“What is the true meaning of Christmas?”……The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, […]
“What is the meaning of Noel?”……Every year, people sing songs like "The First Noel" at Christmas, and many wonder what a "noel" is. In French, joyeux noel means "Merry Christmas." Our modern English word comes from the Middle English nowel, which Webster's 1828 Dictionary defined as "a shout of joy or Christmas song." The roots […]
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 […]