Tag: "Christmas"
Christmas:Understanding the reason behind the season
We read in John 1:14, that the “Word became flesh.” The Word is none other than the Divine Word, the Logos of God, and he “became flesh.” That is, the frail, vulnerable flesh common to all humanity. He became so completely human that, despite being God, he was in all respects like us, apart from [...]
The Mystery of Godliness
The Christmas season is upon us once again! Out with the decorations, in with the cards, the gifts, and the decisions as to where and how we will celebrate this year. As we all know, the ‘packaging’ of this Christian festival sometimes obscures the reality of Christ’s birth and the true reason for the season. But [...]
The Four Faces of God
We see in Chapter 1:5, Ezekiel standing on the bank of the river Chebar. He sees in the sky, a vision of the throne of God coming in the distance. Around His throne are living creatures which guard and watch everything in the way. These are amazing creatures. They follow God wherever he goes. There [...]
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing…
Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!” Christmas is a glorious celebration of new birth. The famous carol Hark! the Herald Angels Sing celebrates not only [...]
The true meaning of Christmas
The whole Bible is God’s love revelation of himself to a world in pain. Jesus came to complete the message. As the Word of God made flesh, Jesus is the full and final declaration of God. This time he did not send a prophet, he came himself. The highest understanding of who Jesus is, is [...]
The Word made flesh
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. (John 1:1-6) From the [...]
Heaven on earth
The Gospels begin with the miraculous birth of Jesus, the Son of God. He did not become the Son of God by natural conception, but the Son was given to the world through the womb of Mary. Have you ever wondered why God did it this way? Why not achieve the Father’s purpose from the [...]
One birth changed everything!
Around 360,000 new babies are born into this world every day. Can you imagine all the celebrations that are taking place right now over these new born children? Now also consider that the majority of human beings also celebrate their birthdays each year, that’s a huge amount of birthday celebrations going on each day! Births [...]
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