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Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Browsenigeria: 11:04am On Dec 25, 2016 |
THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December? Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth. Why Not a December Birth? Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.” This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3. Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter? Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.” The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December Why December 25 Was Chosen Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated. For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.” The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today. How to Honor Christ Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an 2 Likes |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by AlphaStyles(m): 11:04am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Jacko1:that's why they call us African monkeys we don't think and do things by our self's. we allow the west to do it for us allowing us to look stupid and dumb. the west says we are Monkeys evolved monkeys we believe. the West says we have goat brains we believe. Can't u use ur brain to think for 1nce? must u be a slave to the West? I wonder why African's nowadays don't use their brains anymore. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by iceberylin(m): 11:05am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Eerone knows he wasn't born on any 25, not even January.. more interesting questions are..... was he born? was he born White or Black? is God rasist? 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by bitcoininvesto(m): 11:06am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Ifebazz:We all need knowledge. If u see any topic like this, simply read more. 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Browsenigeria: 11:06am On Dec 25, 2016 |
TreasuredLeidy: THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December? Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth. Why Not a December Birth? Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.” This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3. Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter? Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.” The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December Why December 25 Was Chosen Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated. For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.” The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today. How to Honor Christ Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by YhungPablo(m): 11:06am On Dec 25, 2016 |
the op with text in pink color comment nailed it. |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by neonly: 11:07am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Addicted2Women:Christ will visit soonest belief me I sence depression here |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by neonly: 11:09am On Dec 25, 2016 |
[quote author=dhamstar post=52240975]I don't want to know when jesus was born. I just wanna celebrate my lord and my saviour. Correct person |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by chiefojiji(m): 11:10am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Jesus Christ was born in October... reason why the celebrate Xmas in December 25 is that, that day was meant for sun worshippers, they celebrate and worship the sun on that day, so Christianity came into that land, and they accepted Christ and instead of celebrating their idol 'sun' on 25th of December, they decided to celebrate Christ. #MyLittleKnowledge 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Emmyemmy1(m): 11:12am On Dec 25, 2016 |
why is it that naira land or who ever comes with christian days or programs has a way of critisizing openly.......but other religions don't get such treat...why ?? have bn following Sundays and other Christian days...and events..they make topics here..why I mean sometimes I feel naira land is against Christianity.... I just can't imagine why some issues Cnt be kept the way it is ..or published in in church tabloids... or somewhere else ...this topic is over flogged and not new... why the cheap popularity or traffic seeking posts 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Browsenigeria: 11:13am On Dec 25, 2016 |
TreasuredLeidy: THE exact date of Christ’s birth is not known,” says the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Still, millions of professed Christians around the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. This date, however, appears nowhere in the Bible. Was Jesus really born in December? Although the Bible does not give a specific date for Jesus’ birth, it does provide evidence that he was not born in December. Also, from secular evidence we can learn why December 25 was adopted as the date for celebrating his birth. Why Not a December Birth? Jesus was born in the Judean city of Bethlehem. Luke’s Gospel reports: “There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:4- This was not unusual. “The flocks had to spend the greater part of the year in the open air,” says the book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. But would the shepherds be outside with their flocks on a cold December night? The book says: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.” This conclusion is corroborated by another detail in Luke’s Gospel account: “In those days a decree went forth from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be registered; (this first registration took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria and all people went traveling to be registered, each one to his own city.”—Luke 2:1-3. Augustus probably ordered this registration as a census in order to gather information for use in connection with taxation and military conscription. To comply with the order, Mary, despite being heavy with child, accompanied her husband, Joseph, on the journey of some 90 miles [150 km] from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Now think about it. Does it seem likely that Augustus—a ruler who rarely interfered with local government—would require a people who were already inclined to revolt to make such a long trip in winter? Significantly, most historians and Bible scholars reject December 25 as Jesus’ date of birth. No doubt you will find such information in an encyclopedia to which you have access. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia states: “There is general agreement that Jesus was not born on December 25.” The Bible provides evidence that Jesus was not born in December Why December 25 Was Chosen Hundreds of years after Jesus’ death, December 25 was chosen as the date of his birth. Why? Numerous historians believe that the time of year that became the Christmas season was actually a period when pagan festivities were celebrated. For instance, Encyclopædia Britannica states: “One widespread explanation of the origin of this date is that December 25 was the Christianizing of the dies solis invicti nati (‘day of the birth of the unconquered sun’), a popular holiday in the Roman Empire that celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the heralding of the rebirth of spring and summer.” The Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman Saturnalia (a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture, and to the renewed power of the sun), also took place at this time.” Such festivals usually included licentious behavior by their participants, who engaged in unbridled and riotous merrymaking. Significantly, that behavior has been characteristic of many Christmas celebrations today. How to Honor Christ Some feel that regardless of what the actual date is, Christians should still commemorate Jesus’ birth. In their minds such a celebration, when observed in a dignified manner, is an |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by fiponmile(m): 11:14am On Dec 25, 2016 |
dhamstar: Hmmmm. What a BIG FOOLISHNESS....... 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by optimusprime2(m): 11:15am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Even if he wasn't (which is most probably like it), don't you think it makes sense to dedicate one calendar date to commemorate his coming to earth? |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by frank4t(m): 11:17am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Addicted2Women:psalm 14:1-3 |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by JuneOctober(f): 11:18am On Dec 25, 2016 |
iffa hear that Jesus was born on Dec 25... Did the 12 months calendar exist then? If it did, you'll be seeing April and June in the bible. It is the handiwork of people like you and I. 2 Likes |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Addicted2Women: 11:18am On Dec 25, 2016 |
neonly: You mean Christ your imaginary friend ?? I will slap the dog shiit out of him |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Claroo(m): 11:19am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Addicted2Women:Dat part really got me laughing hard Cc; Hidentity |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Claroo(m): 11:20am On Dec 25, 2016 |
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Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by takwanson: 11:20am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Jesus Christ stayed on earth for more than 30yrs but never celebrated his birthday on the 25th. Dec 25th is a day to make a pegan feast by the romans in worship of their god" sol invictus" that is the sun god. Pls google sol invictus 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Nobody: 11:20am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Emmyemmy1:That's because the Christians in this forum knows too much and always like to spread bad news. Unlike other religion that tend to guard their faith jealousy Christians in forum abuse one another and are divided, that's why it will be very easy for other religious Faith to penetrate them easily |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by JuneOctober(f): 11:20am On Dec 25, 2016 |
OP, you sef know naa |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by himclfgud(m): 11:22am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by femi4: 11:23am On Dec 25, 2016 |
TreasuredLeidy:At times some Christians do ask foolish question. I doubt your Christianity anyway. You are probably a wolf in sheep clothings. The date 25th of Dec was adopted. You can choose any day of your choice if so desire. He was born....that's the fact and the celebration of his birth is inevitable |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Ace4Khalifa(m): 11:28am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Dunsin89:Wait o, na only Jehovah's Witnesses fit answer the question? Issorite sha. #iBowOut. |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Kingsley1000(m): 11:29am On Dec 25, 2016 |
there are many things we are doing that is not in the bible....Bible is not a repository of Gods word,it contains only few things 2 Likes |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Kingsley1000(m): 11:32am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Emmyemmy1:the founder of NL Seun is an atheist 1 Like |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Kpakorich: 11:34am On Dec 25, 2016 |
lovelygurl: I go in view with you my dear, in recent times a lot of people bash Jewish religion over their belief forgetting that the Messiah's name wasn't and isn't Jesus but Yahushua. Anyone here can oppose me but I have on my own decided not to follow the multitudes igniting some bizarre religion that places u confused for life. Christmas is not Biblical and I'm not a celebrant, that is the more reason why I love the jewish calendar. |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by Hidentity(m): 11:38am On Dec 25, 2016 |
Claroo:Abi. My question too. |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by kassy777: 11:42am On Dec 25, 2016 |
TreasuredLeidy:Google GKS. The true answer is there. They are very good Christians. They are known to be the finisher of the Bible. Just try them. |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by shehuolayinka(m): 11:44am On Dec 25, 2016 |
No |
Re: Was Jesus Christ Truly Born On December 25th? by bikefab(m): 11:46am On Dec 25, 2016 |
As a matter of fact, Christ wasn't born on 25th December. Christmas celebration is paganism. Nearly all aspects of christmas has its origin from the Roman customs and Norms, it was named the saturnalia. The rest of christmas aspects like the christmas tree and the mistletoe came from the pagan practices of the Druids and the Dutch. These are verified facts. As a christian I found it hard to believe, but its all true. Make an informed research. |
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