Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? Biblical Defense & 3 Key Purposes

Discover why Christians should embrace Christmas celebration through biblical principles. This video addresses common criticisms about Christmas's pagan origins and demonstrates how the holiday fulfills the three biblical purposes God established in the Feasts of the Lord: remembering God's past deliverance, thanking Him for present blessings, and building community for the future. Read online: https://raisedtowalk.org/family-histo... Learn how Christmas mirrors the Jewish feasts in Leviticus 23, parallels celebrations like Hanukkah and Purim, and provides believers with a powerful opportunity to share the gospel. Whether you've faced criticism about celebrating Christmas or simply want to understand the biblical foundation for this holiday, this message will equip you to celebrate with confidence and joy. Key Topics Covered: • Biblical response to claims of pagan Christmas origins • Three purposes of worship from the Feasts of the Lord • How Christmas fulfills each biblical purpose • Jewish precedent for celebrating God's deliverance (Hanukkah, Purim) • The gospel message at the heart of Christmas • Why Christians should boldly celebrate and share their faith during this season Perfect for believers seeking biblical grounding for Christmas celebration and those curious about the Christian perspective on this holiday. #RaisedtoWalk #CulturalApologetics #Christmas ======================= SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY ======================= Direct: http://raisedtowalk.org/give ==================== WHERE I WRITE ==================== Blog: https://raisedtowalk.org Shop: https://shop.raisedtowalk.org Substack: https://raisedtowalk.substack.com Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/C.-M.-Alvarez/... List of all Bible studies: http://raisedtowalk.org/bible-studies/ ======================= TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS ======================= 00:00- Introduction 00:30- Christmas Criticism 01:30- The Real Question - Focus of Christmas vs Trappings 02:30- First Purpose of Christmas: Remembering the Past 03:30- Second Purpose of Christmas: Thanking God in the Present 04:30- Third Purpose of Christmas: Building Community 05:30- Jewish Precedent of Christmas: Purim and Hanukkah 08:30- Christmas Application: Celebrating with Purpose 11:30- The real meaning of Christmas