Monthly Archives: December 2011
“Should we give gifts at Christmas?”
Many people take the idea of gift giving at Christmas back to the scripture in Matthew 2:10-12 which talks about the Magi (wise men) giving gifts to Jesus at his home: “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On … Continue reading
“What is the true meaning of Christmas?”
The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send … Continue reading
“Why did the Wise Men bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?”
Matthew 2 tells us that the magi, or wise men, travelled from the East in search of the Christ child. They inquired of King Herod where they might find Him, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of … Continue reading
“Why is the Virgin Birth so important?”
The doctrine of the virgin birth is crucially important (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27,34). First, let’s look at how Scripture describes the event. In response to Mary’s question, “How will this be?” (Luke 1:24), Gabriel says, “The Holy Spirit … Continue reading
“Do some Christmas traditions have pagan origins?”
There is no doubt that some of what we now refer to as Christmas traditions can be traced back, in some form, to pagan cultures and celebrations. The ringing of bells, for example, is generally thought to have had … Continue reading
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