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“But when it comes to his incarnation, Jesus must have been born of the virgin Mary, and not merely to be an example for us of how to live.”

Ryan Martin explains “Why Jesus’s Birth Was Necessary”

Thou Fairest Child Divine

Takes some time on this Christmas day to reflect on the Incarnation. This hymn by Gerhard Tersteegen may help toward that end.
Thou fairest Child divine,
In yonder manger laid,
In Whom is God Himself well pleased,
By Whom all things were made,
On me art Thou bestowed,
How can such wonders be!
The dearest that the Father hath
He gives me here [...]

An Interview on Handel’s Messiah

Justin Taylor highlights a 3 hour Hugh Hewitt interview with Professor David Allen White on the topic of Handel’s Messiah

“…(A)mong Chinese who celebrate Christmas, the holiday has little connection to the birth of Jesus.”

The Washington Post reports on Christmas observance in China

The Nativity Found Wanting With International Audience

Variety reports: “World not into ‘Nativity’”
HT: Drudge