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What Should Christians Do About Christmas?

12/29/2018

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CHRISTIANS AND CHRISTMAS


For centuries there has been an ongoing debate about whether Christians should celebrate Christmas. Many display brightly lit trees, decorate their lawns and give gifts, while others oppose even saying, “Christmas”. The following (condensed) article, penned by the late 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 season…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 wants 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 truth [every day, including] Christmas.


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I am thankful that billions of people around the world turn their thoughts to the birth of Jesus around the 25th of December. I enjoy the lights, songs, and enhanced spirit of giving. Regardless of your feelings about Christmas, avoid judging others for their feelings unless they promote error. ("Let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival, or a new moon or sabbaths..." Col 2:16)


Jesus, always Jesus!


Dennis
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