Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

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Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
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bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
We are happy that he was born also. But (1) he never told us to celebrate his birth, and we don't even know the date! The only thing he told us to celebrate was his death (Luke 22:17-19). (2) The traditions that are celebrated are bound in ancient pagan practices (the yule log for one) and do not honor Jesus. Why mix darkness with light? (2 Corinth. 6:14-18) Jesus is the "truth" and does not appreciate being associated with pagan fantasies. (John 14:6)

We love Jesus. He is our King. We celebrate his presence every day and do not single out one day to remember him (except Nisan 14).

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InspireMe wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 3:31 am
bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
So if God became a woman then you would be happy and celebrate her birth :hug: Do not be afraid of my daughter :lol: She was born in 1998 :joy: Have a wonderful Christmas:

Sure, God could have chosen to be born a woman. God is Spirit and has no gender. Men and women are equally made in God's image. However, to be fully human God had to have be either male or female. He was male, but he didn't have to be.
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onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am
bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
We are happy that he was born also.
Great!
onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am But (1) he never told us to celebrate his birth,
So? We want to celebrate the event, and joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am and we don't even know the date!
Sure, we could be wrong about the date. Does that matter?

onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am The only thing he told us to celebrate was his death (Luke 22:17-19).
We do celebrate his death. And his resurrection. And his birth. We have a lot to celebrate!

onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am (2) The traditions that are celebrated are bound in ancient pagan practices
Neither I, nor anyone I know, celebrates traditions bound in ancient pagan practices.

onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am (the yule log for one)
Ok, but who do you know that keeps a Yule log? That is not a tradition I have ever seen anyone practice.

onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am Why mix darkness with light? (2 Corinth. 6:14-18)
I do not understand the mindset that calls joy darkness.
onewithhim wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:57 am We love Jesus. He is our King. We celebrate his presence every day and do not single out one day to remember him (except Nisan 14).
He is our King. We celebrate his presence every day and set aside days to focus even more on the birth of our King!
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InspireMe wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:58 pm
How do you know what God chooses to be :hug: Let us celebrate the birth of a female and not just the birth of a male :lol: Where is my Queen :joy: Is Jehovah dead or alive:
Because Jesus was male.
You asked why we celebrate the birth of Jesus. I told you why I celebrate. You can celebrate whatever you want.
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bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
What gift are you going to give Him this year?

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InspireMe wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:13 am
Why did God chose to be a man and not a woman :hug:
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No idea. I have noticed that God does not answer many "why" questions. It is almost as if he wants us to trust him (have faith) instead of demanding answers.
InspireMe wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:13 am Is Jehovah dead or alive :lol:
Yes, the Lord lives.
InspireMe wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:13 am I will celebrate the birth of my daughter :joy:
Ok.
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slowrider wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:08 pm
bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
What gift are you going to give Him this year?
I remember him saying that what he wants from us is that we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. So probably something like that.
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bjs1 wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:51 am
slowrider wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:08 pm
bjs1 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:06 am Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Because we are happy he was born.
We are happy about the incarnation - that God became a man and walked with us.
What gift are you going to give Him this year?
I remember him saying that what he wants from us is that we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. So probably something like that.
You left out 2 words.
Complete obedience.

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InspireMe wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:01 pm Is Jehovah dead or alive :lol: I do not bite :hug: Let us talk about Christmas:

https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/christ ... christmas/
Though I believe Jesus birth was not on December, it celebrate the season of giving just like what the three wise men did.

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