The Christ of Christmas
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596381590 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 191 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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These Christmas studies provide a master class for preachers and a terrific resource for all who wish to learn or present the greatest story ever told." --Alistair Begg, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio . "For those who wish to celebrate the birth of Christ in a thoughtful and festive way, James Boice has written an excellent guide. The perfect way to reflect on the true meaning behind the historic birth of Jesus Christ!" --Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center"The deat
It deals with real people. Halos, fresh hay, shepherds carrying newborn lambs, and young motherhood all bring tears to the eyes of Christmastime churchgoers.But the Christmas story is more than sentimental. It is one of the most strikingly unusual stories in all of history. And its main emphasis is not on Jesus' infancy, but on his deity -- and why Deity took the form of an infant.In this collection of Christmas insights, Dr. It is powerful. It involves pain. The Christmas story evokes many touching images. James Montgomery Boice emphasizes the incredible implications of one of our favorite true stories: the Creator of the universe choosing to live among the people of Earth.The Christmas story has deep meaning today, not merely as a nice bedtime story for children or a narrative in a choral concert, but as a foundation point of your salvation and your new life in Jesus -- the omnipotent, omniscient, righteous Christ of Christmas.
James Montgomery Boice (BA Harvard; BD Princeton; ThD University of Basel) was the pastor of historic 10th Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia PA. Although he died in the year 2000, he can still be heard today on the radio ministry The Bible Study Hour.
highly recommend this for advent reading I have been informed and challenged and blessed by the writings of James Montgomery Boice. I read this slim book in anticipation of Christmas this year and plan to reread it again next year. I also plan to purchase additional copies for friends. I highly, highly recommend this for advent reading.. Unwrap This Christmas Gift Early Mike Robinson James Montgomery Boice gave the Christian community many wonderful gifts, but his work, The Christ of Christmas, makes perhaps the best Christmas present the late pastor provided before his untimely death.This wondrous little volume will inspire those who desire to warmly and biblically:- Celebrate the birth of Christ- Reflect on the importance and purpose of the Incarnation- Have a Christ-centered holiday seasonContemplative, alluring, nevertheless not a mere facile read. The Christ of Christmas makes a great pre-Christmas present or a annual . Sharp & Keen Portrayal of the First Christmas I recommend this book for anyone tired of sentimental and material holiday pursuits, as well as Big Productions in church or movie theaters. I bought this book because I wasn't looking forward to Christmas, plus the whole family has been recovering from flu since Thanksgiving. Though written in the 80s, Boyce gives a timeless depiction of the first Christmas and explains why its various elements are significant today. He also brings out points I hadn't anticipated. Definitely good food for mind and heart, and now that I've been nourished by it,