Jesus' Birth and Death

Jesus was born: it's a fact of history that can't be successfully disputed. I am very thankful that Jesus was born;  and I am happy about the goodwill that permeates society at the time of year around the 25th, because of Jesus' influence. (If Jesus never really lived, as some today allege, then a lie does more good than the truth.); and most of the human race is crazy for celebrating the birth of a mythical character, and for basing their calendars on His birth (BC and AD).

Yes, Jesus is a historical personage:  however, you may not be aware of the fact that Jesus never told us, in the New Testament, to celebrate His birth. He did tell us, however, to celebrate His death every Sunday by partaking of the Lord's supper. (Acts 20:7).

Not many are moved to change their lives by simply seeing a baby in a manger; but the great love of God (John 3:16;  Ephesians 2:4), displayed by Jesus' death on the cross constains and moves us (1 Corinthians 5:14), answers so many of Life's questions, and solves our deepest problems.

Paul therefore says, "For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified."                                            Corinthians 2:2

                                                          
                                                           Dave Atnip, Sr.