----- Original Message -----
Sent: December 25, 2005 15:05
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry
Christmas!
Hi Marlin. Seeing what you have shared, you might like to hear that
I preached in our community's Christmas parade this year as I did last year,
carrying a cross, the symbol of the death of Jesus the Christ. I had
more than 30 people behind me, each one of them carrying crosses too. I
walked before them with a Truth Horn and reminded the thousands along the
parade route that if it had not been for the cross and the death of Jesus
Christ, there would be no Christmas. I urged them not to think of Santa
Clause or Jesus as a little cute baby in a manger, but to think about
what Jesus was being born to do. He came with a purpose, to die for our
sins, your sins and my sins. He was bruised for our iniquities, and the
chastisement of our peace was upon him. Believe upon Jesus Christ
today. Jesus is the reason for the season. Worship the Lord Jesus
Christ today! Merry Christmas! It is a very Merry Christmas when
we believe upon Jesus Christ and receive the forgiveness of our
sins. Hallelujah! As I preached, the other cross bearers passed
out tracts and Bibles. Yes, we should think about the death of Christ at
Christmas time, because if it were not for the cross and the need for Jesus to
be put to death, nobody would be celebrating Christmas today.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 10:33
AM
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry
Christmas!
1.) Christ 2.) Mass
I
think we all know that "Christ" refers to God's Son Jesus. The word "Mass"
comes from Old English mæsse,
a modification of (assumed) Vulgar Latin messa
from the Late Latin missa, literally meaning "dismissal"; as in at the end of a religious
service. The Middle English Christemasse, comes from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally,
Christ's mass - shortened to "Christ-mas". Meaning the "dismissal" or
passing away of Christ; or more directly, the death of Christ. Those
who understand a bit about the Catholic religion realize that the
"Mass" always refers to the sacrificial death of Christ. The word
"Christmas" comes from the Roman Catholic ritual.
Folks walk
around this time of year saying "Merry Christmas!" to each other. I wonder
if it occurs to anyone they are saying "Merry Death of Christ."
Maranatha
