Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
The World Book Encyclopedia (1982) observes under “Christmas”: “During the 1600’s . . . Christmas was outlawed in England and in parts of the English colonies in America.” Since people in the past refused to celebrate Christmas because of its pagan origins, it should be understandable why Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate it today.
What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Grace to You
Christmas is not about the Savior's infancy; it is about His deity. The humble birth of Jesus Christ was never intended to conceal the reality that God was being born into the world. But the modern world's version of Christmas does just that. And consequently for the greater part of humanity, Christmas has no legitimate meaning at all.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORG
Myth: You miss out on the “Christmas spirit” of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. Fact: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day. ( Proverbs 11:25; Romans 12:18 ) For example, the way we conduct our meetings and preach is in harmony with Jesus’ instruction: “You received free, give free .”
The Theology of Christmas - Grace to You
Dec 20, 2009 · To put it mildly, Christmas is a little bit confusing to the watching world, I’m pretty sure. I never really get over that. Year after year, I’m struck by the paradoxes of Christmas, the strange jux
The Real Meaning of Christmas - Grace to You
May 25, 2018 · John MacArthur’s study The Real Meaning of Christmas helps you think of Christmas in a whole new way—in part because it looks at Bible passages you probably don’t associate with Christmas truth. This study can set the tone for a Christmas of real worship—one like you’ve never known.
Christmas Prophecies Fulfilled - Grace to You
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The Truth About Christmas - JW.ORG
The custom: Christmas giving is unusual in that it largely involves an exchange of gifts, and the Christmas season is marked by partying, feasting, and drinking. Its roots: Ancient Roman Saturnalian festivities began on December 17 and concluded on the …
The People Who Missed Christmas - Grace to You
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The Ugliness of Christmas - Grace to You
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One Perfect Life - A Special Christmas Presentation with John …
This Christmas special is based on John MacArthur's book One Perfect Life, which weaves the life of Christ into a seamless, compelling, chronologically organized story. Order Your Copy Today Due to popular demand, One Perfect Life is currently on back order.