Why Christmas?

Why Christmas?
Author: Nicky Gumbel
Publisher: Alpha International
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 191226367X

What's so important about Christmas? Why are people still celebrating the birth of a baby born 2,000 years ago? An evangelistic booklet for those having their first questions about the Christian faith. It is a concise, easy-to-read study of the very real questions people may be asking about Jesus at Christmas time, explaining why his birth, death and resurrection are still relevant today. This expanded edition includes content from Nicky Gumbel’s Bible in One Year, an ideal companion to reading the Bible.

Why Christmas?

Why Christmas?
Author: Nicky Gumbel
Publisher: Alpha International
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2023-09-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1912263874

The Christmas edition of Why Jesus? Re-released for 2023, Why Christmas? is a concise, easy-to-read study of the very real questions people may have about Jesus and why his birth, death and resurrection are central to the Christian faith. Over 3 million copies of this popular booklet have been sold across the world since it was first published. Written by Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, it explores why we need Jesus and how he satisfies our hunger for meaning and purpose in life, for life beyond death, and for forgiveness. Illustrated by Charlie Mackesy, the booklet is designed to be given away at Christmas services and events and to anyone with questions about Jesus and the Christian faith.

Why Christmas?

Why Christmas?
Author: Barbara Reaoch
Publisher: Shepherd Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1936908603

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Most children do not know the true answer to that question or why God sent Jesus to live on earth. Why Christmas? is a helpful devotional with Scripture reading, memory verse, Christmas carol and questions to direct your child’s heart towards God. The readings, which begin on the first day of December, are Biblical, short, and effective. Colorful illustrations illuminate the events of the incarnation. This book will provide parents with the assistance they desire for leading their child to the Christ of Christmas. A companion volume, Why Easter?, is also available to assist parents in teaching their children about Jesus’ death and resurrection.

God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas is the Foundation for Everything

God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas is the Foundation for Everything
Author: Douglas Wilson
Publisher: Canon Press & Book Service
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 159128127X

The repetition of Christmas traditions can appear to dull the powerful nature of the holiday. God Rest Ye Merry is meant to rekindle the Christian's understanding of Advent on every front, from politics to shopping to uproarious celebration. Pastor Douglas Wilson critiques false reasons for the season (and false objections to it), teaches the importance of Israel in Christmastime history, explains why nativity sets should have Herod's soldiers (and how Santa Claus once punched a man in the face at a church council), offers the Enlightenment Assumptions Detector test as a guide to understanding Christmas symbolism, and much more. The last section contains a read-aloud meditation and prayer for each day of Advent, making God Rest Ye Merry an excellent tool for cultivating a deep family love of Christmas.

52 Little Lessons from a Christmas Carol

52 Little Lessons from a Christmas Carol
Author: Bob Welch
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400206758

How do we learn life lessons from a grumpy penny-pincher so unpleasant that dogs run from him on sight? Does Scripture suggest we all have a touch of Scrooge in us? Can we all benefit from reexamining who we've become in our own life stories? Bestselling author Bob Welch invites us to discover these questions and more in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Join Welch as he takes you deeper into the nuances of this timeless story by Charles Dickens. From the stinginess of Scrooge to the innocence of Tiny Tim, the biblically based devotions in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will inspire you to live for what really matters--not only at Christmas, but all year long. 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will help you get to know this holiday classic--and yourself--better. This devotional, much like the original novel, is tinted with a fair share of how-not-to-live lessons as well as how-to-live lessons, helping us see that we can learn from both, just like we do in scripture. As you enjoy A Christmas Carol in this brand new light, you'll learn that: Death is a comma, not a period It's never too late to change Generosity changes your perspective Life is best lived imaginatively With help from others, we can all become the best versions of ourselves In 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol, discover why A Christmas Carol is more than just a holiday tradition--it's an exploration of charity, grief, and making the most of the lives that we're given.

Intergerini Parietis Septvm (Eph. 2:14)

Intergerini Parietis Septvm (Eph. 2:14)
Author: Dikran Hadidian
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 401
Release: 1981-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0915138425

Contributors: James Luther Adams C.K. Barrett Christopher Barth Ford Lewis Battles Arthur C. Cochrane Oscar Cullmann W. D. Davies David Demson Donald E. Gowan Alfred M. Johnson Jr. Paul L. Lehmann F. W. Marquandt Joseph L. Mihelic Donald G. Miller Paul S. Minear Robert S. Paul Dietrich Ritschl Edward Schweizer Krister Stendahl Mark H. Tanenbaum H. Eberhard von Waldow Jay A. Wilcoxen