Hi friends! It is Christmas Eve and in some circles there is debate among Christians about whether or not Christmas is a pagan holiday. While some elements have certainly become commercialized, and legitimate arguments can be made that materialism has become the focus in so many ways, Christmas celebrated the right way is all about …
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Strange question, huh! Why would a Jewish nation, who does not acknowledge Yeshua (Jesus) as anything more than a good teacher or philosopher, celebrate His birth? You might be surprised to know there is a population of both Messianic Jews and Arab Christians (among other smaller groups of believers) in Israel. But even beyond that, …
Hi friends! As we celebrate this Christmas season I want to highlight a specific rule of interpretation by asking a question: If dozens of prophecies concerning Jesus' first coming were fulfilled literally and physically (not symbolically), can we expect prophecies of His second coming to be fulfilled literally and physically as well? I believe so. …
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Nazareth was Jesus' boyhood home. It was there in that simple Jewish village He grew up learning carpentry skills from His earthly father. Today, Nazareth is predominately Arab, but it plays host to a Christmas celebration, complete with what is believed to be the largest Christmas tree in the Middle East! Take a look at …
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