Thursday, November 29, 2012

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The Story of Christmas that Should be Told - AGAIN

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:02 PM PST
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(From the updated version found at theopenscroll.com/christmas.htm)



The traditional telling of the story of Christmas fails miserably in
communicating the message that really needs to be heard. The dramatic
version reenacted in your local church compares to a banquet that offers
only dinner rolls and pudding. It's not very satisfying, and sickening,
really. The church's familiar interpretation of the historical drama
surrounding the birth of Christ neglects an essential message about
judgment and accountability. The real story is a far more poignant one,
pierci

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