Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?”……Answer: The modern custom of a Christmas tree does not come from any form of paganism. There is no evidence of any pagan religion decorating a special holiday tree for their mid-winter festivals, although the Romans celebrated the winter […]
Thanks for the Greatest Gift…2 Corinthians 9:15 Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” We who have known and sought to follow the Lord for many years have received many, many blessings for which to thank Him, we can pray again and again. Psalm 68:19 Praise […]
Who Were the Magi? Each year, as we approach the holiday season, our preparations for Christmas include revisiting the events surrounding the birth of Our Lord. Bethlehem, (1) the shepherds, and the angels are familiar to us all. But not much is generally known about the mysterious “Magi” who came to worship the infant Jesus. […]
“Why was Jesus born in a manger?”……It is a common saying at Christmastime that Jesus Christ was "born in a manger." Of course, it wasn't possible for Him to actually be born in the manger, but that's where Mary laid Him after His birth (Luke 2:7). Although we are not sure of the exact location […]
“Wat is die ware betekenis van Kersfees?”……Die ware betekenis van Kersfees is Liefde. John 3:16-17 "God het die wereld so liefgehaddatHySyenigsteSeungegeehet, sodat die wat in Homglo , nieverloresalgaannie, mmar die ewigelewesal he.. God hetnieSySeunna die wereld toe gestuurom die wereldteveroordeelnie , maardat die werelddeurHomgeredkan word. Die ware betekenis van Kersfees is die fiering van daardieongelooflikegebaar […]
“Why is the Virgin Birth so important?”……Answer: The doctrine of the virgin birth is crucially important (Isaiah 7:14Matthew 1:23Luke 1:27, 34). First, let's look at how Scripture describes the event. In response to Mary's question, "How will this be?" (Luke 1:34), Gabriel says, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the […]
“What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?”……Answer: Although Santa Claus is a mythical figure, his creation is based in part on a great Christian man named Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century. Nicholas was born to Christian parents who left him an inheritance when they died, which he distributed […]