Christmas and Advent
Christmas signals the start of something radically new and for that we should rejoice
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- Tell Everybody! - Christmas Devotional - Dec. 31
"They spread the word concerning what had been told them" (Luke 2:17). As I o...
- Want vs. Need - Christmas Devotional - Dec. 30
[Hannah] named him Samuel, saying, “Because I asked the LORD for him” (1 Sam....
- Immanuel - Christmas Devotional - Dec. 29
The virgin... will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel — whi...
The following articles will help you understand why God send his son to be born a baby - both Son of
- Celebrating the Great Reversal; The Promise of Christ
- Disturbing Christmas: The Manger and the Cross
- Can a Christian Deny the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ?
- A Redemption Worthy of Our Worship
- What Made the Wise Men so Wise?
The Magi knew what to do when they encountered the baby Jesus.
- A Christmas View of Life from Story of Jesus' Birth
Until the other day, I would have said the Bible was somewhat indeterminate on when life begins. But as I was reading the Christmas story in Luke 1 and 2 when I made what were for me several new observations.
- Did Dickens Really Rescue Christmas?
In reading Standiford’s history of “A Christmas Carol,” if not Dickens’s book itself, one sees more clearly the humanistic understanding of salvation that is presented there.
- Why the Angels Worshiped at Christmas
- White Christmas; The Purity of Baby Jesus
Wherever you live, and whether you have snow or not, when you celebrate the One born to live, die, and come again for us, you'll have a White Christmas.
- Advent: Reaffirming Faith in an Often Cynical World
In this Song of Zechariah, which is really a Holy Spirit-inspired praise and prophecy, there is enough Gospel to turn the lights on in our lives.
- The Truth of the Nativity and Birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas has become an odd mixture of pagan ideas, superstition, fanciful legends, and plain ignorance. The place to begin sorting it out is in God's Word, because we can't know Jesus if we don't understand He is real.
- What Was the Star of Bethlehem?
Was the star of Bethlehem a supernova? Halley's comet? A conjunction of stars and planets? Or something far more miraculous? Let's take a look at the theories...
- The Greatest Gift of All; The Birth of Jesus Christ
The real message of Christmas is not the gifts that we give to each other, but the reminder of the gift that God has given to us. It is the only gift that keeps on giving, so I want to point out four things about it...
- Preaching Advent as the Return to Paradise
The words of the prophet Isaiah speak to a longing to recover what is now only a memory. So no wonder that Christmas is so marvelous, that Advent is such an important group of Sundays for us.
- The Government on His Shoulders; The Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Looking at a litany of failed monarchs, and sitting in the rubble of Israel's monarchy, Isaiah looked across the centuries to a time when God would rule on earth through His Son...
- Should Christians Celebrate Christmas and the Birth of Jesus Christ?
Why wouldn't a Christian celebrate the birth of Christ? In actuality, the reasons are varied and the legacy long, going back to the Puritans and up to present day groups such as Advent Conspiracy.
- Don't Miss Christmas!
Christmas reminds us that "today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
- The Forgotten Chapter of the Christmas Story & the Women in Jesus' Family Tree
We tend to overlook genealogic sections of Scripture, but sometimes they contain hidden treasure.
- Advent: Waiting on Jesus Christ
How can we make the most of this brief season and cultivate joyful, fruitful anticipation in our hearts and the hearts of our children?
- Evidence Emerges for Star of Bethlehem's Reality
Lawyer and professor uses the Bible alongside history and science to verify existence of the Christmas phenomenon.
- How will you respond to the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ?
- Good Tidings of Great Joy; Birth of Baby Jesus
- Why Did Jesus Christ Come as a Baby?
- The Origin of Christmas Traditions and Christ's Birth
- The Birth of Jesus Christ: a Great Light
The following articles will help you understand the claims of Jesus Christ made that He is God. Read
- Is the Bible Reliable for Truth about Jesus Christ?
Why should anyone believe that what the Bible has to say is true? Isn’t the belief in the historicity of biblical texts similar to faith that Zeus reigned from Mount Olympus?
- Jesus Christ and The Prodigal Son - An Unforgettable Tale
The Prodigal Son is one of the most beloved (and most misunderstood) stories of all time. Discover for yourself what Jesus was really driving at-you'll never read it the same again.
- Did Jesus Christ Claim to Be God?
When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples the mother of all questions, "Who do you say I am?"...
- Christianity vs. Jesusanity: The Postmodern Temptation
Classical biblical Christianity is being replaced by "Jesusanity," which focuses on Jesus as either a prophet or a teacher of religious wisdom.
- Jesus Christ's View of Scripture
Christ had no doubts about His message...
- The Wonderful Names of Jesus Christ
As you learn the meaning behind the names of Christ, you learn more about Him and the difference He makes in our lives.
- Jesus Christ Was Not Simply a Moral Teacher
Many claim that Jesus was simply a prophet or moral teacher, but who did Jesus claim to be?
- Jesus’ Character as Recorded in Scripture
Who does the Bible say Jesus is?
- Minimizing the Bible and the Glory of Jesus Christ
The Word of God is still relevant for today ...
- The Doctrine of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to the Christian faith. It is crucial for properly understanding what God is like, how He relates to us, and how we should relate to Him.
- The Unparalleled Passion of Jesus Christ
If Christians were not so familiar with these things because of 2000 years of tradition and liturgy, they might feel how utterly unlikely it was that this death would be the basis of a world-transforming faith ...
- Who Is This Jesus Christ?
- Our Great Savior and King - Jesus Christ
Jesus is the greatest King Who has ever lived. Is He your Savior?
- Discovering Jesus Christ
Who is Jesus (mini)
- What difference does it make who Jesus is?
- Creed: God With Us
