She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21). God's promise and purpose for humanity involves not just ...

The "Star of Bethlehem," which guided the Magi, may also provide clues about Jesus' birth. Some researchers believe the star was a comet recorded by Chinese astronomers in 5 BC, which remained ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again.

Second, this promise fulfilled is in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Throughout His ministry, He demonstrated the depth of God's love for us … the extent of His commitment to us…and the reality ...

The Magi, guided by the star, found the baby Jesus with Mary in Bethlehem and overjoyed, worshipped Him, offering gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:9-11).

There is a common misconception that Jesus was born in AD 1. This misconception is based on the work of Dionysius Exiguus, a sixth-century monk, scholar, mathematician, and astronomer.He rejected ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating ...

The Marion Star. The significance of Jesus’ birth. Story by The Rev. J. Patrick Street • 3d. T he birth of Jesus was a divine intervention, the moment God Himself stepped into our world as a baby.