We all have different ways of trying to keep Christ in Christmas. Nonetheless, the Christmas season is busy as pastors and members seek to be with their families for the holiday. In many instances, a Christmas service keeps a pastor away from his family, since pastors were often reared in areas far away from the church they serve. On the other hand, a service can help families make a point of keeping Christ in Christmas. What are your thoughts?
There seems to be a growing viewpoint that Christ could have been born on December 25. Offhand, any day would have a one out of 365.25 chance of being correct, but is there enough evidence to suggest December 25 has more going for it than other days of the year, as per this article:
https://www.circeinstitute.org/blog/december-25th-day-christ-was-born-8-arguments
So what do you think?
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My church was decorated for Christmas this past week and I took a specific look just so I could start this thread. What Christmas decorations are in place at your church?
What is your best guess as to when Jesus was born? We know when he began his ministry, he was ABOUT 30 (If Luke knew his exact age, he would not have used the word “about,” Luke 3:23).
Some of us go with a 30 AD crucifixion - resurrection date, I am a 33 AD man myself. But that is a different issue.
There has been some volleying around in recent years on this issue. Has your opinion changed? When did Herod the Great really die?
Note this excerpt from a Wikipedia article on Herod the Great:
I was wanting to understand what James Knox believes about Christmas. I know I’ve “heard” some input from several sources but I would like to hear it from him directly.
I’ve looked on their website and Googled but have yet to find what I need.
Does anybody have a link to an audio message of James Knox preaching on Christmas?
