Introduction The entrance of Christ into the world is a major theme of the Bible. Let us consider Gods actions and mans reactions as they related to this.

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Introduction The entrance of Christ into the world is a major theme of the Bible. Let us consider Gods actions and mans reactions as they related to this great event.

The Birth of Jesus Christ Gods Action A Prophesied Time A Perfect Time Mans Reaction A Perplexing Time A Presumptuous Time

A Prophesied Time The birth of Jesus Christ was a prophesied time. Moses foreshadowed that salvation would come through the seed of woman (Gen. 3:15; Gal. 4:4-5). Isaiah anticipated the entrance of deity into the fleshly world (Isa. 7:14; 9:6-7; John 1:1-3, 14). Micah predicted the lowly circumstances of the Messiahs birth (Mic. 5:2; Luke 2:1-7; Phil. 2:1-8).

A Perfect Time The birth of Jesus Christ occurred at the perfect time. Jesus came preaching, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:14-15). Paul described the first century as the fullness of time/times (Gal. 4:4-5; Eph. 1:9-11). Elsewhere, this epoch is described as the right time (Rom. 5:6) or the proper time (1 Tim. 2:5-6).

A Perplexing Time The birth of Jesus Christ was/is a perplexing time. The people were mystified at the events associated with Johns birth (Luke 1:5-25, 57-66). Mary wondered at the report of the shepherds (Luke 2:15-20). King Herod was troubled at the message of the Magi (Matt. 2:1-8; cf. Luke 2:41-51).

A Presumptuous Time The birth of Jesus Christ has become a presumptuous time. God has never allowed mankind to change the message of truth (Deut. 4:1-2; Gal. 1:6-9). Unauthorized preaching and practice results in condemnation (Matt. 7:21-23; 15:8-9). This principle specifically applies to those who bind the observance of days, months, seasons and years (Gal. 4:8-11; Col. 2:16-17).

Conclusion Trust in all that Scripture teaches about the birth of Jesus Christ. Rejoice that God sent his only begotten Son into the world. However, let us avoid the unauthorized Christmas observances so widely practiced in the denominational world (Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11).