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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by righteousdude2, Nov 23, 2014.

  1. T Alan

    T Alan New Member

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    We can always Pray, that's doing something. Something major IMHO>
     
  2. righteousdude2

    righteousdude2 Well-Known Member
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    I think we understand your objections quite well....
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  3. T Alan

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    Can't slip anything past you I see.:thumbs:
     
  4. T Alan

    T Alan New Member

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    You would do well to look up the definition of "Humbug", It fits quite well. ;)
     
  5. righteousdude2

    righteousdude2 Well-Known Member
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    I love your light spirit. It shuld go a long way to insulate you from the attacks you will come under on this board. I see you are set and opinionated in your ways. And while it is good, it is also good to have a humorous aproach to repsonding to those you encounter here!

    Shalom!
     
  6. Rippon

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    No, it is not. This is a debate board. To simply say he "he wants to" is incredibly shallow. I want to see reasons why he is defending the idea of Christmas. Point me to the biblical mandate for the occasion. It has as much merit as Lent.
     
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    I will just be planting the seed of the gospel in the hearts of schools and so forth about the true meaning of Christmas.
     
  8. Rolfe

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    :laugh::laugh:
     
  9. righteousdude2

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    AGREED! :wavey:
     
  10. T Alan

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    What do you see as the true meaning for "Christmas"? (serious question)
     
  11. Revmitchell

    Revmitchell Well-Known Member
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    Who has said it is mandated by scripture?
     
  12. HankD

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    Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

    HankD
     
  13. T Alan

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    Does that text support what America does as Christmas? Really? I don't agree.
     
  14. convicted1

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    This is where christmas has went...

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  15. Bro. James

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    There is still something skewed about the details of the nativity. Mt. 2:11 has the Magi going to a house where they found a young child and his mother. This was many months after the birth of Jesus in a stable. Clue: Herod had all the Jewish males 2yrs and under killed. A manger scene with Magi is just plain wrong in terms of historicity. Dec. 25 does not fit either. See the chronology of John the Baptist's conception and birth and Jesus' conception and birth. There are some definite chronology markers which would but Jesus' birth in Sept-October, not December. Dec. 25 can be traced to the birth of pagan gods. "What fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? And the temple of God with idols?"

    Most of the Christ-Mass is derived from Rome and their paganized form of Christianity. Oh, well, use Christmas to preach Jesus to the pagans is the rationale many Christians have. Will it stand at the Bema Seat? Probably not.

    Interesting word studies: Nicolaitans, Nicolaus.

    Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

    Bro. James
     
  16. InTheLight

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    :laugh::laugh:

    (just saw this)
     
  17. HankD

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    Today, November 26th is Wednesday which is Woden's Day, a name derived from Paganism.

    Tomorrow is Thursday or Thor's day.

    Each of the days of the English language week is devoted to the honor of one of the gods of Paganism.

    Do you use these names for the day of the week? Then by some folks thinking (including the scripture) you are a Pagan.

    Exodus 23:13 And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

    The scripture uses cardinal numbers to name the days of the week. Shouldn't you? The first day ot the week, the second day, etc, etc...

    What is the real issue?

    Who will you thank tomorrow for the abundance America has been given?

    Thor or the Triune God?

    Get the point?

    HankD
     
  18. T Alan

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    to the OP question, I say it never was. The bible never teaches/demonstrates to celebrate the birth of any of the "characters" contained therein, now does it.
     
  19. HankD

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    I read an article about the September-October nativity theory which stated that a birth date of September-October makes December 25th a possible day of conception of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.

    HankD
     
  20. Revmitchell

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    OK we can't answer for what all of America does and I am not aware of anyone who has tried. We can answer for what we do.
     
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