CHRISTIANS & CHRISTMAS
For centuries there has been an ongoing debate about whether Christians should celebrate the Christmas holiday. Although the majority of Christians decorate trees, give gifts and send cards, some have nothing to do with Christmas due to its Catholic roots. The following condensed article by the late defender of the faith, Gus Nichols, may shed some light on the question.
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FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS:
There is no proof that Christ was born on December 25th. But He was born…He came down from Heaven to seek and save the lost. (Luke 2:8-12).
We can rejoice in Christ on December 25th just as on the other 364 days of the year. We [should not] cease to be happy in Jesus at Christmas just to be different from others. Paul says, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Phil. 4:4). This [means] Christmas [and] all other days.
Instead of revealing the date of Christ’s [birth], God has revealed the day on which He was raised from the dead — the first day of the week (Mark 16:8-9, Luke 24:1-47). God…wants us to celebrate this day. It is…called the “Lord’s Day” (Rev. 1:10; I Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7).
There is nothing to prevent our enjoying the holiday…called Christmas. We may give and receive gifts…on December 25th or any other day of the year. In fact, we should “rejoice with them that…rejoice” (Rom. 12:15) at Christmas or any other time. There is not enough happiness in the world anyway.
Finally, it is proof of the divinity of Christ to find…2000 years after [the fact] that the…world [continues] to celebrate His birth.
Thank God for our Lord and His coming into the world, regardless of the exact date of His arrival by virgin birth. We shall, therefore, go on teaching His truths [every day, including] December 25.
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Personally, I am thankful that over 2 billion people from 160 countries turn their thoughts to Jesus Christ on the 25th of December. Moreover, I enjoy the lights, songs, cards and gifts. Regardless of your feelings about the Christmas holiday, avoid judging or condemning others if they treat the holiday differently than you.
A Recommitted Me in 2023!
Dennis
For centuries there has been an ongoing debate about whether Christians should celebrate the Christmas holiday. Although the majority of Christians decorate trees, give gifts and send cards, some have nothing to do with Christmas due to its Catholic roots. The following condensed article by the late defender of the faith, Gus Nichols, may shed some light on the question.
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FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS:
There is no proof that Christ was born on December 25th. But He was born…He came down from Heaven to seek and save the lost. (Luke 2:8-12).
We can rejoice in Christ on December 25th just as on the other 364 days of the year. We [should not] cease to be happy in Jesus at Christmas just to be different from others. Paul says, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Phil. 4:4). This [means] Christmas [and] all other days.
Instead of revealing the date of Christ’s [birth], God has revealed the day on which He was raised from the dead — the first day of the week (Mark 16:8-9, Luke 24:1-47). God…wants us to celebrate this day. It is…called the “Lord’s Day” (Rev. 1:10; I Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7).
There is nothing to prevent our enjoying the holiday…called Christmas. We may give and receive gifts…on December 25th or any other day of the year. In fact, we should “rejoice with them that…rejoice” (Rom. 12:15) at Christmas or any other time. There is not enough happiness in the world anyway.
Finally, it is proof of the divinity of Christ to find…2000 years after [the fact] that the…world [continues] to celebrate His birth.
Thank God for our Lord and His coming into the world, regardless of the exact date of His arrival by virgin birth. We shall, therefore, go on teaching His truths [every day, including] December 25.
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Personally, I am thankful that over 2 billion people from 160 countries turn their thoughts to Jesus Christ on the 25th of December. Moreover, I enjoy the lights, songs, cards and gifts. Regardless of your feelings about the Christmas holiday, avoid judging or condemning others if they treat the holiday differently than you.
A Recommitted Me in 2023!
Dennis
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