“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”
–Isaiah 9:6-7
The Christian KNOWS that Christmas is NOT the birthday of Jesus Christ.
The Christian KNOWS that Christmas is little more than a thinly-veiled pagan celebration promoting sinful behavior while focusing on the things of the world.
The Christian KNOWS that Christmas is a season when even the pretense of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ is dropped.
BUT, the Christian can STILL take a few minutes from the “holiday activities” which the world values and thank God for His Son Jesus Christ.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
–Romans 5:8
The Christian might also take a moment and thank God–even with all of the Christmastime deceptions–for Christmas Day itself.
After all, Christmas Day IS the one day the world pretends to honor Jesus Christ. When even the most committed pagan or antichrist believer may soften his heart, think a good thought about his fellow man and perhaps contemplate the idea–if not the actuality–of Jesus Christ for a moment.
Yes, Christmas IS the one day the world PRETENDS to honor Jesus Christ.
As opposed to the other 364 days of the year.
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
–John 15:18
DOES the reader celebrate Jesus Christ?
OR DOES the reader celebrate Christmas?
It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.
DOES the reader believe he is saved?
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DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?
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THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. ”
–1 Corinthians 15:1-8
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16
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- Black Friday: Celebrating the Season of Greed
- BLACK FRIDAY: Greed, Coveting and FUN!
- Christmas Day Quotes: 20 Christmas Quotes to Enjoy the Season by
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[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: December 24, 2018 and End Times Prophecy Headlines: December 25, 2018 – Christmas.]
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