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Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Did Jesus or the Apostles observe it or tell people to do so? Jesus said that true worshippers worshipped God in truth. What is the scriptural and historical truth about Christmas? What does the word Christmas (Cristes Maesse) mean? Could Jesus have been born on December 25th according to 'The Catholic Encyclopedia' in regards to the census in the 2nd chapter of Luke's gospel account? Was December 25th the 'birthday' of the sun god Mithras? Was there an ancient celebration involving gift-giving in the Winter? Did Emperor Constantine get Jesus' birthday celebrated on 25 December starting in 336? Do Roman Catholic sources admit that they compromised with paganism for its adoption? What about evergreen trees, wreaths, and candles? Does the Bible discourage adopting pagan religious practices? Are Christians supposed to be separate and avoid the unclean? Should Christians blend demonic idolatrous practices in their worship? Is it actually wrong to lie to your children about Santa Claus? Was Nicholas of the 4th century, really a saint? What about the holy days of the Bible? Should Passover, the Days of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, and the Last Great Day be kept by Christians? If so, what do they represent? Are Christians to accept "many wonders" as proof of the validity of traditions associated with Christmas? Could Christmas observance be a type of lawlessness that Jesus condemned? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters and more in this sermon.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'A Biblical Examination of Christmas: Truth and History' URL: cogwriter.com/BiblicalExaminationofChristmas.htm
Youtube video sermon link: Biblical Examination of Christmas
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