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Birth of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible tell us when Jesus Christ was born?

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A man sitting in a chair across from a Christmas tree.

Why Some Christians Don’t Celebrate Christmas

  • by Jerold Aust
Many feel that Christmas marks Christ’s birthday and that it honors Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians be wrong? At the same time, some few Christians don’t observe Christmas, believing that Jesus didn’t sanction it and that it dishonors Him. Who is right—and why?
A shepherd with sheep in a green pasture.

Jesus' Birth

  • by United Church of God
Jesus' birth, life and death were the greatest gift to mankind ever given. Jesus' birth was honored by shepherds watching their flocks in the field who were told by an angel: "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You...
Christmas tree ornaments with a depiction of three wise men.

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

  • by Jerold Aust
I found I could not ignore these facts: Christ never instituted Christmas, never celebrated it and never taught it. So, why was I doing it? What about you? Why do you celebrate Christmas?
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The First Christmas in Rome and What It Means to Us

  • by Gerhard Marx
The majority of Christians believe they are honoring Jesus Christ by observing Christmas. A minority of Christians believe keeping Christmas does not honor Christ. Where does the Bible stand on this question?

How Authentic Is the Christmas Portrayal of Christ's Birth?

  • by Edmond Macaraeg
During the Christmas season the Christian world's attention is focused on its most important religious holiday that purportedly commemorates the birth date of Jesus Christ. The influence of tradition has caused the portrayal of Christ's birth to stray from the true biblical account. When compared to the carefully detailed account of the gospel writer Luke at least three very important deviations...
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Why Some Christians Don't Celebrate Christmas

Why Some Christians Don't Celebrate Christmas

  • by Jerold Aust
Many feel that Christmas marks Christ's birthday and that it honors Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians be wrong? At the same time, some few Christians don't observe Christmas, believing that Jesus didn't sanction it and that it dishonors Him. Who is right—and why?

Holiday? Holyday? Does It Matter?

  • by Larry Walker
Billed as "the season of giving," Christmas is widely viewed as the main time of year for family festivities, including sumptuous meals, decorating homes and exchanging gifts. In the marketplace are the ubiquitous Santa Clauses and the incessant ringing of bells by volunteers collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Christmas songs dominate the airwaves and heartwarming Christmas movies...

The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ—The Early Years

  • by Mario Seiglie
For years critics of the Bible viewed the historical accounts of the Gospels as little more than a fraud. However, a wealth of archaeological discoveries paints a picture that confirms many of the details surrounding Christ's birth.
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A person sitting in a dark room with Christmas lights.

When Was Jesus Christ Born?

  • by Mario Seiglie
Much of the world celebrates December 25 as the date of Christ's birth. The historical and biblical evidence shows this date cannot be accurate.