Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Doctrine of Christmas
Christmas comes from two words, "Christ" and "Mass," which makes it the mass of Christ. Volunteer Pastor-Teacher Ryan Bareng breaks down the doctrine of Christmas in 10 minutes.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Meaning of 25 December (aka. Christmas)
Nowhere in Scripture is “Christmas” mentioned; it is neither alluded to nor defined. And since Scripture lacks a “doctrine of Christmas,” the holiday/celebration must be defined by the extra biblical framework from which it surfaced. Christmas is literally, “the Mass of Christ” created by the Roman Catholic Church to counter the ancient pagan holidays that designated 25 December as their day of debauchery. It was a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in the face of those who wanted to indulge in self. Today, Christmas is frequently associated with parties, gift exchanging, shopping malls, jolly music, bright lights and an old chubby man with a white beard and a hearty laugh.
Rather than focusing on Christmas as we know it, let us focus on the Birth of Christ, how it fulfilled major prophecies in the Old Testament and how Believers can turn this traditional holiday into an opportunity to share the good news of Eternal Life, which is an available free gift any day of the year.
The birth of Christ marks the apex of all humanity and the fulfillment of messianic prophecy. The dating system, which we know and use revolves around the birth of Christ. The time before Christ is known as B.C. and after his birth is designated A.D. (anno Domini, Latin for “The Year of our Lord”). All government and military documents use this dating system (ex. The US Constitution and any Military award). Just take a look at your own birthday year, which marks roughly how many years older you are than baby Jesus. The point is, Jesus was born a long time ago and the world has never been the same.
This “Christmas” be sure to share the gift of Eternal Life with someone who needs it. The message is simple: Jesus was born in Bethlehem from his mom, the virgin Mary. This even was the fulfillment of many Old Testament Prophecies that spoke of Yeshua Ha Meshiach or Jesus the Messiah/Christ. The Bible says God gave loved the World unconditionally so much he gave his only Son (Jesus) that anybody who believes in him would not perish but would have Eternal Life. Do you believe this? If you do, you have Eternal Life and you will be with the Lord Jesus for all of eternity.
Have a wonderful December 25th!
Rather than focusing on Christmas as we know it, let us focus on the Birth of Christ, how it fulfilled major prophecies in the Old Testament and how Believers can turn this traditional holiday into an opportunity to share the good news of Eternal Life, which is an available free gift any day of the year.
The birth of Christ marks the apex of all humanity and the fulfillment of messianic prophecy. The dating system, which we know and use revolves around the birth of Christ. The time before Christ is known as B.C. and after his birth is designated A.D. (anno Domini, Latin for “The Year of our Lord”). All government and military documents use this dating system (ex. The US Constitution and any Military award). Just take a look at your own birthday year, which marks roughly how many years older you are than baby Jesus. The point is, Jesus was born a long time ago and the world has never been the same.
This “Christmas” be sure to share the gift of Eternal Life with someone who needs it. The message is simple: Jesus was born in Bethlehem from his mom, the virgin Mary. This even was the fulfillment of many Old Testament Prophecies that spoke of Yeshua Ha Meshiach or Jesus the Messiah/Christ. The Bible says God gave loved the World unconditionally so much he gave his only Son (Jesus) that anybody who believes in him would not perish but would have Eternal Life. Do you believe this? If you do, you have Eternal Life and you will be with the Lord Jesus for all of eternity.
Have a wonderful December 25th!
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