The Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of those television programs that I pretty much expect to see each Christmas holiday. It is a simple yet well built story. Charlie Brown is flustered over the crass materialism associated with the Christmas holiday, his sister Sally simply wants things from Santa, his dog Snoopy enters a contest for the best decorated … Continue reading Does Anyone Know What Christmas is All About?
Was Jesus born on December 25?
Many might criticize the Christmas holiday as having been co-opted by crass materialism. Some might even suggest refocusing upon the “reason for the season,” which is remembrance of the birth of Christ, or the First Advent. Why is that so? The exact month and day of Jesus’ birth can only be speculated. The birthday of … Continue reading Was Jesus born on December 25?
The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us!
John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being…. And the Word became … Continue reading The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us!
Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
“This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: ‘He shall be called a Nazarene’ ” (Matt. 2:23, NASB)Matthew 2 tells about magi from the East coming to the land of Israel to worship the infant Christ, Herod’s plan to kill the Child by ordering the execution of all male children two years old … Continue reading Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus!
Many of us look at things going on in the world and see a lot of things getting out of hand. But tis the season to know that things do not have to be that way. Things can be different. Charles Wesley’s “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a wonderful Advent hymn, which reminds us that … Continue reading Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus!
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