First, Bethlehem and Jerusalem
are never confused in the Bible, as if the former were a mere “suburb” of the
latter. The fact is, both “Bethlehem” and “Jerusalem” are mentioned in the same
text (Matthew 2:1), with not the slightest hint that the two, in reality, were
the same.
The birth of our Lord and Saviour,
Jesus Christ is the most important event in history, next to the day of His
resurrection.
Our Lord Jesus Christ was the
‘firstborn of the new creation’ (Luke 1:35; Col 1:15) and ‘firstborn of the
dead’ (Col 1:18; Rev 1:5). Likewise, we are born of the flesh, then born of the
Spirit (John 3:6-7; 2 Cor 5:17), and will be raised from the dead (Rom 8:11). This
is the miraculous gospel of salvation
Christmas is not the day on which
Yeshua (Jesus) was born.
There is a difference of 400
years between the Old and New Testament times, which is referred as dark or Macbeth’s
period. No prophet/ priest raised in these years.
It's theorized that, given the
tumultuous religious/political climate during this time, historical record
keeping dropped off altogether; this is what accounts for the credibility of
the new-testament as the sole account of what went on.
Because of other phenomena, like
the loss of the great library in Alexandria, what many people don't realize is
that this "lost period," between what we call BC and AD (or, as
contemporary historians like to say, BCE and CE) actually extends longer than
the purported life of Christ. Non-biblical record keeping drops off at about
420BC and picks back up again around 69AD.
Arch angel Gabriel told Virgin
Mary on December 24, 0005 BC eve that she will beget a son, whom she must name
as Immanuel. She immediately obeyed and responded to him saying "Be it
unto me according your word."
A baby takes around 40 weeks to develop and to come into the
world.
A calculation from
December 24, 0005 BC to the Yeshua's (Jesus) birth reveals that his birthdate
falls in the month of September, during the days of Rosh Hashanah
festival. For reference, please refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosh_Hashanah
Many years later descended a king
(Herod perhaps) born on 24-Dec eve made an order that his birthday fell on the
same day (years differ) Gabriel prophesized virgin Mary about the birth of
Christ as mentioned above, to be celebrated as Christmas.
This order was later followed officially
by the Romans who did this to honour the man of God whom they crucified.
While multitudes around the world
celebrate “Christmas”, whether they focus on Saint Nicholas (aka Santa Claus)
and/or the birth of Jesus Christ, all Christians know Jesus was not born on
December 25th. This date was established by the Roman Catholic Church
in approximately 360 AD, when they held a special mass to honour
Christ, while the pagan world
celebrated Saturnalia, a feast honouring the birth of their sun god. This eventually
became known as "Christ-Mass". Why would we willingly celebrate
Christmas on December 25th, knowing its pagan origins? Does it attract those of
the world to the true God when they confuse the birth of YHWH with the birth of
the Roman sun god? Why not celebrate the birth of Christ on His true birthday?
Is He pleased? That is the question.
You may be shocked to find out that 'Mass' actually means DEATH ~ quite
the opposite of BIRTH! Christ-Mass is interpreted DEATH of CHRIST.
Proofs that Jesus was not born on 25-Dec:
Bethlehem is located well much above the sea level and the temperature
is much colder in the month of December, unlike Mumbai. For reference, Please
refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethlehem
- Shepherds
- Soldiers
Believe me; Shepherds were taking
care of their sheep/ rams in open when Jesus was born and this cannot happen during
December.
According to theologists, Jesus was born on September 29,
0004 BC during the days of Rosh Hashanah festival. For reference, please refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosh_Hashanah
He obeyed his parents, took well
care of the family (not married of-course!) and worked as a carpenter till the
age of 30 as per the scripture.
He was baptized by John the
Baptist on Saturday, August 31 0026 AD, when his time begun.
He then roamed around doing good
deeds, preaching the word of God, healing the sick, serving the needy, saving
souls for the kingdom of God and performed other good deeds for about three and
half-years.
Jesus was crucified on Thursday
April, 6 0029 AD. He offered himself as a pleasing sacrifice on the cross of
Calvary.
Summary:
- December 24, 5 BC – Arch-angel Gabriel told Virgin Mary that she will beget a son, whom she must name as Immanuel.
- September 29, 4 BC during the festival days of Rosh Hashanah
- Saturday, August 31 0026 AD – baptized in the river Jordan by John the Baptist
- 1035 days - He roamed around doing good deeds.
- Thursday, April 6 0029 AD – crucified for us on the cross at Mt. Golgotha.
- Total days Jesus lived in the earth - 12294 days (~33 and 1/2 years)
