friend. We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the house of God in the throng.”. These prophecies say that Jesus would be betrayed by one who ate bread with Him, one who was a very familiar friend. Matthew 26:20 to 25, records its fulfillment.
Should Christians celebrate Christmas? - Grace to You
So we should celebrate Christmas to remember the birth of Christ and to marvel over the mystery of the Incarnation. Christmas can also be a time for reverent worship. The shepherds glorified and praised God for the birth of Jesus the Messiah. They rejoiced when the angels proclaimed that in Bethlehem was born a Savior, Christ the Lord (Luke 2: ...
The Real Meaning of Christmas - Grace to You
The Real Meaning of Christmas. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. The story’s told of a little girl who’s passing out the presents to her family on Christmas morning. After finding gifts for each member of her family, she was puzzled that there wasn’t a gift for the One whose birth was being commemorated.
Should Christians have Christmas trees? - Grace to You
2009年12月17日 · Another common objection is the claim that Christmas trees are prohibited in Scripture. Jeremiah 10 is commonly used to support this viewpoint. But a closer look at the passage will show that it has nothing to do with Christmas trees and everything to do with idol worship. Verse eight says, "A wooden idol is a worthless doctrine."
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