“What does the Bible say about the three wise men (Magi)?”……Answer: We assume that there were three wise men because of the three gifts that were given: gold, incense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11). However, the Bible does not say there were only three wise men. There could have been many more. Tradition says that there […]
“What is an advent calendar? How does an advent calendar relate to Christmas?”……Answer: The word ‘Advent’ has a Latin origin meaning ‘the coming,’ or more accurately, ‘coming toward.’ For Christian believers, Christmas is one of the greatest events in the yearly cycle, being the celebration of the greatest gift ever given by God to mankind. […]
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 […]