Question
I was a little bit confused after reading the article by Spurgeon in the Power for Living. I had always thought that Spurgeon was preaching and teaching against the celebration of Christmas. In fact, the Puritans and the Reformers teach this. Could you help clear this up for me?Answer
I believe Spurgeon treated Christmas
like most Christians, that is, acknowledging its pagan roots, but taking it as
an opportunity to Preach Christ, to lift up the truth about Christ to a world
that, because of Christmas, might just listen. He would have been critical of
things like Santa Claus, and all the materialism associated with Christmas in
our age,
but would have also taken the cultural opportunity to fellowship with
relatives and friends, but with true worship of Christ. Below are ten
Christmas sermons by Spurgeon that are available on my website.
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Christmas [01]
Good Cheer for Christmas - "On this mountain the LORD Almighty will
prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine - the
best of meats and the finest of wines." [Isaiah 25:6]
Christmas [02]
The First Christmas Carol - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace to men on whom his favor rests."
[Luke 2:14]
Christmas [03]
A Christmas Question - "To us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." [Isaiah
9:6]
Christmas [04] No Room for Christ in the Inn - "She gave birth
to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn." [Luke 2:7]
Christmas [05]
Holy Work for Christmas - "When they had seen him, they spread the word
concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were
amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these
things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and
praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as
they had been told." [Luke 2:17-20]
Christmas [06] God Incarnate, the End of Fear - "The angel said
to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be
for all the people." [Luke 2:10]
Christmas [07]
The Incarnation and Birth of Christ- "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one
who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient
times." [Micah 5:2]
Christmas [08]
The Wise Men, the Star, and the Savior - "Where is the one who has been
born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship
him." [Matthew 2:2]
Christmas [09]
Going Home--A Christmas Sermon - "Go home to your family and tell them
how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."
[Mark 5:19]
Christmas [10]
Joy Born at Bethlehem - "The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I
bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the
town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will
be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a
manger." [Luke 2:10-12]
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Tony Capoccia
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Email: tony@biblebb.com
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