Make Merry or shew His death
I Corinthians 11: 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
This is a sticky issue, I know but I want to say this hoping that God's spirit would awaken some honest Christian to the truth and reality of the real issue at stake on Christmastime.
The whole world acknowledges that Dec. 25 is not the birth date of Jesus Christ, yet very few Christians take a stand. To all I want to send this reminder. The only commandment we have from God is to commemorate the Lord's death (never his birth) till he come.
I fail to see from the whole Word of God a direct, clear cut, specific commandment to "make merry" the "birthday" of Jesus.
A chilling reference to making merry and exchanging gifts is found in Rev. 11:10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
The reader is free to draw his/her own conclusions.
"The Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop is an excellent addition to your Christian library.
God Bless
Matthew
To the exception of the only flawless book in the world (the Bible) I believe one should use judgement when reading interpretations. The book of Revelation has intrigued many throughout history and I honestly believe some of its interpretation will remain sealed till the times of the end. Remember what God told Daniel at some point? He even told John at another occasion not to write the seven thunders said. God's word continues to fascinate me.
God bless you too.
I agree with you, it is a lot of gobble-gook, some of this Holiday stuff, but in your individual home, it is what you make of it.
I think we both agree that christmas was never a christian holiday. Of recent people are calling it Happy Holidays and the holiday tree and there is a lot of truth in that. Therefore I find that the description of the timing concerning the killing of these two witnesses is very telling.
What do you think?
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This takes the postion that 666 refers to the name of Saturn, which is represented by the six-pointed star or 'Star of David'.
If this is the case, it would identify the Anti-Christ system with Saturnalia particularly. We do see in Christmas the uniting of pagan and Christian practise.
If Barbara Aho is correct, this would establish a possible connection with gift-giving at Christmas.
I believe that Christmas is pagan and that Christians should avoid putting up sacred groves (Xmas trees), however I think a Christian should feel at liberty to participate as conscience leads with regard to the secular elements of Christmas, such as food and gift-giving.
Gift-giving is not in itself wrong; it played a major part in ancient Near Eastern culture.
Merry making certainly played a part in the Jewish festivals. I do not think that Christmas is helpful at all and I do not consider myself to celebrate it, though I enjoy the fellowship I experience when my family celebrate it.
Every Blessing in Christ
Matthew
Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.
I am not sure if I belong to the following category
Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow
I just really try to take things at their simple meaning and not look for deeper, hidden meanings.
... but that is not saying that you may not be right! You could be - I will see in the end, as we all will.
God bless.