CHRISTIANS & CHRISTMAS
For centuries there has been an ongoing debate about whether Christians should celebrate Christmas, especially since the holiday has Catholic roots. Although many Christians decorate trees and lawns, send cards and exchange gifts, others have nothing to do with the holiday and even refuse to say, “Merry Christmas”. The following article (condensed) by the late defender of the faith - Gus Nichols, may shed 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. 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)
(Yet)…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 (later) 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 (daily, including) Christmas.
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Personally, I am thankful that billions of people around the world turn their thoughts to Jesus on the 25th of December. Moreover, I enjoy the lights, songs, and snacks – especially cookies! Regardless of your feelings about Christmas, avoid judging others for their feelings, unless they are promoting error.
Jesus, always Jesus!
Dennis
For centuries there has been an ongoing debate about whether Christians should celebrate Christmas, especially since the holiday has Catholic roots. Although many Christians decorate trees and lawns, send cards and exchange gifts, others have nothing to do with the holiday and even refuse to say, “Merry Christmas”. The following article (condensed) by the late defender of the faith - Gus Nichols, may shed 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. 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)
(Yet)…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 (later) 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 (daily, including) Christmas.
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Personally, I am thankful that billions of people around the world turn their thoughts to Jesus on the 25th of December. Moreover, I enjoy the lights, songs, and snacks – especially cookies! Regardless of your feelings about Christmas, avoid judging others for their feelings, unless they are promoting error.
Jesus, always Jesus!
Dennis
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