Sermon Slide Deck: "Good News of Great Joy" (Luke 2:1-14)New City Church
“...not only is Christianity the greatest story ever told, but it is the greatest possible story ever told.” ~ Paul Gould
This message was given on December 11, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. While Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Bible does not specify a date and analyses of scripture suggest Jesus was likely born in September, not December. Many Christmas traditions, such as Christmas trees, wreaths, mistletoe and Santa Claus, originated from pre-Christian pagan winter solstice festivals. The date of December 25th was chosen by early Christian churches to coincide with these pagan festivals in order to make the new religion more appealing. The document cautions against adopting pagan traditions and idolatry.
The document criticizes Christmas traditions and celebrations as being derived from pagan practices rather than Christian origins. It argues that the Christmas spirit is devil-inspired, that giving gifts at Christmas should be avoided since it is prompted by the devil rather than God, and that Christmas trees are a heathen custom according to the Bible. The document also claims that the Bible provides no evidence for Jesus's birth being celebrated on December 25th and that the date was adopted from pagan winter solstice festivals. It concludes by urging Christians to avoid celebrating Christmas or teaching children about Santa Claus.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while millions of Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th, believing Jesus was born on this date, the Bible does not specify a date. December 25th was likely chosen to coincide with pagan winter solstice festivals. The document raises questions around the contradictory biblical accounts of Jesus's birth and whether he was actually born in winter months when shepherds would not be in the fields. It concludes Christmas traditions have their roots in pagan, not Christian, celebrations of the winter solstice.
The document summarizes the pagan origins of many modern Christmas traditions and argues that Christmas was not originally a Christian holiday. It notes that December 25th was chosen, not because of Jesus' birthdate, but to coincide with pre-existing pagan winter solstice festivals like Saturnalia. Many Christmas customs like Christmas trees, mistletoe, gift-giving originated from traditions associated with pagan gods like Saturn, Tammuz and Nimrod. The Bible warns against adopting pagan practices and teaches that Jesus was likely born in fall, not winter.
This document discusses the origins of Christmas traditions and how they were derived from pagan religious practices rather than from Christianity. It explains that December 25 was originally the Roman festival of Sol Invictus, honoring the sun god Mithras. Pagan traditions such as gift-giving, feasting, and celebrating the birth of the sun were adopted by Christian churches and rebranded to celebrate Jesus' birth, though the Bible provides no evidence he was born on that date. The document argues that Christian traditions should not be based on pagan roots and that the only biblically authorized day of worship is the seventh-day Sabbath.
This document summarizes and analyzes several passages from the Gospel of John, including Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, his conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again", and his encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well. It discusses the locations and chronology of events, cultural and religious contexts, and themes around Jesus revealing himself as the Messiah and bringing about a new spiritual reality that transcends old rituals and systems.
Most people acknowledge that x-mas is pagan, but where is the proof? This presentation not only brings forth the Biblical truth but also gives the historical proof of what this false festival really celebrates. Return to Yaweh, enjoy and Repent!
Sermon Slide Deck: "Good News of Great Joy" (Luke 2:1-14)New City Church
“...not only is Christianity the greatest story ever told, but it is the greatest possible story ever told.” ~ Paul Gould
This message was given on December 11, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. While Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Bible does not specify a date and analyses of scripture suggest Jesus was likely born in September, not December. Many Christmas traditions, such as Christmas trees, wreaths, mistletoe and Santa Claus, originated from pre-Christian pagan winter solstice festivals. The date of December 25th was chosen by early Christian churches to coincide with these pagan festivals in order to make the new religion more appealing. The document cautions against adopting pagan traditions and idolatry.
The document criticizes Christmas traditions and celebrations as being derived from pagan practices rather than Christian origins. It argues that the Christmas spirit is devil-inspired, that giving gifts at Christmas should be avoided since it is prompted by the devil rather than God, and that Christmas trees are a heathen custom according to the Bible. The document also claims that the Bible provides no evidence for Jesus's birth being celebrated on December 25th and that the date was adopted from pagan winter solstice festivals. It concludes by urging Christians to avoid celebrating Christmas or teaching children about Santa Claus.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while millions of Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th, believing Jesus was born on this date, the Bible does not specify a date. December 25th was likely chosen to coincide with pagan winter solstice festivals. The document raises questions around the contradictory biblical accounts of Jesus's birth and whether he was actually born in winter months when shepherds would not be in the fields. It concludes Christmas traditions have their roots in pagan, not Christian, celebrations of the winter solstice.
The document summarizes the pagan origins of many modern Christmas traditions and argues that Christmas was not originally a Christian holiday. It notes that December 25th was chosen, not because of Jesus' birthdate, but to coincide with pre-existing pagan winter solstice festivals like Saturnalia. Many Christmas customs like Christmas trees, mistletoe, gift-giving originated from traditions associated with pagan gods like Saturn, Tammuz and Nimrod. The Bible warns against adopting pagan practices and teaches that Jesus was likely born in fall, not winter.
This document discusses the origins of Christmas traditions and how they were derived from pagan religious practices rather than from Christianity. It explains that December 25 was originally the Roman festival of Sol Invictus, honoring the sun god Mithras. Pagan traditions such as gift-giving, feasting, and celebrating the birth of the sun were adopted by Christian churches and rebranded to celebrate Jesus' birth, though the Bible provides no evidence he was born on that date. The document argues that Christian traditions should not be based on pagan roots and that the only biblically authorized day of worship is the seventh-day Sabbath.
This document summarizes and analyzes several passages from the Gospel of John, including Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, his conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again", and his encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well. It discusses the locations and chronology of events, cultural and religious contexts, and themes around Jesus revealing himself as the Messiah and bringing about a new spiritual reality that transcends old rituals and systems.
Most people acknowledge that x-mas is pagan, but where is the proof? This presentation not only brings forth the Biblical truth but also gives the historical proof of what this false festival really celebrates. Return to Yaweh, enjoy and Repent!
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Easter vs Passover The Battle continuesAnthony Bravo
An updated version of Easter vs Passover with much more weight on the front end of the Power point. My prayer is to guide believers away from Semiramis, Nimrod and their illegitimate son Tammuz and and guide them towards Yeshua our Messiah HaMoshiach!
The document provides a daily and weekly Lenten program with the focus of this session being on finding God in other people, particularly one's spouse. It discusses how a woman is the milieu of life through which God works, as seen in Christ's relationship with Mary and how Mary helped convert Elisabeth Leseur's atheist husband. It encourages discovering God in one's spouse through listening to the Holy Spirit speak through them, as the female brain is wired for emotional understanding and communication. The goal is to immerse one's life in God by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you through your spouse.
What is christmas free lesson plan keystage 2Peter Reason
This R.E. lesson plan looks at:
What is the festival of 'Christmas’?
Who was Joseph and Mary?
What was happening around the time when Jesus was born?
Let’s run through all of these events about 2000 years ago…..
This Christianity lesson plan is ready to use, straight into the classroom for the pupils to look at and work through.
Teachers require no planning for this lesson plan.
- The document discusses several topics related to Pope John Paul II's teachings on marriage, family, and building a civilization of love. It provides quotes from Pope John Paul II on the beauty of marriage, the battle between good and evil, the family as the domestic church, and hope for the future.
- The document proposes making a virtual pilgrimage focused on consecrating oneself to Our Lady as an apostle for the family and new springtime, providing resources to aid in this. It also discusses sharing educational media resources with children and parishes to help the next generation.
- The conclusion encourages taking St. Joseph as a guide and protector and having small group discussions on specific steps to take the teachings into one
The document discusses the theology of paradise and how God has been working to return humanity to the garden of Eden since the fall. It outlines how the garden represents paradise, how Israel was meant to be a holy nation and dwelling place for God, and how Jesus's death and resurrection opened the way for all people to enter paradise through the church. The church represents the new Eden and Christians partake in it through sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist. Married couples can reflect paradise through their union being a sacrifice to God, and the home can act as a "domestic church" where God dwells.
The document discusses how the Church has been led into the desert and is receiving a message about the family. It notes how the Second Vatican Council emphasized the family as the "domestic church" and foundation of society. Several popes, including John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, have focused on the family and consecrated their ministries to Our Lady of Fatima. The mystery of the family is being opened to the Church in a new way, and the goal is to enter more deeply into this mystery.
The document discusses the relationship between the Church and domestic church (family). It describes how Peter and John helped establish the hierarchical Church and how their lives spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and later to France. John especially helped spread Christianity from the Holy Land to Asia Minor and Europe. This led to the blossoming of Christian culture, especially in France where Gothic cathedrals expressed veneration for Mary. The document suggests Christianity's growth was due to stable families promoting high morality and fertility, analogous to grace flowing from the Temple to sanctify the world.
This document provides background information on Thessaloniki (Thessalonica) and summarizes the key points of Paul's first letter to the church in Thessalonica. It discusses how Paul established the church and his exemplary ministry there, focusing on the second coming of Jesus as the epistle's main theme. Each chapter references the second coming. The letter aims to encourage the believers and answer their questions about Christian conduct and the fate of deceased Christians. It urges watchfulness and holiness as they await Christ's return.
The document outlines a Lenten journey program focused on transforming the home by following the example of Saint Therese of Lisieux and her family. It involves identifying seven steps to a healthy family, focusing on one step per week, and implementing spiritual practices and sacrifices each day to progress on the "path to excellence" for that week's step. The overall goal is to make families a foundation for a new springtime of Christianity by accepting God's mercy in small daily actions.
The document discusses the Christian holiday of Pentecost. It provides details on:
1) Pentecost marks the birth of the Christian church through the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the apostles and other followers of Jesus.
2) On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended as tongues of fire and empowered the apostles to preach in many languages, leading about 3,000 people to convert.
3) Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter and marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit promised by God.
This document provides background information on Mormonism and its origins. It discusses how Joseph Smith claimed to have received golden plates from the angel Moroni and translated them into the Book of Mormon between 1827-1830. However, evidence suggests the Book of Mormon was based on Solomon Spaulding's earlier unpublished manuscript called "Manuscript Found" from 1812. Sidney Rigdon obtained a copy of this while working at a print shop and later helped Smith found Mormonism using Spaulding's story. Witnesses noted similarities between the Book of Mormon and Spaulding's work.
The document describes the Acapulco Copacabana 4* hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including details about its 122 rooms and suites, amenities like air conditioning and internet access, breakfast included with stays, and contact information. It also provides information on tours offered by the Association of Brazilian Tours, including a 6 day/5 night tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes airport transfers, a guided city tour, and visit to Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado for 47,762 rubles.
Royal Society Chemistry and Mobile - Will Russell Incisive_Events
The Royal Society of Chemistry has been involved in mobile development for several years. It has developed 6 mobile apps using different methods, such as third party builders, existing service providers, and bespoke hybrid development. The apps include ChemGoggles, NPU Alerts, and multiple versions of Chemistry World. Mobile is a priority as it allows the RSC to better serve readers and authors and gain new audiences. Ongoing challenges include supporting new devices, authentication, and maintaining apps over time as technologies change.
The document provides a series of photographs documenting the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland in April 2010. The photos show lightning over the volcano, ash covering the landscape, flooded areas from glacial melting, farmers working around ash clouds, and the large plume of ash stretching over the Atlantic ocean, which caused major flight cancellations across Europe.
The document provides guidelines for designing user interfaces for Windows applications. It discusses principles like reducing complexity, paying attention to small details, ensuring the interface is great at its core functions, solving usability issues rather than poor discoverability, prioritizing the user experience over configuration options, allowing personalization over extensive customization, considering the entire lifecycle of using an application, and designing for mobility. It also lists "How to Design a Great User Experience" with tips like nailing the basics, designing complete experiences, having a clear strength, not trying to satisfy all users, making difficult decisions, and prioritizing usability.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus on December 25th, the Bible does not provide an exact date of birth and scholars believe Jesus was more likely born in late summer or early fall based on accounts of shepherds watching flocks at night. Many Christmas traditions, such as Christmas trees, wreaths, and the figure of Santa Claus, originated from pre-Christian pagan winter solstice festivals that were later adopted by the Christian church.
El documento describe las quemaduras, las cuales consisten en lesiones de la piel y tejidos adyacentes debido a causas térmicas, químicas, eléctricas o radiación. Las quemaduras pueden clasificarse en primer, segundo o tercer grado dependiendo de la profundidad del daño en la piel. El tratamiento de las quemaduras incluye reanimación, analgésicos, hidratación, profilaxis antitetánica y elevación de la zona afectada.
This document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while Christmas is celebrated as Jesus's birthday on December 25th, the Bible does not provide Jesus's exact birth date. Evidence suggests Jesus may have been born in late summer or early fall based on accounts of shepherds watching flocks at night and the timing of the Roman census. The Christmas traditions of decorated trees, gift giving, and Santa Claus originated from pre-Christian winter solstice festivals and pagan religious practices. Over time, these traditions became associated with Christmas and the church despite warnings in the Bible against learning pagan customs.
Mary gave birth to Jesus, her firstborn son, and wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Nearby shepherds were in the fields watching over their flocks at night when Jesus was born. The document discusses how Christmas originated as a Roman Catholic tradition celebrating Christ's birth, but that Jesus was likely born in March or April, not December, and explores the pagan origins of Christmas celebrations in Roman festivals honoring sun gods.
The document criticizes Christmas traditions and celebrations as being derived from pagan practices rather than Christian origins. It argues that the Christmas spirit is devil-inspired, that giving gifts at Christmas should be avoided since it is prompted by the devil rather than God, and that decorating Christmas trees is a heathen custom according to the Bible. It also claims that the Bible provides no evidence for Jesus's birth being celebrated on December 25th and that the date was adopted from pagan winter solstice festivals. The document urges readers to not participate in Christmas traditions and to stop lying to children about Santa Claus, whose origins it traces to pagan folklore.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Easter vs Passover The Battle continuesAnthony Bravo
An updated version of Easter vs Passover with much more weight on the front end of the Power point. My prayer is to guide believers away from Semiramis, Nimrod and their illegitimate son Tammuz and and guide them towards Yeshua our Messiah HaMoshiach!
The document provides a daily and weekly Lenten program with the focus of this session being on finding God in other people, particularly one's spouse. It discusses how a woman is the milieu of life through which God works, as seen in Christ's relationship with Mary and how Mary helped convert Elisabeth Leseur's atheist husband. It encourages discovering God in one's spouse through listening to the Holy Spirit speak through them, as the female brain is wired for emotional understanding and communication. The goal is to immerse one's life in God by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you through your spouse.
What is christmas free lesson plan keystage 2Peter Reason
This R.E. lesson plan looks at:
What is the festival of 'Christmas’?
Who was Joseph and Mary?
What was happening around the time when Jesus was born?
Let’s run through all of these events about 2000 years ago…..
This Christianity lesson plan is ready to use, straight into the classroom for the pupils to look at and work through.
Teachers require no planning for this lesson plan.
- The document discusses several topics related to Pope John Paul II's teachings on marriage, family, and building a civilization of love. It provides quotes from Pope John Paul II on the beauty of marriage, the battle between good and evil, the family as the domestic church, and hope for the future.
- The document proposes making a virtual pilgrimage focused on consecrating oneself to Our Lady as an apostle for the family and new springtime, providing resources to aid in this. It also discusses sharing educational media resources with children and parishes to help the next generation.
- The conclusion encourages taking St. Joseph as a guide and protector and having small group discussions on specific steps to take the teachings into one
The document discusses the theology of paradise and how God has been working to return humanity to the garden of Eden since the fall. It outlines how the garden represents paradise, how Israel was meant to be a holy nation and dwelling place for God, and how Jesus's death and resurrection opened the way for all people to enter paradise through the church. The church represents the new Eden and Christians partake in it through sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist. Married couples can reflect paradise through their union being a sacrifice to God, and the home can act as a "domestic church" where God dwells.
The document discusses how the Church has been led into the desert and is receiving a message about the family. It notes how the Second Vatican Council emphasized the family as the "domestic church" and foundation of society. Several popes, including John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, have focused on the family and consecrated their ministries to Our Lady of Fatima. The mystery of the family is being opened to the Church in a new way, and the goal is to enter more deeply into this mystery.
The document discusses the relationship between the Church and domestic church (family). It describes how Peter and John helped establish the hierarchical Church and how their lives spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and later to France. John especially helped spread Christianity from the Holy Land to Asia Minor and Europe. This led to the blossoming of Christian culture, especially in France where Gothic cathedrals expressed veneration for Mary. The document suggests Christianity's growth was due to stable families promoting high morality and fertility, analogous to grace flowing from the Temple to sanctify the world.
This document provides background information on Thessaloniki (Thessalonica) and summarizes the key points of Paul's first letter to the church in Thessalonica. It discusses how Paul established the church and his exemplary ministry there, focusing on the second coming of Jesus as the epistle's main theme. Each chapter references the second coming. The letter aims to encourage the believers and answer their questions about Christian conduct and the fate of deceased Christians. It urges watchfulness and holiness as they await Christ's return.
The document outlines a Lenten journey program focused on transforming the home by following the example of Saint Therese of Lisieux and her family. It involves identifying seven steps to a healthy family, focusing on one step per week, and implementing spiritual practices and sacrifices each day to progress on the "path to excellence" for that week's step. The overall goal is to make families a foundation for a new springtime of Christianity by accepting God's mercy in small daily actions.
The document discusses the Christian holiday of Pentecost. It provides details on:
1) Pentecost marks the birth of the Christian church through the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the apostles and other followers of Jesus.
2) On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended as tongues of fire and empowered the apostles to preach in many languages, leading about 3,000 people to convert.
3) Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter and marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit promised by God.
This document provides background information on Mormonism and its origins. It discusses how Joseph Smith claimed to have received golden plates from the angel Moroni and translated them into the Book of Mormon between 1827-1830. However, evidence suggests the Book of Mormon was based on Solomon Spaulding's earlier unpublished manuscript called "Manuscript Found" from 1812. Sidney Rigdon obtained a copy of this while working at a print shop and later helped Smith found Mormonism using Spaulding's story. Witnesses noted similarities between the Book of Mormon and Spaulding's work.
The document describes the Acapulco Copacabana 4* hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including details about its 122 rooms and suites, amenities like air conditioning and internet access, breakfast included with stays, and contact information. It also provides information on tours offered by the Association of Brazilian Tours, including a 6 day/5 night tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes airport transfers, a guided city tour, and visit to Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado for 47,762 rubles.
Royal Society Chemistry and Mobile - Will Russell Incisive_Events
The Royal Society of Chemistry has been involved in mobile development for several years. It has developed 6 mobile apps using different methods, such as third party builders, existing service providers, and bespoke hybrid development. The apps include ChemGoggles, NPU Alerts, and multiple versions of Chemistry World. Mobile is a priority as it allows the RSC to better serve readers and authors and gain new audiences. Ongoing challenges include supporting new devices, authentication, and maintaining apps over time as technologies change.
The document provides a series of photographs documenting the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland in April 2010. The photos show lightning over the volcano, ash covering the landscape, flooded areas from glacial melting, farmers working around ash clouds, and the large plume of ash stretching over the Atlantic ocean, which caused major flight cancellations across Europe.
The document provides guidelines for designing user interfaces for Windows applications. It discusses principles like reducing complexity, paying attention to small details, ensuring the interface is great at its core functions, solving usability issues rather than poor discoverability, prioritizing the user experience over configuration options, allowing personalization over extensive customization, considering the entire lifecycle of using an application, and designing for mobility. It also lists "How to Design a Great User Experience" with tips like nailing the basics, designing complete experiences, having a clear strength, not trying to satisfy all users, making difficult decisions, and prioritizing usability.
The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus on December 25th, the Bible does not provide an exact date of birth and scholars believe Jesus was more likely born in late summer or early fall based on accounts of shepherds watching flocks at night. Many Christmas traditions, such as Christmas trees, wreaths, and the figure of Santa Claus, originated from pre-Christian pagan winter solstice festivals that were later adopted by the Christian church.
El documento describe las quemaduras, las cuales consisten en lesiones de la piel y tejidos adyacentes debido a causas térmicas, químicas, eléctricas o radiación. Las quemaduras pueden clasificarse en primer, segundo o tercer grado dependiendo de la profundidad del daño en la piel. El tratamiento de las quemaduras incluye reanimación, analgésicos, hidratación, profilaxis antitetánica y elevación de la zona afectada.
This document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It notes that while Christmas is celebrated as Jesus's birthday on December 25th, the Bible does not provide Jesus's exact birth date. Evidence suggests Jesus may have been born in late summer or early fall based on accounts of shepherds watching flocks at night and the timing of the Roman census. The Christmas traditions of decorated trees, gift giving, and Santa Claus originated from pre-Christian winter solstice festivals and pagan religious practices. Over time, these traditions became associated with Christmas and the church despite warnings in the Bible against learning pagan customs.
Mary gave birth to Jesus, her firstborn son, and wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Nearby shepherds were in the fields watching over their flocks at night when Jesus was born. The document discusses how Christmas originated as a Roman Catholic tradition celebrating Christ's birth, but that Jesus was likely born in March or April, not December, and explores the pagan origins of Christmas celebrations in Roman festivals honoring sun gods.
The document criticizes Christmas traditions and celebrations as being derived from pagan practices rather than Christian origins. It argues that the Christmas spirit is devil-inspired, that giving gifts at Christmas should be avoided since it is prompted by the devil rather than God, and that decorating Christmas trees is a heathen custom according to the Bible. It also claims that the Bible provides no evidence for Jesus's birth being celebrated on December 25th and that the date was adopted from pagan winter solstice festivals. The document urges readers to not participate in Christmas traditions and to stop lying to children about Santa Claus, whose origins it traces to pagan folklore.
This document discusses the origins of Christmas, Easter, and Halloween traditions. It explains that Christmas was not based on the actual date of Jesus' birth, which likely took place in spring, not winter. The December 25 date was chosen by early church leaders to coincide with pre-existing pagan winter solstice festivals. Easter traditions of bunnies and eggs also derive from pagan spring festivals, not Jesus' resurrection. Halloween originated from Celtic harvest festivals incorporating pagan beliefs about spirits and the dead. The document questions why Christian traditions incorporated elements of pagan worship rather than relying solely on biblical accounts and teachings.
This document discusses the pagan origins of many Christmas traditions and argues that Christians should not celebrate Christmas. It claims that Christ was not born on December 25th and that Christmas is not mentioned in the Bible. It argues that Christmas originated from pagan winter solstice festivals and that incorporating pagan traditions into Christian worship is idolatry. The document examines various Christmas customs like trees, gifts, and Santa Claus and traces their origins to pagan sun worship and fertility rituals rather than Christianity.
The Significance of the Nativity is the subtle deception associated with the events, though they seem harmless the fact is, if you believe something that is supposed to be biblically based and the facts are twisted, it can subtlety but effectively effect your faith and what you believe. Despite the commercial worldly depiction of biblical accounts, any demarcation in the truth if accepted, will effect our ability to believe God in what HE has said.
The document contrasts two groups at Jesus' first coming: those who were ready and welcomed him, and those who were not ready and rejected him. Those who were ready include the Magi, Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna. Those who were not ready include Caesar Augustus, Herod, all of Jerusalem, and the "inn keeper." The document argues these groups foreshadow those who will be ready and not ready for Jesus' second coming.
The document discusses the origins of Christmas and how it was not celebrated by early Christians but was adopted from pagan winter solstice festivals. It describes how the Roman Catholic Church, under Constantine, incorporated pagan rituals and renamed pagan gods to make Christianity appealing to pagans. As a result, December 25th was designated as Christmas to replace pagan solstice celebrations like Saturnalia. After the Reformation, Protestants opposed Christmas as it was seen as a Catholic tradition, and it was banned in parts of America until the 1800s when it was promoted more for commercial purposes. The document concludes that there is no biblical basis for celebrating Christmas and it originated from pagan traditions, not Christian teachings.
The author ceased observing Christmas after studying the Bible and finding that Christmas is not biblically supported or commanded. The holiday has pagan origins, as many of its customs like the Christmas tree, gift giving, and timing of December 25th originated from pagan festivals like Saturnalia that celebrated pagan gods. While some argue it is acceptable to celebrate Jesus' birth, the author argues this still associates Christianity with paganism, which the Bible strongly warns against. Observing a holiday with no biblical basis means going beyond what Scripture teaches.
Did you know Santa Claus dates back to Old Babylon? Did you know the prophet Jeremiah speaks of the cutting of trees and decorating them with gold and silver? Or, did you know the title "Christmas" was originally a Roman state church "Mass" to celebrate and pray to a dead "saint?"
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The document summarizes the origins and development of Christmas traditions and customs around the world. It discusses how December 25 was chosen as the celebration date of Jesus' birth and how secular winter solstice traditions influenced Christian celebrations. Over time, Christmas evolved into both a religious festival in churches and a secular family holiday marked by gift-giving and other cultural practices. Today, Christmas is celebrated with diverse customs around the world that blend religious traditions with local secular cultural influences.
This document discusses the origins and history of Christmas celebrations. It notes that while Christmas is commonly celebrated on December 25th, the actual date of Jesus' birth is unknown and not recorded in the Bible. The earliest Christians did not celebrate Jesus' birthday, and Christmas was not an official church festival until the 4th century AD when it was set on December 25th, though this likely did not correspond with the actual date of his birth. The document examines the discrepancies between Christmas dates celebrated in different Christian traditions and questions how closely modern Christmas traditions reflect biblical teachings.
1) The document discusses the Christmas message of Jesus Christ being born as the Savior for humanity in the city of David, as prophesied.
2) It describes Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb who takes the sins of the world, being substituted in our place on the cross to provide salvation.
3) The main point is that Christmas is about more than festivities - it is about accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord so that his death on the cross can save us from our sins and bring victory over death.
Christmas is a holiday celebrated annually on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Modern Christmas traditions include gift giving, decorating Christmas trees and homes with lights, wreaths, mistletoe and holly, and the display of nativity scenes. Santa Claus, a figure associated with bringing gifts to children, has become a popular icon of the holiday. The history of Christmas incorporates both Christian and pre-Christian winter festivals and traditions from various cultures.
What is the real story of how Christmas began?
What does Prophet Jesus (Isa) have to do with Christmas?
What does the Sun God have to do with Christmas?
What is the origin of Santa Clause?
How does Islam view Christmas?
1) Luke provides a historical account of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, noting that Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census that required Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. 2) Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. 3) The story fulfills Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah being born in Bethlehem and highlights how even secular rulers like Augustus unknowingly played a role in God's salvation plan.
A summary of the origins of Christmas, as they can be traced back to Pagan origins.
See how Islam views Prophet Isa (Jesus) and how Muslims are his most true followers.
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2. Christmas Is a Christian Holiday which falls on 25 th December and celebrated by Christians as Jesus Christ’s Birth Day On this Day Gifts are exchanged, Christmas Tree is decorated & Gift from Santa Claus is expected
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5. 3 When Gabriel visited Mary, Elizabeth (John’s Mother) was 6 months Pregnant Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin who was to be married to a man named Joseph, of the family of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary.… And see, you will give birth to a son, and his name will be Jesus. Luke 1 : 26 – 31 If 25 th December is not Jesus’ Date of Birth then … John the Baptist was 6 Months older then Jesus When was John the Baptist Born ? John's (The Baptist) father, Zacharias, was a priest serving in the Jerusalem temple during the course of Abijah (Luke 1:5). Historical calculations indicate this course of service corresponded to June in that year . It was during this time of temple service that Zacharias learned that he and his wife, Elizabeth, would have a child (Luke 1:8-13).
6. A careful analysis of Scripture, however, clearly indicates that Dec. 25 is an unlikely date for Christ's birth. 6 MONTHS AFTER 9 MONTHS AFTER John's conception took place near the end of June, adding nine months brings us to the end of March as the most likely time for John's birth. Adding another six months (the difference in ages between John and Jesus) brings us to the end of September as the likely time of Jesus' Birth. Last Week June JOHN'S CONCEPTION Last Week March JOHN'S BIRTH Last Week September JESUS' BIRTH
7. Then how 25th December was set for Christmas. Christmas has its roots in pre-Christian Pagan religious traditions The Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. Months & Days are named after Roman gods Bacchus ( Dionysus) , the god of wine. Mithras, A Sun god Born on 25 th December Venus the goddess Of Love And Beauty Jupiter the goddess Of Women And Fertility Saturn Roman god of agriculture
8. In the fourth century, the church decided to try to redeem a Roman pagan winter solstice festival: the festival of Saturnalia as Christ’s Birthday because pagans already observed this day as a holiday The Yule-feast which lasts for twelve days in from 21 st December, During this time log-fires were burnt, Shrines were decorated with greenery and it was an occa sion for fe asting and drinking. Saturnalia was a large and important public festival in Rome. which honored the god of Agriculture & Harvest which took place on 17 December up to 23 December.
9. Santa Claus Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) was a bishop Born after 300 years after Jesus The ancient inhabitants of northern Europe believed a powerful pagan god, cloaked in red fur, galloped across the winter sky. These myths combined with the legends of the real life figure of Bishop Nicholas. The word ' Santa Claus ', appears nowhere in the Bible. he was kind, at night he use to bring presents to the needy. He Died on 6th of Dec. and in Europe this day was celebrated as a feast. The celebration date was later changed from Dec. 6th to Dec. 24th eve.
10. The Tree Decorating Rituals were borrowed from the Roman Pagans. The Romans were decorating the Trees with apples and nuts during the Winter Solstice on December 21 with a hope of the Sun returning to bring Spring Christmas Tree Nowhere does the Christmas Tree appear in the Bible
11. Did the Early Christian Celebrate Christmas? Christmas wasn't celebrated by the early church until the fourth century. In England "the strict Puritans refused to celebrate at all, saying that no celebration should be more important than the Sabbath In England in June 1647, Parliament established punishments for observing Christmas and certain other holidays. Christmas A Banned Celebration in England Should Dec’25 be celebrated as Christ’s Birth? There is no command in the Scripture by Christ or His apostles to celebrate His birth.
12. The lure of the profit is so high that, since the 1870s, merchants have vigorously promoted Christmas. Reasons for the growth of Christmas Because of the Economic Factors. The Christmas shopping season accounts for 50% of the profit of the retailers.
13. Bible Warns Jeremiah 10 : 2 – 4 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. Learn not the way of the Pagans
14. Worship not the Images or Idols Deuteronomy 27 : 15 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, Deuteronomy 5 : 7 - 9 Thou shalt have none other gods before me. Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God. Job 25 : 4 – 6 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight. How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm?
15. Jesus Says John 8:12 he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, Psalms 97 : 10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil : Bible Says
17. Say: He is God, The One! God, The Eternally Besought of All! He Begetteth Not Nor Was He Begotten. And There is none comparable to Him. Last Testament Chapter 112
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19. I am Thankful to you for your patience and I Pray God to show us all the Straight Path & shower His Mercy on us