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Bible Study It's Dec. 17th. Where in the bible does it tell us to celebrate Jesus' birth?

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1Co 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
1Co 10:29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?
 
I grew up with Jesus and Santa. I choose not to get hung up on any of it. When Jesus was actually born isn't of any importance except as a general curiosity. We do tree and lights, presents and food. I've never like the gift thing much even as a kid. It was more stressful than it was enjoyable. But I did like the family and food. These days my wife and I decide one what we want, and give each other that. Usually it's something we need and Christmas is an excuse to buy it. We get the grandkids practical things (a need and a want) and my kids get money. I don't like to shop and guess what they like. My daughter does all the buying on line, I pay. No stress. The best part is family, fun, food, and football.

Oh yeah, we celebrate Jesus' birth at Church where we don't mention Santa. It seems to work just fine.

Now on to the Easter Bunny.
 
kiwidan said:
The exact day Jesus was born is not important, but Jesus born is important. So lets not argue, and just rejoice and have a party.

Im going to drink some wine, and rejoice, and thank God. Other people can have a cry and argue if they want.
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Amen KD........
 
Eugene said:
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Good morning Sister Justicewolf. I'll just give my thoughts since I do not believe there is ever a time we should not be thankful in celebration of our Lord's coming. He even made Himself of no reputation to accomplish His mission of saving mankind according to Php 2:7. The following scripture is a manner of celebration I see given by a holy multitude. What do you think? On Goggle there is much ado about not celebrating Jesus' birth, but His death.

Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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Christmas is what you make of it. Its perfectly lawful to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Christ. He alone (other than the Father) was found worthy of honor and power and glory forever and forever.
Randy
 
Zackuth said:
I gave a Bible study earlier this month on this subject. I gave the origins from the Roman holiday Saturnalia, the druid and Norse influences and some of the Christian stories of Christmas. I'll paste the last of this for you to read.


So the question needed be asked is should Christians celebrate Christmas? Concerning the information I have given, there is nothing of Christmas that is of Biblical origin, most of what Christmas is has come from the Christianization of pagan traditions and observances. But even if Christmas had come from Biblical sources, the way the holiday is celebrated today would make Christians shy away from the day.

I think I’ll let Jesus answer this question; yes, Jesus will let us know if it is all right to celebrate the day of His birth. In Mark 7:15, Jesus said “There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man”. It is not that Christmas and all its traditions have their roots in pagan religions; it’s not that unbelievers have taken the holiday and tried to change it into something non-Christian; it is what we celebrate that matters. Does anyone here practice Druidic rites, especially the ones that deal with the winter solstice? I didn’t think so. Does anyone here celebrate the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia? No, of course not. Anyone practice the Norse festival of Yule? I’m not seeing any hands. So what do we celebrate? We, like all Christians, use this day to remember and give thanks for the Savior that was born to us to saved us. The what, when, and how may not be Biblical but the why is, and it is the why, what is coming out from the heart, that allows Christians to celebrate the day. The what, when and how of the pagan origins are all on the outside, and that gives us the option to observe the holiday. For those who do not want to celebrate Christmas because of its origins, that is fine, but for those of us who do want to celebrate Christmas, we can do so, our conscious are clear.
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Sure is. The point of this thread as I read it is asking, where in the bible does it tell us to celebrate Jesus birth?

300 years before Christ pagans celebrated on December 25th the consecration of the Colossus of Rhodes.
 
They are right there is a lot of commercialism surrounding the holiday, but so what ? Do I just take it out on Jesus ?

Who are "they" to judge the motives of everyone else on the holiday ? Seem like pessimists. Let's take the sweet out of sugar while we are at it.
 
Justicewolf said:
But you said a Pope picked the day to celebrate the Birth of Christ. I've got news for you, not all Christians look to the Pope for guidance.
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I didn't say they did.
That is when the ENTIRE CHURCH decided to celebrate the date of Jesus' birth.
You don't have to.
You have free will.
But in the early 4th century (when there was only ONE Church and no "Roman Catholic Church") his opinion was respected as were the opinions of all the Bishops and particularly the five patriarchs.
I encourage you to divest yourself of your hatred for anything Catholic.
It won't change anything and only make you bitter.
It's like taking poison and hoping the other fellow dies.
 
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