The modern understanding of the birth of Jesus and the Christmas Story as it is best known comes largely from extra-biblical works and traditions imported into the Gospels, rather than from the Bible. However, some of the tradition has been sustained by...
The Bible does not directly refer to the celebration of Christmas and whether it is a sin to acknowledge it or not, but it does give wisdom and insight concerning the celebration of “special days.” Traditionally, Christmas has been a celebration of the birth of Christ...
FAQ: I have heard a number of people say that Jesus Christ was not born on December 25, the date that Christians celebrate as his birthday. Is that true? If not, why do people celebrate on that date, and when was he born? “Merry Christmas!” Centuries old, those cheery...
The gospel of Matthew records that “Magi” (NASB [1], NIV) or “Wise Men” (KJV, ESV, NRSV [2]), came from the East to see Jesus after he was born. The Greek word magoi, correctly translated as “Magi” (Matt. 2:1- NIV), is a plural proper noun referring to people of a...
Q: Why is it that you do not tell Christians it is wrong to celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter, or especially Halloween? A: Your question is a very good one and something that many Christians have wondered about. You are right; many of the holidays that the...
As we enter this “holiday” season, during which we in the USA celebrate our national day of Thanksgiving and Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, one of the messages proclaimed by countless Christmas cards is “Peace on Earth.” And what an indescribably...
