From biblegateway.com Christmas Facts and Fictions: Sorting Through Myth, History, and Scripture for the Real Story Behind the Season Every year around this time the same questions arise, among both Christians and non-Christians: when and where was Jesus really born? Is Christmas secretly a pagan holiday? And what’s the deal with the chubby guy in … Continue reading Jacob Edson: Christmas Facts and Fictions

The sermon for December 21st 2025 is now available on the New Life web site. In this sermon, which is based on Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-26, I talk about The Awesome Plans of God. Click here to listen or to download the mp3.

Clearly, the Father did not come physically in the clouds. He spiritually rode on the clouds in judgement. Any time God used a nation to destroy and judge another nation in the Old Testament, it is described as God coming down and riding on clouds. Jesus did the same at His coming through Rome’s siege … Continue reading Quote for the Day