More Understanding about Christmas (Part 3)
By Eusebio Tanicala
This is the third and final installment of our series on Christmas. We will briefly summarize the previous two parts and then address specific items, practices, beliefs, and myths attached to the observance of Christmas (defined here as the sending of Christ from heaven to earth). The central question remains: Is it proper for a Christian to believe or practice these traditions?
The Pauline Attitude & Example
In Part 2, we cited three key passages illustrating the principles Apostle Paul left for us to live by. For Paul, the paramount goal was bringing souls to know and believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Romans 14:5-12: This gives a disciple permission to dedicate special days of their choice for the glory of God.
Acts 21:17-26: This narrates Paul’s arrival at the Jerusalem temple, where he agreed to undergo ritual purification with four men, pay their expenses, shave his head, and offer sacrifices. This event, …
