Does the world celebrate this day? What is the real substance of this time for the world? Are we followers of The Way of Christ supposed to be separate or a part of the world?
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for everyone to get in touch with love and how true love manifests and to think that a small child affected the world in such a way as to remind them to love is miraculous in and of itself. I had to stop listening to Mr. White because it seemed he was all over the place and never on target with the issue concerning Christmas ! I love you all and please have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Spiritually profitable New Year full of grace ! A friend always !
I usually really like and enjoy Dr Whites Teaching's BUT I got to say , I switched of at 7 Minutes as he just was Rambling On without much if any real Clarity to any Answers to Any of the Topics! Maybe his Coat of many Colours was a distraction for him this Time 😮
Unfortunately the birth of the savior was taken captive by greed and commercialized by big business around 1840.A money making opportunity. The same happened with Easter. I remember walking into a Christian book store one day and thought we have turned the faith into a market place with coffee cups, cards, tee shirts figurines and trinket with favorite Bible verses on these items, movies and CDs, jewelry, quite the market place. I kind of understood why.Jesus was upset and overturning the tables in the temple..Today I see so-called Christian shock jocks promoting their you tube channels for clicks. Thankful for the Brothers and Sisters who are serving the community of believers and not making merchandise out of our faith. Thank you James for serving as you do.
Serious question: With the word being a contraction of Christ Mass, would it be appropriate to consider the tradition a vestige of the Roman church that has yet to be dealt with by reformation? So many people say, "Semper Reformanda," but nobody wants to do any reforming. BTW, as far as the incarnation goes, it's a marvelous event that should be spoken of all year round, and those glorious songs celebrating it shouldn't be relegated to the last month of the year.
Catholic means universal. Orthodox means correct doctrine. Saints means separated unto God. Eucharist means the good bread. And sacrament means a sacred and meaningful act of worship or service to God.
One could also argue that we should retire the word "Bible" because it doesn't appear in the Bible. Rather it is derived from the Latin word bibliotech. First used in the 4th Century by Jerome. The word of God refers to itself as the "word of God" or "the scriptures". Furthermore, a thoroughly modernized translation of "the scriptures" might be just "the writings"
I do not know the etymology of the word "mass" I don't think there's anything particularly Roman Catholic about it. I think it just means "a gathering for worship" the modern equivalent world be "a service"
James is a debater par excellence. I took a pastor friend to hear white debate John Dominic Crossen from the Jesus Seminar.. After the debate, my pastor friend and a church member who came ,too, both said Crossen was such a gentleman compared to White!
Usually the false teachings of the debater act more polite to lead listeners to their side cuz they are not speaking truth , by default the "politeness" then is their weapon to sway weak minded people to their side
The Christ-Mass is the ultimate ecumenical day of the year. Most all religions and athiests celebrate it. And no where in scripture are we told to observe it. Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Buddhist and Hindus as well and even sub Saharan Africans? Maybe they'll hear the gospel considering they have very little history of it while by far boasting most of the world's population.. Conforming to this world like fed printed money system ?
I quite agree. I used to be a trinitarian until I started to read the Bible for myself without allowing it to be interpreted for me by deceived people. How can the trinity be true when we see Jesus acknowledging that His Father is His God. Can God have a God? How can Jesus be God when he admits things He doesn't know? How can be be God, when Paul says "the Head of Christ is God"? How can He be God when He says that he can of His own self do nothing? Is God limited in such ways? Come one people, wake up!!!
I am shocked and disappointed that Dr. White does not have the honesty and integrity to admit that Christmas has nothing to do with declaring the truths of the Bible. By supporting Christmas, he condones the practice of Roman Catholicism and paganism. I realized when I was only 16 years old that the Scripture taught the desire of Christ for His disciples to celebrate the Lord's Supper in commemoration of His death (Nisan 14), but that there is not even a single suggestion in the New Testament that anyone celebrate His birth, especially given that the New Testament does not even identify the day He was born. Dr. White is doing the work of Satan by deceiving people into thinking that the celebration of Christmas in any form is acceptable to God. What he is doing, instead, is trying to make an agreement between the temple of God with Idols. GOD WILL NOT ALLOW ANY SUCH AGREEMENT. It proves that Dr. White cannot be depended on in standing up for the unadulterated truth. SHAME ON HIM.
You are the one doing the work of Satan. Because you disagree with a brother on this topic you satanize him? The Evil act is yours and it shows your pride. Let's suppose that the brother is wrong, IS that the way of bringing him back to thé truth? It is just the venom of your proud spirit that is spitting such evil words. You better repent.
If Christians believe that Christ is eternal, why would the day of his earthly incarnation have anymore importance? It seems that the church has made an idol of its own beliefs
Interesting listen. Pagan festivities were celebrated on December 25th long before the Church recognized that date being the birth of The Son of Man. Do you not think this date was decided to weaken pagan traditions? Also, it seems that Christmas as it stands today is a secular holiday, with Santa Claus being the front man. Do you believe this is the work of the adversary? Would love to hear your feedback. Merry Christmas!
Actually, Christmas on Dec 25 was established by the early church earlier than the winter solstice festivities commonly referred to by modern anti-Christmas apologists. There is no evidence in the historical record, ESPECIALLY in primary source material, linking Christmas to a repurposed pagan festivity. Hope this helps!
Not saying it wasn't observed or celebrated before Him... just saying there is nothing in the historical record supporting the claim that Christians "stole" 12/25 from pagans to celebrate Christmas.
Should Christmas be celebrated? What does the Bible say? Remember 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight….. Christmas tree?? Jeremiah 10:1-5 says do not learn the way of the nations….for the customs of the people are a delusion……it is a tree of the forest that is cut down……they adorn it silver and gold….and fasten it with hammer and nails so it won’t fall over. What about the star of Bethlehem that is normally placed on top of the Christmas tree? This ‘miraculous’ star first led the astrologers to King Herod, who wanted to kill Jesus. After Herod, the star immediately led the astrologers straight to Jesus. After Jesus, they started back to Herod, but one of God’s angels told them to go a different way. Matthew 2:1-12 What about Santa? Are we telling false stories? 2 Timothy 4:4 1Timothy 4:7 2 Peter 1:16 1 Timothy 1:4 What about birthdays? Ecc 7:1 says that your day of death is better than your day of birth. Did you know that there are 2 places in the Bible where someone was celebrating a birthday? Phar’aoh celebrated his birthday. Was he a worshipper of God? Genesis 40:20 Herod celebrated his birthday. Was he a worshipper of God? Matthew 14:6 In both of these accounts, someone died, one of them being John the Baptist, Jesus’ own cousin. Please remember 2 Timothy 3:16.
as it says in Colossians 2:16 "let no man judge you as to food drink, holidays or sabbaths," the point is largely moot. i am free to go the whole 9 yards with Christmas or ignore it outright. , as i am old tired and have no children i favour the latter but note the early church forgot Paul on liberty very early and so had a nasty bash up over the 14 of Nisan, ( the Quartodeciman controversy) on the date for Easter, as if it mattered
Colossians 2:8 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, AFTER THE RUDIMENTS OF THE WORLD, and not after Christ" I bolded the world part because this man quotes many sources to justify the celebration of Christmas but did not open his bible or quote 1 scripture.
We are disciples ....Matthew 23 1 Then Yahshua spoke to the crowd and to HIS DISCIPLES Matthew 5 1 But seeing the crowds, He went up into the mountain, and seating Himself, HIS DISCIPLES came near to Him Mark 8 27 And Yahshua and HIS DISCIPLES went out to the villages of Caesarea of Philip. And in the way, He questioned HIS DISCIPLES, saying to them, Whom do men say Me to be? xref-2 Luke 10 1 And after these things, Yahshua also appointed seventy others from HIS DISCIPLES, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and region, where He was about to go John 2 2 And Yahshua and HIS DISCIPLES also were invited to the marriage First time mentioned Acts 11 26 And finding him, he brought him to Antioch. And it happened that many of them were gathered to them in the assembly a whole year. And they taught a considerable crowd. And the disciples were first called Christians (note) at Antioch (Syria by "outsiders") now in modern-day Turkey.... (The term "Christian" was used by people (outsiders) living in the nations who referred to DISCIPLE believers as such, but was not used by DISCIPLES in Israel. Later we get the universal term used today "Christianity" and THE WAY was lost) 2nd time Acts 26 28 And Agrippa said to Paul, in such a short while do you try to persuade me to become a Christian 3rd and final time 1 Peter 4 16 But if one suffers as a Christian note, do not let him be ashamed, but to glorify Elohim in this respect ('Christian' was mostly a term used by outsiders of THE WAY for believers, as where scripture does use this word 3 times, it refers to believers as disciples more than 270 times) in those days it was a derogatory term with actually means "anointed ones" Yahshua and the disciples never called us this term....
We know the origin of Christmas! Rome decided to implant it on the biggest religious celebration it already had. We have no idea when jesus was born and can't prove he actually existed.
If God's Word is an inspired blueprint for the construction and maintenance of the church then I believe it is wise to ask why He did not direct His apostles to codify the celebration of the incarnation. He took about 60 years to give us the cannon and yet He does not mention a celebration of the incarnation. From what I have seen The Creator takes an exceeding dim view of adding to His Word. So which apostle sanctioned such an observance? It is an extra biblical holiday and as such is it not a sign of rebellion to the revealed Word? Gee God, we're sorry but you screwed up and forgot to include this in Your Word, But don't worry we'll add it since you obviously forgot something important. Food for thought.
Christmas is truly insulting to God. No where in the bible are we told to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We need to worry about doin the things Christ told us to do. God bless you all
Christ-mass is a holiday celebrated by pagans going back to Babylon. Jer 10. It has nothing to do with the NT message. Christ is born everytime a believer is born again. That is the true miracle birth. The gospels were written as spiritual allegory and later literalized by lying scribes who deceitful handled the word of God. Jer 8.8 All sons who truly repent are begotten of the Fathers incorruptible seed and birthed a new creation a new Adam. The old is passed away the new heaven has come. The old man dies, the new man arises. Your old man is crucified the new man is resurrected. Its All allegory.
Christians are called to remember the lord’s death till he comes by celebrating the lords death. All this nonsense about dates of when Jesus was born are a waste of time! One argues for this or that date while the scripture is silent on the matter. How quick are nominal Christian’s are quick to celebrate Christmas but you never see them at church the rest of the year and certainly never at the lord’s supper.What is important is that Jesus died and is risen and is coming back for his church.
@@TheDareD3vilI didn’t say that the birth of Jesus was unimportant! I was speaking about all the different views on what day he was born. Of course the birth of the lord Jesus the Christ was the most important birth plus death plus resurrection and the coming again of the son of God.
The lust of the world is evident. Those who love Jesus will be able to understand deception Why? because they are led by the Holy Spirit......Jesus is coming soon The Mark of the Beast is coming forced Sunday worship Leave those who love the world. Pray for them. Pray and study the word of God. Obey God not man made traditions. Keep the 7th day Sabbath. Keep all of the commandments. Jesus loves you. He is coming soon. Its about to get spiritually dark in this world. Only believe God.
I thought he was going to give an historical reason for why something is done the way it is on Christmas. So disappointed. I’m not any more knowledgeable than before.
Doctor James certainly is not a doctor of ancient history or archeology and you would use the courses of a by huge mention in the Bible of which we actually. Do have 2 different archeological. And we now know that Jesus was born on Nissan one please doctor James. Stop faking what you believe is your knowledge? It was difficult to watch you in this video stumble and mutter about things you don't seem to know. Anything about
Only one Gospel: The Gospel of Reconciliation. Jesus Christ came into THEIR kingdom to reconcile fallen angels unto Himself. We are the fallen angels kept in DNA chains of darkness. If you do not confess being a fallen angel in Lucifer's kingdom, then you are an unbeliever. Unbeliever = those that claim to be made in the image of God.
Otherwise sound believers just unhitch this time of year. They just hang the Solas in the closet and shack up with Rome. And no one seems to care a wit. People who diligently search the Scriptures, carefully define the Greek and Hebrew and painstakingly explain the grammar. These same people throw around “merry Christmass” like it’s nothing. That phrase of words has meaning. That meaning is blasphemous. And they think nothing of it! Furthermore, the Reformers they love to quote. Would never have tolerated their seasonal apostasy.
Obey God ‼️ stop looking to preachers for salvation 1 John 4:1-6 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 2 Peter 2:1 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Matthew 24:24 - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Romans 16:18 - For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Following the Temple and family courses would put Christ's birth during the Feast of Tabernacles when He came to "dwell (tabernacle) among us". Scripture is clear when John the Baptist was born and also clear Mary was months behind Elizabeth in pregnancy. So why not give up your man made traditions you call "holidays" and try to attach God to somehow but ignore His actual Feast Days (Holy Days) written in Scripture. Get back to the Bible and His Holy Days! Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, and if you wish honor His birth during that week long PARTY! And please don't forget the alcohol or you will be sent home! No Santa Claus, no flying sleighs and reindeer, no lying to your children, no high suicide rates, no elves, no Krampus, no going in debt to buy children presents, no pagan traditions like the mistle toe, the Yule log, trees, etc. Just tents, praise and worship, lots of food, lots of drink, lots of family and friends, and lots of partying! Good Biblical Times!
@@ProphetPX It is a Celtic symbol for the pagan triune goddess (the maiden, the mother, the crone). I know because I've studied it. Even though the best we can do is sometimes use symbols to explain G-d, He should not be defined as such. He asks us not to use symbols or images "as the pagans do", and taking a pagan symbol to explain Him is actually a bit insulting. To discuss His sovereignty with a person who has such a symbol, likening His attributes with the symbology, is an effective tool for evangelism, but to use the symbol to define an idea we still cannot fully grasp is unwise. Just because church leaders in the past have done it does not make it right.
You deny the fact that the gospel is written in the stars for ALL to see from the beginning, and you deny the fact that Satan knows the scriptures far better than any of us. You deny that he is the great imposter and that he has ALWAYS masqueraded as an angel of light! Why would you discount the fact that the gods of the heathens, in which you and I both once were, are simply counterfeit to Christ, and therefore do and did share many similarities to Christianity? Why do you deny the fact that the Roman Catholic Church from which you came did indeed compromise with paganism for the sake of church membership and exceedingly great wealth and power? Even giving the name of Christ Mass! Are you actually that loyal to tradition, that you would ignore the grim satanic origins surrounding this particular day? Not everyone who disagrees with you is an embecile who has an agenda Mr. White. You cast many stones at so many people who hold a different view than yourself. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life," and He said this because of the very reality of your message, so that his followers would be separate. We, as Christians, should NEVER bury our head in the sand and pretend that we can simply play along with the world as we cover ourselves with outward "Christian" apparel, while inwardly, we are just as worldly as everyone else who holds fast to their warm fuzzy traditions! I strongly disagree with your lackadaisical dismissal of the importance surrounding this subject. Perhaps I simply have taken it wrong, and if so, then my hope is that you and your vast following focus soley on Jesus Christ. God bless.
That the Roman Catholic Church wrote the NT and assembled and recognized the god inspired books to include in the NT and combine the NT with the 46 OT books.
Come on now. That is immature and unscholarly of you to behave that way. Do you really hate biblical theology that much that you have no self control. You are on video that has nothing to to do with the Doctrines Of Grace and yet you just can't help yourself can you?
As many times as God repeatedly says not to have anything to do with idolatry or practice the traditions of man people go out of their way to defend it. Christmas is pagan based on idolatry with the tree, Santa, and all the bs. It's based on lying, they lie to their children, some have their children pray to Santa clause and write him letters lying to little children. Gluttony, deceit, lying, idolatry, greed, and the list goes on. I still believe Jesus was born around spring when the fruits; plants, and flowers grow. We will find out one day. But I try to do something special around passover. The bible doesn't instruct us to celebrate Jesus's bday John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word and the word was God”. Jesus has no beginning or end. We remember his resurrection as a sign of his sacrifice for us.
It is a very amazing story to celebrate, that God Son became flesh, born in Betlehem after being in Marys womb for 9 months, worshipped as a infant by first the wise men but not by the religious elite in Jersualem. "We have seen his star go up and has come to worship him". The bible does not instruct you to go debate this on youtube either, but here we are.
@aleksdlr5956 What verse says to do so yearly? I've read the Bible cover to cover, and there are no verses that say to put up a Christmas tree, sing Christmas carols, give gifts, etc. NONE. It does say not to worship idols, not to follow traditions of man, and to be set apart from unbelievers. Atheist, wickens/witches, Muslims, and other unbelievers who are anti christ celebrate Christmas, too. Many will parish for lack of knowledge
Should Christmas be celebrated? What does the Bible say? Remember 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight….. Christmas tree?? Jeremiah 10:1-5 says do not learn the way of the nations….for the customs of the people are a delusion……it is a tree of the forest that is cut down……they adorn it silver and gold….and fasten it with hammer and nails so it won’t fall over. What about the star of Bethlehem that is normally placed on top of the Christmas tree? This ‘miraculous’ star first led the astrologers to King Herod, who wanted to kill Jesus. After Herod, the star immediately led the astrologers straight to Jesus. After Jesus, they started back to Herod, but one of God’s angels told them to go a different way. Matthew 2:1-12 What about Santa? Are we telling false stories? 2 Timothy 4:4 1Timothy 4:7 2 Peter 1:16 1 Timothy 1:4 What about birthdays? Ecc 7:1 says that your day of death is better than your day of birth. Did you know that there are 2 places in the Bible where someone was celebrating a birthday? Phar’aoh celebrated his birthday. Was he a worshipper of God? Genesis 40:20 Herod celebrated his birthday. Was he a worshipper of God? Matthew 14:6 In both of these accounts, someone died, one of them being John the Baptist, Jesus’ own cousin. Please remember 2 Timothy 3:16.
Steven, That is good that you mentioned Jeremiah 10:5. Let's study it: Jer 10:5 They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good. . No one carries around a Christmas tree. No one expects a Christmas tree to "go". No one is afraid of Christmas trees. No one expects Christmas trees to do good or evil. So we see from the Holy Bible that Jeremiah is NOT talking about Christmas trees, and IS talking about making idols from trees, as the idolatrous nations used to do.
