In Denmark and Scandinavia there has also been an increase in church attendance in many places, particularly in churches with conservative biblical preaching, an emphasis understanding the Bible, living in Christian community, etc. In addition, there are many testimonies from young people—including on social media—where they talk about how they have started reading the Bible and how Jesus has transformed their lives.
Simeon was waiting—not for his own requests and needs to be met—but for something that had never happened before in the history of the world. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, for the fulfillment of God’s promises to his people. What had God promised? How did Simeon know to anticipate its fulfillment?
The Incarnation is the reason for this season. Without Christ, we would be dead in our sins, without hope in this life or the next. As we celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas, let us remember that our Church Fathers before us bled to protect the doctrine and truth of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is...
What is true? Is there such a thing as truth? Is truth objective or subjective? How can we as Christians converse about truth in a pluralistic society? Here are three helpful and complementary approaches to map out a road for fruitful engagement with our neighbors.
