Ken Johnson reads from little known documents relating to birth of Jesus Christ from the point of view of the Magi.. written by early Church Father Julius Africanus (c. 160 – c. 240).
As always, test everything against the scriptures, and please share your thoughts. (1 John 4:1).
Caveat: Ken Johnson teaches a pre-tribulation rapture and I do not endorse his ministry.
Very good talk - in so far as it is an interesting confirmation of facts which I had already gleaned from scripture and previously read articles. In particular that the Magi visited Christ when He was around two years old.
ReplyDeleteVery, very bad in so far as Ken Johnston encouraged divine disobedience by sanctioning, approving and promoting the celebration of Christ's birth on Christ-mass - a date contrived by Romanism to attract pagans to their MANufactured - SINthetic christianity.
As Christians we are asked (John 4/24) to worship God in Spirit and in TRUTH!!
I believe that Christ only asked that we acknowledge and celebrate His death, and I further believe that Christ was borne around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles (around end of September - beginning of October)
Listening to this account greatly blessed me Jack. It does not carry the same authority as the scriptures, but I also found it a credible account of events.
ReplyDeleteI like Ken Johnson's clear style of teaching and his gentleness.
On your further point.. Yes - I believe that you are technically correct about the date of Christs birth. Ken Johnson has another video on YouTube on this subject, and once again it made a lot of sense to me. I personally do not celebrate Christmas in a pagan ritualistic way. However, I think it is good to remember Jesus' birth and to share the gospel as we have the opportunity with our unsaved family and friends at this time.. and at any time.
Ken Johnson believes the pre-trib rapture which is a disappointment. Nevertheless he has a lot of knowledge about the early church fathers and he is worth listening to on a number of subjects.
https://www.youtube.com/user/biblefactsorg/videos
God bless
Hi Treena,
ReplyDeleteI have heard it said, on many occasions, that ‘Christ-mass’ offers Christians the opportunity to share the gospel with unsaved family and friends but, is this truly justification for upholding a lie – and thereby offering undeserved validation to the false gospel and traditions of Roman Catholicism?
I don’t believe so.
Christ-mass is a lie – and we know who fathered it (John 8/44) and we know through which ‘matriarchal’ institution he developed and gave birth to its fulness here on earth.
I don’t believe any Christian should, directly or indirectly, lend credibility to a lie.
The apostle Paul certainly didn’t – indeed, he cursed those who would invent and promote a false gospel -Galatians 1/8-10.
If God had intended that believers formally celebrate Christ’s birth – surely, he would have made time of it quite clear?
Or perhaps He has: And the word became flesh and tabernacled among us John 1/14.
God Bless
I have told my family and friends that this is not the true date of Jesus' birth - there is no lie involved in my case.
ReplyDeleteI think that sharing a meal and giving presents is a nice thing to do. I do not want want to put a stumbling block in the way of unbelievers by being pedantic. They know exactly where I stand.
I always thank God for his inexpressible gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15.
God bless.
Treena, I cannot argue with you – sharing a meal and exchanging gifts is a very nice thing to do, and doing so with family and friends who know that you do not believe Christmas has anything to do with Christ’s real birth seems to be the perfect answer (Have you been collaborating with my wife who shares your stance?)
ReplyDeleteBut there is something within me which reacts strongly against the intrusion of Christmas into the worship of God.
Whether it be the presence of a gaily illuminated Christmas tree facing the congregation at the front of a church – or advent candles – or carol singing - etc., etc., etc.
These ‘worldly’ traditions all seem so, so wrong.
Perhaps the worst, recent revulsion which I’ve experienced was the spectacle of a small, plastic ‘toy’ Bible hanging on, and garnishing a Christmas tree. That God’s Word should be an accessory and embellishment to what in effect, is a worldly idol cut into me very deeply.
I do not believe that Christians should in any way contribute to the Christmas lie.
As I have often said to my wife, if we desire to share a meal and exchange presents – why do we not arrange to do at an altogether different time?
Blessings
Many Christians are well meaning Jack - they are perhaps somewhat ignorant of the pagan origins associated with Christmas. I tend to choose my battles.. and this is not one of them. I do not agree with Christmas trees, baubles etc. and I definitely do not like Santa Claus. I would not attend a church that went along with all this nonsense.. but they are ecumenical and I have nothing to do with them anyway.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your wife