Interesting15:


Christmas is always a special day all around the world. It's all about celebrating the birth of our LORD JESUS CHRIST - the Saviour and Redeemer of mankind. It's usually a season of laughter and joy, shared with family and friends and loved ones. It is always a bright season we eagerly look forward to at all times.

Nevertheless, there are certain persons we must be eternally grateful to for the Gift called Christmas, for without them, we won't enjoy the joy of Christmas every year. They are the Heroes Of Christmas.

Here are they:
1. GOD the Father Himself:
John 3:16 gives a perfect description of the essence of Christmas: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"
It's a tough decision to give one's beloved son as a sacrifice for undeserving folks. So, we are eternally grateful to YAHWEH for giving us Jesus.

2. Jesus Christ
Jesus is the reason for the season. Christmas is all about Jesus, and not to do stuff contrary to His Will - all in the name of celebration. Amazingly, Jesus wasn't forced to come down here to offer His life as a sacrifice to reunite mankind back to God.

As a human, how would you feel if you were asked to become an ant and start living with ants? This is what it's like for Jesus (the Immortal KING of Eternity) to come down here to live with humans. But guess what? Jesus did this willingly, because He loves you and I dearly

3. The Good HOLY SPIRIT
Yeah, the Holy Spirit also played a role as far as the existence of Christmas is concerned (the unity of the Trinity is so amazing)

Don't forget that when the Angel Gabriel was discussing with Mary, he told her "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35). So, the Holy Spirit is also one of the Heroes Of Christmas.

4. Mary the Mother of Jesus
Of course, the womb that conveyed Jesus from the supernatural realm into our physical world, is a blessed one. The chaste Mary was able to earn the great favor to become the Mother of the LORD Himself.

Mary was obviously a strong woman. Don't forget she isn't married to Joseph when she became pregnant, and you can imagine what neighbors would have said. But she ignored the opinions of others and chose to carry and tend to the Baby in her womb.

5. Joseph
Definitely, it won't have been an easy task for Mary if not for the spiritual and wise Joseph that stood with her, doing all it takes to ensure the well-being of the Baby Jesus.

6. The Early Disciples Of Jesus
Before Jesus came here for His Earthly ministry, there have been several other religions being practiced by different people. But after He ascended to Heaven, His Disciples, who were just around 120 were able to work hard to ensure Christianity spread all over the world like wide fire. If they had not partner with the Holy Spirit to propagate Christ, then you and I won't have known about Him today.

7. Every Christian In Our Own Day
Yeah, as Christians today, we are also Heroes Of Christmas, as we keep celebrating the LORD every year, increasing HIS Fame, and making more people know about His amazing works of redemption.

In conclusion, Jesus is the reason for the season, and Christmas should increase our Love for the LORD, as we reflect upon the sacrifices He made for us. It's not a time to indulge in sinful things all in the name of celebration, but should rather propel us to make a decision to stop anything sinful we have been doing.

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Where's Paul?

He singlehandedly created Christianity.

When jesus was alive, he was a jew practising judaism, not Christianity. Indeed he said his message was for the jews alone, and told his followers to always use parables so the Gentiles won't understand his message and thereby be saved.

Much later, Paul and the Romans laid the foundation of modern Christianity.

What about King Herod...
you don't forget your adversaries when you succeed...

Newnas:
Incomplete list

8. Paul
The man who was an enemy of Jesus during his lifetime but suddenly became his biggest lover after his death. This guy was very smart; he cashed out big time from gullible sheep.
He claimed that a spirit appeared to him and commanded him to preach trinity; a doctrine that neither Jesus nor his disciples had any idea of.

Jesus only called himself a teacher but Paul called him God, Son of God, Lord and Saviour. And that's how Paul gathered the highest number of followers anyone could imagine at that time.

Fast forward to modern day, many pastors still use this format. They turned the bible to a book of (financial) motivation, their sermons are about financial freedom because in the present world the real salvation many people want is salvation from poverty. So the pastors say God has given them the secrets of poverty and wealth but you must spend 10% of your income to purchase this key.

Go and sit down

Newnas:
Incomplete list

8. Paul
The man who was an enemy of Jesus during his lifetime but suddenly became his biggest lover after his death. This guy was very smart; he cashed out big time from gullible sheep.
He claimed that a spirit appeared to him and commanded him to preach trinity; a doctrine that neither Jesus nor his disciples had any idea of.

Jesus only called himself a teacher but Paul called him God, Son of God, Lord and Saviour. And that's how Paul gathered the highest number of followers anyone could imagine at that time.

Fast forward to modern day, many pastors still use this format. They turned the bible to a book of (financial) motivation, their sermons are about financial freedom because in the present world the real salvation many people want is salvation from poverty. So the pastors say God has given them the secrets of poverty and wealth but you must spend 10% of your income to purchase this key.

You and however revealed Koran has poor understanding of the Bible

blesson04:




Oga what happened to H ? I pray that this nairaland disease will not follow you into the new year IJN



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Happy Christmas

Bible does'nt clearly stated the birthday of Jesus. Where do Christians got it?

happy Christmas to everyone may the joy of the Lord never depart from you all

Newnas:
Incomplete list

8. Paul
The man who was an enemy of Jesus during his lifetime but suddenly became his biggest lover after his death. This guy was very smart; he cashed out big time from gullible sheep.
He claimed that a spirit appeared to him and commanded him to preach trinity; a doctrine that neither Jesus nor his disciples had any idea of.

Jesus only called himself a teacher but Paul called him God, Son of God, Lord and Saviour. And that's how Paul gathered the highest number of followers anyone could imagine at that time.

Fast forward to modern day, many pastors still use this format. They turned the bible to a book of (financial) motivation, their sermons are about financial freedom because in the present world the real salvation many people want is salvation from poverty. So the pastors say God has given them the secrets of poverty and wealth but you must spend 10% of your income to purchase this key.

Same Paul that schooled Peter about Jew and Gentile being one.

You're not just spiritual illiterate, you are an epitome of ignorance

Newnas:
Incomplete list

8. Paul
The man who was an enemy of Jesus during his lifetime but suddenly became his biggest lover after his death. This guy was very smart; he cashed out big time from gullible sheep.
He claimed that a spirit appeared to him and commanded him to preach trinity; a doctrine that neither Jesus nor his disciples had any idea of.

Jesus only called himself a teacher but Paul called him God, Son of God, Lord and Saviour. And that's how Paul gathered the highest number of followers anyone could imagine at that time.

Fast forward to modern day, many pastors still use this format. They turned the bible to a book of (financial) motivation, their sermons are about financial freedom because in the present world the real salvation many people want is salvation from poverty. So the pastors say God has given them the secrets of poverty and wealth but you must spend 10% of your income to purchase this key.

Do you not see that pastors only thrive where there's (fear of) poverty?!

lol spiritual things are not for canal minded.man behave yourself.just pretend for now and continue your foolish reasoning from Jan 10.we are celebrating the birth of our Lord and saviour. hope you are not the type that hate seeing people celebrate. with this your reasoning hope your are not into wicked practices.

Neoteny:


Where's Paul?

He singlehandedly created Christianity.

When jesus was alive, he was a jew practising judaism, not Christianity. Indeed he said his message was for the jews alone, and told his followers to always use parables so the Gentiles won't understand his message and thereby be saved.

Much later, Paul and the Romans laid the foundation of modern Christianity.

Ignorance!

How can Jesus practice Christianity when he's Christ himself

Mt 28:19-30

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Neoteny:


Where's Paul?

He singlehandedly created Christianity.

When jesus was alive, he was a jew practising judaism, not Christianity. Indeed he said his message was for the jews alone, and told his followers to always use parables so the Gentiles won't understand his message and thereby be saved.

Much later, Paul and the Romans laid the foundation of modern Christianity.

Go and read about the great commission and stop disgracing yourself with your poor knowledge of christianity

femi4:
Same Paul that schooled Peter about Jew and Gentile being one.

You're not just spiritual illiterate, you are an epitome of ignorance

Lol.

Go read about Peter's revelation before the encounter with Cornelius

OfficialAPCNig:

Lol.

Go read about Peter's revelation before the encounter with Cornelius

What did God said in the revelation. Open your Bible and read

Act 10:14-16

14 “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”

15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.

You forgot to mention Emperor Constantine and the Pope Urbane II and the Roman Catholic Church as an enduring. These people one way or the other institutionalized Christmas celebrations. Never forget their effort in how they insured the survival of Christianity

Did you see any portion in the Bible that mentioned that 25th of December is when Jesus Christ was born? Are you're just celebrating something because everyone is doing and tag it birthday of Christ?

*Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Philippians 4:8‭-‬9 KJV*

One nice post today

Merry Christmas to you dear op

Nice thread.We bless the good Lord for grace.This is a glorious trend that have been sustained & preserved over many generations.

Merry Christmas to you all

abmarine:
Did you see any portion in the Bible that mentioned that 25th of December is when Jesus Christ was born? Are you're just celebrating something because everyone is doing and tag it birthday of Christ?

*Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Philippians 4:8‭-‬9 KJV*

Everyday is blessed by God. No day is excluded when it comes to celebrations

Here is the Hero Christmas. So sad he died fighting

drake49:
Merry Christmas to everyone and for those none Christians, Happy Holiday.. Do well to put a smile on someone's face today.


First to comment ever on Nairaland on our Dear and Beloved Jesus Christ Birthday. "dancing Etigi".

Also do not turn today to an opportunity to engage in all sort of immoral activities, it's Christ Birth and not Naira marley's bday

congratulations for ur ftc. wellcome to the timers crew.

happy Christmas to everyone may the joy of the Lord never depart from you all

femi4:
Everyday is blessed by God. No day is excluded when it comes to celebrations

Then why are you disturbing people today in the name of Christmas..?

OfficialAPCNig:

Go and read about the great commission and stop disgracing yourself with your poor knowledge of christianity

Lols denial is the first refuge of the dogmatic

abmarine:


Then why are you disturbing people today in the name of Christmas..?

Disturbing people? Who stopped you from celebrating whatever you believed in today or any day in particular

femi4:
Ignorance!

How can Jesus practice Christianity when he's Christ himself

Mt 28:19-30

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The gospel of Matthew borrowed heavily from Mark, and no one really knows who Mark was, or whether he'd ever met Jesus.

In any case, outside of the Pauline letters, there's absolutely nothing to show that Jesus was not practising judaism, all his utterances are very much a confirmation of the Abrahamic perspective on the Jewish god Yahweh.

Christianity was founded by Paul, and made official by Rome.

femi4:
Ignorance!

How can Jesus practice Christianity when he's Christ himself

Mt 28:19-30

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Christ, or Christos, means annointed one, as in one annointed with oil, an old ritual in judaism.

By the way his name was Yehoshua, or Yeshua (Joshua), and not Jesus. Yeshua is a Jewish name meaning savior, or Messiah.

Neoteny:


The gospel of Matthew borrowed heavily from Mark, and no one really knows who Mark was, or whether he'd ever met Jesus.

In any case, outside of the Pauline letters, there's absolutely nothing to show that Jesus was not practising judaism, all his utterances are very much a confirmation of the Abrahamic perspective on the Jewish god Yahweh.

Christianity was founded by Paul, and made official by Rome.

They were first called christian in ANTIOCH. Paul wasn't in the picture at that time

Act 11:26
26and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they associated with* the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called ‘Christians

Christian = Christ followers

Christianity = Religion of Christ followers

Jesus said “follow me” thirteen times in the Gospels. He used these two simple words to call Peter, Andrew, James, and John as his disciples

When the Jews asked for proof that Jesus was the Christ, part of His answer was, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 NIV

Neoteny:


Christ, or Christos, means annointed one, as in one annointed with oil, an old ritual in judaism.

By the way his name was Yehoshua, or Yeshua (Joshua), and not Jesus. Yeshua is a Jewish name meaning savior, or Messiah.

Error...Christ means Messiah

In the Greek Septuagint, christos was used to translate the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Mašíaḥ, messiah)

In Judaism, the Messiah is flesh and blood.