"We don't know exactly when Christ was born, but the celebration of his birthday was adapted from a pagan holiday. When Constantine made Christianity legal, all the pagan holidays during that time were switched to Christian holidays. This is why Christ's birth is remembered during this time. God's purpose was to manifest Himself in the living being of Yeshua. Correcting the sin in the Garden, reinforced by Adam's betrayal of his fellowship with God in exchange for following his wife's actions, was accomplished through Christ. He is the second Adam, redeeming us to God, fulfilling the law, and being obedient to the commandments given on Mount Sinai to Moses from God. The Old Testament established God's power and boundaries over humanity, with no tolerance for sin. In contrast, the New Testament demonstrates His love and forgiveness, providing a pathway to Heaven through a personalized relationship with God through the Son of Man. Redemption through Christ shows us how to reach the kingdom within us, manifesting our life on earth and our relationship with our Father in Heaven, just as He did. That's it in a nutshell!"
Merry Christmas everyone. I'm still trying to make sense of the story but here's my attempt nonetheless. I'd love to hear you thoughts.
"We don't know exactly when Christ was born, but the celebration of his birthday was adapted from a pagan holiday. When Constantine made Christianity legal, all the pagan holidays during that time were switched to Christian holidays. This is why Christ's birth is remembered during this time.
God's purpose was to manifest Himself in the living being of Yeshua. Correcting the sin in the Garden, reinforced by Adam's betrayal of his fellowship with God in exchange for following his wife's actions, was accomplished through Christ. He is the second Adam, redeeming us to God, fulfilling the law, and being obedient to the commandments given on Mount Sinai to Moses from God.
The Old Testament established God's power and boundaries over humanity, with no tolerance for sin. In contrast, the New Testament demonstrates His love and forgiveness, providing a pathway to Heaven through a personalized relationship with God through the Son of Man.
Redemption through Christ shows us how to reach the kingdom within us, manifesting our life on earth and our relationship with our Father in Heaven, just as He did.
That's it in a nutshell!"