Every year around Christmas, the same conversation comes up: “Isn’t Christmas a pagan holiday?” Some people point to history, traditions, or dates and decide the whole celebration should be dismissed. But JESUS addressed a similar concern while He was walking with His disciples. When they complained that someone outside their group was doing ministry in His name, Jesus responded: “Do not stop him… for whoever is not against us is for us.” — Mark 9:39–40 (see also Luke 9:49–50) Jesus made it clear that what mattered most was His name being lifted up , not where something started or who initiated it. That principle still applies today. For many Christians, Christmas isn’t only about trees, lights, or traditions—it’s about Jesus Christ , God in the flesh, who came from Heaven to earth, lived among us, was crucified, dead, and buried; rose again on the third day, and ascended into Heaven in power and great glory. That part isn’t up for debate. Jesus lived. Jesus walked this earth. ...
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