Depending on your church background and tradition, you may be familiar with the word “Advent,” which means “arrival.” It refers to Jesus’ birth, which we celebrate at Christmas, as well as His second coming in the future. It includes the concept of preparation for His arrivals as well. My church has been focusing on Advent,Continue reading “Unpacking the Theology of Yet Another Christmas Hymn”
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Unpacking the Theology of Another Christmas Hymn
Christmas season is here, with Christmas Day itself less than two weeks away! Sometimes it’s easy for me to enjoy all the “trappings” of Christmas but difficult for me to keep my focus where it belongs: on Jesus, Whose birth we celebrate. One part of Christmas I have always enjoyed is Christmas hymns, both atContinue reading “Unpacking the Theology of Another Christmas Hymn”
Unpacking the Theology of a Christmas Hymn
When you sing your favorite Christmas hymns, have you ever really focused on the words? Many years ago, when I was teaching at a university in a Third World country whose government was hostile to Christianity, I found out that I was allowed to tell my students something about American holidays. With Christmas approaching, IContinue reading “Unpacking the Theology of a Christmas Hymn”
To the Remnant 